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Intimate Relationship Between Adults Does Not Justify Sexual Assault On Partner: Bombay High Court While Refusing To Quash Rape Case
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court, comprising Justices A. S. Gadkari and Dr. Neela Gokhale, dismissed Criminal Writ Petition No. 3181 of 2023 filed by Amol Bhagwan Nehul against the State of Maharashtra and ABC. The petition sought to quash FIR No. 490 of 2023 registered at Karad Taluka Police Station,…
Mechanical Addition Of S. 302 IPC 'Unsustainable': Court Explains When Trial Courts Can Add Murder Charge In Dowry Death Cases: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Allahabad has quashed the convictions of several individuals accused in dowry death cases, citing procedural irregularities and a misapplication of the law. The judgment highlights the importance of proper investigation and adherence to legal principles in such sensitive cases. Key Takeaways The…
Why Court deferred hearing in plea against Rahul Gandhi election: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, has issued directions in Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 544 of 2024. The Hon'ble Justices Alok Mathur and Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal presided over the proceedings on 26.6.2024. The case was brought before the court by S.…
PG teacher unable to draft leave letter: Supreme Court laments state of education
Today, the Supreme Court of India, Vacation Bench comprising Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, heard Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 11355/2024 and SLP(C) No. 12568/2024. These petitions arose from the final judgment dated 02-04-2024 in CWJC No. 4565/2024…
Section 311 CrPC, Plea For Examining New Witnesses, Submitting Fresh Documents Should Only Be Allowed To Meet The Ends Of Justice: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has issued a significant ruling in the murder trial of a 3-year-old boy (SC No. 771/2019), allowing the prosecution to gather additional evidence despite objections from the defense. The accused, Hena Khatoon and Shahajadha Khan, are facing charges for the child's death. Prosecution Seeks…
Court Orders Immediate Disbursement of Welfare Funds to Deceased Advocates' Families: Madras High Court
In a significant development, the Madras High Court, through W.P.No.17976 of 2019, has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to expedite the disbursement of welfare funds to the families of deceased advocates. The decision, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and Hon'ble Mr. Justice C.KUMARAPPAN, addresses…
Section 92 Evidence Act, Oral Evidence Admissible To Prove Contents Of Document Amid Claims Of Misdescription Of Plot Number In Sale Deed: Patna High Court
In a recent ruling, the Patna High Court has allowed the use of oral evidence to address misdescription of property in a sale deed under Section 92 of the Indian Evidence Act. This decision highlights the nuances of Sections 91 and 92 of the Act, which govern the admissibility of evidence related to written documents.…
Motor Accident, Court Pulls Claimant For Concealing Compensation For Vehicle Loss Received From Own Insurer, Imposes Cost: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed a motor accident claim filed by Sri Amal Borah (Respondent) against the Oriental Insurance Company Ltd (Petitioner) in a case numbered MACApp./856/2018. Case Details: Sri Amal Borah claimed compensation for damages to his vehicle (Ford Eco Sport) after an accident with a truck. He…
Section. 319 CrPC, Power Of Summons Can't Be Used Simply Because Prosecution Believes Someone Else Might Be Guilty Of Offence: Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mandeep Singh seeking to summon his brother Nagar Singh and his nephews Gurjant Singh as additional accused in the murder case of his father, Jaswant Singh. Section 319 Cr.P.C. empowers the court to summon any person not originally named as an accused…
Court Quashes Charges Under Section 306 IPC in Suicide Abetment Case: Kerala High Court
Ernakulam: In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court quashed the charges against Murali alias Muralidharan and his wife Sajini P.R. in a case of alleged abetment of suicide. The case was under Section 306 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), pertaining to the abetment of suicide. Case Background…
