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S.138 NI Act Allows Accused to Obtain Certified Copy of Specimen Signature from Bank in Dispute over Cheque Signature: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Ajitsinh Chehuji Rathod against the State of Gujarat & Anr. The case, arising from SLP(Crl.) No(s). 16641 of 2023, revolves around allegations of dishonor of a cheque amounting to Rs. 10 lakhs under Section 138 of the Negotiable…
Silent Evidence: Patna High Court Clarifies Discretionary Power in Granting 'Benefit of Doubt' to Accused
In a significant development, the Patna High Court, under the jurisdiction of Honourable Mr. Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, has delivered a noteworthy judgment in Criminal Revision No.1351 of 2018, arising from PS Case No.-10 Year-2014, Thana- PUPRI, District- Sitamarhi. The court addressed a crucial legal question…
Section 67 of the Indian Succession Act: Bombay High Court Rules Testamentary Court in Probate Proceedings Cannot Determine Void Bequest Due to Witness's Spousal Connection
Indian Succession Act, 1925: Bombay High Court Delivers Landmark Judgment on Testamentary Jurisdiction Case Details: In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court, in the matter of Testamentary Suit No. 5 of 2005, delivered a landmark judgment on Interim Application (Lodging) No. 20977 of 2023. The case…
Supreme Court Upholds Ayurvedic Medical Officers' Pay Scale Dispute Decision: Clarifies Exclusivity of Benefits
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal, settled a long-standing dispute related to the pay scale of Ayurvedic Medical Officers. The case, identified as Civil Appeal No. 5933 of 2023, involved Dr. Balbir Singh Bhandari as the appellant and The…
Supreme Court quashes FIR, upholding validity of alleged marriage promise
New Delhi, January 3, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court quashed Case Crime no.106 of 2016 in Criminal Appeal 32 of 2024, arising out of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) no.147 of 2017. The case involved Ajeet Singh, the appellant, against the State of Uttar Pradesh & Others. Factual Aspects: 1. Ajeet…
Dissenting Financial Creditors in Corporate Insolvency Resolution Plans Entitled to Minimum Value Equal to Security Interest: Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, provided crucial clarifications regarding the rights of dissenting financial creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment Act 2019). The judgment, delivered by a bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti,…
Supreme Court: Conviction Demands Evidence, Not Suspicion – Acquits Accused in 15-Year-Old Murder Case
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has set aside the judgement and order dated 22nd July 2015, passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in Criminal Appeal No. 902 of 2023. The appeal challenged the conviction of Raja Naykar in Sessions Trial No. 14 of 2010 for the murder of Shiva alias…
Supreme Court's decision on evaluation of IPS officers: Clarification of reporting authority
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Sanjay Kumar, issued a judgment on Civil Appeal No. 1933 of 2023, titled "The State of Assam and others vs. Binod Kumar and others." The judgment addressed a crucial aspect concerning the assessment of Indian Police Service (IPS) Officers serving as District…
Members In Default Of Membership Fee Stand Disqualified From Society Without Notice; They're Not Entitled To Vote : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the court has delivered a verdict on a case pertaining to the elections of a society governed by the Maharashtra Societies Registration Act, 1860. Background: The case involves a dispute over the elections of the executive body of a society registered under the Maharashtra Societies…
Upholds Wife's Right to Separate Residence and Maintenance: Husband's Impotency Key Factor Under Section 125 CrPC: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a landmark decision, Justice Parth Prateem Sahu of the Chhattisgarh High Court has recently ruled that impotency can be a valid ground for a wife to reside separately from her husband and be entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Case Background: The judgment arose from a…
