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RAVINDRA KUMAR YADAV …APPLICANT Vs.
STATE OF U.P. THRU. ADDL. CHIEF SECY. HOME, CIVIL SECTT. LKO. AND ANOTHER …RESPONDENTS D.D
27/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law - Compounding of Offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Application under Section 482 Cr.P.C.:
Application filed by the applicant for compounding the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, post-conviction and after the dismissal of the revision petition. Applicant convicted for dishonour of cheque and sentenced to impr...
(2)
RANJEET SINGH …PETITIONER Vs.
STATE OF RAJASTHAN …RESPONDENT D.D
27/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Bail – Section 439 Cr.P.C. – NDPS Act – Prolonged Custody and Delay in Trial – Bail applications by petitioners arrested with 23600 tablets of Tramadol Hydrochloride. Petitioners in custody since 27.11.2020, with trial progress minimal, citing only 3 out of 13 witnesses examined over 3.5 years. Held: Prolonged incarceration violates Article 21 of the Constitution. Supreme C...
(3)
Chandra Mouli …Petitioner Vs.
State of Kerala …Respondent D.D
27/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Right to Access Documents under CrPC and POCSO Act – Affidavit Requirement by Special Judge – Held Unwarranted – Accused’s Right to Certified Copies Upheld – The High Court of Kerala quashed the order of the Special Judge directing the petitioner’s counsel to file an affidavit stating that the copy of the statement recorded under Section 164...
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SUBODH ANAND ... APPELLANT Vs.
C.B.I ... RESPONDENT D.D
27/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law - Demand and Acceptance of Bribe – Conviction and Sentence – Appeal against conviction under Section 7 and Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 – Allegations of demanding and accepting bribe by a Sub-Inspector from the complainant for favoring him in a case investigation – Prosecution failed to prove the demand of b...
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State of Gujarat .....Appellant Vs.
Dipakbhai Nanubhai Patel .....Respondent D.D
27/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Murder and Dying Declaration – Acquittal Appeal – State challenged acquittal of accused for murder under IPC Section 302 – High Court upheld acquittal, citing lack of credible evidence and discrepancies in witness testimonies – Emphasized necessity of clear evidence to overturn acquittal [Paras 1-13].
Evidence and Witness Testimony – Prosecution's Fai...
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New Born Baby Of Gurmeet Kaur Thru. Natural Guardian Mother, Gurmeet Kaur …Petitioner Vs.
State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy., Home, Lucknow And 7 Others …Respondents D.D
25/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Habeas Corpus - Custody of Minor Child - Welfare of Child – Criminal Allegations of Dowry Harassment – Habeas corpus petition filed for the custody of a minor child – Custody taken by father alleged to be forceful – Consideration of child's welfare paramount – Two-month-old child taken from mother, who is alleged to have been subjected to cruelty for dowry –...
(7)
SAVITRI GOEL & ANR. …PETITIONERS Vs.
PARVESH ARORA …RESPONDENT D.D
24/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Civil Procedure Code – Condonation of Delay – Application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 – Petitioners failed to file written statements within the prescribed period of 120 days as per Order VIII Rule 1 CPC – Petitioners sought condonation of delay of 125 days citing personal hardships and unavoidable circumstances – Trial Court dismissed the applications...
(8)
PETITIONER/AGGRIEVED WOMAN … Petitioner Vs.
STATE OF DELHI & ANR. … Respondents D.D
24/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Sexual Harassment at Workplace – Implementation of POSH Act – Writ Petition seeking directions to ensure compliance with POSH Act by constituting ICC – Court directs Respondent No.1 to take action as per POSH Act – ICC constituted, proceedings initiated but delayed – Petitioner’s identity to be protected – Directions issued for further proceedings despite ...
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KRISHNA …Petitioner Vs.
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI …Respondent D.D
24/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Anticipatory Bail – Application under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C – Petitioner sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 80/2024 registered at Police Station Crime Branch, Delhi for offences under Sections 21, 25, 29 of the NDPS Act – Information received regarding drug peddlers leading to the arrest of co-accused and recovery of 1010 grams of heroin ...