Quashing of FIR and Criminal Proceedings – Criminal Appeal in Supreme Court – Supreme Court allows appeal of State of Madhya Pradesh, setting aside the High Court’s order quashing the FIR and criminal proceedings in relation to a property dispute. High Court had previously quashed the FIR under Section 482 of CrPC, involving allegations of fraudulent transactions concerning nazul...
Conviction and Sentence Challenge – Appellant Thankappan convicted under Section 8(1) and (2) of Kerala Abkari Act for possessing 750 ml arrack – Sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and fine of Rs.1,00,000, with additional 3 months imprisonment in default of fine payment – [Para 2]
Evidence and Witness Testimonies – Trial court examined PWs 1 to 3 and marked Exh...
Acquittal - Charge under Section 395 of IPC – Conviction – Challenge to – Accusation of dacoity – Four appellants faced trial for committing dacoity in respect of cash, mobiles, and other belongings of the informant – Framing of charge without indication of participation of five or more persons – Essential ingredient of dacoity not satisfied – Charge not s...
Acquittal Appeal - Presumption under Negotiable Instruments Act - Burden of proof - Rebuttal of presumption - Appeal challenging judgment and order of acquittal under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) - Complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) for dishonor of cheque - Complainant alleged default in loan repayment by accused - Cheque issued tow...
Quashing of FIR and Direction for CBI Investigation – Writ Petition – Allegations of Forgery and Trespass – Petitioner seeks direction to entrust investigation to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – Petitioner alleges repeated threats and inducements by real estate group to widen road adjacent to his property – Suit filed by petitioner pending consideration before...
FIR and Allegations – FIR No. 0135/2018 under Sections 420, 409 IPC against petitioner Sai Ramakrishna Karuturi, Director of M/s Karuturi Global Limited, for failing to fulfill agreements with the Government of Djibouti and misappropriating funds – Petitioner accused of non-performance and diversion of funds meant for land development in Ethiopia [Para 2].
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Extradition Proceedings – Appointment of Advocate for Prosecution – Petition by Samsung Gulf Electronics, FZE seeking the appointment of an advocate for prosecuting the extradition request of Sukhmeet Singh Anand in Spain – Respondent authorities directed to appoint an advocate to assist in extradition proceedings. [Paras 1-18]
Representation in Foreign Legal Proceed...
Acquittal – Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) – Criminal Appeal against Special Court, Bathinda's judgment convicting under Sections 21 and 22 NDPS Act – High Court sets aside conviction – Finds prosecution's case unconvincing and lacking substantial proof – Highlights flaws in prosecution’s presentation and handling of evidence &ndas...
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...
Petitioner’s Claim for Re-investigation – Petitioner, belonging to SC community, alleges wrongful implication of her family in the murder of her husband and others due to media and public pressure on Delhi Police – Seeks transfer of case to CBI or an independent agency – Highlights lapses in police investigation, including delay in FIR registration, failure to exa...