Defamation and Proceedings – Revision against orders of lower courts in defamation proceedings initiated by Dr. Barnali Chattopadhyay against Dr. Sima Banerjee for alleged defamatory remarks made during a televised interview – Analyzed whether statements made fall within exceptions provided under Section 499 IPC, and whether there is intent to harm reputation as required under Section ...
Quashing of Summons and Warrants – Private Limited Company and Directors as Accused – Accused challenge summons and consequential warrants issued for offense under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – High Court quashes summons and warrants, directs fresh enquiry under Section 202 Cr.P.C. [Para 1-10]
Applicability of Section 202 Cr.P.C. in Negotiable Instrumen...
Proclaimed Offender – Quashing of Proclamation Order – Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of order declaring petitioner as proclaimed person in Negotiable Instruments Act case – Petitioner’s absence at trial led to proclamation – Impugned order set aside due to non-compliance with mandatory conditions of Section 82 (2) Cr.P.C. and lack of recorded satisfa...
Bail Application – Regular Bail under Section 439 Cr.PC – Petitioner charged under Section 22/61/85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Recovery of contraband – Allegation of non-compliance with Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act – Petitioner's claim of false implication – First-time offender – Lengthy custody period – R...
Acid Attack and Subsequent Evidence Admission – Petitioner indicted for offences under IPC Sections 308, 326A, 120B with 34 – Alleged acid attack causing victim’s blindness – Prosecution sought to introduce victim’s disability certificate post trial completion – Dismissal of petitioner’s contention against late evidence admission – [Paras 2, 4, 12-13...
Bail Application – Regular Bail – Petitioner seeks regular bail in a case involving charges under Sections 302, 307, 148, 149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and other sections – Petitioner claims false implication and absence from the incident scene – State opposes bail citing gravity of allegations and common intention of an unlawful assembly – Court examines eviden...
Criminal Procedure – Transfer of Investigation – Allegations of improper handling of a severe assault case – Petitioner’s son was attacked and sustained severe head injuries; initial charges under Section 307 IPC only; no charges under Section 326 IPC for grievous hurt by dangerous weapons – Justice Sengupta ordered the transfer of the case to the Anti Rowdy Section o...
Petition for Summoning Records at Time of Charge - Challenging the dismissal of application for summoning records and directing authorities to report on drug issuance - Petitioner alleged wrongful implication in recovery of drugs under NDPS Act, asserting that drugs were delivered to others and not recovered from his premises. [Para 1, 4, 6]
Sting Operation & Allegations - Sting o...
Misconduct and Disciplinary Action – Petitioner faced charges of unauthorized absence, misbehaviour, and irregularities, leading to suspension and disciplinary action including barring of increments – Original application to KAT challenging the penalty imposed was dismissed. [Paras 2, 3]
Judicial Review of Tribunal's Order – Petitioner sought High Court intervent...
Bail Petition and Criminal Background – Petitioner seeking bail under Section 439 CrPC – Involved in a corruption case with FIR No. 22 dated 26.05.2023 – Accused of embezzlement and fund transfers for personal gain – Previous criminal antecedents include FIR Nos. 23 and 29, both dated 2023, under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. [Paras 1-2, 9]
Case Facts and Inves...