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Court refuses to quash case against senior advocate who allegedly took ₹7 crore to bribe High Court judges: Telangana High Court
Hyderabad, June 24, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Telangana High Court has protected a senior advocate, Mr. Aditya Rao, from arrest in a case registered under the SC/ST Act and the Indian Penal Code. The Court highlighted the power to grant anticipatory bail under Section 482 CrPC in exceptional circumstances,…
Cash For Jobs Recruitment Scam, Court Directs CBI To Produce Hard Disks Containing OMR Sheets From 2014 Teachers' Eligibility Test: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, on July 2nd, 2024, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged disappearance of original OMR sheets from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted in 2014. This order comes in a case filed by Santanu Sit and Others (Petitioners) against The State of West…
Case Diaries Must Be Made Available Immediately After Filing Bail Application To Facilitate Decisions From First Hearing Itself: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued a new directive aimed at streamlining bail applications. The court emphasizes the importance of providing the case diary for hearings on the first date, which should expedite the process. This new directive comes alongside the court's decision to grant bail in a…
'Absurd, Impossible' : Supreme Court On High Court Condition That Accused Will Get Bail Only If Victim Stands As Surety
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the release on bail of Amar Singh (name changed), who was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case in Bihar. The court also quashed an unusual condition imposed by the Patna High Court that had prevented his release. The Case Amar Singh was arrested in January 2023 under…
Consumer Commission Has No Jurisdiction To Entertain Matters Coming Under Purview Of SARFAESI Act: Orissa High Court
A borrower, Ms. Anita Rao (name changed to protect privacy), defaulted on a loan from Central Bank of India. The bank initiated proceedings under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI Act) to recover the debt. Ms. Rao challenged the bank's action…
Advocate Gets Bail in Rape Case After Allegations Deemed Delayed and Suspicious: Karnataka High Court
In a significant development, G. Devaraje Gowda, aged about 49 years, residing at Annapurneshwari Nilaya, Ravindra Nagar, Hassan Town, has been granted bail by the Karnataka High Court. This comes in connection with Crime No. 84/2024 registered at Holenarasipura Police Station, Hassan District. The offenses alleged…
Police Can Act Against Lawyers Misusing Advocate Stickers To Seek Immunity From Traffic Offences: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu State Government to take immediate action against the misuse of advocate stickers on vehicles to evade traffic violations. The bench comprising Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq heard a plea filed by S Devadoss…
Section 364A IPC Requires Proof Of Abduction With Ransom Demand & Life Threat: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant legal development, the Chhattisgarh High Court has acquitted Yogesh Sahu and Narendra @ Nandu Bomarde of charges under Section 364A, 343, and 323/34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which gained attention for its allegations of abduction and wrongful confinement, saw a detailed examination of…
Prosecution In Serious Offences Like Rape Cannot Be Withdrawn Based On Forgiveness Of Victim: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Meghalaya, presided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, has dismissed a petition seeking to quash an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings under Section 376D and Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involves two accused, Shri Tenzin Tsephel and Shri…
Insurance Ombudsman Rules, Rule 17 Empowers Ombudsman To Grant Compensation But Gives No Power To Issue Directions Upon Insurer: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has upheld the decision of the Insurance Ombudsman regarding the dispute over the premium charged for a Medi-claim policy. The appeal, WA No. 1349 of 2023, was dismissed by a bench comprising Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Honourable Mrs. Justice Shoba…
