In a recent development, Hon’ble High Court of Delhi granted regular bail to Bhuvan Sharma in a case that has garnered significant attention. The case, bearing the reference number BAIL APPLN. 1479/2023, involved charges under Sections 498A, 304B, 306, 406, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The bail application was heard by Honorable Mr. Justice Amit Sharma. Background …
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Domestic violence in India is a prevalent issue that affects individuals and families across the nation. It is a form of abuse that occurs within intimate relationships, encompassing physical, emotional, sexual, and financial aspects. This article sheds light on the topic of domestic violence in India, exploring its causes, consequences, legal framework, and available resources. …
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Habeas Corpus in India is a legal safeguard rooted in the principle that no one should be detained unlawfully. This article provides a comprehensive understanding of Habeas Corpus, tracing its historical evolution, its essential applications, and its continued relevance in the Indian legal landscape. Understanding Habeas Corpus Habeas Corpus Explained Habeas Corpus, a Latin term …
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The bench that as mandated by law, the State has forwarded the ‘shortlisted’ names for the post of chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal, to the office of the Chief Justice. The Gujarat government Monday assured the Gujarat High Court that it will soon fill the vacancies in Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and the …
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, however, asked the Union Territory administration to ensure the complainant’s safety. The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed petitions challenging a Calcutta High Court order granting bail to former Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chief Secretary Jitendra Narain in a gangrape case [XXX vs Union Territotory of Andaman & …
Justice Raja Vijayaragahavan V made the observation while quashing a case filed against a man under Section 406, IPC for allegedly retaining several blank checks from his colleagues as a security. The Kerala High Court recently held that the offence of breach of trust under Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) will be attracted only …
The plea by a chartered accountant said that the government’s decision will effectively make them police their own clients, since non-compliance with these provisions will lead to criminal prosecution. The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Central government’s stand on a plea challenging the inclusion of chartered accountants (CA), company secretaries (CS) and cost …
1. Right to a Legal Representative, Statutory Fee; In the case of D.B.M. Patnaik v. State of Andhra Pradesh, AIR 1974 SC 2092, the SC declared that the offenders’ basic constitutional rights are not completely violated by mere confinement of the offenders. Therefore, through the same rationale, prisoners must be granted the right to a legal representative …
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Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita contains total 356 provisions. Section 48: Abetment outside India for offence in India A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, without and beyond India, abets the commission of any act in India which would constitute an offence if committed in India. Section 69: Sexual intercourse by employing …
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The Court awarded the lesser sentence of life imprisonment after observing that Kumar was about 23 years at the time of the crime and that he had a one-year-old daughter and wife. The Rajasthan High Court recently commuted the death sentence awarded to one Suresh Kumar who was convicted for the rape and murder of …
