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‘Fully aware of the familial relationship’; Delhi High Court declines to quash Section 376 FIR, finds prima facie case
There was no compelling material or evidence placed on record to establish that the continuation of criminal proceedings in the present case amounts to an abuse of the process of law
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Delhi Govt notifies rules for police officers to simplify procedure for investigation
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HIGH COURT JANUARY 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Khadi’s Device Mark; Police Protection for Live-In Couples; Wonderchef’s Reputation; and more
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‘Protracted absence, eluding law, & repetitive bail pleas don’t call for sympathy’: Punjab & Haryana HC refuses anticipatory bail to accused in 5kg opium case
“While liberty and dignity of an individual must be held high, however, no one can be permitted to subvert and cause devolution in the process of justice.”
Mere statement that wife cannot cohabit with husband unless she brings amount without any action will not amount to harassment: Bombay HC quashes FIR
“It is in the wisdom of the Investigating officer to file charge-sheet against those accused against whom there is strong evidence. Unnecessary harassment and false implication should be avoided.”
HIGH COURT JANUARY 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Neeraj Bawania’s Bail; Rupali Ganguli’s Defamation Case; Mahindra Trademark Dispute; and more
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Tamil Nadu Government invites suggestions for making State Amendments to the New Criminal Laws
The One-Man Committee constituted to study the new criminal laws and make recommendations is chaired by Retired Justice M. Sathyanarayanan.
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‘Ends of justice would not be met by quashing FIRs’; Bombay HC refuses to exercise jurisdiction under S. 482, CrPC
“The process of law would take its own course through the trial”
‘Spoke what was written in Manusmriti & in general parlance’; Madras HC quashes hate speech complaint against VCK president & MP Thol. Thirumavalavan for comments on Hindu women
“What has been stated in the book “Manusmriti” had been only made as his speech and in the facts and circumstances of this case, this Court does not find that any of the offences as alleged by the complainant is made out.”
Bombay HC refuses to continue monitoring the murder investigation of CPI leader Govind Pansare; directs Trial Court to expedite hearing
“According to us, only for the purpose of arrest of absconding accused, continuous monitoring of the further investigation by this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not necessary.”
Gujarat High Court suspends life imprisonment sentence of persons convicted of murder
“Considering the backlog of appeals pending before this Court, the chance of the appeal being heard in near future is extremely remote.”
‘Investigation cannot linger for years’; Bombay HC rebukes Mumbai Police for four-year-long delay in filing charge sheet in fraud case involving 600 investors
“Investigation cannot be permitted to linger on for years, keeping the investors in the lurch, not knowing what is the outcome of the case.”
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‘Misuse of power by Vigilance Bureau’; Punjab and Haryana HC quashes corruption case against Former Food Minister of Punjab, Bharat Bhushan Sharma
“Launching of prosecution by the complainant is nothing, but an example of giving a cloak of criminal offence to the contractual matter of procurement and transportation of foodgrains”.
HIGH COURT DECEMBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Atul Subhash Suicide Case; Late MM Lawrence; Thanjavur Schoolgirl Suicide; MK Nasar’s release; and more
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