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Court Denies CBI Probe In 2007 Fake Encounter Case But Orders State To Pay Rs 1 Lakh Cost For Insensitivity Of Police Dept: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Gwalior, July 9, 2024 — In a significant decision today, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench, addressed the controversial case of an alleged fake encounter involving police officers, which has sparked a long-running legal battle. Case Background: The dispute centers around a writ appeal filed by the late…
Improbable To Find Husband's Semen On Wife After 5 Months Of Separation, It Persists For Only Few Days: Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Charge U/S 377 IPC
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed charges under Section 377 IPC and Section 354 IPC against Major [Petitioner Name], underscoring the scientific evidence regarding the lifespan of semen. The single-judge bench, led by Justice Anand Pathak, observed that the allegations against the…
Company, Its Officials Must Update Themselves With Ever-Changing Laws, Ignorance Not An Excuse For Breaking It: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, July 24, 2024 – In a significant ruling regarding compliance with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), the Bombay High Court has dismissed a criminal application challenging the validity of a notification under the Act. The court's decision emphasizes the legal obligation to…
POCSO Act, No Presumption Of Guilt Against Accused If Prosecution Fails To Prove 'Foundation Facts' Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court delivered a detailed judgment concerning the protection of children from sexual offences, emphasizing the criticality of strict legal measures under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Case Background: The case involved the accused, Ravi Kumar, who…
Right To Speedy Trial Cannot Be Taken Away Citing Heinousness Of Crime, Court Releases Murder Accused After 3 Years, Rajasthan High Court
In a significant decision that underscores the right to a speedy trial and humane treatment of prisoners, the Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to an under-trial prisoner who has been in custody for seven years without a verdict. The case, presided over by Justice Farjand Ali, highlights the critical issues of…
Act of God Does Not Justify Retention Of Performance Bank Guarantee Without Suffering Legal Injury: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling that could have far-reaching implications for contracts involving liquidated damages and force majeure events, the Delhi High Court has upheld an arbitral award in favor of Oswal Woolen Mills Ltd. The case centered around a dispute arising from the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The…
Court commutes death sentence of man who killed minor nephews: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court has made a significant decision in the case of Thomas, who had previously been sentenced to death for his involvement in a heinous crime. This news report provides a comprehensive overview of the judgment, highlighting the key legal provisions, case details, and the court's…
Long-Term Consensual Love Affair Which Did Not Culminate In Marriage Doesn't Entitle Girl To File Rape Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court has quashed the FIR and subsequent proceedings against Mr. X, who was accused of rape under Section 376 IPC. The case, involving a long-term relationship that lasted over a decade, was dismissed on the grounds that the physical relationship between the accused and the…
Divorced Wife Not Disentitled To Maintenance On Grounds That She Is Living In Adultery: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla, under the aegis of Hon’ble Mr Justice Rakesh Kainthla, has upheld an interim maintenance order for a divorced wife, Champa Devi, despite her ex-husband, Krishan Lal, alleging that she was living in adultery. This ruling clarifies the application…
Court Grants Bail To 23-Yr-Old Unmarried Woman Accused Of Murder For Throwing Her Infant From Building To Conceal Birth: Kerala High Court
Kochi, July 22, 2024: In a significant development, the Kerala High Court, presided over by Justice C.S. Dias, granted bail to XXX, a 23-year-old woman, accused of infanticide. The case involves charges under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Background XXX, a resident of Vidy Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi,…
