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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

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SC criticises misuse of anti-dowry legislation for ‘personal vendetta’
1 week, 6 days ago

SC criticises misuse of anti-dowry legislation for ‘personal vendetta’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the growing misuse of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, commonly known as the anti-dowry law, noting that it is increasingly being exploited to settle “personal vendettas” or exert undue pressure on husbands and their families. The Supreme Court bench highlighted the misuse of the provision, lamenting that exaggerated and unsubstantiated allegations …

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Family Members Calling Wife For Conciliation Meeting After She Had Feud With Husband Not Mental Harassment: Karnataka High Court
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Family Members Calling Wife For Conciliation Meeting After She Had Feud With Husband Not Mental Harassment: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case registered by a woman against her brother-in-law and others alleging them of causing mental harassment to her when they after she had a feud with her husband called her to the matrimonial home for conciliation. The court said “The allegations may have to be answered by accused Nos.1, 2 and 3, …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 18 – November 24, 2024
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 18 – November 24, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Nimija v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 727 Case Title: TNS India Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, 2024 LiveLaw 743 Baiju George v. Commissioner Of Goods And Service Taxes Department, 2024 LiveLaw 744 The Assistant Commissioner Of State Tax v. Bhima Jewellery And Diamonds P. Ltd., 2024 LiveLaw 745 Suo Motu JPP initiated by the …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 4 – November 10, 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 4 – November 10, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Indian Broadcasting And Digital Foundation V The Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India, 2024 LiveLaw 690 Anu S P v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 691 Ajith Pillai v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 692 Asha v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 693 Sreekumar Menon v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 694 B. Aboobacker and …

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The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-XV]
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-XV]

Live Law  

Section 279 - Rash driving or riding on a public way Penal Code, 1860; Sections 279, 304A – Motor Accident Case – Reduction of sentence of convict – Object of Indian Penal Code is to punish offenders for offences under the act – Indian Penal Code punitive and deterrent – Corrective measures ought to be recognised while sentencing convict but …

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Patna HC Orders 2 Judicial Officers To Pay ₹200 As 'Token' Compensation To Man For Subjecting Him To Unjustifiable Trial U/S 498A IPC
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Patna HC Orders 2 Judicial Officers To Pay ₹200 As 'Token' Compensation To Man For Subjecting Him To Unjustifiable Trial U/S 498A IPC

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In a one-of-a-kind order, the Patna High Court has directed two judicial officers of the state to pay compensation of ₹100 each to a man subjected to an unjustifiable trial under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The Court added that the amount of compensation was being fixed as a “token” to remind the concerned Judicial Officers that before …

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Omnibus Allegations Of Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC Do Not Warrant Prosecution: Telangana High Court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Omnibus Allegations Of Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC Do Not Warrant Prosecution: Telangana High Court

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The Telangana High Court has held that omnibus allegations under Section 498 A of the Indian Penal Code do not warrant prosecution. But, 2 years later, the investigating authority filed an additional charge sheet against the petitioners herein. It is not known why the investigating officer filed the initial charge sheet examining the parents of the third respondent they were …

High Court Charge Sheet Petitioners Omnibus Allegations
Karnataka High Court Monthly Digest: February 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Monthly Digest: February 2024

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Nominal Index: H S Abdul Riyaz Basha AND State of Karnataka & Others. A single judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit said “The tweets A and B if not C and D prima facie hurt the reputation of the complainant, if they are taken at face value, assuming that they are true.” 'Not Many Takers For Seats In Ayurveda …

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Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: February 12 - February 18, 2024
10 months ago

Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: February 12 - February 18, 2024

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Nominal Index: Mohammed Refeeq AND S. Mohammed Fairoz Ahamed & Others. 2024 LiveLaw 83 Judgments/Orders Karnataka High Court Permits DNA Profiling Test In Suit Seeking Partition Of Property Case Title: Mohammed Refeeq AND S. Mohammed Fairoz Ahamed & Others Case No: Writ Petition No 52855 of 2019 Citation No: 2024 LiveLaw 70 The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition …

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Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: December 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: December 2023

Live Law  

Citations: 2023 LiveLaw 1026 To 2023 LiveLaw 1071 Dr. Premchandran Keezhoth v The Chancellor Kannur University 2023 LiveLaw 1025 Pavnesh Kumar v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 1026 Manoranjan Rout v. State of Odisha 2023 LiveLaw 1028 Madhavan Through Lrs. Governor As A Chancellor Of A State University Must Act Independently And Not On Aid & Advice Of Council Of …

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Bombay High Court Annual Digest 2023: Part I [Citations 1-300]
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Annual Digest 2023: Part I [Citations 1-300]

Live Law  

Nominal Index World Phone Internet Services Pvt. Ltd. 2023 LiveLaw 298 Citibank NA v. SK Ojha 2023 LiveLaw 299 XYZ v. State of Maharashtra 2023 LiveLaw 300 Reports/Judgments Dispute Between Service Providers Can't Be Referred to Arbitration: Bombay High Court Case Title: World Phone Internet Services Pvt. It is always open for the police to put up a board prohibiting …

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Section 498-A IPC Being Misused As A Weapon By Disgruntled Wives: Jharkhand High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Section 498-A IPC Being Misused As A Weapon By Disgruntled Wives: Jharkhand High Court

Live Law  

Expressing its concern against misuse of Section 498A IPC, the Jharkhand High Court recently said that this provision of law is being misused as a weapon, rather than a shield, by 'disgruntled wives'. There is a phenomenal increase in matrimonial disputes in recent years and it appears that in many cases, the object of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal …

