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Introduction The art of cross-examination is unquestionably a skill that every lawyer should learn. It is far more than simply asking witnesses a series of questions; it is an art form that takes years to develop and perfect. In this article, I attempt to demystify cross-examination and present some recommendations for good c..

The High Court of Delhi held that a statement given by the victim under Section 164 CrPC disclosing the offence of rape shall be sufficient ground to frame charges against the accused under Section 376 IPC. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that the accused may not be discharged in a rape case merely because the prose..

The High Court of Karnataka refused to quash the criminal case registered against residents of an apartment who allegedly prevented the officials of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) from entering the premises for surveying and removing encroachment over Rajakaluve, stormwater drain, as per the court orders. Th..

Metropolitan Magistrate of Mumbai in a recent decision held that Section 354 IPC is gender neutral and the offender, a mother of three was convicted and sentenced to one-year rigorous imprisonment for outraging a woman's modesty. Magistrate Manoj Vasantrao Chavan noted that Section 354 IPC applies equally to all ma..

Key Takeaways FEMA makes sure that foreign trade and payments are in order, as well as that the foreign exchange market in India develops and is maintained in an orderly manner. An authorised dealer under FEMA is an authorised dealer, money changer, off-shore banking unit or any..

INTRODUCTION The 74th constitutional amendment act mandated the establishment of urban local bodies (ULBs) or city governments as the lowest level of governance in cities and towns, as well as the delegation of powers to them. This landmark project launched by the Government of India in 1993 was founded on the notion that all..

What Is G20 Summit The G20 is the most recent of a long line of post-World War II initiatives aimed at worldwide economic policy coordination, including the "Bretton Woods twins," the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, as well as what is now the World Trade Organization. The G20 was announced at the G7 ..

The High Court of Delhi in answering the question as to whether non-compliance with Section 41 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 during the process of arrest, search and seizure impairs the process of trial, is to be seen at the trial stage and does not have any bearing during grant of trial. The ..

High Court of Karnataka held that petition under Section 438 for an anticipatory bail or Section 439 for bail of CrPC shall not be maintainable offences under Karnataka Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments Act, 2004 (KPIDFE)when incorporated in FIR. A single judge bench of Justice Rajendra B..

Key takeaways The Public Gambling Act of 1867 is the piece of legislation that regulates online gambling in India. An online gaming licence is required for the state of Sikkim and Nagaland, while Andhra Pradesh has a blanket ban on internet gambling, Tamil Nadu allows skill-base..

Key takeaways Cross Border merger is a merger of the operations of two or more companies that are formed in one or more foreign jurisdictions. Both inbound and outbound mergers are considered cross-border mergers. An inward merger is a cross-border merger in which the resulting ..

INTRODUCTION The Code's Chapter XII (Sections 154–176) deals with information to police and their investigative capabilities. An investigation is a critical component of criminal proceedings. "Investigation" is the initial step after a crime is committed or information regarding the commission of an offenc..

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on 23.11.2022 ruled that mere registration of FIR or pendency of investigation by investigating agency cannot be a ground to refuse or renew a passport under Passport Act, 1967. Justice Sanjeev Kumar decided the case while hearing a plea filed by the petitioner challenging the cl..

The Kerala High Court on 25.11.2022 held that a prosecution witness who were chief-examined, cross-examined, and re-examined cannot be compelled to appear before the court as a defense witness under Section 233 (3) CrPC. Section 233(3) of CrPC deals with when the accused applies for the issue of any process compelling ..

Key takeaways The Central Vigilance Committee's was created primarily to ensure that all forms of corruption in the public sector may be effectively avoided and dealt with in detail. It has the status of an autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority, charg..