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PMLA Accused Who Has Spent Half Of Maximum Sentence As Undertial Can Be Given Bail Under S.436A CrPC : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Ajay Ajit Peter Kerkar under Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CRPC). This decision comes after Kerkar's prolonged incarceration in connection with charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Background…
Supreme Court Stays High Court Order Insisting on Personal Appearance of Petitioners in Marital Dispute Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, on 20th May 2024, stayed an order passed by the Calcutta High Court that insisted on the personal appearance of the petitioners in a marital dispute case. This decision was made by the bench comprising HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE…
Man Convicted Under Section 304 IPC for Fatal Assault on Mother: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, the court has delivered its verdict in the case of the accused charged with assault under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Here are the details of the case and the court's decision: Case Overview: The case involves a tragic incident where the accused, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, was charged…
In Family Land Disputes, Initial Burden Of Proof Is On Those Claiming Property Is Joint Hindu Property: Allahabad High Court
The case, originally filed as Writ B No. 3434 of 1981, involves a dispute over the ownership of land recorded in the Basic year Khatauni as Khata No. 875. The petitioners, Ram Bahal and others, challenged the orders passed by the Settlement Officer (Consolidation) and the Deputy Director of Consolidation in 1981. Key…
Sessions Court Can Cancel Pre-Arrest Bail Granted By High Court On Account Of Subsequent Events But Can't Adjudicate Upon Its Veracity: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir, Justice Sanjay Dhar pronounced his judgment on Bail Application No. 237/2023 C/W Bail App No. 240/2023, concerning charges under Sections 302, 307, 458, 436, 511, 201, 120-B RPC, and 7/25 Arms Act. The petitioners, Abdul Rashid and Shafkat Hussain, residents of…
Court refuses to quash FIR against advocate booked for posing as Train TTE: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the Hon'ble Smt. Justice Anuradha Shukla at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, a plea filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, by Advocate Rohit Kumar Mishra seeking the quashing of an FIR has been dismissed. The case, Misc. Criminal Case No. 31910 of 2023, revolves around…
Not Fair Trial, Police Failed To Communicate With Accused Who Was Of Kenyan Origin: Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Conviction In Drugs Case
In a significant ruling on May 14, 2024, the Punjab and Haryana High Court overturned the conviction of a Kenyan national, Jane Doe, who was previously sentenced under Section 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The court found major procedural lapses and contradictions in the…
'SC/ST Act Misused For Personal Vendetta': Allahabad High Court Quashes 'Counterblast' FIR Lodged Against A Couple By Govt Servant
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 in a case involving a heated land dispute. The court's decision came after a detailed examination of the events leading up to the legal action.…
Appointing High Court Has Power To Extend Arbitrator's Mandate U/s 29A, Court Reiterates Settled Position Till Larger Bench Decides Issue: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court, Justice Shekhar B. Saraf provided significant clarity on the application of Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing the importance of judicial discipline and adherence to legal precedent. The judgment addresses the issue of conflicting…
Right Of Appeal Relating To Value Of Service Maintainable Before Supreme Court: Meghalaya High Court
Shillong, May 16, 2024 - In a significant ruling, the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong, led by Hon’ble Chief Justice S. Vaidyanathan and Hon’ble Justice W. Diengdoh, dismissed an appeal filed by The Commissioner of Central Goods & Services Tax and Central Excise, Shillong Commissionerate against M/s Walchandnagar…
