Criminal Procedure Code
Patiala House Court grants bail to Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez in money laundering case
Patiala House Court (New Delhi): In a bail application plea under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Ss. 451 and 457: In this case, civil suit was pending between financier of vehicle
Delhi High Court| Right of default bail is extinguished the moment charge sheet is filed within the period prescribed
Any irregularity or illegality in the remand order is not a statutorily sanctioned reason for grant of default bail
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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 31(7) and Ss. 17, 21, 23(3), 24(1), 25, 26, 29 and 85(2)(a) —
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Income Tax Act, 1961 — Ss. 260-A, 269 and 120 — Appropriate High Court for filing appeal or reference against
Himachal Pradesh High Court | Person cannot be branded as ‘Suspect’ in Final Report in absence of incriminating material
“When in the course of investigation, the Investigating Officer has not found anything incriminating against someone, then reflecting him or her as a ‘suspect’ in the Investigation Report, is not acceptable in law, as the word ‘suspect’ undoubtedly casts a stigma on such a person.”
What is Standing Order No. 109 of 2020 issued by Delhi Police?
By Surbhi Sharma† and Hiresh Choudhary††
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Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — S. 96, Or. 41 Rr. 31 and 33: Principles summarised regarding powers and duty of
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Rules, 2022
The Central Government has notified Criminal Procedure (Identification) Rules, 2022 in order to specify the procedure for taking measurements of
Issuance of Look Out Circular under NDPS Act: Violation of Right to Movement
by Yash Vardhan Garu† and Kashish Harwani††
Whether a Step-father is entitled to get Maintenance from his Step-son? Calcutta High Court answers
“The legal liability to pay maintenance to parents under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, arises out of the moral obligation of children. It is in recognition of reciprocal obligation of the children towards their parents, who have made immense sacrifices for their betterment and raised them with unconditional love and affection.”
Challenges in Counter-Cases
by Dr Sanjith S.† and Dr S. Balachandran†
‘Kite Flying part of culture and heritage’; Delhi High Court denies complete ban on kite flying but directs to comply directions already in place against use of Chinese Maanjha
Delhi High Court: In a PIL filed seeking to impose a complete ban on flying kites, a Division Bench of
Andhra Pradesh High Court | Mere allegations of pressure or harassment at workplace will not suffice to attract ingredients of S. 306 IPC; Proof of instigation and abetment is necessary
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Subba Reddy Satti J. granted anticipatory bail to the Chief Executing Officer (applicant-accused) as on perusal
‘India needs a Bail Act’: Supreme Court asks Centre to consider the suggestion; lays down guidelines for disposal of Bail Application
“Criminal courts in general with the trial court in particular are the guardian angels of liberty. Liberty, as embedded in the Code,
No straitjacket formula for determining whether the consent was given under a misconception of fact or not; Tis Hazari Court grants anticipatory bail
Tis Hazari Court, Delhi: While deciding a bail application, Kamini Lau, J. granted anticipatory in a case where the complainant-girl was a
Bail matter highlights “corruption” in Anti-Corruption Bureau; Karnataka HC judge alleges transfer threat for his observations against ACB and ADGP
Karnataka High Court: HP Sandesh J. while dealing with an application filed under Section 439 Criminal Procedure Code, ‘CrPC’ by Deputy Commissioner
Calcutta High Court | Fundamental duty to protect animals from cruelty; Directions issued to SP for finding out stolen pig from Court premises
Calcutta High Court: Shampa Sarkar, J. disposed of a writ petition with certain directions to police authorities in relation to an investigation
Madras High Court deprecates the practice of implicating Advocates as accused along with their clients for offences allegedly committed by clients
Advocates, in addition to being professionals, are also officers of the courts and play a vital role in the administration of justice.
