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Court Expresses Concern Over Judge's Conduct For Suggesting Accused & Victim Settle Rape Case, Orders Trial By Another Judge: Delhi High Court
In a recent order, the Delhi High Court addressed a petition seeking the quashing of an FIR registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to the offence of rape. The petitioner, Mr. XYZ, had sought the quashing of the FIR on the basis of a settlement agreement entered into with the…
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Criticize J&K Special Status Abrogation and Extend Wishes to Pakistan on Independence Day
In a groundbreaking judgment delivered on March 7, 2024, by Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the Supreme Court of India asserted the paramount importance of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The case, labeled Criminal Appeal no.886 of 2024, involved an appeal by…
Supreme Court mooting measures to strengthen bar associations across India
In a significant development, the Supreme Court, headed by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta, has taken up the matter of Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s).3950/2024 filed by petitioner A. Mohandoss against The Registrar General & Ors. The case arises from the final…
Court Upholds Conviction Of “Mantrik” For Rape Of Six-Year-Old Girl Who Died After Pretend Exorcism: Bombay High Court
Comments on the Judgment: In a significant legal development, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad, has upheld the conviction of [Bhaulal S/o. Dokraji Reswal], a self-proclaimed occultist, under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, highlighted in this judgment, unveils a…
Supreme Court Acknowledges Deceased's Multitasking, Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated March 6, 2024, addressed the appeal filed by the appellants, Vethambal and others, against the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation awarded by the Tribunal in a motor accident case. Key Details: 1. Background of the Case: - The case…
No Promise To Marry When Relations Started, She Was Already Married : Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case
ACT NAME: CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION - SECTION 482 Cr.P.C. New Delhi, March 6, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. 3431 of 2023, has quashed FIR No. 52 dated 11.12.2020, registered under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC at Police Station, Mahila Thana, District Satna…
Emphasizes Rigorous Scrutiny of Police Testimonies: Madhya Pradesh High Court Acquits Accused in 2016 Rioting Case
In a significant development, the Criminal Appeal No. 8024 of 2018 witnessed the acquittal of Gopal and others in the case of Gopal & Ors. v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh. The judgment, emanating from a violent protest against the ban on DJ usage during the Ganesh Utsav procession, raises questions about the…
Allegations on Arbitrator's Independence Under Item 24 of 5th Schedule of Arbitration Act Not Automatically a Ground for Disqualification
In a recent development, the civil miscellaneous arbitration application (No. 91 of 2023) involving Gepdec Infratech Limited and U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. has taken a significant turn as the court appointed an arbitrator under the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Background: The…
Supreme Court Revokes Bail for Police Officer Accused of Abusing Office in Manipulating Arrests
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has overturned a contentious bail decision by the High Court of Jharkhand, raising eyebrows over the granting of pre-arrest bail to Sandeep Kumar, the Officer-in-Charge of Dhanwar Police Station. Case Background: In Criminal Appeal No. of 2024, the State of Jharkhand…
CourtExtends Interim Protection for MP Asaduddin Owaisi in Controversial Ram Janmabhumi Verdict Criticism Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Sanjay Kumar Singh, J., has quashed the summoning order dated 10.01.2023 and proceedings of Complaint Case (MP/MLA) No. 566 of 2022 against prominent politician Asaduddin Owaisi. The case, dealing with Sections 153-A, 295-A, and…
