Bail Application – Regular Bail in Economic Offenses – Applicant, a director in a company accused of cheating investors – Seeking regular bail after nine months in custody following a series of complaints and FIRs. [Para 3-9]

Allegations and Investigations – Accusations of fraudulent schemes and misappropriation of funds by the company – Involvement of the applicant in organizing fake events and diverting funds – Previous bail applications and anticipatory bail rejections. [Para 4-7, 17-18]

Applicant's Circumstances and Co-accused – Applicant’s role as director and lack of higher education – Comparison with other co-accused who were granted bail – Efforts made by the applicant to settle with complainants. [Para 9-13]

Prosecution's Opposition to Bail – Active involvement of the applicant in the company's operations – Non-compliance with investigation and court orders – Concerns about the applicant influencing the trial or avoiding appearance. [Para 14-19]

Court’s Analysis and Decision – Consideration of the nature of allegations and the role of the applicant – Principle that bail is the rule and jail is the exception – Grant of bail to the applicant on specific conditions considering the release of co-accused on bail and completion of the chargesheet. [Para 20-30]

Service Law - Increment Entitlement after Retirement – Government servants retiring on June 30th entitled to increment due on July 1st – Petitioners, retired government servants, seeking increment and consequential benefits – Reliance on judgments of various High Courts and the Supreme Court affirming this entitlement. [Para 3, 5.1, 5.2]

Legal Position on Grant of Increment Post-Retirement – The Supreme Court and various High Courts' stance on granting increment post-retirement – Interpretation of regulations to avoid arbitrariness and ensure fairness in granting increments earned through service with good conduct. [Para 3, 5.1, 6.5]

Decision – Grant of increment to petitioners retiring on June 30th upheld – Directed revision of pension and other retirement benefits, including arrears with interest, if applicable – Petition allowed for specified petitioners, dismissed for others not meeting criteria. [Para 6, 7, 8]

Criminal Appeal – Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case – Appeal against acquittal of respondent-accused in a case involving Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1886. Complainant failed to identify accused in court leading to acquittal by trial court. Appeal challenges the method and reasoning of acquittal. [Para 1, 2, 5]

Evidence and Identification – Importance of Identification in Cheque Dishonour Cases – Complainant’s failure to identify the accused in court considered insufficient ground for acquittal. Discussion on the distinction between criminal intent and proceedings under Section 138 of the N.I. Act. [Para 5, 9, 11]

Presumption in Favour of Complainant – Sections 118 and 139 of N.I. Act – Accused's failure to rebut the presumption in favor of the complainant. Complainant’s case supported by documentary evidence, while accused’s defense limited to reply in the demand notice without substantial evidence. [Para 5.1, 11]

Procedure and Fair Trial – Need for Thorough Examination and Fair Trial – Trial court’s hasty decision and limited cross-examination critiqued. Emphasis on thorough and fair trial procedures, especially in the context of cheque dishonour cases under the N.I. Act. [Para 7, 9, 12]

Decision – Remand for Fresh Adjudication – High Court sets aside the trial court’s judgment and order. Case remanded back to the trial court for fresh consideration from the stage of cross-examination of the complainant, ensuring both parties have a fair opportunity to present evidence. [Para 12, 13]

Attempt to Murder (Section 307 IPC) – Conviction and Sentence – Appellant convicted for attempted murder under Section 307 of IPC, with rigorous imprisonment of five years and a fine of Rs. 5,000; in default, simple imprisonment for one year. Accused 2 and 3 convicted under Section 114 read with Section 307 of IPC, sentenced to simple imprisonment for five years and a fine of Rs. 2,000 each; in default, six months imprisonment. [Para 2]

Prosecution Case – Incident of Assault – Accused allegedly assaulted PW3 due to enmity and instigation, causing grievous injuries with a chopper. Charge framed against Accused 1 for offence under Section 307 IPC and against Accused 2 and 3 for offence under Section 114 read with Section 307 IPC. [Para 3]

Contradictions and Reliability of Witnesses – Defense contention of false complaint due to enmity and discrepancies in witness statements. Key witnesses PW1, PW3, and PW5 confirming assault by Accused 1, but not fully corroborated by other witnesses. [Para 5]

Assessment of Evidence – Consideration of witness testimonies, wound certificate, and other evidence leading to conviction of Accused 1 for assault under Section 307 IPC. Insufficient evidence against Accused 2 and 3 for instigation under Section 114 read with Section 307 IPC. [Paras 8-12]

Judgment – Accused 1's conviction under Section 307 IPC upheld, whereas Accused 2 and 3 acquitted of charges under Section 114 read with Section 307 IPC due to lack of sufficient evidence. [Para 14]

Criminal Appeal – Acquittal in Robbery Case – State challenges the acquittal of accused by the Sessions Court for offences under IPC Sections 392, 109, 413 – Appeal dismissed due to lack of corroborative evidence and discrepancies in witness testimonies. [Para 1, 22-23]

Prosecution's Case – Incident of robbery on 08.02.2012 involving snatching of a Mangalya Chain – PW-1 (complainant) identifies accused and chain – Issues with her evidence and failure of police to conduct an identification parade lead to doubts about the identification of the accused. [Para 2, 13-14, 15]

