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Procedure For Service Of Summons On Corporate Bodies & Firms: Allahabad High Court Explains Difference Between S. 63 CrPC & S. 65 BNSS
In a recent order from the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, significant developments have emerged regarding the proper service of summons to corporate entities under the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The court addressed procedural lapses in the summoning of M/S Partha Textiles, a firm involved in a criminal…
Court refuses anticipatory bail to DU law student involved in late-night brawl: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, July 9, 2024 — In a recent development at the High Court of Delhi, anticipatory bail has been denied to Priyam Sharma, a law student, in connection with a serious assault case. The order, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, addresses several crucial legal and procedural aspects of the…
Husband cannot be held guilty of rape for having anal sex with wife: Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, significant clarifications were made regarding the applicability of Section 377 IPC and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case involved complex issues of consent and the legal boundaries of sexual conduct within marriage. Here’s a…
Court Upholds Conviction & Life Term Of Man For Committing Murder Of Mother & 18-Day-Old Brother: Orissa High Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the High Court upheld the conviction of an individual charged with the gruesome murder of his mother and infant brother. The court's detailed examination addressed several key aspects, including the applicability of Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the role of recovered…
Court Quashes Rape Proceedings Against POCSO Accused After He Marries Victim: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has reinstated bail for an accused in a case involving serious charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The decision underscores the Court's commitment to ensuring fair judicial…
Is Charge Sheet Incomplete In NDPS Cases Without Forensic Report?Do States Have Adequate Forensic Labs? Supreme Court To Examine
In a significant development at the Supreme Court of India, the Court is examining crucial questions surrounding the fairness and efficacy of trials under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The Court's latest order focuses on the issue of whether a chargesheet lacking the Forensic Science…
Not Permissible For TPO To Engage In Restructuring Of Transaction: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court upheld the decisions of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) regarding the allocation of marketing expenses and other intra-group costs under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Tribunal's judgment was confirmed after a thorough examination of the Transfer Pricing Officer's (TPO)…
RBI Imposes Penalty Of ₹1.9 Lakh On Muthoot Finance For KYC Non-Compliance
In a recent regulatory action, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty on Muthoot Finance Limited, a prominent financial services company, for non-compliance with its Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions, 2016. This penalty underscores the RBI's commitment to ensuring adherence to financial…
Hardly Any Enquiry About Accused's Previous Conduct Before Sentencing: Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Directions For Trial Courts In Cheque Dishonour Cases
Chandigarh, July 18, 2024 — The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently issued important directives aimed at enhancing fairness in sentencing for cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The ruling addresses concerns over the often-overlooked consideration of an accused's previous convictions during…
Court Declines PIL Against YouTube Vloggers Uploading Videos Of Women, Minor Girls Without Consent: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, July 18, 2024 — The Delhi High Court has recently dealt with a significant public interest litigation concerning the unauthorized online publication of videos featuring women and minor girls. The case, filed by petitioners Amita Sachdeva and others, sought a judicial directive to compel respondents to take…
