The Hon’ble Calcutta HC has, in Dipak Sihna vs. State of West Bengal recently observed that penetration of the slightest degree is necessary to establish the offence of rape and that in the case at hand, only the offence of attempt of rape cou ..
The Hon’ble SC has, in a writ petition titled Sunil Kumar Rai vs State of Bihar has held that a mere delay in filing a writ petition would not be a sufficient ground for not entertaining that application, when it is clear that the fundamental ..
The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi (HC or Court), in Sushila Devi v Union of India issued a notice challenging several provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Prot ..
The Hon’ble Supreme Court (SC or Court),in Punjab National Bank v Union of India & Ors has set aside the impugned order of the Allahabad High Court (HC) in favor of the Petitioner. The Court held that the Respondent’s contention tha ..
The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi (HC or Court),in Sushila Devi v Union of Indiaissued a notice challenging several provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protec ..
The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in Horticulture Experiment Station Gonikkopal, Coorg vs. Regional Provident Fund Organisation has observed that the element of mens rea, which is otherwise necessary for fastening criminal liability, is not essential ..
The Hon’ble Supreme Court (SC or Court),in Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd v Union of India &Orshas observed that claims which were not lodged pursuant to pursuant to public announcements under Sections 13 and 15 of the Insolvency & Bankrupt ..
High Court Cannot Exercise Its Powers Beyond The Contours Of What Is Stipulated Under Section 482 of CrPC: SC The Hon’ble Supreme Court (SC or Court), in Registrar General, High Court of Judicature at Madras v The State, represented by the Insp ..
The Hon’ble Supreme Court (SC or Court),in Registrar General, High Court of Judicature at Madras v The State, represented by the Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Chennai &Anr observed that the High Courts ought to be mindful and ..
The Karnataka HC has, in Hemalatha vs. Venkatesh held that the properties given as dowry or otherwise at the time of marriage to the daughter would be included in the partition suit instituted by the daughter. Only then, according to the Court, can ..