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January 10, 2025

"May Means May, and Shall Means Shall": Supreme Court Clarifies Appellate Court's Discretion Under Section 148 of NI Act

By: sayum

Supreme Court of India set aside a High Court order dismissing a petition challenging the mandatory deposit of compensation in a cheque bounce case. The Court clarified that appellate courts...

January 10, 2025

NDPS | Lack of Homogeneous Mixing, Inventory Preparation, and Magistrate Certification Fatal to Prosecution's Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court

By: sayum

Punjab and Haryana High Court overturned the 15-year sentence of Avtar Singh, originally convicted under Section 15-C of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for possessing and transporting...

January 10, 2025

For Valid Arbitration Agreement and Party Consent Necessary: Supreme Court Declares Ex-Parte Arbitration Awards Null and Void

By: sayum

Supreme Court of India declared two ex-parte arbitration awards issued in favor of Respondent R.K. Pandey as null and void. The Court held that the awards, passed in the absence...

January 10, 2025

Anticipatory Bail Cannot Be Denied Arbitrarily: Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Accused

By: sayum

"When custody is not required and the accused has complied with investigation, anticipatory bail must be granted," the Supreme Court ruled. Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Mamta Kaur, who...

January 10, 2025

Authorized Railway Agents Cannot Be Criminally Prosecuted for Unauthorized Procurement And Supply Of Railway Tickets: Supreme Court

By: sayum

"Section 143 of the Railways Act prohibits unauthorized procurement and supply of railway tickets, irrespective of whether the tickets are physical or digital. The provision must adapt to technological advancements...

January 10, 2025

Supreme Court Extends Probation to 70-Year-Old in Decades-Old Family Feud Case

By: sayum

Supreme Court granted relief to a 70-year-old appellant by extending the benefit of probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, in a decades-old family feud case. The bench, comprising...

January 10, 2025

Right to Bail Cannot Be Denied Merely Due to the Sentiments of Society: Kerala High Court Grants Bail in Eve Teasing Case

By: Deepak Kumar

High Court’s decision highlights constitutional rights under Article 21, granting bail with stringent conditions to Dr. Ahamed, accused under Sections 354 and 354(A)(1)(ii) IPC. In a significant judgment, the Kerala...

January 10, 2025

Court Must Conduct Inquiry on Mental Competency Before Appointing Legal Guardian - Punjab and Haryana High Court

By: Deepak Kumar

Justice Alka Sarin emphasizes procedural adherence under Order XXXII Rule 15 CPC in eviction case involving comatose landlord. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a fresh inquiry into...

January 09, 2025

Bailable Warrants in Domestic Violence Cases Only in Exceptional Circumstances - Domestic Violence Act Cases Are Primarily Remedial, Not Punitive: Supreme Court

By: sayum

Supreme Court of India clarified the nature of cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (D.V. Act), asserting that these are predominantly quasi-criminal proceedings aimed at...

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