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District Court Chandigarh Anticipatory Bail Dismissed

September 1, 2022

ANTICIPATORY BAIL OF OT TECHNICIAN DISMISSED The district court in Chandigarh dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by OT Technician, who allegedly sexually harassed a third year medical student of Government Medical College and Hospital. The complainant stated in her FIR that on June 27 when she went to get medicines into the store room…
Directors Liability when Firm Violates Law

February 22, 2022

Directors can’t be booked just because firm violated law: SC Recently, The supreme court asked investigating and prosecuting agencies not to proceed mechanically against directors of erring companies merely because of the post held and said such avoidable prosecution leads to humiliation and loss of reputation in the society in reference to section 22C of…
Minor Custody to Mother High Court Ruling

February 20, 2022

Busy actress can still look after kid, says Bombay HC, uphold custody Stating that the welfare of the minor cannot be determined on the sole parameter of the work commitment of one parent and availability of ample time with another, it was expressed by Bench of N.J. Jamadar and S.S. Shinde, JJ., that, “Courts often…
Quash Framing of Charges High Court

February 16, 2022

Prosecution Sanction Not Required for Section 197 CrPC The offence of breach of trust cannot be part of employee’s official duty. High Court Chandigarh held at time of framing of charges, only Prima Facie case to be seen. In this post, we will discuss the Punjab and Haryana high court verdict on a case Brij…
498A Latest Update from Supreme Court

February 14, 2022

Dowry Allegations under 498A Case Acquittal by Supreme Court. Omnibus dowry allegations don’t merit prosecution: Supreme Court In this post, we will discuss the Supreme court verdict on a case where criminal proceedings were lodged by a woman in Bihar against her husband and in-laws under section 498A of IPC and also look at the…