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Court Asks Sessions Judge To Explain Why She Awarded Lesser Than Prescribed Minimum Sentence For Rape: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur has addressed a crucial sentencing issue in a sexual assault case involving Section 376(1) and 506(II) of the IPC. The case revolves around the conviction of Harvansh for the offence of rape, leading to a notable discussion on the proper…
Court Denies CBI Probe In 2007 Fake Encounter Case But Orders State To Pay Rs 1 Lakh Cost For Insensitivity Of Police Dept: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Gwalior, July 9, 2024 — In a significant decision today, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench, addressed the controversial case of an alleged fake encounter involving police officers, which has sparked a long-running legal battle. Case Background: The dispute centers around a writ appeal filed by the late…
Improbable To Find Husband's Semen On Wife After 5 Months Of Separation, It Persists For Only Few Days: Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Charge U/S 377 IPC
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed charges under Section 377 IPC and Section 354 IPC against Major [Petitioner Name], underscoring the scientific evidence regarding the lifespan of semen. The single-judge bench, led by Justice Anand Pathak, observed that the allegations against the…
Right To Speedy Trial Cannot Be Taken Away Citing Heinousness Of Crime, Court Releases Murder Accused After 3 Years, Rajasthan High Court
In a significant decision that underscores the right to a speedy trial and humane treatment of prisoners, the Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to an under-trial prisoner who has been in custody for seven years without a verdict. The case, presided over by Justice Farjand Ali, highlights the critical issues of…
Long-Term Consensual Love Affair Which Did Not Culminate In Marriage Doesn't Entitle Girl To File Rape Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court has quashed the FIR and subsequent proceedings against Mr. X, who was accused of rape under Section 376 IPC. The case, involving a long-term relationship that lasted over a decade, was dismissed on the grounds that the physical relationship between the accused and the…
Divorced Wife Not Disentitled To Maintenance On Grounds That She Is Living In Adultery: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla, under the aegis of Hon’ble Mr Justice Rakesh Kainthla, has upheld an interim maintenance order for a divorced wife, Champa Devi, despite her ex-husband, Krishan Lal, alleging that she was living in adultery. This ruling clarifies the application…
Court Grants Bail To 23-Yr-Old Unmarried Woman Accused Of Murder For Throwing Her Infant From Building To Conceal Birth: Kerala High Court
Kochi, July 22, 2024: In a significant development, the Kerala High Court, presided over by Justice C.S. Dias, granted bail to XXX, a 23-year-old woman, accused of infanticide. The case involves charges under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Background XXX, a resident of Vidy Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi,…
To Attract Applicability Of Section 324 IPC, Voluntary Hurt Must Be Caused By 'Dangerous' Instrument Which Can Cause Death: Jharkhand High Court
On 24th May 2024, the High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi, delivered a significant judgment in the case involving appellants Bhalu Kalindi, Chhotu Kalindi, Musru Kalindi, and Babu Lall Kalindi. The court revisited their convictions for various offenses, clarifying the extent of their culpability under the Indian Penal…
Accused Cannot Unilaterally Ask Victim Or Witnesses To Undergo Narco Analysis & Lie Detection Test To Prove Defence Case: Kerala High Court
Ernakulam, Kerala: On July 11, 2024, the High Court of Kerala, led by Justice A. Badharuadeen, addressed a significant issue in a criminal case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The case concerned the application of a Narco Analysis Test or Polygraph Test on key witnesses. This…
Criminal Antecedents, Facebook Posts Reveal Disrespect For Law, Court Directs For Juvenile To Be Tried By Children's Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Indore, July 8, 2024 – In a significant ruling under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed that a juvenile accused of a grave crime be tried in the Children’s Court. The decision comes after a detailed examination of the case involving the…
