Haryana Judicial Services Paper leak: 3-member SIT formed to investigate the matter
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In the Haryana Judicial Services Preliminary exam paper leak controversy, the 3-judge bench of Rajesh Bindal, Tajan
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Scrutinize the allegations carefully against close relatives of husband when FIR is filed under S. 498-A IPC
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The High Court recently addressed the case of petitioners under Section 482 CrPC for quashing the FIR
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An accused is not solely bound by the material relied upon by the prosecution
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of GS Patel and Nootan D. Sardessai, JJ., heard a petition challenging the order of
Continue readingAssisting in commission of crime despite knowledge of consequence is indicative of common intention
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of G.S Sistani and Vinod Goel, JJ upheld a conviction on charges under Section 302
Continue readingHaryana Judicial Services Paper leak: Dr. Balwinder Sharma, Registrar (Recruitment) suspended for, prima facie, being involved in paper leak
Punjab & Haryana High Court: In the Haryana Judicial Services Preliminary exam paper leak controversy, the 3-judge bench of Rajesh Bindal, Tajan
Continue readingWhile computing the period of limitation, period of notice has to be excluded provided it is issued within limitation period
Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in an appeal filed under S. 96 of CPC against the order of the Civil
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Much reliance cannot be lent to photographs when eyewitnesses have not at all supported the prosecution case
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: A Single Judge Bench of Tarlok Singh Chauhan, J. allowed a Criminal Revision Petition and set aside
Continue readingHaryana Judicial Services Paper leak: P&H HC to look into HC Committee’s recommendation scrapping the exam held on July 16
Punjab & Haryana High Court: In the matter where 2 candidates who had topped the Haryana Civil Services (Judicial) examination in General
Continue readingMandate of Arbitrator to be terminated if there is undue delay in dispute resolution process
Madhya Pradesh High Court: In three separate writ petitions, the termination of the mandate of the Arbitrator and the appointment of a
Continue readingCriminal proceedings are not a shortcut to civil remedies
Gauhati High Court: The High Court recently through a common judgment disposed of two criminal petitions under Section 482 CrPC quashing the
Continue readingTestimony of investigating officer in absence of supporting evidence is not enough to convict under NDPS Act
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of S.P Garg, J held that the sole testimony of the investigating officer cannot
Continue readingChild’s custody under S. 25 of Guardians and Wards Act, 1980 would only be decided on basis of welfare of the child
Rajasthan High Court: The appellant preferred an appeal to question the correctness of the order passed by the learned Family Court dismissing
Continue readingStrict proof of marriage not necessary for the purpose of S. 125 CrPC
Gauhati High Court: The Court was recently addressing a criminal revision petition against an order of the Additional Sessions Judge setting aside
Continue readingIndividuals who have attained majority are at liberty to marry any person they choose without any interference
Allahabad High Court: In a case of inter-caste marriage, the Court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police concerned to provide necessary and immediate
Continue readingHigh Court refuses to invoke revisional jurisdiction as impugned plaint doesn’t suffer from any irregularity
Rajasthan High Court: The petitioner aggrieved by an order of rejection of his application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC by the Senior
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No consideration can be shown to State Transport Corporation unless scheme as per Ch. VI of MV Act is finalised by Government
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a Civil Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution praying to quash the
Continue readingRevisional jurisdiction is to interfere in matters appearing illegal per se, must not be invoked to prolong the trial
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent case, the Court had to hear a revision petition against the order of Sessions
Continue readingKarnataka HC rejects bail application filed before recording of victim’s statement as mandated under S. 35(1) of POCSO
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a Criminal Petition filed under Section 439 of CrPC, praying to enlarge the petitioner
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For proving presumption under S. 113-A of Evidence Act it has to be established that wife was subjected to cruelty, as in S. 498-A IPC
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a criminal appeal preferred by the appellant-State challenging the judgment of the Trial Court, whereby
Continue readingHigh Court overrules Mining Department’s seizure of machineries, mining activities to continue only after obtaining environmental clearances
Rajasthan High Court: The petitioner preferred a criminal misc. petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. against the order passed by learned Additional Session Judge.
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