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In a case involving cross-FIRs (alleging offences u/s 294(b), 323, 506(1) IPC) arising from a dispute between two practicing advocates pending since 2017, the Supreme Court, in the exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution, quashed the FIR against the appellants and also quashed the connected proceedings Conviction under Section 302 requires proof of premeditation or intention to kill; absence of such elements may lead to reduced charges, such as under Section 304 IPC, with sentencing considerations potentially based on time already served Mere presence at a crime scene, without evidence of an overt act or specific role, is insufficient to convict an individual as a member of an unlawful assembly, especially in cases involving large crowds and public disturbances Limitation Act, 1963 — Section 5 — Extension of period of limitation in certain circumstances — Courts may liberally condone delays in appeals, especially by the State Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 154 — Registration of FIR — Mandatory under Section 154 of the CrPC if information discloses commission of a cognizable offense; no preliminary inquiry permissible in such cases.
In a case involving cross-FIRs (alleging offences u/s 294(b), 323, 506(1) IPC) arising from a dispute between two practicing advocates pending since 2017, the Supreme Court, in the exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution, quashed the FIR against the appellants and also quashed the connected proceedings
Cr P C
In a case involving cross-FIRs (alleging offences u/s 294(b), 323, 506(1) IPC) arising from a dispute between two practicing advocates pending since 2017, the Supreme Court, in the exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution, quashed the FIR against the appellants and also quashed the connected proceedings
Conviction under Section 302 requires proof of premeditation or intention to kill; absence of such elements may lead to reduced charges, such as under Section 304 IPC, with sentencing considerations potentially based on time already served
I P C
Conviction under Section 302 requires proof of premeditation or intention to kill; absence of such elements may lead to reduced charges, such as under Section 304 IPC, with sentencing considerations potentially based on time already served
Mere presence at a crime scene, without evidence of an overt act or specific role, is insufficient to convict an individual as a member of an unlawful assembly, especially in cases involving large crowds and public disturbances
I P C
Mere presence at a crime scene, without evidence of an overt act or specific role, is insufficient to convict an individual as a member of an unlawful assembly, especially in cases involving large crowds and public disturbances
Limitation Act, 1963 — Section 5 — Extension of period of limitation in certain circumstances — Courts may liberally condone delays in appeals, especially by the State
Limitation
Limitation Act, 1963 — Section 5 — Extension of period of limitation in certain circumstances — Courts may liberally condone delays in appeals, especially by the State
C P C

Abatement of appeal–An appeal would abate automatically unless the heirs and legal representatives of a deceased plaintiffs or defendants are brought on record within the period specified. Second appeal—Substantial question of law–When there is misconstruction of a document or wrong application of a principle of law in construing a document, it gives rise to a question of law.

Apr 20, 2017 sclaw

2007(3) LAW HERALD (SC) 1936 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Markandey Katju Civil Appeal No. 2206 of 2007…

Labour Cases

Accident–Only because Section 143 and 167 of the 1988 Act refer to the provisions of the 1923 Act, the same by itself would not mean that the provisions of the 1988 Act, proprio vigore would apply in regard to a proceeding for payment under the 1923 Act. Accident–Workman—The husband would not be a “workman” of his wife in absence of any specific contract.

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

  2007(3) LAW HERALD (SC) 1929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Markandey Katju Civil Appeal No. 856 of…

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In a case involving cross-FIRs (alleging offences u/s 294(b), 323, 506(1) IPC) arising from a dispute between two practicing advocates pending since 2017, the Supreme Court, in the exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution, quashed the FIR against the appellants and also quashed the connected proceedings

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Conviction under Section 302 requires proof of premeditation or intention to kill; absence of such elements may lead to reduced charges, such as under Section 304 IPC, with sentencing considerations potentially based on time already served

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Mere presence at a crime scene, without evidence of an overt act or specific role, is insufficient to convict an individual as a member of an unlawful assembly, especially in cases involving large crowds and public disturbances

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Limitation Act, 1963 — Section 5 — Extension of period of limitation in certain circumstances — Courts may liberally condone delays in appeals, especially by the State

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