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Supreme Court's Strict Directive on POCSO Victim Identities: Supreme Court Calls For Sensitization Of Judicial and Police Officers in West Bengal
In a recent development at the Supreme Court of India, a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) with Diary No. 8058/2024, arising from a final judgment and order dated 12-05-2023 in CRM(A) No. 1968/2023 passed by the High Court at Calcutta, has been dismissed. The Title of the News: POCSO Act Non-Compliance Leads to…
Absence Of Affidavit On Record May Vitiate Proceedings: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, has quashed the summons and warrants issued against Carnival Films Pvt. Ltd. and its directors in a case relating to the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Background of the Case: - The case, numbered C.C. No.996/2021,…
Bail Denied Based on Accused's Preference for Private Medical Care: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, under the guidance of Hon'ble Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has granted interim bail to Mr. Ashok Kumar under Section 439 and 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. This decision comes in light of his medical condition and the need for specialized treatment. Case…
Supreme Court Directs TN DGP to Act Against Police Tutoring Prosecution Witnesses
The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment under Criminal Appeal No. 1609 of 2011, acquitted two accused persons, Manikandan (Accused No. 1) and Siva (Accused No. 2), who were convicted for an offense under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolved around the murder of…
Preserving Reputation: Madras HC's Cautionary Advice to Press Regarding Allegations Against Religious Leaders
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice K.K.Ramakrishnan, recently delivered a landmark judgment in the case of S. Mariaselvi vs. A.S. Mani & Others. The judgment addresses issues of defamation, journalistic responsibility, and the rights of individuals against malicious…
Fake currency a threat to national security; cases must be dealt with sternly: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated April 3, 2024, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the High Court of Delhi dismissed Bail Application 1147/2024 filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case revolves around Irshad @ Bhuru as the petitioner and The State N.C.T of Delhi as the respondent. Case…
Are Civil Courts' Decrees Binding On Criminal Courts? Supreme Court Explains
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed the contentious issue of parallel civil and criminal proceedings in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case in question, Criminal Appeal No. ……………… of 2024, involved Prem Raj as the appellant and Poonamma Menon & Anr. as…
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Fine On Himachal Pradesh Housing For Securing Contract For Pvt Company By Deceiving High Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has made a decisive ruling in a civil appeal regarding a tender process dispute. The case involved Level 9 BIZ Pvt. Ltd. and Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), along with other relevant parties. Case Details: The saga began with the…
rejects PIL to ban cross-gender massages in spas, parlours: Delhi High Court
1. Background of the Case: Sh. Anuj Malhotra filed a public interest petition seeking a ban on cross-gender massages in spas/massage centers and requested the sharing of spa records with the Delhi Commission for Women. 2. Violation of Guidelines: The petitioner argued that cross-gender massages were being conducted in…
Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction In S.138 NI Act Case Based On Civil Court's Declaration That Cheque Was Only For Security
New Delhi, April 02, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, addressed the conflict between civil and criminal proceedings in cases of dishonored cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Background: The case involved Prem Raj as…
