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Cash For Jobs Recruitment Scam, Court Directs CBI To Produce Hard Disks Containing OMR Sheets From 2014 Teachers' Eligibility Test: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, on July 2nd, 2024, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged disappearance of original OMR sheets from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted in 2014. This order comes in a case filed by Santanu Sit and Others (Petitioners) against The State of West…
'Absurd, Impossible' : Supreme Court On High Court Condition That Accused Will Get Bail Only If Victim Stands As Surety
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the release on bail of Amar Singh (name changed), who was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case in Bihar. The court also quashed an unusual condition imposed by the Patna High Court that had prevented his release. The Case Amar Singh was arrested in January 2023 under…
Advocate Gets Bail in Rape Case After Allegations Deemed Delayed and Suspicious: Karnataka High Court
In a significant development, G. Devaraje Gowda, aged about 49 years, residing at Annapurneshwari Nilaya, Ravindra Nagar, Hassan Town, has been granted bail by the Karnataka High Court. This comes in connection with Crime No. 84/2024 registered at Holenarasipura Police Station, Hassan District. The offenses alleged…
Section 364A IPC Requires Proof Of Abduction With Ransom Demand & Life Threat: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant legal development, the Chhattisgarh High Court has acquitted Yogesh Sahu and Narendra @ Nandu Bomarde of charges under Section 364A, 343, and 323/34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which gained attention for its allegations of abduction and wrongful confinement, saw a detailed examination of…
Prosecution In Serious Offences Like Rape Cannot Be Withdrawn Based On Forgiveness Of Victim: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Meghalaya, presided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, has dismissed a petition seeking to quash an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings under Section 376D and Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involves two accused, Shri Tenzin Tsephel and Shri…
Insurance Ombudsman Rules, Rule 17 Empowers Ombudsman To Grant Compensation But Gives No Power To Issue Directions Upon Insurer: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has upheld the decision of the Insurance Ombudsman regarding the dispute over the premium charged for a Medi-claim policy. The appeal, WA No. 1349 of 2023, was dismissed by a bench comprising Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Honourable Mrs. Justice Shoba…
Section 311 Cr.PC, Application To Recall Witness Is Valid On Grounds Of Inadequate Examination By Previous Counsel: Meghalaya High Court
Shillong, July 1, 2024: In a recent development, the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong has addressed a significant issue in the criminal case of the State of Meghalaya vs. Shri Traiborlang Khongrymmai. The court ruled on a petition challenging the decision of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sohra Sub-Division,…
Majority population would become minority if conversions at religious gatherings continue: Allahabad High Court
A High Court judge in Uttar Pradesh has denied bail to Kailash, a man accused of kidnapping and religious conversion. The case highlights the ongoing debate over religious freedom and conversion in India. Prosecution alleges Kidnapping and Conversion The prosecution, represented by Additional Advocate General P.K.…
Burden Under Customs Act To Prove Dutiable/ Prohibited Goods Not Meant For Smuggling Lies On Person Found In Possession: Telangana High Court
Customs Act Used to Seize Gold Attempted Smuggling Two Petitioners Caught Trying to Smuggle Gold into India In a recent case, the Customs Act was used to seize gold attempted to be smuggled into India. The petitioners, identified in court documents as Mr. Rao and Mr. Patel (names changed to protect anonymity), were…
Anticipatory Bail Denied for Driver Accused of Drunken Driving Causing Fatal Accident: Bombay High Court
A Mumbai court has denied anticipatory bail to a woman, Riya Sharma, accused of causing a fatal accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. The accident, which occurred on February 25, 2024, resulted in the deaths of two people. Charges Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Motor Vehicles Act (MVA): Riya…
