When the case is based on circumstantial evidence, motive assumes significance
Bombay High Court: While deciding criminal appeals filed against the judgment and order of conviction passed by the learned Trial Judge against
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Amendment of pleadings based on subsequent event is permissible, MP High Court follows Sampat Kumar
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur: The Court recently ruled over a petition against the order of the lower court to allow
Continue readingBurden of proof falls upon the person who is in special knowledge of a fact known only to him
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Vipin Sanghi and P.S. Teji, JJ, upheld the conviction and sentence passed by the
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If there exists substantial question of law, miscellaneous appeal can be entertained
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur: The Court recently heard an appeal under Order 43 Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure
Continue readingS. 111(m) of Customs Act can only be invoked if goods do not correspond in respect of value or any other particular with the Entry made under the Act
Madras High Court: The Court recently addressed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution wherein the petitioners asked for
Continue readingCognizance of offences committed under SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act can only be taken by a Special Court
High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi: The Court recently addressed a petition which had been filed for quashing a previous order given
Continue readingAnticipatory bail cannot be denied on sole grounds that a serious charge is levelled against accused
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, J dismissed a petition filed
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Father accused under POCSO: Bail rejected
Bombay High Court: In the order passed by the Bench of A.M. Badar, J., rejecting the application filed for grant of bail
Continue readingQuasi-judicial order can be passed only after giving an opportunity of hearing to applicant
Karnataka High Court: While deciding a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, a Single Judge Bench comprising
Continue readingJunaid Khan lynching case not fit to be handed over to CBI, High Court poses trust in trial court dismissing plea of deceased’s father
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In relation to the infamous Junaid Khan lynching case, the father of the deceased approached the High
Continue readingDeath Sentence cannot be commuted on another’s plea if convict himself waived his right to appeal and seek legal help
Punjab and Haryana High Court: An interesting case came up before the High Court in which the sister of Balwant Rajoana (assassin
Continue readingA ‘show-cause notice’ does not infringe civil or fundamental rights of a person
High Court of Karanataka: While deciding a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, a Single Judge Bench
Continue readingAnticipatory bail granted to Ryan School Trustees in Pradyuman Thakur murder case
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In relation to the Pradyuman Thakur case, the owners of Ryan School- Pintos approached the High Court
Continue readingGag order issued in Yogi Adityanath’s hate speech case
Allahabad High Court: Recently, the High Court issued gag order in Yogi Adityanath’s hate speech case of 2008 stating clearly that no
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Petition challenging validity of MahaRERA Order defining ‘co-promoter’ disposed off after MahaRERA withdraws impugned Order
Bombay High Court: While deciding the petition which challenged the validity of the Order passed by the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority
Continue readingInterest earned on voluntary contributions made with specific directions to include contribution in corpus of charitable organization held to be exempted from income tax
Kerala High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Antony Dominic and Dama Seshadri Naidu, JJ. heard appeals dealing with the issue as
Continue readingBail petition of a politician rejected; held, need to curb criminalization of politics in country
Orissa High Court: The Court recently dismissed a bail application by a politician criticizing the trend of criminalization of politics growing at
Continue readingIf a woman has attained age of majority and married out of her own free will, held, illegal to harass her or threaten her for such a reason
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: The High Court recently addressed a petition wherein the petitioner argued that despite her having attained the
Continue readingPrejudice should not be caused to the accused due to lapses on part of the counsel
Karnataka High Court: While deciding a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of CrPC, a Single Judge Bench comprising of K.N. Phaneendra,
Continue readingMunicipal Corporation reminded of its statutory duty to keep roads in workable conditions; held, lack of financial resources is no defence
Chhattisgarh High Court: The petitioner Councillor of Municipal Council, Mahasamund approached the Court complaining that the Municipal Council, Mahasamund had failed to
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