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Supreme Court Clarifies: Accused Cannot Seek Default Bail Based on Pending Investigation or Incomplete Chargesheet
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment shedding light on the statutory rights of the accused under Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). The judgment, titled Suresh Kumar Bhikamchand Jain Vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr., delves into the complexities…
Acquits Woman In 23 Year Old Murder Case After Finding Her To Be A Juvenile At The Time Of Offence: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, under Criminal Appeal No. 64/2012, has overturned the conviction of Pramila, who was found guilty under Sections 302 and 201 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The judgment, delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka, addresses a crucial issue of juvenility…
Court Quashes Preventive Detention Of 21-Yr-Old, Appoints Advocate As His 'Mentor' : Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on Wednesday, the 24th day of January 2024, the Kerala High Court, with the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen presiding, addressed the matter of WP(CRL.) No.1220/2023. The petitioner in this case is Mr. Sreejith R., aged 47 years, father…
No conviction for causing miscarriage if child in womb full-grown or no expulsion of foetus from womb pre-term: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, delivered a landmark judgment in a batch of criminal appeals related to Section 314 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appeals, namely Criminal Appeal No.33/2003, Criminal Appeal No.1301 of 2002, Criminal Appeal No.1298 of 2002, and…
Court Imposes Fine Of Rs. 5,000 On GST Officer For 'Forcible And Illegal Recovery' Amid Non-Functional GST Tribunal: Patna High Court
Breaking News: Landmark Judgment in Tax Dispute - CGST Act, Section 112(8) Highlighted In a significant ruling, the Honorable Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice Rajiv Roy of the High Court of Judicature at Patna delivered a decisive judgment in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.777 of 2023. The case revolved…
Supreme Court Clarifies S.420 IPC: Dishonest Inducement Essential for Cheating Offence
Bengaluru, January 22, 2024: In a significant judgment, the appellate court has set aside the charges of cheating and forgery under Section 420 and Sections 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Appellant No. 1 (wife) and Appellant No. 2 (father), citing a lack of evidence to substantiate the allegations…
Pre-arrest bail granted. Challenge to SC/ST (POA) Act, headmistress gets anticipatory bail from Kerala High Court in hair cutting incident
In a recent judgment from the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the Honorable Mr. Justice K. Babu delivered a significant decision on CRL.A No. 1752 of 2023, a case challenging an order under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST (PoA) Act). Case Background: The…
Court Upholds Father's Conviction For Rape Of Minor Daughter, Says Incident Not Implausible Merely Because Family Shares A Small Hut: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Kerala dated January 22, 2024, a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) came to light. The judgment, delivered by the Honourable Mr. Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar and Mr. Justice Johnson John, involved Criminal Appeal No. 863 of 2022. Case…
O.18 R.16 CPC | When Proof Of Will Has To Be Given, Court Must Take Separate & Lenient Consideration To Immediately Examine Witness
In a significant ruling, the Honorable Mr. Justice C. Jayachandran of the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam delivered a judgment on Friday, January 12, 2024, in OP(C) No. 2242 of 2023. The case revolved around a partition suit, with the petitioner, Rajeswari, challenging the dismissal of her application under Order…
Supreme Court Affirms: Children From Void Marriage Can't Be Denied Share In Their Parent's Property
In a significant ruling under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Allahabad High Court delivered a noteworthy judgment in First Appeal No. 177 of 2017. The case involved a marital dispute, challenging the judgment and order dated 21.1.2017 passed by the Principal Judge, Family Court, Meerut in Divorce Petition No. 643 of 2013…
