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Mere non framing of charge under Section 149 IPC will not vitiate conviction in absence of any prejudice to accused: SC

In a significant development, we saw how just recently on April 1, 2022, the Apex Court in a recent, remarkable,…

3 years ago

OWNER OF VEHICLE NOT VICARIOUSLY LIABLE FOR ANY MIS-DECLARATION BY OWNER OF GOODS: PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT

While clarifying the legal position on the liability of the owner of vehicle for any mis-declaration by the owner of…

3 years ago

‘Grave Misconduct’: Rajasthan HC imposes 1 Lac cost on advocate who filed original application without authorization, superimposed sign by xerox machine etc

While displaying absolute zero tolerance for misconduct of any kind, we saw how just very recently on March 24, 2022,…

3 years ago

Comptroller and Auditor General of India: A time for reform?

INTRODUCTION The Comptroller and Auditor General (hereinafter referred to as CAG) of India is the Constitutional Authority in India, established under Article…

3 years ago

‘Advocate needs to be in continuous practice for 7 years on date of application to seek appointment as District Judge’

While reiterating what is manifestly laid down in our law and as also specifically enjoined in Article 233 of our…

3 years ago

SECOND FIR CAN BE QUASHED IF FIRST FIR IN RESPECT TO SAME INCIDENT HAS ALREADY BEEN REGISTERED: PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT

In a very significant observation, the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled…

3 years ago

Engineering exports surpass $101 billion in 11 months of FY22 as US, China and UAE continue to drive growth

With demand from the top three key markets USA, China and UAE remaining strong, engineering goods exports crossed the $101…

3 years ago

POCSO Act: Prosecution can cross examine the victim on her turning hostile, says Karnataka HC

In a significant development, we saw how just recently on March 3, 2022, the Karnataka High Court in a leading…

3 years ago

JUSTICE R.F. NARIMAN: SELECT IMPORTANT JUDGEMENTS

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, a profound name in the Indian Judiciary has authored various notable judgments and is the only…

3 years ago

SENIOR CITIZEN AMENDMENT BILL, 2019: A HALF-BAKED SOLUTION

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 was introduced on 29th December, 2007 to safeguard the…

3 years ago