LCI Learning
Master the Art of Contract Drafting & Corporate Legal Work with Adv Navodit Mehra. Register Now!

Share on Facebook

Share on Twitter

Share on LinkedIn

Share on Email

Share More

Lawyersclubindia News


Top News Headlines 16th May 2022: Kissing, Fondling Not Unnatural Offences: Bombay HC Grants Bail To POCSO Accused

   18 May 2022 at 10:00

Kissing, Fondling Not Unnatural Offences: Bombay HC Grants Bail To POCSO Accused While granting bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting a 14 year old minor boy, the Bombay HC observed that kissing on the lips and fondling are not unnatural offen ..

Posted in Others |   68 Views


Top News Headlines 14th May 2022: Dying Declaration Of Wife Can Be Used To Prove Husband’s Cruelty Even If He Is Not Convicted Of Her Death

   18 May 2022 at 09:49

Dying Declaration Of Wife Can Be Used To Prove Husband’s Cruelty Even If He Is Not Convicted Of Her Death: SC In Surendran vs State of Kerala the Hon’ble Apex Court has held that evidence of a deceased wife under section 32 of the Indian ..

Posted in Others |   83 Views


Section 5 Limitation Act Not Applicable To Proceedings Under Section 34, Arbitration & Conciliation Act: Rajasthan High Court

   17 May 2022 at 11:34

The Hon’ble Rajasthan in a recent case, State Of Rajasthan & Anr. v. M/s. Godhara Construction Company has observed that the provisions of Section 5 of the Indian Limitation Act do not apply to the proceedings contained under Section 34 of ..

Posted in Others |   224 Views


Not Mandatory To Have Both Signature And Thumb Print For A Pro-Note To Be Valid: Madras HC

   16 May 2022 at 17:49

In the recent case, R Barathbaran (died) and others v. R. Nallathambi, the Hon'ble Madras HC has observed that it is not mandatory to have both signature as well as a thumbprint under the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 to determine the validity ..

Posted in Others |   141 Views


Criminal Proceedings Quashed Against Lawyer For Allegedly Providing False And Improper Legal Advice: Calcutta HC

   16 May 2022 at 12:12

In the case, Bhaskar Banerjee v Central Bureau of Investigation and ors, the Hon’ble Calcutta HC quashed criminal proceedings against a lawyer for allegedly furnishing false and improper legal advice regarding approval of a bank loan to a comp ..

Posted in Others |   138 Views


Petition Maintainable Under Section 420,IPC During The Pendency Of Case Under The Negotiable Instrument Act: Karnataka HC

   16 May 2022 at 12:12

The Karnataka HC in a recent case, Rashmi Tandon & ors v. The State Of Karnataka, held that petition under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code would be maintainable, during the pendency of a case under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments ..

Posted in Others |   130 Views


Kissing, Fondling Not Unnatural Offences: Bombay HC Grants Bail To POCSO Accused

   16 May 2022 at 10:33

While granting bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting a 14 year old minor boy, the Bombay HC observed that kissing on the lips and fondling are not unnatural offences and therefore, will not attract the rigours of section 377 of IPC. Justice A ..

Posted in Others |   118 Views


Dying Declaration Of Wife Can Be Used To Prove Husband’s Cruelty Even If He Is Not Convicted Of Her Death: SC

   14 May 2022 at 14:07

In Surendran vs State of Kerala the Hon’ble Apex Court has held that evidence of a deceased wife under section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act with respect to cruelty can be admissible in a trial for a charge under section 498A of IPC. In the in ..

Posted in Others |   187 Views


Recovery Or Seizure Of The Contraband Is Not Mandatory For Arrest, Detention, Or Even Their Conviction: Anticipatory Bail Denied: Gauhati HC

   14 May 2022 at 13:52

In the recent case, Amal Das v The State Of Assam, the Hon’ble Gauhati HC denied anticipatory bail in the case registered under section 21 (c) /29 of NDPS Act, 1985. The Court also averred the urgent need to curb the menace of drugs and their ..

Posted in Others |   150 Views


Pointing Out Environmental And Ecological Effects, SC Cancelled The Doubling Of The Railway Line From Castlerock (Karnataka) To Kulem (Goa)

   14 May 2022 at 11:14

In the recent judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court set aside the proposed wildlife clearance for doubling the existing railway line from Castlerock (Karnataka) to Kulem (Goa) recommended by the Standing Committee of NBWL. The Ministry of Railwa ..

Posted in Others |   150 Views