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Court refuses parole to convict undergoing life term for Jigisha, Soumya murders: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, under Writ Petition (CRL) 2998/2023, pronounced on January 12, 2024, has denied parole to Ravi Kapoor, who is currently serving a life sentence. The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, sheds light on the petitioner's plea seeking parole for four…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Invokes Section 482 CrPC. to Quash FIR, Deeming Allegations Unsubstantiated
In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, led by Hon'ble Justice Raj Mohan Singh, invoked Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) to quash an FIR in M.Cr.C. No. 9857/2016. The case involves allegations under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and holds implications…
High Court Denies Bail to Investigating Officer in Alleged Marital Dispute-Linked Rape Case
In a recent judgment dated January 12, 2024, the Delhi High Court reserved its decision on a bail application filed under Section 439 read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case, registered as FIR No. 15/2023 at Police Station North Rohini, Delhi, involves serious charges under Sections…
Supreme Court Judgment Highlights Importance of Registered Sale Deed in Property Disputes
New Delhi, January 15, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment in Civil Appeal No. 9098 of 2013, shedding light on the crucial role of registered sale deeds in property disputes. Factual Background: - The case involved a dispute between the legal representatives of Smt. Gejo, the…
Bail Granted Under NDPS Act as High Court Cites Delay in Trial
JODHPUR, 9th January 2024: In a recent judgment delivered by Hon'ble Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur at the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan in S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 14285/2023, the petitioner, Mr. Rohit Kumar, has been granted bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. in connection with FIR…
Petitioners Seek FIR Quashing Under Section 482 Cr.P.C. Amid Compromise Allegations in Cheating and Breach of Trust Case
Act and Topic: Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) - Quashing of Criminal Proceedings on the Basis of Compromise In a recent judgment delivered by Justice Yogendra Kumar Purohit at the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, a significant decision was made in the case of Chandrika Kamra vs…
Bail Granted Under Section 439 CrPC. as Last Seen Witnesses Turn Hostile in Murder Case: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment (Order dated 10/01/2024) by Hon'ble Justice Kuldeep Mathur of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, a bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. was allowed for Suman, wife of Shri Sajan Ram, who had been arrested in connection with F.I.R. No.303/2022. The case, registered at…
Bail Granted Under Section 439 Cr.P.C. as Last Seen Witnesses Turn Hostile in Murder Case: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment (Order dated 10/01/2024) by Hon'ble Justice Kuldeep Mathur of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, a bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. was allowed for Suman, wife of Shri Sajan Ram, who had been arrested in connection with F.I.R. No.303/2022. The case, registered at…
Kerala HC Upholds 'Non-Duty' Classification: Orders Against Promotion Challenged After Absence Post Authorized Leave
In a recent judgment delivered on January 11, 2024, the High Court of Kerala dismissed the appeal filed by Sabu Varghese, a Senior Operator Cum Input/Output Assistant at the Cochin Port Trust, challenging the order of the Single Bench in W.P(C) 35727/2019. The dispute arose over the promotion of Viju P Varghese as…
Supreme Court Quashes 34-Year-Old Rape Case: FIR Lodged Decades After Alleged Incident
Section 376/506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has acquitted Suresh Garodia in a case stemming from an alleged rape incident that occurred 34 years ago. The judgment, delivered on January 9, 2024, in Criminal Appeal No. 185 of 2024, arose from an application filed under…
