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Court Dismisses Woman's Plea For FIR In 2013 Death Of Daughter, Alleging Political Conspiracy Involving Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Delhi addressed the application filed by Kalawati, seeking the registration of an FIR under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (hereinafter referred to as the SC/ST (POA) Act). This case centers on the tragic death of her daughter,…
Court Rejects Insurer's Claim of 33-Year-Old Accident Being Murder, States Investigating Officer's Report to Magistrate Not the 'Gospel Truth': Gujarat High Court
On October 1, 2024, the High Court of Gujarat delivered a significant ruling in the case involving New India Assurance Co. Ltd versus Ramrul @ Munna Lokane Mina & Others. This judgment primarily revolves around the interpretation of Section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and the validity of compensation claims…
Court Overturns Death Sentence Of Watchman Convicted For Dacoity And Murder: Supreme Court
In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court of India addressed the serious implications of criminal convictions and capital punishment in Criminal Appeal Nos. 806-807 of 2023 involving Shivkumar Ramsundar Saket (Accused No. 3). This judgment serves as a critical examination of evidence, legal standards for imposing the…
Court Permits Trial Of Man For Dowry Death Of Live-In Partner: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application filed by Adarsh Yadav under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), challenging the rejection of his discharge application in a dowry death case. This case highlights significant aspects of the IPC concerning dowry-related offenses, particularly under…
Court Directs Trial Courts To Disburse Seized Money From Cybercrimes To Victims: Gauhati High Court
Guwahati, October 4, 2024 – The Hon'ble Gauhati High Court has announced new guidelines aimed at expediting the release of seized funds related to cyber fraud cases registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). This directive is designed to streamline the process for victims of cyber crimes and…
Court Directs Post-Mortem at AIIMS Hospital for Child Rape Victim, Orders Inclusion of POCSO Charges: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court at Calcutta addressed a crucial matter involving the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, particularly focusing on the post-mortem examination procedures in a case of alleged sexual offences. The court's decision comes after the State of West Bengal filed a revisional application…
Even If Fatal Injury Is Inflicted By A Single Member Of Unlawful Assembly, All Co-Accused Are Accountable For Murder: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has reinforced the principle of vicarious criminal liability under Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), emphasizing that all members of an unlawful assembly can be held accountable for murder, even if the fatal injury was inflicted by only one member of…
Devotees of 'Saqlain Miyan' Can't Be Denied Observing 'Urs' Just Because It Coincides With 'Navaratri' Court Sets Aside Bareilly Admin's Order: Allahabad High court
In a significant ruling by the Allahabad High Court, a writ petition filed by Aastan-E-Aaliyah Saqlainiya Sharafatiya and another has raised important questions regarding the observance of religious practices in the context of public gatherings. The case revolves around the first Urs of Hazrat Shah Mohammad Saqlain…
Pension Or Retiral Benefits Of Goverment Employee Can Only Be Withheld If Cognizance Is Taken On Police Report Before Retirement: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling regarding the entitlements of retired government employees, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed the application of Rule 9(6)(b)(i) of the Pension Rules, 1976. This case highlights the legal principles governing the withholding or withdrawal of pension benefits when criminal proceedings are…
CBI Directed To Investigate Alleged Police-Crime Nexus In Dhanbad Coal Mafia Case: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has mandated the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe allegations regarding a possible connection between local police officials and the coal mafia in Dhanbad. This significant ruling emerged due to the local police's unwillingness to register a First Information Report (FIR) despite…
