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Court Upholds Conviction Of “Mantrik” For Rape Of Six-Year-Old Girl Who Died After Pretend Exorcism: Bombay High Court
Comments on the Judgment: In a significant legal development, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad, has upheld the conviction of [Bhaulal S/o. Dokraji Reswal], a self-proclaimed occultist, under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, highlighted in this judgment, unveils a…
Supreme Court Acknowledges Deceased's Multitasking, Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated March 6, 2024, addressed the appeal filed by the appellants, Vethambal and others, against the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation awarded by the Tribunal in a motor accident case. Key Details: 1. Background of the Case: - The case…
No Promise To Marry When Relations Started, She Was Already Married : Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case
ACT NAME: CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION - SECTION 482 Cr.P.C. New Delhi, March 6, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. 3431 of 2023, has quashed FIR No. 52 dated 11.12.2020, registered under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC at Police Station, Mahila Thana, District Satna…
Emphasizes Rigorous Scrutiny of Police Testimonies: Madhya Pradesh High Court Acquits Accused in 2016 Rioting Case
In a significant development, the Criminal Appeal No. 8024 of 2018 witnessed the acquittal of Gopal and others in the case of Gopal & Ors. v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh. The judgment, emanating from a violent protest against the ban on DJ usage during the Ganesh Utsav procession, raises questions about the…
Supreme Court Revokes Bail for Police Officer Accused of Abusing Office in Manipulating Arrests
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has overturned a contentious bail decision by the High Court of Jharkhand, raising eyebrows over the granting of pre-arrest bail to Sandeep Kumar, the Officer-in-Charge of Dhanwar Police Station. Case Background: In Criminal Appeal No. of 2024, the State of Jharkhand…
'Ghee' A 'Product Of Livestock' : Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To 1994 Andhra Pradesh Notification
In a recent landmark judgment (Civil Appeal No. 6493 of 2014), the Supreme Court of India addressed crucial questions under the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Produce and Livestock Markets Act, 1966. The case involved Sangam Milk Producer Company Ltd. as the appellant, challenging the Agricultural Market Committee's…
Court Should Be Cautious And Slow In Dealing With The Recruitment Process Adopted By Recruitment Agencies: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Telangana High Court's Division Bench confirmed a decision that challenged the recruitment process of the Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Recruitment Board. The case, titled "The Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Recruitment Board vs. Saluvadi Sumalatha & Anr.,"…
Landmark Judgment on Property Partition, No Evidence Could Be Led Beyond Pleadings : Supreme Court
Family Dispute Resolved: Landmark Judgment on Property Partition Under Hindu Succession Act In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, in a case under the Hindu Succession Act, has delivered a verdict on a family dispute related to property partition. The judgment, dated March 04, 2024, sheds light on…
Supreme Court Affirms NBFC Policy: Loan Receiver Can't Object to Interest Rate After Repaying Amount
New Delhi, March 4, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) order dated 10.11.2022, dismissing Consumer Complaint No. 2367 of 2018. The case, titled "Rajesh Monga vs. Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited & Ors.,"…
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Complaint Against Special Armed Force Officers
New Delhi, March 4, 2024: In a recent judgment (Criminal Appeal No.1076 of 2024), the Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of Special Armed Forces (SAF) officers, quashing a complaint filed by one Munishwar Singh Tomar against officers including Commandant Murari Lal Chhari. The case revolved around a land dispute in…
