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Sexual Assault Child Victim Has No Locus To File Quashing Plea In Name Of Saving Family's Honour, Future: Himachal Pradesh HC
1 day, 22 hours ago

Sexual Assault Child Victim Has No Locus To File Quashing Plea In Name Of Saving Family's Honour, Future: Himachal Pradesh HC

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that after setting the criminal machinery into motion, the complainant's role ends, and the complainant or the child victim has no locus standing to file the petition for quashing a POCSO Case, that too, in the name of saving the family's honour. At the outset, the Court opined that the complainant's role ends …

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Supreme Court Dismisses ED's Plea Against HC Quashing Arrest Of Former Congress MLA Surender Panwar
6 days, 15 hours ago

Supreme Court Dismisses ED's Plea Against HC Quashing Arrest Of Former Congress MLA Surender Panwar

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The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by the Directorate of Enforcement challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to quash the arrest of former Congress MLA Surender Panwar in a money laundering case pertaining to alleged illegal mining and fabrication of e-rawana bills. A bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George …

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Formula E race case: Telangana HC reserves order on quashing FIR against BRS leader KT Rama Rao
1 week, 1 day ago

Formula E race case: Telangana HC reserves order on quashing FIR against BRS leader KT Rama Rao

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Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a petition filed by BRS working president KT Rama Rao seeking to quash the FIR registered against him by the Anti Corruption Bureau in the Formula-E race issue. Advocate General A Sudarshan Reddy pointed out that payments were made to Formula E Organisation without following business rules and necessary …

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Economic Offences Involving Corruption & Loss to Public Exchequer Cannot Be Quashed Based On Settlement : Supreme Court
1 week, 4 days ago

Economic Offences Involving Corruption & Loss to Public Exchequer Cannot Be Quashed Based On Settlement : Supreme Court

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Observing that the economic offences stand on a different footing than other offences and have wider ramifications, the Supreme Court refused to quash the corruption case based on the settlement arrived between the accused and the bank. observed that economic offences involving financial fraud and economic losses to the public exchequer have broader societal implications and cannot be lightly quashed. …

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Economic Offences Involving Corruption & Loss to Public Exchequer Cannot Be Quashed Based On Settlement : Supreme Court
1 week, 4 days ago

Economic Offences Involving Corruption & Loss to Public Exchequer Cannot Be Quashed Based On Settlement : Supreme Court

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Observing that the economic offences stand on a different footing than other offences and have wider ramifications, the Supreme Court refused to quash the corruption case based on the settlement arrived between the accused and the bank. observed that economic offences involving financial fraud and economic losses to the public exchequer have broader societal implications and cannot be lightly quashed. …

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Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Speedy Disposal Of Compromise Based Pleas To Quash FIRs
1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Speedy Disposal Of Compromise Based Pleas To Quash FIRs

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The Delhi High Court has recently issued practice directions for ensuring speedy disposal of non-contentious compromise based petitions involving quashing of FIRs. The directions state that all non-contentious compromise based petitions involving quashing of FIRs will be preliminary listed before Joint Registrar for criminal jurisdiction, who can further verify and ensure compliance with the latest guidelines laid down by the …

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HC relief for KTR in Formula-E race case; rejects plea for quashing of FIR
2 weeks, 5 days ago

HC relief for KTR in Formula-E race case; rejects plea for quashing of FIR

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The Telangana high court on Friday refused to quash the first information report registered by the anti-corruption bureau against Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and MLA KT Rama Rao in the case pertaining to alleged financial irregularities to the tune of ₹55 crore in the conduct of Formula-E car race in Hyderabad, people familiar with the matter said. Ruckus in …

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Witness Statements Which Form Part Of Police Report Can Be Seen To Decide Quashing Plea: BS Yedurappa To Karnataka HC In POCSO Case
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Witness Statements Which Form Part Of Police Report Can Be Seen To Decide Quashing Plea: BS Yedurappa To Karnataka HC In POCSO Case

