Criminal Appeal – Rejection of Certificate under Section 65-B of Evidence Act – Appellant-State challenging High Court’s upholding of Trial Court’s decision – Application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to recall witness and produce certificate was rejected due to perceived delay – Appeal allowed, orders set aside, application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. granted. [Paras...
Criminal Appeal – Maintenance for Minor Child – Reduction of maintenance from ₹20,000 to ₹7,500 per month by High Court – Family Court’s decision modified without clear reasons – Supreme Court sets aside High Court’s order for lack of detailed reasoning and remands the matter for fresh consideration. [Paras 3, 13-15]
Family Law – Affidavit of Disclo...
Prayer for Preventing Further FIRs and Taking Cognizance of Complaints – Petitioner seeks mandamus to stop registration of new FIRs and cognizance of complaints based on the same cause of action – Court finds such a prayer cannot be granted by any court of law. [No specific para]
Clubbing of FIRs – Request to club 30 FIRs filed in multiple states into one jurisdictio...
Negotiable Instruments Act – Quashing of Complaint – Accused petitioner seeks quashing of Complaint Case No. 4061/2020 under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Alleged dishonored cheque issued by petitioner’s brother – Petitioner’s contention that she is not the drawer of the cheque – Legal notice served, but payment not made – Whe...
Criminal Appeal – Conviction under POCSO Act – Appeal against conviction for offences under Section 376 IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act – Appellant sentenced to ten years rigorous imprisonment and fine by Trial Court – Alleged inconsistencies and material improvements in the victim's testimony – Appellant's conviction under Section 6 POCSO Act not proved be...
Writ Petition – Invalidating Answer Paper – Petitioner's essay answer invalidated in Combined Civil Services Examination-II Group-II Services by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission – Invalidation challenged as illegal, seeking re-evaluation and consideration for appointment. [Para 1]
Eligibility and Examination Performance – Petitioner, successful in preli...
Live-in Relationship and Protection of Life and Liberty – Petition under Article 226 for protection against threats from family members – Petitioners in a live-in relationship seeking mandamus against false implication in criminal cases by private respondents – Family members of petitioner No.1 threatening their lives. [Para 1-2]
Marital Status and Legal Implications...
Criminal Procedure – Quashing of Proclamation Order – Petitioners declared as proclaimed persons under Section 82 Cr.P.C. in a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act – Settlement between the parties and withdrawal of the complaint – Quashing of proclamation order due to settlement and procedural contravention. [Paras 1-2]
Compromise – Effect ...
Criminal Procedure – Permission to Travel Abroad – Petitioner, facing trial and granted anticipatory bail, sought permission to travel to the USA for personal reasons – Trial Court's denial on grounds of potential abscondment reversed – High Court allows travel, imposing strict conditions to ensure return and compliance with legal obligations. [Paras 1, 2, 10, 11]
Fu...
Bail Application – Regular Bail – Petitioner seeks regular bail in FIR No.197 dated 04.06.2021, under Section 17 of the NDPS Act – Petitioner in custody for over 1½ years – Allegation of false implication – Investigating officer failed to appear despite summons, bailable warrants, and warrants of arrest – Family of the petitioner in extreme hardship &ndas...