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Properties Attached Under PMLA To Be Released After Acquittal Or Discharge In Scheduled Offence: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Directorate of Enforcement versus Akhilesh Singh & Ors case has elucidated the profound implications of acquittal on proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Here's a comprehensive summary of the pivotal aspects derived from the court's order: Background…
Abetment of Suicide, Husband Telling Deceased To 'Hang Himself' For Allegedly Having Illicit Affair With Wife Doesn't Amount To Abetment Of Suicide: Karnataka High Court
Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with the offense of abetment of suicide, has been at the center of attention in the case of David D'souza vs. State of Karnataka. Case Overview: In Criminal Petition No.4851 of 2022, David D'souza has been implicated in a case involving allegations of abetment of…
Arbitration Act, Executing Court Cannot Review Or Add Payment Of Interest While Enforcing Foreign Award: Kerala High Court
Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act recently came under scrutiny in a significant legal development. In a detailed judgment, Justice T.R. Ravi of the High Court clarified crucial aspects regarding foreign awards and interest rates. Case Background: The case involved a dispute stemming from an…
Kidnapping, Failure to Prove Ransom Essential in S.364A IPC Kidnapping Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant development regarding a case under Section 364-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the High Court has modified the conviction of the accused based on thorough examination and legal considerations. The case involves a complex scenario of kidnapping, threats, ransom, and legal intricacies that have been…
Why Did Allahabad High Court Prohibit 2 Lawyers From Practising In UP & Entering Prayagraj District Court Premises?
In a significant development, two lawyers have been banned from entering the premises of the District Judgeship at Allahabad and are restrained from practicing law in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This action follows a disturbing incident that took place during the proceedings of Original Suit No.25 of 2022 at the Court…
'Sextortion' Is A Social Menace, Represents Profound Violation Of Privacy: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated 24th April 2024, the Delhi High Court has denied pre-arrest bail in a case revolving around Sextortion under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case involves multiple applicants and is registered under FIR No. 368/2022 at Police Station Special Cell, Delhi for offenses…
Separate Trial Permissible If Accused Escapes From Lawful Custody While Arrested In Another Crime: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, a criminal revision petition under Section 224 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was brought before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru. The petition, filed by Sri Somashekar, sought to set aside the judgment and order of sentence dated 09.06.2014 in C.C.No.135/2013 and the judgment dated…
2008 Serial Blasts: Delhi High Court denies bail to three Indian Mujahideen operatives
The High Court of Delhi recently made a pivotal decision regarding a bail plea filed under Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 in a case involving serious charges related to terrorism. The case pertains to the serial bomb blasts that shook Delhi on 13th September 2008, causing widespread panic…
Court Laments Lengthy Tenancy Litigation Delays Exceeding a Decade: Delhi High Court
In a recent development in the realm of landlord-tenant disputes under the Delhi Rent Control Act, a significant judgment was delivered by Justice Girish Kathpalia of the High Court of Delhi. The case in question, titled "SATPAL SINGH SARNA & ORS vs. SATYA PRAKASH BANSAL," revolved around an eviction petition under…
Fraud U/S 23(1) Senior Citizens Act Limited To Breach Of Condition Of Upkeep Of Transferor, Can't Be Enlarged To Fraud In Civil Law: Karnataka HC
The High Court at Calcutta, in a recent ruling dated 24th April 2024, addressed a significant legal matter under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involved UPHEALTH HOLDINGS INC. AND ORS. VS. GLOCAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS PVT. LTD., where Mr. Meleveetil Damodaran appealed against a judgment related to…
