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Delhi High Court grants bail in Punjabi Bagh Firing Case at Punjab’s Ex-MLA’s residence linked to Gogi—Lawrence Bishnoi Gangs
The case relates to an FIR based on the complaint of a security guard at the residence of Ex-MLA from Faridkot, Punjab alleging open firing by two unidentified men at the main gate of the premises.
[POCSO] Calcutta High Court commutes death sentence in rape and murder case to life imprisonment without remission for 60 years
The victim, a minor girl, was abducted, gang-raped, and brutally murdered by the appellants. Her body was later recovered, bearing signs of extreme violence and attempts to destroy evidence.
Humiliation by act and words will not by itself constitute abetment of suicide; Andhra Pradesh High Court acquits accused
The Court observed that the deceased felt humiliated after being beaten by her husband and brother-in-law over allegations of infidelity. However, such conduct, though condemnable, is not ordinarily expected to drive a similarly placed person to suicide.
Delhi High Court grants bail in 2018 murder case after identified victim found alive and body remains unidentified
It is extremely saddening that a human being lost life in such gruesome manner and the body was cut into pieces way back in the year 2018 but till date even identity of the deceased has not been established.
Calcutta High Court denies bail under NDPS Act but emphasizes interim bail as a safeguard against prolonged pre-trial detention
Although interim bail is granted due to exigency or humanitarian or compassionate ground but in NDPS cases Courts may exercise that discretion in the event the Court is of the view that trial cannot be completed within a short period.
Delhi High Court grants bail to a man accused in Chandni Chowk currency trader Robbery and Murder case
The case of the prosecution is that the accused persons had noticed that one businessman is running business of exchange of old and soiled currency in Chandni Chowk and he used to return to his house daily with huge cash. The bail applicant along with his associates, then hatched a criminal conspiracy to rob and kill the said businessman.
Touching lips or lying next to victim not sufficient for POCSO charge without ‘sexual intent’: Delhi High Court
“The presence of ‘sexual intent’ is the determining factor in distinguishing an act of mere physical force from an act that constitutes sexual assault under the POCSO Act.”
Delhi High Court rejects Air Force officer’s plea to quash domestic violence case filed by wife
Even if the contention of the petitioner is accepted that there was no domestic violence, then too her right to claim residence is still maintainable.
Delhi High Court raises doubts on the alleged shooting FIR lodged by nightclub mogul; refers matter to the Trial Court to decide
The complainant is asserted to be an extremely influential person, who runs a number of famous Night Clubs in Delhi and has close proximity with high-ranking police officials and deep-rooted connections with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar.
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Delhi High Court analyses the precise definition of the word “forthwith” in Section 50 CrPC; Sets aside arrest due to non-compliance
Sufficient time must be given to an arrestee after the grounds of arrest have been served upon him in writing, to enable the arrestee to engage and confer with legal counsel, the test being that the arrestee must have meaningful opportunity to resist his remand to police custody or judicial custody.
Delhi High Court allows CISF appointment for candidate facing serious criminal charges pending final outcome
The petitioner has been successful in obtaining employment with the CISF based on his own merit and qualification. In case the petitioner is not allowed to join, subject to the pendency of the criminal case, the petitioner may lose this opportunity for all times to come, and this loss would never be compensated.
Textbook example of how the affluent people try to flout the law; Delhi High Court dismisses S. 482 CrPC petition
The instant case is a textbook example of how the affluent people try to flout the law by coercing the aggrieved party to settle the dispute, despite the offence being criminal in nature and approach the Courts citing settlement deed.