Karnataka HC: Anticipatory Bail Application Maintainable Even When Notice Under Sec 41A CrPC Is Issued
The Karnataka High Court has opined that an apprehension of arrest always exists in the mind of a person who has been served a notice under Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure. In such cases, the court cannot simply avoid an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of CrPC. The decision was given by a Single Bench of Justice Shivashankar Amarannvar in the case of Ramappa @ Ramesh V. The State of Karnataka.
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Former SC Judges Suggest That Age Of Retirement Must Increase For All But Stay Uniform For SC and HC Judges
A panel discussion had taken place between 4 former Supreme Court judges- Justice B N Srikrishna, Justice M N Venkatachaliah, Justice R C Lahoti and Justice V Raveendran. The discussion was about two anomalies in law and justice which were delayed disposal of cases and Technology and Law. In the course of discussion, it was noted that while the age of retirement should be increased for all, the same for High Court and Supreme Court judges should be uniform.
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Telangana HC: Magistrate Have No Power To Order Deportation Of Foreign Citizen
The Telangana High Court has said that in case there is a violation of the Foreigners Act, then a Magistrate, under the Code of Criminal Procedure does not have the power to deport the foreign citizen. Saying this, the Court quashed two deportation orders issued by a Magistrate. The decision was given by the Single Bench of Justice K Lakshman. It has also been stated that the Magistrate has to provide findings regarding the acquittal or conviction of the accused.
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Punjab and Haryana HC: Relationship Between Minor Girl And Adult Male Not Acceptable
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to give protection to a couple in a live-in relationship. The Court has explained that a live-in relationship between a minor girl and an adult male is neither socially acceptable nor desirable. The decision was given by the Single Bench of Justice H S Madaan. The Court also said that by filing a petition, the couple cannot be given the seal of court protection and approval. The case was of Kajal and Anr. V. State of Haryana and Ors.
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MP HC To Trial Courts: Ensure That Section 309 CrPC Is Complied To In Cases Of Rape And Murder
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed to all the trial courts that in cases of rape, murder and abduction, it should be ensured that Section 309 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is duly followed. The provision has to be observed and upheld and cases related to these matters cannot be adjourned immediately or in a very short period of time. The decision was given by the Bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar. The case was of Hirdesh Sahu s/o Jagdish Sahu V. The State of Madhya Pradesh.
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