Misunderstanding Archives

Rape matters cannot be resolved through money or out of court settlements; Delhi High Court rejects quashing of rape FIR despite settlement

‘Money, it seems, is to be exchanged for getting a quietus to the present criminal proceedings for offence of rape—a proposition that is not only immoral but also strikes at the very core of our criminal justice system.’

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court grants bail to a Spanish National under the NDPS Act as he was denied the opportunity of a translator/interpreter

The Delhi High Court upheld the judgment passed by the Special Judge granting bail to a Spanish National as he was not given the opportunity of a translator or an interpreter and his refusal to get a search conducted before a Gazetted Officer or a Magistrate was vitiated on account of his part understanding or misunderstanding of the questions put to him.

Case Briefs High Courts

FIR under Section 307 IPC quashed on account of clarity on misunderstanding between parties that led to registration thereof

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sunil Gaur, J. quashed an FIR registered against the petitioners for an offence punishable