3 years, 10 months ago

Undue Delay In Investigation Infringes Right To Fair & Expeditious Trial Under Article 21: Punjab & Haryana High Court Observes In MP/MLA Criminal Case

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"Undue delay in concluding an investigation is infringement to right to fair and expeditious investigation and trial which flows from Article 21 of the Constitution," the Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed. The remarks have been made by a Division Bench of Justices Rajan Gupta and Karamjit Singh in the suo moto case for expeditious disposal of criminal cases against legislators in terms of directions passed by the Supreme Court in Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India & Anr. The Bench has asked various Central and State agencies that are investigating these cases to apprise the Court on the next date of hearing of inordinate delay, if any, in culmination of investigation pending before them. The CBI is granted time submit relevant information pertaining to cases before Anti-Corruption Bureau and Special Crime Branch, Chandigarh along with details of such cases where investigation is pending.

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6 days, 4 hours ago

Must Be Vigilant At Entry Point Rather Than Indiscriminately Deny Bail: Punjab & Haryana HC On Foreign Nationals Engaging In Illegal Activities

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that for foreign nationals engaging in unlawful activities, "a measured legal response necessitates vigilance at the point of entry rather than the indiscriminate denial of bail." The Court suggested that, "The cornerstone of an effective deterrence mechanism lies in rigorous pre-admission scrutiny- comprehensive background verifications before visa issuance and the immediate revocation …

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Gauhati High Court Directs Registry To Seek Report From Concerned Courts Regarding Delay In Progress Of Pending Cases Against MPs/MLAs

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The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday asked for specific reports from the concerned Courts indicating the reason as to why, the pending cases involving Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly could not progress further. On the perusal of the said report, the Court observed that as many as 07 out of the 15 cases involving MPs/MLAs which was …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 24 - March 01, 2025

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Nominal Index Pawan Kumar v. State of Haryana and others 2025 LiveLaw 93Pritpal Singh v. State of Punjab and others 2025 LiveLaw 94Rajpal & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw 95 LORD SHIVA THE DEITY PRACHIN SHIV MANDIR v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2025 LiveLaw 96 Rajinder Pal Singh Dhaliwal v. General Public and others 2025 LiveLaw 97 Daulat Ram Bhatti v. …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

NDPS Act | Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man In Jail For Over 3 Years, Notes Only 2 Out Of 29 Witnesses Were Examined

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The Gujarat High Court recently granted regular bail to an man booked under NDPS Act, in view of long incarnation of three and a half years and after noting that out of 29 witnesses only two had been examined where the trial court had not give any time bound schedule of the examination of such witnessesJustice Gita Gopi in her …

1 month, 1 week ago

Detention Of Accused For More Than 6 Years As 'Undertrial' Is Infringement Of Right To Speedy Trial: Orissa High Court

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The Orissa High Court has held that detention of an accused as an undertrial for more than six years can be considered as violation of right to speedy trial as guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. While granting bail to a person accused of duping gullible investors of crores of rupees, the Single Bench of Justice Gourishankar Satapathy observed …

1 month, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up [February 10-16, 2025]

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Nominal Index RENU SHARMA AND ORS v. HARYANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION 2024 LiveLaw 62RAMAN @ SONU v. STATE OF PUNJAB 2025 LiveLaw 63 Aaditya Sharma v. State of Punjab 2025 LiveLaw 64Amandeep Singh v. Preet Industries and Anr. 2025 LiveLaw 65 Dhanna Ram v. State of Haryana Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 66 Ravisan and others v. State of Punjab and others …

1 month, 1 week ago

Record In Warrant Cases | Non-Signing Of Witness's Deposition By Magistrate Will Be Fatal To Case: Punjab & Haryana HC

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that non- signing of the deposition of the witnesses, by a Magistrate in a warrant case under Section 275 CrPC would be fatal to the case of the prosecution.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar said, "A bare perusal of the CrPC) provision indicates that any evidence taken by the jurisdictional Magistrate, in written. The …

1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Summons Haryana DGP Over Illegal Arrest Violating 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines

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The Supreme Court recently directed the personal appearance of the Director General of Police, Haryana, since no action was reported to have been taken against police officials who arrested a person in violation of the directions passed in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.In Arnesh Kumar, the Supreme Court passed several guidelines to curb unnecessary and casual arrest, and directed …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

State Should Not Act Like Private Party In Litigation With Citizens; Must Take Balanced, Welfare Oriented Approach: Punjab & Haryana HC

