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Dowry Harassment Case: Wife's Delay in Reporting Crime Not Grounds for Dismissing FIR: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India has protected the rights of a wife who faced cruelty and dowry harassment from her husband's family. The court ruled that a wife's attempt to save her marriage should not be used against her when she finally decides to press charges. Case Details: While the specific…
Incarceration Due To Delay In Trial Violates Article 21; Bail Can Be Considered In Such Cases Despite Bar Under NDPS Act : Supreme Court
Ankur Chaudhary, who has been in custody for over two years in an NDPS case, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court. The case pertains to FIR No. 305 of 2022 registered at Chandan Nagar Police Station, Indore (M.P.) for offences punishable under Section 8 read with Sections 22 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and…
Right To Decent Last Rites, Court Orders Immediate Action for Burial Grounds in Mumbai
In a recent development, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar, issued a significant order regarding the availability of burial grounds in Mumbai. The Issue at Hand Section 436 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 mandates the provision…
Court Acquits Man Accused of Rape Due to Lack of Evidence and Delay in Reporting: Rajasthan High Court
Jaipur, June 9, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court acquitted an appellant accused of rape, highlighting critical inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and a lack of medical evidence. The case, governed by the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), involved…
NDPS Act, Court Grants Bail To Man Allegedly Found With Half Kg Heroin: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to Amjad Khan @ Akram @ Ajju in a significant case involving the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The court’s decision underscores the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in narcotic cases. Case Background Amjad Khan, a resident of…
Road Accident, Contributory Negligence and Valid Driving License Dispute in Motor Accident Case: Kerala High Court
In a notable judgment by the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam, presided over by The Honourable Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, an appeal concerning the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 was resolved. The case involved a motor accident claim where the appellant, Raju K.J., sought compensation for injuries sustained in an…
Death By One Blow Of Hammer On Head, Court Says Culpable Homicide On Sudden Provocation Not Murder, Intention To Kill Not Shown: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant judgment by the Jharkhand High Court dated May 1st, 2024, the court addressed the Criminal Appeal (DB) No. 1459 of 2023 concerning a conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The case revolved around the appeal filed by Sri Ram Sharma, the appellant, against the State of Jharkhand, the…
Court Grants Divorce Based on Mental Cruelty and Conviction Under Hindu Marriage Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Gwalior, May 14, 2024: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior has granted a divorce to Smt. Deepa Tomar on the grounds of mental cruelty and desertion under Section 13 (1) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The court's decision overturned the earlier judgment by the Principal Judge of the Family…
Parental Love Or Concern Can't Fluster An Adult's Right To Choose The Person She Wants To Marry: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court has reaffirmed the right to personal liberty and the freedom of choice in relationships, as enshrined in Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution. The case involved Althaf J Muhammed, a 26-year-old civil engineering graduate and master's student at the Technical University…
Extra-Judicial Confession Obtained Through Coercion Inadmissible As Evidence, Jharkhand High Court Acquits Man In 15 Yrs Old Murder & Unnatural Offence Case.
Ranchi, Jharkhand - The Jharkhand High Court recently overturned the conviction of Upendra Mehta, who was previously found guilty of murder by the Additional Sessions Judge-IV, Garhwa. The court ruled that the evidence presented against Mehta was insufficient and marred by significant discrepancies, ultimately leading…
