‘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”
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‘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”.
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“Merely passing lengthy orders, only to fill up the pages, will not mean an order on application of mind”: Karnataka High Court
“It is the application of mind that is necessary in law and not application of ink; it is not the flow of ink on the paper that is necessary in law, but flow of content depicting such application of mind.”
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Karnataka HC denies bail to Founder & Chairman of Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank accused of misappropriating approximately Rs. 1553 crores
The bail application of the Founder-Chairman has been denied for the fourth time. Earlier, his bail was denied twice by the Court and once by the Supreme Court.
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‘New criminal laws focus on justice and protection of citizens rather than just punishments’, says CM Yogi Adityanath at UPSIFS conference
This report provides the insights into the two days international Conference on “Role of Forensics and Cyber Security for Enabling Justice under the New Criminal Laws” organized by the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR in rape, kidnapping & POCSO case following marriage and mutual settlement
In cases involving Section 376 IPC or the POCSO Act, Courts must exercise caution while quashing FIRs, as these offences impact societal interests. However, Delhi High Court acknowledged the unique circumstances where the petitioner and the prosecutrix, now married with children, had reached a settlement, balancing societal concerns with the realities of the parties’ lives.
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Kerala HC strikes down irregular order, cancels directions to Magistrate on probe into rape allegations against Ponnani police officials
“We are aware of the seriousness of the allegations made by the Petitioners in their complaint, however, this appeal raises broader issues that relate to the exercise of independent jurisdiction by the Magistrate.”
Delhi High Court directs Trial Court to return passport of accused under COFEPOSA and Customs Act by modifying bail condition
The Trial Court was directed to return the passport surrendered by the accused within 2 weeks of submission of application for the same.
Delhi High Court directs fresh hearing on charge framing after FSL-verified video evidence surfaces
Delhi High Court remanded a case back to the Sessions Court to reconsider charges after new video evidence surfaced, challenging allegations of non-consensual relations as a fresh hearing was essential, as the initial framing of charges lacked access to the forensic report.
‘Adverse remarks against government servants have deleterious impact on their careers’; Delhi HC obliterates adverse observations against ED in Trial Court’s order
‘The law is clear that custody of an accused can be sought even after filing of a chargesheet or complaint.’