Criminal Law – Rash and Negligent Driving – Conviction and Sentencing – Petitioner convicted under Sections 279, 337, and 304-A IPC for causing a fatal accident while driving a tanker in a rash and negligent manner. Trial court sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment and fines. Conviction and sentence upheld by appellate court, leading to the filing of the present revision petitio...
Criminal Law – Tampering of Recruitment Documents – Petitioner allegedly tampered with recruitment examination records to secure the post of Sub Inspector of Police – Utilized forged documents to move Central Administrative Tribunal for appointment – Complaint registered for offences under Sections 467, 468, and 471 of IPC – Final report filed and taken on record by C...
Kerala Police Act – Section 119(1)(a) – Quashing of Proceedings –
Petition to quash proceedings under Section 119(1)(a) of the Kerala Police Act for alleged sexual gestures in public degrading the dignity of women – Accused’s actions not specified in FIR or Final Report – No evidence of discernible sexual gestures – Court found the prosecution case to b...
Will – Validity and Proof – Attesting Witness – Appellant claimed entitlement to compensation based on a will dated January 10, 1985, executed by her husband Balwant Singh. The will was challenged by the respondents, Balwant Singh’s sons from his first marriage, on grounds of suspicious circumstances and alleged forgery. The Court held that the will was valid and properly e...
Criminal Law – Bail Rejection – Appellants (A-4 and A-12) seeking bail for the alleged murder of a social worker – Trial court rejected bail citing seriousness of the offence and potential threat to witnesses – High Court scrutinizes the sequence of events, including the deceased’s aggressive behavior and the appellants’ claim of self-defense – Emphasizes ...
Anticipatory Bail – Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 – Appellant sought anticipatory bail after being accused of hurling caste-based abuses and physical assault – Co-accused granted pre-arrest bail by co-ordinate bench – Appellant contended lack of public view during alleged insult and delay in witness statements.
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Narcotics – Evidence of Official Witnesses – Appellants convicted under Section 20 of the ND&PS Act for possession of Charas – Contention that non-association of independent witnesses and non-production of photographs vitiate prosecution case – High Court upheld conviction, holding that testimony of police officials alone can be sufficient – Non-association of ind...
Foreign Exchange Regulation – Contravention Allegations – ITC Limited challenged proceedings initiated under FERA for alleged unauthorized foreign exchange transactions – Key allegations include remittance of funds generated through counter trade and failure to repatriate amounts to India – Searches at ITC premises and recording of statements of executives supported allegat...
Hindu Succession Act – Daughters’ Right to Inheritance – Appeal challenged trial court’s decree granting 1/8th share of property to the respondent, a daughter of the deceased – Appellants claimed an oral agreement among heirs excluding daughters from the property share – Trial court decreed in favor of the respondent – High Court upheld the trial court&rsq...
Anticipatory Bail – Driving under Influence – The applicant sought anticipatory bail following an accident where she was alleged to have driven a car under the influence of alcohol, causing the death of two persons. Initially charged under Sections 304-A, 279, 337, and 338 of the IPC and Section 184 of the MV Act, additional charges under Sections 304 and 427 of the IPC and Section 185...