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  • Domestic Violence FAQ Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali

    Domestic Violence FAQ Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali

    In this post we cover the few basic frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the topic of domestic violence encompassing the territories of Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali and nearby regions. The mandate of the act is to protect domestic abuse of women in the hands of husband and his family in shared household. The law safeguards the…

  • Magistrate Power under Sec 156(3) of CRPC

    Magistrate Power under Sec 156(3) of CRPC

    Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure is a provision in regards to pre-cognizance stage of the trial. In brief Section 156 of CrPC defines the police officers power to investigate cognizable cases. Section 156(3) reads as- “Any Magistrate empowered under section 190 may order such an investigation as above mentioned”. Section 156(3) is…

  • Cheque Bounce Top 10 Judgments NI 138 Matter

    Cheque Bounce Top 10 Judgments NI 138 Matter

    The Negotiable Instruments Act was formulated in the year 1881. Over the years there have been many important changes in the way cheques are issued/bounced/dealt with. Section 138 to 142 of chapter XVI of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with dishonoring of cheque. Prior to insertion of 138 of NI, a dishonored cheque left…

  • NO NEED OF SANCTION AFTER RETIREMENT IN GRAFT CASE-SUPREME COURT

    NO NEED OF SANCTION AFTER RETIREMENT IN GRAFT CASE-SUPREME COURT

    A public servant is a person who works for government of a state or a country. If anybody initiate prosecution against a public servant for offence of corruption then sanction is must to be taken first from the department’s competent officer. But as per Supreme Court’s bench of justices U U Lalit, Indu Malhotra and…

  • Transfer of a Criminal Case From CBI Court

    Transfer of a Criminal Case From CBI Court

    The Code of Criminal Procedure is a legislature which provides procedure for administration of criminal law in India. It was established in 1973. Chapter XXXI deals with Transfer of Criminal Cases from Section 406 to Section 412. Supreme Court, High Court and Session Court have power to transfer cases from one court to another although…