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that in discharging its role as a litigant, the State must adopt a balanced and judicious approach, resisting the temptation to oppose the claims of citizens indiscriminately.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel said, “The State must exercise due diligence in distinguishing between a baseless and a legitimate claim. The Punjab …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Out Of 20 Criminal Cases Against MPs/ MLAs In Gauhati HC, 5 Disposed And 15 Listed For Final Hearing & Disposal Next Month: High Court Told

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The Registry of the Gauhati High Court placed a report before the High Court which shows that out of the 20 criminal cases against MPs/MLAs pending before the Principal Seat, 05 cases have been disposed of. “Since this is a monitoring Bench, we refrain from passing any order in this regard, save and except, observing that the concerned courts may …

2 months, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Judge Who Was Expelled Over Alleged Misconduct Committed As A Lawyer

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed to reinstate an additional and sessions judge with consequential benefit, who was dispensed from service during the probation period on account of "doubtful integrity". On the basis of a complaint made against the judge, in the Annual Confidential Report for the year 2015-16 recorded by the then Administrative Judge, the OSD Haryana …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

NDPS Act | Grant Of Bail In Commercial Quantity Case Due To Undue Delay In Trial, Not Fettered By Bar Of S.37: Punjab & Haryana HC

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the grant of bail in a case pertaining to commercial quantity, on the ground of undue delay in trial, cannot be said to be fettered by Section 37 of the NDPS Act, 1985.As per Section 37 of the NDPS Act, the Court can grant bail to an accused in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dismayed Over Repeated Failure Of Jail Authorities To Produce Accused: Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Affidavit Of ADGP Explaining Failure Of Duty

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned the Additional Director General of Police, Punjab, to file a comprehensive affidavit, explaining in detail the reasons for the repeated non-production of an accused on the schedule dates of hearing before the trial Court. Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul said, "this Court is deeply concerned and dismayed over the repeated failure of the …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trial Court Passes Common Verdict Against Multiple Accused By Reviewing Order For Separate Trial In Murder Case, Punjab & Haryana HC Sets Aside Conviction

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court set aside the conviction in a murder case against multiple accused persons wherein the Trial Court gave a common verdict after reviewing its earlier order directing to try them separately. Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma said, "when the earlier passed order by the then learned Additional Sessions Judge, Rewari, on 02.07.2001, wherebys, …

3 months ago

National Investigation Agency Act | High Court Can't Condone Delay In Filing Appeal Beyond 90 Days, S.21(5) Mandatory: Punjab & Haryana HC

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the High Court is not empowered to condone delay in filing appeal under National Investigation Agency Act beyond 90 days and provision of Section 21 is "mandatory" in nature. Courts creating distinction between appellant under Section 21 of the NIA Act for condoning the delay in preferring an appeal, would absolutely …

3 months ago

National Investigation Agency Act | High Court Can't Condone Delay In Filing Appeal Beyond 90 Days, S.21(5) Mandatory: Punjab & Haryana HC

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3 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC rejects SP MLA’s bail plea in 2022 spurious liquor case

Hindustan Times

The Allahabad high court on Friday rejected the second bail plea of SP MLA Ramakant Yadav in a spurious liquor case in which nine people had died in Azamgarh district in 2022. Yadav’s counsel argued that the Supreme Court had directed him to file a second bail plea in case no substantial progress is made in the trial pending before …

3 months, 1 week ago

'Ensure Trials Aren't Delayed Due To Non-Production Of Accused' : Supreme Court Asks Maharashtra Govt & Bombay HC

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The Supreme Court granted bail under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, citing prolonged incarceration and delay in trial due to the State's failure to produce the accused on most dates out of 102 dates in the last six years. The Court directed “the Registrar General of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Secretary, Home, State of …

3 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'

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The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court order framing charges against one Salim Malik booked in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Justice Anish Dayal rejected Malik's plea against the trial court order that framed charges against him for the offences under Sections 147, 148, 427, 435 ten rupees), 436, 450, 149 and 188 of …

3 months, 1 week ago

Prima Facie 'Law Maker Broke The Law': Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses MLA Mamman Khan's Plea Against Separate Trial In Nuh Violence Case

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has dismissed the plea filed by Congress MLA Mamman Khan against segregation of his trial by the trial court in Nuh from other accused in connection with the July 2023 Nuh violence case. Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu said, "in view of the charges framed by learned trial Court, prima facie, it is discernible that …

