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Will find a solution to time gaps between illegal action and restitution: Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed a case involving the appointment of a primary school teacher, bringing attention to arbitrary actions in the selection process. The case, Civil Appeal No. 2679/2024, arose out of SLP (C) No. 5278/2019, with Manoj Kumar as the appellant, and the Union…
Commutes Death Penalty in 3-Yr-Old Girl's Rape-Murder, Cites Chances of Reformation: Allahabad High Court
In a landmark judgment today, the [High Court of Judicature at Allahabad] has convicted Mr. Dinesh Paswan under the [Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act] and Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, following a brutal crime against a three-year-old girl. The case, with the reference CAPITAL CASE No. -…
False Rape Case, Matrimonial Dispute Leads to Quashing of FIR under Section 482 of CrPC
In a recent judgment by Honorable Justice Ilesh J. Vora in the case of Sureshbhai Keshabhai Kua (Chaudhary) vs State of Gujarat & Anr., the High Court of Gujarat has exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) to quash and set aside an FIR. Case Background: The…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Blank Cheque Signature Presumption Prevails Under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. [Insert Case Number], has delivered a verdict that clarifies the presumption regarding the validity of negotiable instruments under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Case Background: The case involves a dispute between Mr.…
Section 302 IPC, Non-Examination Of Ballistic Expert Fatal To Prosecution Case If Inconsistencies Found In Witness Testimonies : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court, consisting of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, delivered a verdict acquitting Ram Singh in a case filed under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, marked by its meticulous examination of the evidence, brings attention to the…
SIT Head Authorized to File Final Report in Sharon Murder Case, Clarifies Kerala High Court Under Section 173 CrPC
In a significant ruling, the Honorable Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, presiding in the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, delivered a judgment on Wednesday, the 21st day of February 2024. The case in question, Criminal Misc. Case No. 153 of 2024, pertains to Crime No.1311/2022 of Parassala Police Station,…
acquits murder accused in 1982 case after noting co-accused was acquitted on same evidence: Supreme Court
New Delhi, February 21, 2024: In a significant legal development, the Additional Sessions Court delivered a landmark judgment acquitting Ram Singh, the appellant, in a criminal case where he was accused of shooting Dulli, the deceased. Background: The case under consideration revolves around the unfortunate incident…
Rejects Defamation Case Against Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa Over In-Court Statement: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment pronounced on 21st February 2024, the Delhi High Court, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Amit Bansal, has upheld the principle of absolute privilege in a defamation case, brought forth under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code. Background of the Case: The…
Media Persons Face Liability Under Section 23 POCSO Act for Disclosing Minor's Identity: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Meghalaya, in the case of Shri Eric Ranee & 2 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & Anr. (Crl. Petn. No. 79 of 2023), delivered a judgment on October 6, 2023, under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The case revolves around allegations of…
Court Orders CBI Probe into Alleged Sexual Assault and Death of Minor, Petitioner Seeks Justice: Kerala High Court
In a significant development, the Kerala High Court, presided by The Honourable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, has issued an order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the investigation into the tragic death of a 13½-year-old girl. The case, registered as Crime No.377/2023 of Museum…
