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Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: October - December, 2024 [Citations: 608 – 828]
1 week, 1 day ago

Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: October - December, 2024 [Citations: 608 – 828]

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Nominal Index XXX v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 608 N. Bhasurangan v The Assistant Director & Akhiljith J. @ Pulsar Suni v Station House Officer, 2024 LiveLaw 807 Sadhoo Beedi Enterprises v The Controlling Authority and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 808 Rollymol v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 809 Asha Lawrence v State of Kerala and Others, …

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The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator
1 month, 1 week ago

The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Judge Tomoko Akane said in her address to the …

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Supreme Court’s ‘dangerous’ decision shields Trump from criminal prosecution. Where do his cases stand now?
6 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court’s ‘dangerous’ decision shields Trump from criminal prosecution. Where do his cases stand now?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday, the court’s conservative majority ruled in a 6-3 decision that Trump is …

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Comes Into Effect From Today: Sexual Crimes Against Men, Transgender To Be Included: Laws Explained
6 months, 1 week ago

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Comes Into Effect From Today: Sexual Crimes Against Men, Transgender To Be Included: Laws Explained

News 18  

From today, the new criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, will be applicable across the country despite some objections from the Opposition-ruled states. In February, the Centre had notified that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — will come into effect from July 1, …

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Arrest, agencies, and criminal courts
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Arrest, agencies, and criminal courts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court did not mince words in May 2024, while delivering two significant judgments that impact the liberty of people accused of criminal offences. Filing of charge sheet In Siddharth v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another, the Supreme Court held that it is unnecessary for the investigating officer to present the accused in custody at the time of …

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Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: March 2024 [Citations: 146-210]
9 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: March 2024 [Citations: 146-210]

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Nominal Index Ahammedkutty Bran v Sukumaran 2024 LiveLaw 146 B. v State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 147 Manuja Mythri v Advocate T K Ajan 2024 LiveLaw 148 Dr.Navaneeth K.Unni v State Represented By Public Prosecutor 2024 LiveLaw 149 State of Kerala v. Kuniyil Shanoob and ors 2024 LiveLaw 150 Manoj v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 151 Firos C.A. Kerala …

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Top Quotes Of The Top Court - From Supreme Court Judgments Of 2022 [Part I]
2 years ago

Top Quotes Of The Top Court - From Supreme Court Judgments Of 2022 [Part I]

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Many momentous decisions have been delivered and memorable observations made by the Supreme Court in 2022. Therefore, the right of residence of the aforesaid categories of women and such other categories of women in a domestic relationship is guaranteed under the Act and she cannot be evicted, excluded or thrown out from such a household even in the absence of …

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‘Disneyland’ forum or open justice: The path to TV cameras in criminal courts
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Disneyland’ forum or open justice: The path to TV cameras in criminal courts

The Independent  

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In PMLA Cases, Courts Cannot Proceed On The Basis Of Preponderance Of Probabilities: Supreme Court
2 years, 8 months ago

In PMLA Cases, Courts Cannot Proceed On The Basis Of Preponderance Of Probabilities: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has observed that in cases of PMLA, Court cannot proceed on the basis of preponderance of probabilities. The Top Court had rendered this observation while considering a criminal appeal assailing Madras High Court's order dated February 4, 2021 wherein the High Court while dismissing the petition u/s 482 of CrPC held that the appellant's argument that the …

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Two Parallel Criminal Proceedings From Same Set Of Facts?
2 years, 9 months ago

Two Parallel Criminal Proceedings From Same Set Of Facts?

