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Section 216 CrPC, Alteration Of Charge Is A Vested Right Of Court, Within Its Domain And Not That Of The Parties: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court's ruling highlights the court's authority to modify charges under Section 216 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam, presided by Honourable Justice A. Badharudeen, delivered a judgment on June 11, 2024, affirming the court's power to alter…
Justice Not Saleable, Failure To Extend Benefits Of Judgment In Rem To Similarly Situated Persons Violates Constitutional Rights: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judicial development, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan issued a comprehensive order addressing the grievances of numerous truck owners who had been facing blacklisting issues by the State of Rajasthan Transport Department. The order, passed by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand on…
Misplaced Sympathy Denies Justice To Society, High Court Declines Juvenile's Bail Plea For Allegedly Kidnapping, Murdering Minor For Ransom: Madhya Pradesh High
Jabalpur, May 28, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied bail to a juvenile involved in a heinous offence under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The decision was delivered by Hon'ble Justice Dinesh Kumar Paliwal, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and…
Section 217 CrPC, When Court Alters Charges, Opportunity Must Be Given To Both Sides To Recall/Re-examine Witnesses: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted three individuals convicted in a high-profile murder case from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolved around the tragic death of Gopal, who succumbed to multiple injuries in a violent altercation…
Auditor General Will Decide, Court Directs Probe into Alleged Corruption in Assam Sarba Siksha Abhiyan Mission: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has directed a high-level inquiry into alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds in the Assam Sarba Siksha Abhiyan Mission. Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Suman Shyam passed the order while hearing a writ petition filed by Amguri Naba Nirman Samity, an NGO, represented by its…
Manipulated Birth Certificate To Continue As Head Of Church For One More Year? Karnataka High Court
A Karnataka High Court judge has upheld the conviction of Reverend Devaraj Bangera for manipulating his date of birth certificate to extend his term as the head of his church. Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 463, 468 & 471 The case revolved around allegations that Rev. Bangera changed his date of birth from June 29,…
No False Promise Of Marriage, Court Quashes Rape Case Filed By Woman Against Her Fiancee And His Family Members After Wedding Was Called Off: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court delved into the nuances of Sections 90 and 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) within the framework of a specific case. The case, bearing Criminal Petition No.13912 of 2023, involves Mr. Santhosh Shetty and others as petitioners and the State of Karnataka and…
Dowry Harassment Case: Wife's Delay in Reporting Crime Not Grounds for Dismissing FIR: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India has protected the rights of a wife who faced cruelty and dowry harassment from her husband's family. The court ruled that a wife's attempt to save her marriage should not be used against her when she finally decides to press charges. Case Details: While the specific…
Incarceration Due To Delay In Trial Violates Article 21; Bail Can Be Considered In Such Cases Despite Bar Under NDPS Act : Supreme Court
Ankur Chaudhary, who has been in custody for over two years in an NDPS case, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court. The case pertains to FIR No. 305 of 2022 registered at Chandan Nagar Police Station, Indore (M.P.) for offences punishable under Section 8 read with Sections 22 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and…
Right To Decent Last Rites, Court Orders Immediate Action for Burial Grounds in Mumbai
In a recent development, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar, issued a significant order regarding the availability of burial grounds in Mumbai. The Issue at Hand Section 436 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 mandates the provision…
