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Bombay HC declares arrest illegal as grounds of arrest were communicated to accused’s wife but not to the accused
Order : (Per Manjusha Deshpande, J.):- 2. The petitioner has been arraigned as an accused in C.R. Section 50 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Pankaj Bansal V/s. Union of India and Ors. 2023 ...
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What is distinction between reasons of arrest and “grounds of arrest”?
has elaborately considered this issue and in para 49 of the said decision, the distinction between the “reasons of arrest” and “grounds of arrest” have been culled out, which reads thus : Offcer which ...
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Case Note on Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon and Others Judgment
Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon and Others, Civil Appeal No. 7522 of 1996, Supreme Court of India, decided on May 1, 1996.
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Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution and Their Interpretation by the Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court reiterated that both FRs and DPSPs are essential features of the Constitution and emphasized that neither should be undermined by amendments that disturb their balance. The ...
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The Dynamics of Indian Federalism: Key Characteristics and Features
Indian federalism, as established by the Constitution of India, is characterized by a unique blend of federal and unitary features. This structure reflects the historical, social, and political ...
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Balancing Act: Freedom of Expression and Film Censorship in K. A. Abbas v. Union of India
In the landmark case K. A. Abbas v. Union of India, decided on September 24, 1970, the Supreme Court of India addressed significant issues surrounding freedom of speech and expression in relation to ...
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Whether accused can be held guilty for an offence of defamation under S 499 of IPC if he had no intention to cause damage or defame?
Under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), an individual can only be held guilty of defamation if they had the intention to cause damage or defame another person. The key elements that ...
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Defamation and Freedom of Speech: Navigating Indian Law
To understand the relationship between defamation and freedom of speech in the Indian legal context, particularly under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), it is essential to explore the ...
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Mediation Act, 2023: A New Era for Alternative Dispute Resolution in India
The Mediation Act, 2023 is a significant legislative framework in India designed to promote and regulate mediation as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism. Here are the key features and ...
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Offences for which death penalty may be awarded under the BNS, 2023
Punishment for murder by life convict (S. 104). Mandatory death penalty was struck down by the Supreme Court in the case of Mithu v. Stage of Punjab (AIR 1983 SC 473) as being unconstitutional and ...
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Beyond the Courtroom: The Role of ADR in Indian Legal Framework
The foundation for ADR in India is laid out in Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908. This section empowers courts to refer disputes to alternative methods of resolution when it appears ...
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Madras HC: Privacy as a fundamental right includes spousal privacy also and evidence obtained by invading this right is inadmissible
be otherwise relevant or admissible under the Indian Evidence Act, ...