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Empowering Public Prosecutors: Andhra Pradesh High Court Affirms Independence Under Section 321 CrPC for Deciding Prosecution Withdrawal
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has taken cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a Government Order (G.O.Rt.No.1566, HOME (LEGAL.II) DEPARTMENT, dated 20.12.2023). The order, under scrutiny, pertains to the withdrawal of prosecution in six cases…
Directs additional compensation of Rs 40 lakh in fatal bus accident caused by careless driving: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling, the Hon’ble Justice Subhendu Samanta of the High Court at Calcutta in the Civil Appellate Jurisdiction, Appellate Side, has delivered a significant judgment in FMA 454 of 2013. The case involved a dispute between the claimants, represented by Mr. Amit Ranjan Roy, and United India Insurance Co. Ltd.…
Supreme Court Upholds Authority to Examine Offenses Even After Chargesheet During Petition to Quash FIR
In a recent development in the Supreme Court of India, Mamta Shailesh Chandra, a Branch Manager of a Cooperative Bank in Uttarakhand, secured a significant victory as the Court granted leave in Criminal Appeal No(s). of 2024. The appeal arose from SLP(Crl.)No(s).7273/2019 and addressed the quashing of an FIR…
Court Acquits Appellant in Murder Case, Emphasizes Caution on Relying Solely on 'Microscopic Hair Comparison' Evidence: Orissa High Court
In a significant development, the Orissa High Court, in a judgment dated 19th January 2024, acquitted Mr. [Appellant's Name] of the charge under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a murder case. The decision, delivered by Justice S.K. Sahoo and Justice S.K. Mishra, raised concerns about the reliance on…
Adoption Annulled by Bombay High Court as Adoptive Parents Cite Bonding Challenges with Child
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court, in its Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, has annulled an adoption order dated 17th August 2023 in Indian Adoption Petition No. 20 of 2023. The case revolves around the adoption of a male minor child, Ganesh @ Karthik Singhal, by Bal Asha Trust, Mumbai, and the…
Grants Bail to Sons of Former Pune Corporator Convicted for Murder, Citing Prolonged Incarceration Amid Pending Appeals: Bombay High Court
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has granted bail to Tushar Tanaji Nimhan and another individual (applicants) in Criminal Appeal No. 1176 of 2019, under Interim Application No. 1325 of 2022. Key Points from the Order: 1. Admission of Incarceration: - The applicants…
Court directs police not to arrest lawyer, Directs police to issue notice before arrest in sexual harassment case under section 41A of CrPC: Kerala High Court
Ernakulam, February 2, 2024: In a recent development in the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, Justice P.G. Ajithkumar heard the bail application, Bail Appl. No. 963 of 2024, filed by Mr. Biju Antony Aloor, also known as B.A. Aloor, aged 53, proprietor of Aloor Associates. The case pertains to Crime No.273/2024 of…
Upholds Arms License Cancellation Amid Criminal Case, Prioritizing Public Peace and Safety: Allahabad High Court
Revocation of Arms License under Section 17 (3) (b) of the Arms Act, 1959 In a recent order dated 30th January 2024, the [Your Court Name] dismissed a writ petition challenging the revocation of an arms license under Section 17 (3) (b) of the Arms Act, 1959. The petitioner, Mr. [Petitioner's Full Name], had sought…
Section 228 CrPC Analysis: Kerala High Court Stresses Judicial Opinion Prior to Framing Charges
In a recent development in the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the Honourable Mrs. Justice Sophy Thomas has issued an order in Crl.MC No. 818 of 2024, concerning the quashing of charges against the petitioner, Litty Thomas, the second accused in Crime No.178/2022 of Vanitha Police Station, Pathanamthitta.…
Allegations Against Relatives Quashed Under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in a Matrimonial Dispute: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Jabalpur, January 29, 2024: In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, led by Hon'ble Justice Maninder S. Bhatti, quashed the First Information Report (FIR) and subsequent proceedings in Misc. Criminal Case No. 59501 of 2021, invoking Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The case involves…
