Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand Archives

Existence of ‘Mens Rea’ is essential requirement for conviction under Section 276CC of Income Tax Act: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court held that the Income Tax Department failed to prove that there was ‘Mens Rea’, i.e., willful attempt to evade any tax, penalty or interest chargeable on part of the respondent.

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Rajasthan High Court calls for sensitization of Police and Judicial Officers to ensure protection of sexual offense victims’ identity

Rajasthan High Court criticised the Investigating Officer and Judicial Magistrate, who failed to follow the mandatory provisions contained under Sections 24(5) and 33(7) of POCSO Act and Section 228-A of the IPC.

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Rajasthan High Court directs State to establish ‘separate cells’ to ensure timely compliance of court order

“Disobedience of the Court orders strikes at the very root of the Rule of Law and the judicial orders are bound to be obeyed at all costs.”