delay under Section 33-C(1) ID Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is well settled that, in case of conflict between form and substance, substance must prevail, unless the law expressly mandates strict adherence to the form as well.”

chain of custody of forensic evidence
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In the present case, the absence of documentary proof establishing the seizure and custody of the alleged forensic article creates a reasonable doubt as to the authorship of the sexual act.”

mental health facilities in bihar
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Mental health is an integral component of the right to life Under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.”

Honour Killing of Pregnant Daughter
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“We must take judicial notice of the fact that since times of yore until contemporary ones, a daughter’s pregnancy outside wedlock for an average Indian is a nightmare. It always invites uncontrollable reactions from parents, mostly violent, either for themselves or the daughter or the wrongdoer or both.”

maintenance not debt
Case Briefs

“The Family Court’s order directing husband to pay maintenance had already been challenged in the criminal revision proceedings, and therefore, allowing the present petition would permit the husband to adopt two parallel proceedings after electing one.”

Bombay High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The petitioners questioned the levy of additional fee for renewal of driving license and renewal of registration certificate in case of motorcycles and other classes of non- transport vehicles under Rules 32 and 81 of Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and termed the same to be as a penalty in disguise.