Search Results for "Article 21"

238 result(s) found

Scroll Down To Discover

Found 238 result(s)

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court Quashes High Court's CBI Investigation Direction in Bail Application Due to Jurisdictional Overreach. High Court Exceeded Limits Under Section 439 CrPC by Issuing CBI Directions After Granting Bail, Without Exceptional Circumstances Required Under Article 226.

The State of Uttar Pradesh appealed against directions issued by a learned Single Judge of the High Court in a bail application. The High Court had di...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court Dismissed Appeal Seeking Preliminary Inquiry Before FIR Registration. Preliminary Inquiry Not Mandatory for Cognizable Offences — Successive FIRs Do Not Automatically Amount to Harassment — Legal Safeguards Available Against Malicious Prosecution

Registration of FIR is a statutory duty when a cognizable offence is disclosed. The absence of a preliminary inquiry does not vitiate FIRs unless prov...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Bail Denied – Bombay High Court Refuses Bail to Accused in Gang Rape Case Citing Seriousness of Offence and Prima Facie Evidence. High Court Held – Accused Cannot Claim Bail Solely on Grounds of Delayed Trial When Charges are Framed and Prosecution is Proceeding Expeditiously

Seriousness of Offence – The Court held that gang rape under Section 376(D) IPC was punishable with rigorous imprisonment not less than 20 years, ex...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Bombay High Court Held That Retirement Includes Resignation—Entitlement to Pension Upheld

Resignation of a High Court Judge Does Not Forfeit Pensionary Benefits—Interpretation of “Retirement” Under High Court Judges (Salaries and Cond...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court Partially Allowed Appeal — Clarified Sentencing Provisions Under IPC and POCSO Act — Restored Trial Court's Judgment Regarding Life Imprisonment and Fine

Conviction Under Sections 376(2)(f) and 376(2)(i) of Indian Penal Code, 1860 — Sections 3 and 4 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, ...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court upheld the summoning of additional accused post-trial conclusion, emphasizing the High Court’s revisional powers and the necessity of fresh trials to ensure justice.

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Section 319 — Summoning of Additional Accused Post-Trial Conclusion Held Valid — Reiteration of Revi...