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Former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa told the Karnataka High Court on Thursday that statements of witnesses collected during investigation which forms part of the police report can be looked into by the high court to decide a plea for quashing an offence. He said that the statements recorded under Sec 161 and 164 CrPC would form part of the …

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Criminal Proceedings Involving Serious Offences Under POCSO Act Can't Be Quashed On Settlement Between Parties: Kerala High Court
3 weeks ago

Criminal Proceedings Involving Serious Offences Under POCSO Act Can't Be Quashed On Settlement Between Parties: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court has held that remote chance of conviction due to compromise between the accused and the complainant should not serve as a ground to terminate investigation abruptly and to quash the FIR and further proceedings in serious offences involving POSCO Act. The court further said that legal position was comprehensive that criminal proceedings involving very serious offences …

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[POCSO Act] Quashing Of Serious Offence To Efface Evidence Already Recorded Cannot Be Done Even At Instance Of Survivor: Kerala High Court
3 weeks, 4 days ago

[POCSO Act] Quashing Of Serious Offence To Efface Evidence Already Recorded Cannot Be Done Even At Instance Of Survivor: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court dismissed a petition filed by the victim of a POCSO offence to quash the proceedings saying that serious offences are involved and the trial had reached at the end stage. The Court noted that that the accused is alleged of committing serious offences like aggravated penetrative sexual assault against the minor. Justice A. Badharudeen observed that …

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Courts Must Avoid Premature Staying Or Quashing Of Criminal Trials At Preliminary Stage : Supreme Court
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Courts Must Avoid Premature Staying Or Quashing Of Criminal Trials At Preliminary Stage : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court emphasized that courts should avoid prematurely staying or quashing criminal trials, as this could harm the evidence that needs to be presented during the trial. “Courts must avoid the premature staying or quashing of criminal trials at the preliminary stage since such a measure may cause great damage to the evidence that may have to be adduced …

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Courts Must Avoid Premature Staying Or Quashing Of Criminal Trials At Preliminary Stage : Supreme Court
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Courts Must Avoid Premature Staying Or Quashing Of Criminal Trials At Preliminary Stage : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court emphasized that courts should avoid prematurely staying or quashing criminal trials, as this could harm the evidence that needs to be presented during the trial. “Courts must avoid the premature staying or quashing of criminal trials at the preliminary stage since such a measure may cause great damage to the evidence that may have to be adduced …

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[Senior Citizens Act] Bank Can Seek Quashing Of Order Voiding Gift Deed In Case Of Default On Loan By Children: Karnataka High Court
4 weeks, 1 day ago

[Senior Citizens Act] Bank Can Seek Quashing Of Order Voiding Gift Deed In Case Of Default On Loan By Children: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court recently quashed an order passed by the Assistant Commissioner, Hassan made under the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, cancelling the gift deed executed by an aged father in favour of his children. Justice M G S Kamal said, “This Court under the peculiar facts situation of the case, …

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'Reservation Can't Be On Basis Of Religion', Says Supreme Court While Hearing West Bengal's Plea Against HC Quashing OBC Classifications
4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Reservation Can't Be On Basis Of Religion', Says Supreme Court While Hearing West Bengal's Plea Against HC Quashing OBC Classifications

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Reservation can't be given on the basis of religion, orally remarked the Supreme Court on Monday while hearing the petition filed by the State of West Bengal challenging the decision of the Calcutta High Court to quash the Other Backward Class classification of 77 communities, mostly belonging to Muslim religion.Responding to the Court's observation, Senior Advocate. Reservation can't be given …

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After buying peace for PM visit, Panjab University puts more riders on offer to withdraw court case against students
1 month ago

After buying peace for PM visit, Panjab University puts more riders on offer to withdraw court case against students

Hindustan Times  

A day after successfully buying peace for the Prime Minister’s visit, Panjab University told protesting students in the court on Wednesday that they must lift their dharna from the vice-chancellor’s office for the varsity to withdraw the court case against them. Co-counsel Karanveer Ahuja stated that PU will withdraw the case if students abide by the original petition which asked …

