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Cross Examination Is An Accused’s Only Tool To Prove His Innocence, And The Same Cannot Be Curtailed Superficially

   04 August 2021 at 16:53

Case Background The petitioner was accused under Sections 342, 366, and 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. When the trial proceeding was being held in the Court of the 3rdAdditional Sessions Judge, an Investigation Officer was examined by the Counse ..

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SC Directs Removal Of Adverse Comments Passed By The Uttarakhand HC Against A Practicing Lawyer

   04 August 2021 at 16:53

Case Background The Uttarakhand High Court, in four cases, has passed some controversial comments against a senior practicing lawyer, in its order. The lawyer had approached the Supreme Court seeking the removal of the said observations passed agains ..

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Father Moves Supreme Court Seeking Extradition Of His Daughter Currently In Afghan Jail

   04 August 2021 at 16:53

Factual Background The daughter and minor granddaughter of a man have been detained in a prison of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. She had left India in 2016 to join the ISIS after her husband propagated the vision of the terrorist organisation in w ..

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Possible Apprehension Of Breach Of ‘Law And Order’ Cannot Be Ground For Preventive Detention: SC

   04 August 2021 at 16:53

BACKGROUND OF THE CASE Banka Ravikanth was detained under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act 1986, by the orders of Cyber Police Commissioner in September 2020. This was after he had secured bail in five criminal cases in which he w ..

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Plea By Rape Survivor Rejected, Convict To Marry Each Other: Supreme Court

   04 August 2021 at 16:53

BACKGROUND OF THE CASE When the crime occurred, Robin was the vicar of St.Sebastian's Church, Kottiyoor of Wayanad District. He was the manager of that church-backed school where the survivor, who was then a Class XI student, was studying. She go ..

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Top News Headlines 4th August 2021: Tribunal Reforms Bill Passed In Lok Sabha

   04 August 2021 at 11:33

Tribunal Reforms Bill Passed In Lok SabhaThe Tribunal Reforms Bill 2021 ("Bill") was passed in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid opposition demanding further discussion on the Bill. The Bill seeks to provide for uniform terms and conditions of the ..

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SC Reiterates That Writ Jurisdiction Not For Deciding Hotly Disputed Questions Of Facts

   03 August 2021 at 16:00

WHAT WAS THE MATTER The case Shubas Jain v. Rajeshwari Shivam was a case if dispute between a landlord and a tenant regarding demolition of a wall without causing harm to the remaining property. The Bombay Municipal Corporation passed an order to vac ..

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Defendant Not Issued Summons Or Present Without A Caveat Can Be Heard To Decide Upon The Rejection Of The Plaint

   03 August 2021 at 16:00

WHAT WAS THE MATTER The Delhi HC was hearing the case of Tajunissa & Anr. vs Mr. Vishal Sharma &Ors.in which the third defendant (Kotak Mahindra Bank) was present without being issued a summon and neither did they filed a caveat. The said def ..

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Centre Informs SC That Primary Responsibility To Implement Shreya Singhal Judgement Rests With States

   03 August 2021 at 16:00

Factual Background The PUCL had filed an application seeking direction and guidelines against the FIRs filed under Section 66A of the IT Act. The NGO has requested directions to the Union through NCRB or any agency for data collection regarding the F ..

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Javed Vs State Of Uttar Pradesh: Allahabad HC Rejects Bail Of Man Accused Of Illegally Converting A Woman To Islam

   03 August 2021 at 16:00

Case Background The petitioner, Javed, was alleged to have converted a Hindu girl into Islam to marry her. He has been accused under Sections 120-B, 366, 368 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 5 (1) of the Uttar Pradesh State Act. This case is co ..

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