The SC clarify there is no need for preliminary investigation in FIR’s corruption against public servants
Supreme Court recently observed that a preliminary investigation is not mandatory before registering a FIR One against a public servant under the Corruption Prevention Law. In addition, the defendant cannot have the right acquired to claim a preliminary investigation before the FIR registration
Supreme Court: Child’s legitimacy determines paternity, valid marriage ensures legitimacy.
The court rejected the argument that legitimacy and paternity were various deadlines requiring an independent decision. He believed that legitimacy and paternity were connected according to their nature, because the legitimacy of the child directly determined paternity.
Court condemns Advocate Tiwari’s PIL, criticizes involvement as litigant.
PIL was filed in the wake of the suicide of a man named Atul Subhash allegedly due to harassment by his wife through matrimonial cases. The matter was heard by a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma. He dismissed the
Supreme Court: Right of appeal is fundamental, delays need careful consideration.
Supreme Court said that the right of appeal against a conviction affecting the liberty of an individual is a fundamental right which is derived from a broad interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution. He emphasized that an appeal cannot be dismissed as
Allahabad HC denies bail to father-son duo for rape, betrayal.
The court considered the case to be one of unforgivable blood and trust, stating that the charge was rare and heinous.
Multiple inquiries on same allegations violate Article 21: Punjab & Haryana HC
State presented no compelling reason why custodial interrogation was necessary. Considering these factors, the court granted anticipatory bail to Ajay Kumar, ensuring that he remains available for investigation and fully cooperates with the authorities.
Delhi HC stays POCSO case against man who married victim, says ‘extraordinary circumstances’
Delhi High Court closed a 2012 POCSO case against a man, saying the girl he married, whose father had filed a complaint
Kerala HC Decriminalise: The Attempt Of Suicide Is No Longer An Offence Due To Enactment Of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
The court noted that under the Mental Healthcare Act (MH Act) of 2017, attempting suicide is largely not an offense, presuming severe stress unless proven otherwise.
Fake Encounter In Assam Is Not Good For “Rule Of Law” Filed A Plea Against In Supreme Court
Dipjyoti Neog, a former security assistant with Assam State Transport Corporation, alleged that he was shot in the legs by the then SP, Mrinal Deka. He said that on December 23, 2023, he along with his friends Biswanath Borgohain and Manuj Buragohain had
Supreme Court Hearing Alimony In Void Marriage Under Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
alimony can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 when a marriage has been declared void for hearing on Oct 3, 2024.