3 months, 1 week ago

Watchful, Diligent Judge Can Protect Right To Speedy Trial: Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Trial In Fraud Case To Be Concluded In 2 Yrs

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A watchful and diligent Judge can prove to be a protector of right to speedy right within any guidelines the Punjab & Haryana High Court said while directing a trial court to conclude the trial within 2 years in a fraud case.Justice N.S. A watchful and diligent Judge can prove to be a protector of right to speedy right within …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024

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Index Citations Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors. Case Details: Nabha Power Ltd and another v. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 861 The Supreme Court held that a press release issued by the Government of India about certain changes in the mega power policy did not constitute 'law' and 'change in law' in terms …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

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Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shortage Of Judge's Accommodation: Punjab & Haryana HC Summons Chief Secy's, Says Issue Affects Administration Of Justice

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Observing that the acute shortage of accommodation for judicial officers is adversely affecting the quality of administration of justice especially, when the new batch of Civil Judges would be joining within two months, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned the Chief Secretaries of both the States to be present virtually.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal also. …

4 months, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Ex-MLA Dilbag Singh's Plea Challenging ED's Provisional Attachment Order In Illegal Mining Case

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Indian National Lok Dal's former MLA Dilbagh Singh and others, challenging the Provisional Attachment Order passed by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with money laundering allegations in an illegal mining case. Perusing the impugned PAO passed on 09.08.2024, the Court said that it is evident that the Deputy …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Culprit Behind Theft And Fire At Judicial Officer's House Not Brought To Books Yet, Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Speedy Investigation

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought speedy investigation in a case pertaining to theft and fire at the residence of Judicial Magistrate posted in Ambala, which took place on October 04. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal was hearing a suo moto case initiated after the incident. In pursuance to the same, a status report was …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Merely Saying Delay Is Due To 'Unforeseen Circumstances' Not Sufficient: Punjab & Haryana HC Rebukes State For Unexplained Delay In Filing Revision Plea

Live Law

The State has to be accorded some latitude while considering the plea for condonation of delay filed by the State but the same cannot be stretched to an extent that the limitation Act is rendered otiose, said the Punjab & Haryana High Court while refusing to condone delay of 174 days in filing the revision plea.Justice Sumeet Goel was hearing …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For CBI Probe In Case Where Journalist Was Allegedly Beaten At Instance Of Punjab MLA

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued notice on plea seeking CBI probe in a case where a journalist was allegedly beaten and seriously injured on instance of sitting MLA of Punjab's Batala.Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu while issuing notice granted interim-protection to the journalist stating that, "in the meanwhile, Respondent No.4-Senior Superintendent of Police, Police District. The Punjab & …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Awards Life Sentences To Three Army Officers In 1998 Murder Case

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has convicted three formers army officers and another in a 1998 murder case, wherein they shot a man dead in Haryana's Sonepat.The Court while overturning the trial court's decision of acquittal granted to the convicts, rejected the plea of alibi taken by the army officers. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has convicted three …

5 months ago

High Court Rejects Plea to Provide One Opportunity for Disclosure in Framing of Charges Case

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has stated that after framing of charges, the prosecution must give only one opportunity of disclosure and the accused may choose to avail of this facility. The court also requires the prosecution to furnish only the list of statements, documents, material objects and exhibits, which are not relied upon by the investigating officer. The …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Urgent Need For Special NDPS Courts In Punjab & Haryana, Hoping For Speedy Trial Is Over-Expectation Due To Heavy Pendency: High Court

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that expecting speedy trial from Courts will be "over expectation" given the amount of pendency it is facing and there is a "dire necessity" of making Special NDPS Courts.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma said, "If the heavy docket of subjudice litigations of every genre becomes the deterrent for the learned …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Banbhoolpura violence: Uttarakhand HC asks 'mastermind' to approach division bench for bail

The Hindu

A single-judge bench of Uttarakhand High Court on Monday disposed of the bail petition of Abdul Malik, the alleged mastermind of Banbhoolpura violence, asking him to approach a division Bench of the high court as it is a case under the Unlawful Activities Act. On August 30, after hearing the bail application of Mr. Malik, the single bench of Justice …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Negligent Conduct, Caused 19-Yr Delay: Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Ex-Parte Decree In Recovery Suit Due To Non-Appearance

