Readiness and Willingness Under Section 16(c) Is Not a Ritualistic Phrase — Plaintiff Must Prove It With Substance, Not Just Words: Karnataka High Court FIR in Disproportionate Assets Case Quashed: Patna High Court Slams SP for 'Non-Application of Mind' and 'Absence of Credible Source Information' Ownership of Vehicle Linked to Commercial Quantity of Heroin – Custodial Interrogation Necessary: Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail under Section 482 BNSS Death Caused by Rash Driving Is Not a Private Dispute — No FIR Quashing on Basis of Compromise in Section 106 BNS Cases: Punjab & Haryana High Court No Bank Can Override Court Orders: Rajasthan High Court Slams Axis Bank for Unauthorized Withdrawal from Court-Ordered FD" Indian Courts Cannot Invalidate Foreign Arbitral Awards Passed Under Foreign Law: Madhya Pradesh High Court Enforces Texas-Based Award Despite Commercial Court’s Contrary Decree Sudden Quarrel over Mound of Earth — Not Murder but Culpable Homicide: Allahabad High Court Eligibility Flows from Birth, Not a Certificate Date: Delhi High Court Strikes Down Rule Fixing Arbitrary Cut-Off for OBC-NCL Certificates in CAPF (AC) Recruitment Bar Under Order II Rule 2 CPC Cannot Be Invoked Where Specific Performance Was Legally Premature Due To Statutory Impediments: P&H High Court Calling Wife by Her Caste Name in Public Just Before Suicide is Immediate Cause of Self-Immolation: Madras High Court Upholds Husband’s Conviction Under Section 306 IPC No Work No Pay Is Not a Universal Rule: Punjab & Haryana High Court Dock Identification Without Prior TIP Is Absolutely Useless: P&H High Court Upholds Acquittal in Attempt to Murder Case Filing Forged Court Pleadings in Union Government’s Name is Criminal Contempt: Karnataka High Court Sentences Litigant to Jail Execution of Will Proved, But Probate Justly Denied Due to Concealment of Property Sale: Delhi High Court Mere Designation Doesn’t Establish Criminal Liability: Bombay High Court Quashes Proceedings Against ICICI Officials in Octroi Evasion Case Fraud on Power Voids the Order: Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against Karnataka BJP Leader R. Ashoka, Slams Politically Motivated Prosecution Cause of Fire Is Immaterial If Fire Itself Is Insured Peril: Supreme Court Rebukes Insurer’s Repudiation Dragging a Trained Army Officer Up 20 Steps Without Resistance? The Story Lacks Credence: Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Army Officer’s Murder Semen Stains Alone Do Not Prove Rape: Supreme Court Acquits Doctor Accused of Rape No Mortgage, No SARFAESI: Supreme Court Rules Against NEDFi, Says Recovery Action in Nagaland Without Security Agreement Was Illegal Parity Cannot Be Denied by Geography: Supreme Court Holds Jharkhand Bound by Patna HC's Judgment, Orders Pay Revision for Industries Officer Once Power Flows Continuously from a Synchronized Turbine, It Is No Longer Infirm: Supreme Court Orders TANGEDCO to Pay Fixed Charges to Penna Electricity

(1) SHIV RAJ SINGH …PETITIONER Vs. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS …RESPONDENTS D.D 02/04/2024

Criminal Revision Petition – Discharge of Respondents by Trial Court Challenged – FIR for offenses under Sections 420/406/468/471/384/120B IPC – Allegations of illegal transfer of shares and fraudulent removal as director – High Court sets aside Trial Court order discharging respondents and remands matter for fresh consideration – Held that Trial Court failed to prope...

DELHI # CRL.REV.P. 1227/2019 & CRL.M.A. 41031/2019 Docid 2024 LEJ Crim Del 12

(2) STATE …APPELLANT Vs. AFROZ @ SHARIB & ANR. …RESPONDENTS D.D 02/04/2024

Acid Attack – Identification of Assailants – Contradictions and Inconsistencies in Victims' Testimonies – Held – Discrepancies in victims' testimonies regarding the description and actions of assailants raise doubts about accurate identification. Contradictions include inconsistencies about the movement of the motorcycle, the clothing of the assailants, and the dire...

