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NBCC (India) Ltd. Versus The State Of West Bengal & Ors.
Judgement Analysis Jan 17, 2025 0

NBCC (India) Ltd. Versus The State Of West Bengal & Ors.

In what could be a termed as a massive shift for precedential value of a Judgment, the Supreme Court recently emphasized the critical importance of explicitly stating the intended purpose and scope of a judgment within the judgment itself. In a significant observation, the Court elaborated that not every judicial pronouncement automatically qualifies as a […]

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If Evidence of Victim does not inspire confidence; no conviction in Rape Case
Judgement Analysis Jan 17, 2025 0

If Evidence of Victim does not inspire confidence; no conviction in Rape Case

The Supreme Court repeated a significant observation regarding rape cases, emphasizing that when a conviction relies solely on the testimony of a single witness, particularly the victim herself, such evidence must inspire absolute confidence in the Court. The Court, while acknowledging the substantial weight given to victim statements in such sensitive cases, stressed the paramount importance of […]

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine on Wife for Filing Baseless Criminal Complaint Against Husband
Articles Aug 5, 2024 0

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine on Wife for Filing Baseless Criminal Complaint Against Husband

The Punjab and Haryana High Court (High Court) recently imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on a woman who filed a criminal complaint against her husband with malicious intent. The case highlights significant concerns about the misuse of legal processes and the importance of upholding judicial integrity. Brief facts of the case The marriage between […]

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Comparison of Hindu, Muslim and Christian divorce laws in India
Articles Jun 10, 2024 0

Comparison of Hindu, Muslim and Christian divorce laws in India

The laws in India related to Divorce were not codified for most religions till not a long time ago. Hindu Males were allowed unlimited polygamy till 1955 and till 1939 a Muslim Woman could not seek divorce from her husband basis their personal laws. Amongst the talks of Uniform Civil Code in the background, which […]

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Stages in Criminal Trial
Articles May 31, 2024 0

Stages in Criminal Trial

SECTIONS STAGES 154 REGISTRATION FOR FIR UNDER COGNIZABLE OFFENCE 157 COMMENCEMENT OF INVESTIGATION 167 REMAND (NOT NECESSARY IN ALL CASES) 173 (2) FILLING OF CHARGE SHEET BEFORE COURT (MOSTLY MAGISTRATE COURT) 173 (2) 190 (1) b MAGISTRATE TAKES COGNIZANCE OF CASE 190 (1) (b) 204 ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS/WARRANTS TO ACCUSED 207 SUPPLY COPY OF POLICE […]

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High Court Ruling: Cost imposed on wives in two separate 498A cases
Articles May 24, 2024 0

High Court Ruling: Cost imposed on wives in two separate 498A cases

Introduction The High Court of Punjab and Haryana (High Court) imposed fine on two women recently in two separate cases. Wives have settled the matrimonial disputes with their husbands wherein they also accepted permanent alimony after divorce. The dispute between the spouses got settled however, women refused to cooperate during quashing of criminal cases against […]

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Criminal Case Quashed, Accused to Assist Traffic Police for 30 days: Delhi High Court
Judgement Analysis Apr 27, 2024 0

Criminal Case Quashed, Accused to Assist Traffic Police for 30 days: Delhi High Court

Introduction Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure gives very wide powers to the High Court to exercise it for securing the ends of justice. This provision gives inherent powers to the High Court that can be exercised to prevent the abuse of law. Vikas Bohat v. State of NCT of Delhi [CRL.M.C. 6927/2022]: […]

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Supreme Court imposed heavy cost on wife’s father for harassing husband by filing 498A false cases at different States
Articles Apr 22, 2024 0

Supreme Court imposed heavy cost on wife’s father for harassing husband by filing 498A false cases at different States

Introduction The Supreme Court of India (Apex Court) has recently imposed a cost of Rs. Five Lakhs on a woman’s father for lodging false cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at different cities/ States against the husband with the sole purpose to harass him. Parteek Bansal v. State of Rajasthan & […]

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