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Confession Before Police Cannot Be Included In Charge Sheet: Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India addressed the improper practice of recording confessional statements by police officers in Uttar Pradesh. This issue came to light in the case involving Sanuj Bansal versus The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. The case was heard on July 12, 2024, with Hon'ble Mr.…
Tripura consumer court pulls up SBI for delay in responding to OTP fraud complaint
Tripura State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission delivered a judgement in favor of Mr. Satish Debbarma, a resident of Agartala, who had been a victim of cyber fraud. The order directed State Bank of India (SBI) to compensate Mr. Debbarma for the losses incurred due to the hacking incident. The Case: Mr. Debbarma…
NCLT Delhi summons two lawyers accused of fraud, deceit and collusion
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed two lawyers to appear before it on allegations of collusion in an insolvency case. The order pertains to a case between Phoenix ARC Pvt Ltd (Applicant) and Anush Finlease & Construction Pvt Ltd (Respondent). Applicant Raises Collusion Charges M/s Udayan Choudhari &…
Married policeman's live-in relationship amounts to violation of service rules: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a constable, Rajeev Kumar (name changed), challenging his dismissal from service for having a live-in relationship with a woman other than his wife. Highlights of the Case: Rajeev Kumar, a constable with the Hazaribagh Police Station, was accused of living in…
If Parole Can Be Given To Share Grief, Why Not To Share Happy Moments? Court Releases Convict To Meet Son Going Abroad To Study: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently granted parole to Vivek Krishnamurari Shrivastav, a convict serving life imprisonment under Sections 302, 120B read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The decision was rendered by a bench comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande on 9th July 2024. The petitioner,…
'Continuous' 7-Yrs Practice As Advocate Not Required For District Judge Appointment: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has delivered a judgment clarifying the eligibility criteria for appointment as an Additional District Judge (ADJ) under Article 233(2) of the Constitution of India. This article states that a person must have been an Advocate for not less than 7 years to be eligible for appointment…
Court Refuses Bail To Alleged Drug Peddler To Attend Sister's Marriage: Rajasthan High Court
A Jodhpur court has denied bail to Rakesh, who was arrested for alleged drug peddling under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). Rakesh had requested interim bail for 40 days to attend his sister Nirma's wedding. Court Cites Flight Risk and Public Safety The court, presided over by Justice…
NEET Paper Leak, Court Orders CBI Custody Of 13 Accused: Patna High Court
Patna High Court Orders Remand in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Question Paper Leak Case The Patna High Court has granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody of 13 accused persons allegedly involved in the leak of the NEET question paper. The order was passed by Hon'ble Mr. Justice…
Sustainability Of Punishment Order Questionable If Procedure Not Followed During Inquiry Stage: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court addressed a critical case involving disciplinary proceedings and the principles of natural justice. The case revolved around procedural compliance under Rule 9 of the Service Rules and highlighted significant lapses in the disciplinary process. This verdict sheds light on the…
Attempts To Mislead Court Must Be Dealt With Deterrence, Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Party For Suppressing Facts: Punjab & Haryana High
In a recent judgment, the High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Shivam Engineers and Fabricators against the State Bank of India and others, citing concealment of material facts and misleading the court. The court highlighted the importance of approaching the judiciary with clean hands and the consequences…