Witness Testimony – Inconsistencies and contradictions among witnesses (PW-2, PW-3, PW-5, PW-7) regarding recovery of stolen items and identification of accused – Lack of reliable independent witnesses – Sessions Court’s skepticism on the credibility of witness testimonies upheld. [Para 7, 11, 17, 19, 21]

Evidence of Police Officials – Sessions Court finds discrepancies in the evidence provided by the police officials (PW-6, PW-9, PW-11) – Lack of corroboration with other evidence and witnesses – Failure to establish conclusive recovery of stolen items and involvement of accused. [Para 22-23]

Legal Principles – Importance of corroborative and consistent evidence in criminal cases – Need for clear identification of accused, especially in cases of robbery – Significance of conducting identification parades for establishing the identity of accused. [Para 14, 17, 21, 23]

Decision – Dismissal of State's appeal against acquittal by the High Court – Upholding of Sessions Court’s judgement due to gaps in prosecution's evidence and unreliable witness testimonies – Benefit of doubt accorded to the accused. [Para 23]

Service Law - Writ of Certiorari – Quashing Endorsement Dated 05.08.2017 – Petitioner's claim for interest on delayed payment of salary and difference of salary during suspension period – Respondent's refusal based on lack of provisions in service regulations – Issue addressed under Articles 226 & 227 of the Constitution of India. [Para 1]

Protracted Disciplinary Proceedings – Petitioner's suspension from 07.12.1998 – Subsequent orders of penalty and removal from service set aside by Court – Delay in initiating departmental enquiry and payment of arrears of salary – Enquiry exonerated petitioner. [Paras 2-4, 7-8]

Delay in Departmental Action – Violation of Due Process – Delay in appointment of Enquiry Officer (1.7.2010) and payment of arrears – Petitioner suffered financial prejudice and hardship due to prolonged suspension and delayed enquiry. [Paras 7-8]

Entitlement to Interest – Petitioner's right to interest on delayed payment from the date of suspension to appointment of Enquiry Officer – Court recognizes prolonged adversity faced by petitioner – Interest as just compensation for financial loss and mental agony. [Paras 9-10]

Decision – Writ petition allowed – Endorsement dated 05.08.2017 quashed – Respondent Corporation directed to pay interest on delayed payment of salary difference from suspension date to Enquiry Officer appointment date at 6% p.a. and for delayed payments as admitted in objections. [Para 11]

Criminal Revision - vehicle seized in a theft case - Background and Filing of Revision Petition – The petitioner's lorry was seized in connection with a stone theft case (Crime No. 146 of 2023) - Petitioner, being the owner, sought the vehicle's return under Section 451 Cr.P.C. - Challenged the conditions imposed by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Karur, in Crl.M.P.No.1499 of 2023 dated 19.09.2023, specifically the deposit of Rs.1,00,000. [Para 1-4]

Grievance of Petitioner – Petitioner's dependency on the lorry for livelihood - Inability to deposit Rs.1,00,000 due to financial constraints - Only challenging condition No.1 regarding the deposit amount. [Para 4-6]

Court’s Observation and Decision – Acknowledging the petitioner's livelihood dependence on the vehicle and his financial hardship - Modification of the condition to reduce the deposit amount to Rs.50,000 - Order of the Principal District and Sessions Judge partly modified - Other conditions remain intact. [Para 7-8]

Writ - Challenging of Rejection Order – Petitioner filed writ petition challenging the refusal by the first respondent to grant permission for conducting Bhajan and Annadhanam on 22.01.2024 at KKR Kalyana Mandapam – Subsequent grant of permission by the first respondent presented before the Court [Paras 1, 3].

Government and Police's Stand on Permissions – Court sought clarification on the policy for granting permissions for functions and Annadhanams – Permissions not required for events in private spaces like mandapams or private temples – Necessary to inform police for events with potential public spill over – Conditions for events in temples controlled by HR & CE Department – Police discretion in sensitive areas to impose restrictions [Para 6].

Directions and Observations – Court directed that Bhajans, Rama Nama utterances, and Annadhanams are not prohibited or restricted – Emphasized the need for responsible conduct without causing law and order problems – Misinformation to be avoided – Bhakti towards God highlighted as a means for peace and happiness, not disturbing societal equilibrium [Para 7].

Disposal of Writ Petition – Writ petition disposed with the above directions – No costs imposed – Connected miscellaneous petition closed [Para 8].

Specific Performance and Execution Proceedings – Rejection of Application to Deposit Balance Sale Consideration – Petitioner's challenge against the order of the Executing Court, which dismissed his application for depositing balance sale consideration in a specific performance case. [Paras 2, 5-6]

Closure of Execution Proceedings – Executing Court closed execution proceedings temporarily due to non-effective steps by the decree holder, with liberty to reopen after obtaining Commissioner's report. [Para 2]

Application under Section 151 of CPC – Filed by decree holder for permission to deposit balance sale consideration. Executing Court dismissed the application as it was filed without reopening the case. [Paras 2, 5]

High Court's Consideration – Whether rejection of the application by the Executing Court was just and proper. [Para 4]

High Court’s Decision – Order of Executing Court set aside. High Court directed that upon application for reopening the execution proceedings, the Executing Court should accept the application and pass appropriate orders for reopening the case and accepting the balance sale consideration amount. [Paras 6-8]