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Noting the "negligent conduct" of a man in delaying the trial of a recovery suit by almost 19 years, the Rajasthan High Court recently dismissed his plea for setting aside an ex-parte decree which was passed due to his non-appearance in the suit. A single judge bench of Justice Nupur Bhati observed, "Thus, upon perusal of the record, and the …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Order To Lodge FIR Against Police Officer For Faulty Investigation, Cites Non-Compliance Of HC Rules

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the direction of a trial court to file case against a Police Officer who allegedly conducted faulty investigation in a criminal intimidation case.Trial Court had, while acquitting the accused persons in the case, said that an unfair and faulty investigation was conducted by both the investigating officers and the SHO concerned, thereby …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Understanding the Supreme Court’s stance on the right to a speedy trial

Hindustan Times

While granting bail to an accused recently, the SC lamented the “mockery of justice” by the prosecuting agency i.e., the National Investigation Agency and stated that regardless of the seriousness of the offence, the accused is entitled to bail if the prosecuting agency does not ensure a speedy trial. The SC has, through various judgements, held and reaffirmed that the …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delayed Trial, Violation Of Article 21 Rights: J&K High Court Grants Bail To Ex-Cop Accused Of Killing Man Falsely Projected As Terrorist

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has granted bail to Bansi Lal, a 56-year-old former police officer, who had been in judicial custody for almost 18 years. The order, passed by Justice Atul Sreedharan, highlighted the prolonged delay in the trial, describing it as a clear violation of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

434 cases pending against MPs and MLAs in Odisha

New Indian Express

CUTTACK : Latest reports received from judges across all the 30 districts have indicated that 434 cases were pending against MPs and MLAs in the designated courts in Odisha as on May 31, 2024. The monthly reports were being submitted since the Orissa High Court registered a suo motu case with the title ‘In Re: designated courts for MPs/MLAs’ on …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Witnesses Cannot Be Expected To Present Parrot-Like Version Before Trial Court': Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Conviction In Murder Case

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the conviction in a murder case observing that the witnesses cannot be expected to present parrot-like version to the Trial Court.The Court rejected the "various inconsistencies appearing in the testimonies" of witnesses contended by the accused.Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill and Justice N.S. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the conviction …

10 months, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 6 – May 12, 2024

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Nominal Index Neeraj Bhardhwaj v. State of Haryana & Ors. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 150 Bhupinder Singh Hooda v. State of Haryana and others Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 151 Vijender v. State of Haryana Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 152 Reports 'Can Only Imagine Plight Of Students Being Taught By Unqualified Persons': Punjab & Haryana HC Calls For Action Against Profs Without Minimum UGC …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against IAS Officer To Ensure Appearance In Contempt Case, Imposes 10K Cost For Adjournment

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued bailable warrants against an IAS officer to ensure her presence in a contempt plea filed by a man for allegedly violating the High Court's order and causing "illegal obstruction" in the construction of a plot.Justice Rajbir Sehrawat said, "to ensure the presence of the respondent before this Court on the next date …

11 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict

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The Supreme Court has voiced its criticism in a matter where the Gujarat High Court reserved a judgment for ten months and ultimately released it because it was not pronounced within a reasonable time. "We hope earnestly that this does not reflect the trend in High Courts in other parts of the country as well", the Supreme Court observed in …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Won't Proceed With Trial Of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira In NDPS Case : State Of Punjab Tells Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court, in a 2015 case registered against Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Arms Act, was informed that it would not proceed with the trial. Accordingly, the bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal recorded in their order: “Learned Senior Counsel Mr. Siddharth Dave for the respondent …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

[S. 311 CrPC] Trial Court Can Issue Summons Even On Plea Of Person Who Is 'Stranger To Trial': Punjab & Haryana High Court

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the Trial Court can exercise power under Section 311 of CrPC not only on a plea by a party to the trial including accused, prosecution, complainant and witness or on its own volition, but also on a plea of a person "who is seemingly rank stranger to the trial. The Punjab …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Expedite Probe, Trials In Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs: Madras High Court To State

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The Madras High Court has directed the State to expedite the probe and trial in criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the State. The bench of Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice J Sathya Narayana Prasad gave directions on a suo moto petition undertaken by the court in 2020 to monitor the progress of criminal cases against the …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Expedite criminal cases against MPs/MLAs: Madras High Court directs T.N. police

The Hindu

The Madras High Court on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, directed the prosecution to expedite proceedings in criminal cases pending against sitting as well as former MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu and file a status report before the court, on June 20, 2024. The First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice J. Sathya Narayana Prasad issued …

