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Conviction Cannot Be Denied Merely Due to Absence of DNA Test; Railway Staff Convicted for Minor's Rape After 14 Years: Srinagar Court
The Srinagar Court has ruled that absence of DNA profiling cannot defeat a rape prosecution when there is strong, reliable and trustworthy testimony of the victim supported by other evidence. The Court convicted a railway employee for kidnapping, wrongful confinement and rape of a 13-year-old minor girl under Sections…
Dishonour of Cheque Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Recovery of Money Should Remain Suspended Under Section 22 of SICA, 1985: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India decided a batch of appeals filed by Kusum Ingots and Alloys Ltd. and others against Pennar Peterson Securities Ltd. and other respondents. The dispute arose when post-dated cheques were issued by the company towards business liability, but the cheques were dishonoured by the bank due to…
State Must Ensure Dignified Disposal of Mortal Remains After Family Refuses to Receive Body in Manamadurai Custodial Death Case: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the authorities in Madurai to take immediate steps for the dignified disposal of the mortal remains of Akash Delison, a 26-year-old man whose death allegedly occurred due to custodial violence. The Court passed the order after noting that the body had remained unclaimed for nearly 90…
Husband Held Guilty in Pregnant Wife Burn Death Case; Life Sentence Modified to Fixed 20-Year Term: Allahabad High Court
In a significant criminal law judgment, the Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction of Manish for the murder of his pregnant wife Ruchi. The Court found that the prosecution had successfully proved that Manish poured kerosene oil on Ruchi and set her on fire inside their house in Kashiram Colony, Sitapur, Uttar…
Employment Verification | Police Can't Decide Job Eligibility; 'Not Suitable' Remark in Verification Report Quashed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered an important judgment on the scope of police verification reports during recruitment processes. The Court ruled that police authorities can verify and report a person's criminal antecedents, but they cannot decide whether a candidate is suitable for employment. The decision came in…
Kasol 'Rave Party' Row | Court Takes Suo Motu Note of News Report, Orders Spot Inspection: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant order concerning alleged illegal rave parties and drug-related activities in Himachal Pradesh's tourism belt, the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Kullu, to conduct a spot inspection of the suspected event site in Kasol. The Court passed the…
Judges' Residential Quarters Essential for Independent Functioning; PIL Against Land Transfer Dismissed: Karnataka High Court
Judicial Independence and High Court Judges' Service Conditions: Karnataka High Court Upholds Land Transfer for Judges' Residential Quarters and Super Speciality HospitalThe matter came before the Karnataka High Court through a Public Interest Litigation filed by the Karnataka Veterinary Association, the Bangalore…
PIL Closed After State Assures Annual Health Insurance Coverage for Lawyers: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant development concerning the welfare of advocates, the Jharkhand High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking financial assistance, health insurance and life insurance benefits for practicing lawyers after the State Government assured the Court that annual health insurance coverage for…
Motor Vehicles Act | Tree Falling on a Stationary Vehicle Isn't a 'Motor Accident'; MACT Claim Not Maintainable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that injuries caused by the fall of a roadside tree branch on a stationary autorickshaw during heavy rainfall cannot be treated as an accident arising out of the "use of a motor vehicle" under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. However, considering the severe and permanent injuries…
Article 137 Applies to Probate Revocation Pleas Where Succession Act Prescribes No Time Limit: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that when the Indian Succession Act, 1925 does not prescribe any limitation period for seeking probate of a Will or for filing an application seeking revocation of a probate already granted, the limitation period provided under Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963 will apply. The Court…