DELHI # CRL.A. 273/2014 CRL.A. 251/2019 Docid 2024 LEJ Crim Del 23

(3) SMT. SUDHABAI W/O LATE P. SESHAGIRIRAO …PETITIONER Vs. SMT. RASHMI V. RAO (Party-In-Person) …RESPONDENT D.D 02/04/2024

Recovery of Arrears of Maintenance – Enforcement against Deceased's Estate – Criminal Revision Petition challenging the first appellate court's decision to allow recovery of maintenance arrears from deceased's assets – Trial court dismissed maintenance enforcement against deceased – Appellate court allowed recovery from deceased’s assets, including service...

KARNATAKA # CRIMINAL REVISION PETITION NO. 100464 OF 2023 (397) Docid 2024 LEJ Crim Karnt 64

(4) M/S Fullerton India Credit Company Limited ......Petitioner Vs. Ms. Manju Khati. ........Respondent D.D 02/04/2024

Arbitration Agreement - Referral to Arbitration - Interpretation of Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Petitioner sought reference to arbitration pursuant to an arbitration clause in the agreement governing their relationship - Trial Court rejected the application, citing failure to produce original or duly certified copy of the agreement - Petitioner contended that a duly c...

CALCUTTA # Case Number: C.O. No. 3689 of 2015 CIVIL REVISIONAL JURISDICTION APPELLATE SIDE Docid 2024 LEJ Civil Cal 60

(5) PRINCE @ KALAGI …PETITIONER Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB …RESPONDENT D.D 02/04/2024

Bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. – Petition for grant of regular bail – Offences under Sections 21/61/85 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Petitioner found in possession of 950 intoxicating capsules – Allegation of Tramadol Hydrochloride weighing 608 grams – Petitioner contends discrepancies in signature language on notice under Section 50 NDPS A...

PUNJAB AND HARYANA # CRM-M-5981-2024 Docid 2024 LEJ Crim PH 64

(6) VARISHA AND ANOTHER ...Petitioners Vs. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ...Respondents D.D 02/04/2024

Live-in Relationship - Protection of Life and Liberty - Article 21 of the Constitution of India - Entitlement to Protection: The petitioners, involved in a live-in relationship, seek protection of their life and liberty. The court acknowledges the right to life and liberty as enshrined in the Constitution, including the freedom to choose a partner, whether through marriage or a live-in relationshi...

PUNJAB AND HARYANA # CRWP-2905-2024 Docid 2024 LEJ Civil PH 38

(7) RITU BALA And Another ... Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ... Respondents D.D 02/04/2024

Quashing of FIR and Proceedings – FIR No. 46 Dated 11.05.2008 under Section 306/34 IPC – Suicide of Aruna Rani – FIR based on delayed statement of Paramjit Kaur citing harassment by 11 individuals – Suicide note in deceased’s handwriting but no direct evidence of abetment by named individuals – High Court finds no proximate link or clear mens rea for abetment &n...

PUNJAB AND HARYANA # CRM-M-18934-2009, CRM-M-20439-2009, CRM-M-28757-2009, CRM-M-28857-2009 Docid 2024 LEJ Crim PH 82

(8) Mr. Debapratim Neogie Vs. The State of West Bengal & Anr. D.D 01/04/2024

Allegations of Fraud in Sub-Lease Agreement – Petitioner and complainant (Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited) entered into a sub-lease agreement with assurances of uninterrupted electricity supply – Complainant accused petitioner of not maintaining promises, leading to disconnection of electricity and demanding additional money or property purchase – Alleged criminal intent to de...

CALCUTTA # CRIMINAL REVISIONAL JURISDICTION APPELLATE SIDE CRR 1376 of 2019 Docid 2024 LEJ Crim Cal 11

(9) The New India Assurance Company Limited ...Appellant Vs. Pinki and Others ...Respondents D.D 01/04/2024

Appeal Against Tribunal Award – The New India Assurance Company Limited challenges the award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Karnal, regarding compensation for the death of Ajay in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a tractor [Para 1].   Factual Background – On 23.06.2020, Ajay and Parveen met with an accident caused by a tractor, resulting in Ajay’s dea...

PUNJAB AND HARYANA # FAO-1176-2024 (O&M) Docid 2024 LEJ Civil PH 99