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Mechanical Addition Of S. 302 IPC 'Unsustainable': Court Explains When Trial Courts Can Add Murder Charge In Dowry Death Cases: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Allahabad has quashed the convictions of several individuals accused in dowry death cases, citing procedural irregularities and a misapplication of the law. The judgment highlights the importance of proper investigation and adherence to legal principles in such sensitive cases. Key Takeaways The…
Why Court deferred hearing in plea against Rahul Gandhi election: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, has issued directions in Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 544 of 2024. The Hon'ble Justices Alok Mathur and Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal presided over the proceedings on 26.6.2024. The case was brought before the court by S.…
PG teacher unable to draft leave letter: Supreme Court laments state of education
Today, the Supreme Court of India, Vacation Bench comprising Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, heard Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 11355/2024 and SLP(C) No. 12568/2024. These petitions arose from the final judgment dated 02-04-2024 in CWJC No. 4565/2024…
Section 311 CrPC, Plea For Examining New Witnesses, Submitting Fresh Documents Should Only Be Allowed To Meet The Ends Of Justice: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has issued a significant ruling in the murder trial of a 3-year-old boy (SC No. 771/2019), allowing the prosecution to gather additional evidence despite objections from the defense. The accused, Hena Khatoon and Shahajadha Khan, are facing charges for the child's death. Prosecution Seeks…
Court Orders Immediate Disbursement of Welfare Funds to Deceased Advocates' Families: Madras High Court
In a significant development, the Madras High Court, through W.P.No.17976 of 2019, has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to expedite the disbursement of welfare funds to the families of deceased advocates. The decision, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and Hon'ble Mr. Justice C.KUMARAPPAN, addresses…
Campus Violence By Teachers Is A Very Serious Matter, Cannot Be Condoned By Receiving An Apology Letter: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to quash criminal charges against teaching and non-teaching staff of Pachaiyappa's College who protested against the college management. The judgment, dated June 13, 2024, was delivered by Justice Dr. G. Jayachandran in CRL.OP.No.13726 of…
Section 92 Evidence Act, Oral Evidence Admissible To Prove Contents Of Document Amid Claims Of Misdescription Of Plot Number In Sale Deed: Patna High Court
In a recent ruling, the Patna High Court has allowed the use of oral evidence to address misdescription of property in a sale deed under Section 92 of the Indian Evidence Act. This decision highlights the nuances of Sections 91 and 92 of the Act, which govern the admissibility of evidence related to written documents.…
Motor Accident, Court Pulls Claimant For Concealing Compensation For Vehicle Loss Received From Own Insurer, Imposes Cost: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed a motor accident claim filed by Sri Amal Borah (Respondent) against the Oriental Insurance Company Ltd (Petitioner) in a case numbered MACApp./856/2018. Case Details: Sri Amal Borah claimed compensation for damages to his vehicle (Ford Eco Sport) after an accident with a truck. He…
Section. 319 CrPC, Power Of Summons Can't Be Used Simply Because Prosecution Believes Someone Else Might Be Guilty Of Offence: Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mandeep Singh seeking to summon his brother Nagar Singh and his nephews Gurjant Singh as additional accused in the murder case of his father, Jaswant Singh. Section 319 Cr.P.C. empowers the court to summon any person not originally named as an accused…
BCI urges Bar Associations to refrain from holding strike over new criminal laws
The Bar Council of India, following extensive deliberations and in response to widespread concerns voiced by Bar Associations and legal luminaries across the nation, has issued the following statement: The Bar Council of India acknowledges the significant representations received from Bar Associations and State Bar…
