Magistrate's Power Archives

‘No need to await accused’s proof, when allegations fall within General Exceptions’; J&K and Ladakh High Court quashes FIR against Revenue Officials acting under court orders

“An act done by a person pursuant to the judgment of the Court cannot form basis for prosecuting such person as the same does not come within the definition of “offence” as contained in IPC.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Article 20(3) of Constitution not attracted’; Bombay HC orders wife to give voice sample to verify husband’s claim of extra marital affair

The Magistrate in the matters of domestic violence has the power to adopt the procedure as per Section 28(2) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and exercise of such power depends on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Case Briefs High Courts

Pat HC | Magistrate’s power to seek appearance would not extinguish after allowing an application under S. 205 of Code of Criminal Procedure

Patna High Court: Birendra Kumar, J. allowed the application of the petitioner to set aside the order which had issued a non-bailable

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Magistrate’s Power

‘No need to await accused’s proof, when allegations fall within General Exceptions’; J&K and Ladakh High Court quashes FIR against Revenue Officials acting under court orders

‘Article 20(3) of Constitution not attracted’; Bombay HC orders wife to give voice sample to verify husband’s claim of extra marital affair

Pat HC | Magistrate’s power to seek appearance would not extinguish after allowing an application under S. 205 of Code of Criminal Procedure