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Money Exchanged 10 Days Before Victim's Death Gives Presumption Of ‘Dowry Death’: Calcutta High Court Upholds Husband’s Conviction
1 year, 3 months ago

Money Exchanged 10 Days Before Victim's Death Gives Presumption Of ‘Dowry Death’: Calcutta High Court Upholds Husband’s Conviction

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court recently dismissed an appeal filed by a husband and his brother who were convicted by the trial court under Section 498A and 304B of the IPC, for causing the ‘dowry death’ of the victim, who poisoned herself and her daughter in her matrimonial home. Brief Background The appellants had been convicted by the trial court under …

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Mediation Sensitization Programme For The Police Officers Of Women Safety Wing - State Of Telangana
1 year, 6 months ago

Mediation Sensitization Programme For The Police Officers Of Women Safety Wing - State Of Telangana

Live Law  

22nd -23rd May, 2023, marked the two day Mediation Sensitization Programme organized by the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre Hyderabad, in collaboration with Telangana Police, for the Police Officers of Women Safety Wing - State of Telangana. To deal with complaints u/s 498A IPC, the police officers must effectively communicate, be empathetic and credible and ask open ended questions to …

Safety Women Dispute Mediation Victim Disputes Telangana
Bombay High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Bombay High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2023

Live Law  

Nominal Index World Phone Internet Services Pvt. It is always open for the police to put up a board prohibiting photography but if one does take a photo/video, certainly, the said act would not come within the ambit of the Official Secrets Act.” Non-Confession Of Accused Doesn't Amount To Non-Cooperation, Accused Must Be Released Forthwith If Arrest Doesn’t Satisfy Section …

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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2022- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2022- Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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Evidence Act, 1872 - A mere non -examination of the witness per se will not vitiate the case of the prosecution. Rajesh Yadav v. State of U.P., 2022 LiveLaw 137 : 2022 SCALE 135 Evidence Act 1872 - Dying Declaration - When can be relied upon - Conditions - It could thus be seen that the Court is required to …

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Supreme Court Half Yearly Round-Up -[January To June]
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Half Yearly Round-Up -[January To June]

Live Law  

Employee Who Refuses Promotion Offer Not Entitled To Financial Upgradation Merely Because She Suffered Stagnation : Supreme Court Case Title: Union of India v. Manju Arora Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 1 The Supreme Court observed that if a regular promotion is offered but is refused by the employee before becoming entitled to a financial upgradation, she/he shall not be entitled to …

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Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest (Jan - Jun) Indian Penal Code, 1860
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest (Jan - Jun) Indian Penal Code, 1860

Live Law  

Penal Code, 1860 - Appeal against judgment of Allahabad HC which acquitted accused by setting aside conviction recorded by Trial Court under Section 302 and 148 IPC - Partly allowed - Accused convicted under Section 304 Part I r/w Section 149 IPC and for the offence under Section 148 IPC. State of Uttar Pradesh vs Subhash @ Pappu, 2022 LiveLaw …

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Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2022 (Jan - Jun) EVIDENCE ACT- With Parallel Citations
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2022 (Jan - Jun) EVIDENCE ACT- With Parallel Citations

Live Law  

Evidence Act, 1872 - "Matters" - Matters are necessary, concomitant material factors to prove a fact. Rajesh Yadav v. State of U.P., 2022 LiveLaw 137 : 2022 SCALE 135 Evidence Act, 1872 - A mere non -examination of the witness per se will not vitiate the case of the prosecution. Rajesh Yadav v. State of U.P., 2022 LiveLaw 137 : …

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No Need To Corroborate Dying Declaration If Given In A Fit State Of Mind: Calcutta High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

No Need To Corroborate Dying Declaration If Given In A Fit State Of Mind: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

A division bench of Calcutta High Court, consisting Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Bibhas Ranjan De, reiterated that a dying declaration is a conclusive piece of evidence, admissible for the conviction of the accused, wherein corroboration is not mandatory when the deceased is in a 'fit state of mind' while giving the declaratory statement. The trial court found no fault …

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Rajasthan High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations: 1 - 114]
2 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations: 1 - 114]

Live Law  

CITATIONS 2022 LiveLaw 1 TO 2022 LiveLaw 114 Monthly Digests Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: January 2022 Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: February 2022 Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: March 2022 Nominal Index Laxmilal Salvi v. Registrar General, Rajasthan High Court 2022 LiveLaw 1 Seemajan Kalyan Samiti, Rajasthan v. Union of India 2022 LiveLaw 2 School Development Management Committee, Shri …

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Allahabad HC's Direction To Constitute Family Welfare Committees To Look Into '498A' Complaints Violates Supreme Court Judgments
2 years, 6 months ago

Allahabad HC's Direction To Constitute Family Welfare Committees To Look Into '498A' Complaints Violates Supreme Court Judgments

Live Law  

Taking 'guidance' from the judgment of the Supreme Court in Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar Vs. Union of India, the Allahabad High Court recently directed constitution of 'Family Welfare Committee' to look into Section 498A IPC complaints.,Apparently, the Supreme Court judgment which guided the High Court, had declared that such directions are impermissible.The Supreme Court in. Taking 'guidance' from …

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Supreme Court Monthly Criminal Digest- May 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Criminal Digest- May 2022

Live Law  

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Part II of First Schedule - If the offence is punishable with imprisonment for three years and onwards but not more than seven years the offence is a cognizable offence. Manoj v. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2022 LiveLaw 510 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Section 24 - Public Prosecutor - A public prosecutor occupies a …

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