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Passing Reinstatement Order Pursuant To Quashing Of Earlier Suspension Not Necessary For Suspending An Employee Again: Allahabad High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Passing Reinstatement Order Pursuant To Quashing Of Earlier Suspension Not Necessary For Suspending An Employee Again: Allahabad High Court

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While hearing a principal's plea–whose earlier suspension was quashed in a writ petition, and who was subsequently suspended again, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court said that non-passing of a formal order of reinstatement after quashing of suspension order does not disentitle the employer from placing the employee under suspension again. The court noted that the petitioner's counsel …

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Karnataka HC Reserves Order On BJP MLA Basangouda Patil's Plea For Quashing FIR Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC Reserves Order On BJP MLA Basangouda Patil's Plea For Quashing FIR Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi

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BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, while arguing his plea for quashing an FIR registered against him for making alleged derogatory remarks against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, told the Karnataka High Court on Thursday that he merely responded to certain statements made by Gandhi when the Congress MP went overseas. The BJP MLA told the court that no ingredients of …

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Union Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against HC Quashing Compulsory Retirement Of Chhattisgarh IPS Officer Gurjinder Pal Singh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against HC Quashing Compulsory Retirement Of Chhattisgarh IPS Officer Gurjinder Pal Singh

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While hearing the case relating to compulsory retirement of Chhattisgarh IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh, who is facing accusations of corruption, extortion and sedition, the Supreme Court today asked the Union if the limited scope of judicial review prevents Courts from considering allegations of frame-ups. A bench of Justices Roy and Bhatti was dealing with the Union's challenge to a …

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No Public Interest In Keeping Information Alive On Internet After Quashing Of FIR: Delhi High Court On Right To Be Forgotten
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No Public Interest In Keeping Information Alive On Internet After Quashing Of FIR: Delhi High Court On Right To Be Forgotten

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Observing that it is important to balance the right to information of public with an individual's right to privacy, the Delhi High Court has said that no public interest can be served by keeping the information alive on the internet after quashing of criminal proceedings.“There is no reason why an individual who has been duly cleared of any guilt by …

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Third-Party Can File SLP Under Article 136 Against Quashing Of Criminal Proceedings : Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Third-Party Can File SLP Under Article 136 Against Quashing Of Criminal Proceedings : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court recently reiterated that a third party can file a Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution against the quashing of criminal proceedings.An appeal by a private individual can be entertained, both sparingly and after due vigilance, said the Court relying on the precedents in National Commission for Women v. State of Delhi & Anr. The …

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Arvind Kejriwal seeks quashing of order over ED’s supplementary charge sheet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal seeks quashing of order over ED’s supplementary charge sheet

Hindustan Times  

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Delhi high court seeking to quash a city court’s order taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate ’s seventh supplementary charge sheet in the Delhi excise policy case, citing lack of sanction. On July 9, the city court took cognisance of the charge sheet and issued production warrants against Kejriwal noting that …

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Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts

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The Supreme Court has advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Even if there is an affidavit of the victim accepting the settlement, it is advisable to seek the victim's presence, either physically or virtually, before quashing serious offences, especially those against women, the Court advised. A bench …

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Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts

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The Supreme Court has advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Even if there is an affidavit of the victim accepting the settlement, it is advisable to seek the victim's presence, either physically or virtually, before quashing serious offences, especially those against women, the Court advised. A bench …

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Supreme Court Deprecates Allahabad HC's Practice Of Disposing Quashing Petitions By Asking Petitioners To Seek Discharge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Deprecates Allahabad HC's Practice Of Disposing Quashing Petitions By Asking Petitioners To Seek Discharge

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The Supreme Court on Thursday deprecated practice of the Allahabad High Court of directing petitioners seeking quashing of cases to instead apply to the trial court for discharge. A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice AG Masih issued notice on the plea challenging the Allahabad High Court's order that had rejected an application quashing a forgery case. The Allahabad …

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