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Court Can't Add Or Subtract Sections In Police Report While Taking Cognizance Of Offences U/S 190 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
"Atrocities Act: High Court Partially Allows Appeal, Sets Aside Cognizance Order" In a recent development, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has addressed a significant case concerning the Atrocities Act, 1989. The court's decision, handed down by Justice Manoj Bajaj, delves into crucial aspects of the case.…
Court Declines SBI's Plea To Reject Rs 36 Crore Recovery Suit: Bombay High Court
A customer, identified as the Plaintiff-Board in the court order, has successfully sued a bank (Defendant-Bank) for failing to repay a significant portion of their fixed deposits. The court ruled in favor of the customer, determining the dispute falls under the definition of a "commercial dispute" as outlined in the…
Cheque Dishonour, Former Directors Cannot Be Made Liable For Cheques Issued By Company After Their Resignations Were Accepted: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has clarified the liability of directors under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, particularly focusing on those who have resigned from their positions before the issuance of dishonored cheques. The court quashed criminal proceedings against former…
Highly Dangerous To Convict Him On This Kind Of Evidence: Allahabad High Court Acquits Man In 46 Year Old Murder Case
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has acquitted Mr. Indra Pal of all charges under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), following an appeal against the lower court's judgment. The case, which originated from an incident registered under Case Crime No. 171 of 1978 at…
Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Case Against Woman and Her Mother: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a dowry harassment case filed against ABC ANR (petitioners) and another person (ANR) in Bengaluru. Accusations: The petitioners, ABC ANR, were named as accused No. 4 and 9 in the FIR registered under Crime No.163/2022 at the East Zone Women Police Station, Bengaluru. The complaint,…
Dhruv Rathee Agrees To Blur Or Replace Dabur's 'Real' Juice Packaging In Video: Calcutta High Court Approves Settlement
The Calcutta High Court has settled a trademark dispute between Dabur India Limited and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. The case, CS-COM/474/2024 (Old No. CS/41/2023), involved Dabur accusing Rathee of using identical or deceptively similar packaging for a fruit juice product in one of his videos. Dispute Settled Amicably…
Court orders Bar Council action against lawyer for appearing in improper attire: Bombay High Court
In a notable decision underscoring the importance of courtroom decorum, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay took disciplinary action against an advocate for appearing in court without the prescribed attire, highlighting the Advocates Act and emphasizing professional conduct. Court Proceedings and Details On June…
Second Plea For Parole Merely Due To Change In Date Of Daughter's Marriage Not Maintainable: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, a petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, combined with Section 3(1)(d) of the Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1962, was dismissed due to concealment of crucial facts by the petitioner, Brij Lal.…
Cheque Bouncing case, Merely Raising Doubt Without Adducing Credible Evidence Not Sufficient To Rebut Presumption U/S 113 Of NI Act: Karnataka High Court
A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has highlighted the importance of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) in dealing with cheque bouncing cases. The case, CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 508 OF 2015, involved Smt. Parvathamma.M (complainant) and Smt. Chandrakala.V (accused). Complainant Loans Money to Accused The…
Court Enhances Compensation Awarded To Wife Of Deceased Driver, Says Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Didn't Consider His Future Prospects, Monthly Income: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to a woman who lost her husband in a motor vehicle accident in 2011. The judgment highlights the importance of considering future prospects when awarding compensation in such cases. Case Details Petitioner: Smti. Devi Basumatary (Wife of the deceased)…
