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Police Duty-Bound To Find Accused Across India, Produce Him In Court; 'Untraceable' Plea Not Permissible: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has taken a strong stance on the inaction of the police authorities in executing non-bailable warrants and proceedings under Sections 82 & 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case in question involves Smt. Vidya Singh as the…
Time-Barred Suit Must Be Dismissed Even If Plea Of Limitation Isn't Raised As Defence: Supreme Court
New Delhi, May 16, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the dissolution and ordered the accounting of two partnership firms in a detailed judgment that brings clarity to the application of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. The case, which has spanned multiple appeals over several years,…
No Blanket Order Can Be Passed To Deposit Licensed Firearms Before Elections: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court has overturned a blanket directive issued by the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate under the Firearms Act, 1959. This order had mandated all firearms license holders, including agriculturists, to surrender their guns, sparking a legal battle over individual…
Insurance Companies Wilfully Neglect Reimbursing The Insured, Who Then Have To Pay The Courts To Get Their Rights Enforced: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a recent judgment dated 29.04.2024, addressed W.P.No.26233 of 2022, where N. Lakshmi, the petitioner, contested the repudiation of her insurance claim by the ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. The claim was based on the sudden demise of her husband, who had obtained loans from DCB…
Court Commutes Death Sentence Of Man Convicted For Repeatedly Committing Rape Upon 5-Yr-Old Step-Sister: Uttarakhand High Court
In a landmark ruling under the provisions of Section 376 AB IPC of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2018, a significant decision has been reached in a case involving the rape of a minor. The case centered around a minor girl named Shiksha, who bravely testified against her step-brother Janak for sexually assaulting…
State Should Approach All Religions Alike, Court Calls For Protecting Church Properties U/S 22A Registration Act: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling dated April 17, 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice G.R. Swaminathan, has quashed an earlier refusal by the Sub Registrar of Tiruppathur to register a sale deed of church property. The court’s decision addresses critical aspects under…
Violation Of Bail Conditions Akin To Abusing Liberty Granted By Court: Kerala High Court Upholds Order Cancelling Bail
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala has cancelled the bail of Sobhain Sunny, who had been released under strict conditions in a case involving the NDPS Act and Juvenile Justice Act. This decision underscores the judiciary's firm stance on the violation of bail conditions and the importance of…
Summons In Criminal Cases Can't Be Issued Against Person's Position, 'A Post Is Not A Juridical Person': Jharkhand High Court
Ranchi, April 22, 2024 - In a significant legal development, the High Court of Jharkhand, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary, has quashed a criminal proceeding involving M/s. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) under various sections of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and the Jharkhand Motor…
Storing & Circulating Indecent Videos Of Women Becoming A Serious Menace In Society: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on May 9, 2024, the Allahabad High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Justice Ajay Bhanot, dismissed the bail application of Mange @ Ravindra. The case pertains to Case Crime No. 997 of 2023 at Khurja Nagar Police Station, District Bulandshahar, involving serious charges under Section…
Court asks ICICI Bank Chairman to explain use of recovery agents despite Supreme Court bar: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Hon'ble Prashant Kumar, J., presiding over Court No. 91, heard the plea of Jasminder Chahal and 3 Others against State of U.P. and 2 Others regarding a complaint against ICICI Bank Ltd. and its officials. The application sought to quash an order and proceedings related to a complaint…