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It is trite law that the same set of facts may lead to simultaneous civil and criminal proceedings. Pursuant to the above, Y and Z approach the Hon'ble High Court u/s 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 praying for quashing of FIR and cognizance order on the ground that FIR allegedly discloses offence under section 447 of the Companies …

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Acquittal In Criminal Case Is A Factor While Deciding Confiscation Proceedings Under MP Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act: Supreme Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Acquittal In Criminal Case Is A Factor While Deciding Confiscation Proceedings Under MP Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that the acquittal of an accused in a criminal case under Madhya Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004, is a factor to be considered while deciding confiscation proceedings under the Act. Headnotes Madhya Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004 ; Section 11 - In a case where the offender/accused are acquitted in the Criminal …

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Government cuts caused rising court backlogs even before pandemic, report finds
3 years, 2 months ago

Government cuts caused rising court backlogs even before pandemic, report finds

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Court backlogs were rising before the coronavirus pandemic because of …

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'Trials In Our Country Take Ages To Complete': Kerala High Court Frames Guidelines For Issuing Passports To Accused In Criminal Cases
3 years, 3 months ago

'Trials In Our Country Take Ages To Complete': Kerala High Court Frames Guidelines For Issuing Passports To Accused In Criminal Cases

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In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court on Thursday drew up a set of guidelines to be considered by criminal courts while granting permission for the issuance of passports to individuals involved in criminal proceedings.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while disposing of a petition filed by a man who was awaiting issuance of a new passport for the past 5 …

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'Criminal Contempt A Reasonable Restriction On Free Speech' : Centre Defends Section 2(c)(i) of Contempt Of Courts Act Before Karnataka High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

'Criminal Contempt A Reasonable Restriction On Free Speech' : Centre Defends Section 2(c)(i) of Contempt Of Courts Act Before Karnataka High Court

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The offence of "criminal contempt for scandalizing the authority of the court" under Section 2 of the Contempt of Courts Act does not restrict freedom of speech, the Central government has said in its statement of objections filed before the Karnataka High Court.The said statement is filed in response to a writ petition filed by journalists Krishna Prasad and N. …

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Consumer Protection Act, 2019: A Criminal Imbalance
3 years, 9 months ago

Consumer Protection Act, 2019: A Criminal Imbalance

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It is said, with great power comes great responsibility. For appointment as a member of the District Commission, Rule 4 of the Appointment Rules prescribes that the members of the State Commission should have a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and should be a person of ability, integrity and standing, and has special knowledge and professional experience of not …

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The Union government’s assault on free speech
3 years, 11 months ago

The Union government’s assault on free speech

The Hindu  

“In the creation of comedy, it is paradoxical that tragedy stimulates the spirit of ridicule; because ridicule, I suppose, is an attitude of defiance,” Charlie Chaplin famously wrote in his autobiography. The latest illustration in the assault against free speech is the government’s response to protests against the new farm laws. In Thappar, Chief Justice Patanjali Sastri wrote that only …

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Constitutional Conundrum Of Special Courts
4 years, 2 months ago

Constitutional Conundrum Of Special Courts

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The Supreme Court of India, by an Order dated 01.11.2017 in a Public Interest Litigation, had mooted a "Central Scheme for setting up of Courts exclusively to deal with criminal cases involving political persons on the lines of the Fast Track Courts". Notwithstanding the functioning of these Special Courts, a recent Report, submitted by the Criminal Rules Committee of the …

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'Despite Clear Mandate Of Section 357-A CrPC, Non- Implementation Of It By Criminal Courts Is Disturbing', Chhattisgarh HC Orders 7 Lakhs Compensation For Rape Victim [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

'Despite Clear Mandate Of Section 357-A CrPC, Non- Implementation Of It By Criminal Courts Is Disturbing', Chhattisgarh HC Orders 7 Lakhs Compensation For Rape Victim [Read Order]

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The Chhattisgarh High Court recently held in a Writ petition that the Petitioner was entitled to compensation under Section 357-A of the CrPC read with Section 33 of the POCSO Act. The bench of Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal also observed that, "Despite clear mandate contained in Section 357-A of the Code and mandate of their Lordships of the Supreme Court …

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Supreme Court Monthly Digest : February 2020
4 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest : February 2020

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Here is a compilation of major Supreme Court decisions of February, 2020.SC Upholds MP Amendment Which Restored Power To Try Labour Law Offences On Criminal Courts.The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh Labour Laws and Misc. : CIVIL APPEAL NO.1209 OF 2020 Coram: Justices Ashok Bhushan and Navin Sinha Complaint U/s 138 NI Act Cannot Be Quashed When Disputed Question …

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