1 year ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Dismisses Criminal Case Over 22 Yrs Old Land Dispute, Says Prosecution Can't Abuse Legal Remedies To Further Malicious Agenda

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the summoning order in a cheating case which was lodged 22 years after the alleged incident, observing that prosecution cannot be allowed to take undue benefit of the available legal remedies merely to further its own malicious agenda.A complaint was filed by a son in 2012 against a manager of his …

1 year ago

Magistrate Had No Jurisdiction To Entertain Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs: Madhya Pradesh HC Grants Relief To Ex-MLA Sumitra Devi In False Affidavit Case

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While holding that the Judicial Magistrate First-Class at Burhanpur had no authority to entertain a criminal complaint filed against former Nepanagar MLA Sumitra Devi, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the trial court to forward the complaint under S.156 CrPC to the designated special judge of Indore District Court. “…Since the question of competency and jurisdiction of the court …

1 year ago

HC pushes for monitoring panel to check delay in forensic reports

Hindustan Times

Concerned over delay of reports from forensic laboratories, the high court has sought names of three IAS and three IPS officers from Punjab and Haryana to constitute a monitoring panel. The court was hearing a bail plea in which it had come to light that the chemical examination was completed in a drugs seizure case after a staggering delay of …

1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Liquor Policy Case | Supreme Court To Hear On March 5 AAP MP Sanjay Singh's Plea Against Arrest By Enforcement Directorate

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A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing Singh's plea against a Delhi High Court order refusing to set aside his arrest. Last month, the Aam Aadmi Party MP moved the Delhi High Court seeking bail in the money laundering case and a bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice in his application, seeking the Enforcement …

1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Orders Day To Day Trial In 2017 Haryana Judicial Paper Leak Case

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The Delhi High Court has asked a trial court in the national capital to expedite the trial in the case concerning the paper leak of Haryana Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2017, and take up the same on a day-to-day basis. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma directed the trial court to dispose of the matter positively on or before April 15 and …

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14 hours, 25 minutes ago

Telangana High Court slams magistrate, officer for wrong remand

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court took a serious note of the practice of trial courts in approving remand of accused persons produced by the police without checking if the rules and procedures were followed, while taking custody of the accused. The High Court faulted the police for not serving notices under Section 35 of BNSS in cases where the offences …

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15 hours, 30 minutes ago

Delhi HC refuses to stay criminal proceedings against activist Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay criminal proceedings in the 2019 Jamia violence case in which a trial court has ordered framing of charges against activist Sharjeel Imam. Justice Sanjeev Narula also issued notice and sought response of Delhi Police on Mr. Imam’s plea challenging the trial court’s March 7 order to frame charges against him in …

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Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28

The Hindu

A petition seeking a direction to the police to register a First Information Report and investigate allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of sitting Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is listed in the Supreme Court on March 28, 2025. The petition had been orally mentioned before the Chief Justice of India …

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18 hours, 58 minutes ago

Supreme Court allows Kerala actor’s plea for pre-arrest bail in rape, POCSO case

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed an appeal for anticipatory bail filed by Kerala-based actor K.R. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and S.C. Sharma set aside a Kerala High Court decision in January 2025 rejecting his plea for pre-arrest bail. The State said the case was a particularly serious one in which a “child of only four years has …

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Hearing police officer’s view must for trial courts before ordering probe into private complaints: Karnataka HC

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka has directed that all trial courts should hear the submissions of the police officer of the jurisdictional police station before ordering registration of First Information Report and investigation by exercising power under Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita based on a private complaint registered under Section 223 of BNSS. Pointing out that the …

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20 hours, 31 minutes ago

Murder of JDU leader: HC finds 5 BJP leaders guilty

The Hindu

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Thursday found five Bharatiya Janata Party workers guilty in the murder of Janata Dal leader P.G. Suresh Kumar and Justice Jobin Sebastian passed the judgment while allowing an appeal filed by the State government and Deepak’s wife against the verdict of the Additional Sessions Court acquitting all 10 accused in the …

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1 day ago

Karnataka HC orders action against judge for citing 'fake' SC verdicts

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed action against a city civil court judge for citing non-existent Supreme Court rulings while deciding an application under the Code of Civil Procedure. "What is more disturbing is that the learned judge of the City Civil Court has cited two decisions that were never delivered by the Apex Court or any other court," …

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‘Disgraceful’: MP high court reports lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Kait

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