Justice Neela Gokhale Archives

‘Recording of evidence crucial part of trial’; Bombay HC denies relief to police officer who laughed at a Judge while deposing on video conference

A request by the Trial Judge to the petitioner-police officer’s superior Officer to frame Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for investigating agencies in giving evidence through video conference does not imply any personal vendetta of the Trial Judge against the police officer.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Injury to witness is an inbuilt guarantee of his presence at crime scene’; Bombay HC upholds conviction of two members of Chhota Rajan gang

“The conviction can be based on the testimony of a single eyewitness and there is no rule of law or evidence which says to the contrary, provided that the said witness passes the test of reliability.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Accused person died while in police custody, requires thorough investigation’; Bombay HC directs to constitute a SIT in Badlapur Encounter Case

Crimes affect entire society and thus the legitimate interest of the society in the investigation cannot be easily brushed aside. It is important to strengthen the faith and confidence of the people in law enforcing agency and this institution, lest the faith of the people in administration of justice stands shaken.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Cannot be rendered stateless, residing in India for past 60 years’; Bombay HC directs authority to consider woman’s citizenship plea

Respondent 3-Deputy Collector (General), Mumbai, disposed of the petitioner’s application holding that she is a stateless national and has given incorrect details regarding the validity of her visa.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Issue involves mixed question of law and fact’; Bombay HC dismisses family’s plea to transfer RBI bonds of a Jain man who took sanyas

The petitioners have other efficacious and appropriate remedy before appropriate forum/Court to adjudicate the disputed claims.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Victim sensed a bad touch, so her instinct must be believed’; Bombay HC upholds former Army Officer’s sentence under POCSO Act

The victim’s testimony in sexual assault cases is vital and unless there are compelling reasons which necessitates looking for corroboration of her statement, the courts shall find no difficulty to act on the testimony of a victim of sexual assault alone to convict an accused where her testimony inspires confidence and is found to be reliable.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Imprisonment does not restrict individual’s right to pursue education’; Bombay HC allows accused to take admission in LL.B course

The University of Mumbai and Siddharth College of Law are at liberty to refuse permission to petitioner from appearing in the examination for failure to satisfy the minimum attendance criteria or any other eligibility criteria.