Trial in Absentia: A Necessary Evil?
by Anupama Arigala†
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Law does not allow husband to take wife’s articles without her consent and knowledge: Delhi High Court dismisses pre-arrest bail application
The Delhi High Court held that the law did not permit even the husband to take household articles including the jewellery without the consent and knowledge of his wife.
J&K HC | Is ‘mens rea’ an important component to be proved while addressing issues under S. 138 NI Act? Explained
Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Srinagar: Sanjeev Kumar, J., while addressing a matter in respect to Section 138 NI Act, stated that
Celebratory firing of guns licensed for self protection needs to stop: SC
Supreme Court: In a case where 2 persons died after being shot during a celebratory firing in a wedding ceremony, a furious
Government e Marketplace (GeM) and Competition Commission of India (CCI) Sign MoU for detection of Anti-Competitive Practices
Government e Marketplace (GeM) and Competition Commission of India (CCI) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on 6th February 2019 to enable a
Mere possession of counterfeit notes not enough to establish guilt
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of S.P. Garg, J., allowed a criminal appeal, setting
To attract S. 307 IPC, there must be intention or knowledge on part of accused
Karnataka High Court: A criminal petition was filed under Section 482 CrPC praying to set aside the order of trial Judge; wherein
Acquaintance between accused and injured not required to establish motive
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Pratibha Rani, J, dismissed an appeal against conviction under Section 307 of the