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Public Prosecutor Has No Authority To Request Trial Court To Discharge Accused Once Application U/S 321 CrPC Is Rejected: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court underlined the pivotal role of the Public Prosecutor in criminal cases, specifically addressing Sections 225 and 226 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). The case, involving a complex legal battle, shed light on the duties and responsibilities of the Public Prosecutor in…
Misleading Court, Court Imposes Rs 50K Cost For Not Disclosing Similar Plea Was Dismissed For Non-Prosecution: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to quash an FIR under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973. The decision underscores the court's cautious approach to intervening in ongoing criminal proceedings, particularly when substantial evidence has…
Does Agreement Of Separation Between Married Couple Amount To Divorce? Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development, a woman from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has filed an FIR against her husband and in-laws under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The case, registered under Crime No.388/2023 at Police Station Mahila Thana in Bhopal, revolves around…
Court Modifies Attempted Rape Conviction To Outraging Modesty: Rajasthan High Court
Jaipur, 13 May 2024 – In a significant judgment, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur altered the conviction of Suwalal from Section 376/511 IPC (Attempt to Commit Rape) to Section 354 IPC (Assault or Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty). The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Mr.…
Why Does Telecom Ministry Permit Multiple Prepaid SIMs In One Name?: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant development in a high-profile cybercrime case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied interim bail to the petitioner, Sumit Kumar Nandwani, accused of involvement in an elaborate scheme involving numerous SIM cards. The decision was made under Section 438, Criminal Procedure Code, which pertains…
Court Orders Forensic Examination Of CDs Filed By Husband Alleging Wife's Involvement In Pornography: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has ordered a fresh forensic examination of CDs and DVDs containing audio and video evidence in a divorce case, where the husband has accused his wife of being involved in a pornography racket. The Case Shiv Ram, the petitioner, filed a divorce petition against his wife Pinki (respondent no. 1)…
Rights out of Holding Of Non-Hereditary Office, Dies With Person Death, Not Transferable Or Heritable: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court, on May 21, 2024, issued a significant ruling on the survival of the right to sue following the death of the plaintiff in a case involving church accommodation. The case, involving the Diocese of Delhi, Church of North India (CNI), revolved around whether the legal heirs of the deceased plaintiff,…
Mining Lease, Forfeiture Of Earnest Money Only When Documents Found Fabricated: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court recently ruled in favor of M/S Pragyason Constructions Private Limited in a writ petition (Writ - C No. - 21022 of 2021) against the State of U.P. and others. The court, comprising Hon'ble Anjani Kumar Mishra and Hon'ble Jayant Banerji, reserved the judgment on…
Prosecution Makes “Copy Paste” Arguments About National Security In UAPA Cases To Psychologically Influence Court: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Khursheed Ahmad Lone, the appellant, had appealed against the rejection of his bail application in a case stemming from FIR No. 87/2013 under Section 13(1) B, 18, 20, 23, 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case, registered at Police Station, Anantnag, involved allegations of collecting money…
If Each Sadhu Or Guru Is Allowed To Build Shrine Or Samadhi On Public Land, It Would Lead To Disastrous Consequences: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on May 31, 2024, the High Court of Delhi dismissed a writ petition filed by Mahant Shri Naga Baba Bhola Giri through his successor Avinash Giri, seeking demarcation of a property located at Ghat No. 33, Triveni Ghat, Nigambodh Ghat, Jamuna Bazar, Delhi. Background of the Case: Mahant…
