News Delhi High Court: Rule 14(24) time-limit directory, not fatal— “Disciplinary inquiry against senior customs officer upheld despite delay; writ dismissed” RawlawFebruary 23, 20266 min read Save
News Delhi High Court: Sanction validity can be examined at pre-charge stage— “Summoning authority under Section 311 CrPC upheld; SHO’s challenge to sanction rejected” RawlawFebruary 23, 20266 min read Save
News Bombay High Court: Strong and cogent evidence mandatory before adding accused under Section 319 Code of Criminal Procedure— “Mere improvement over FIR insufficient; trial court order quashed” RawlawFebruary 22, 20267 min read Save
News Bombay High Court: Mere improvement in testimony cannot justify adding new accused under Section 319 Code of Criminal Procedure— “Summoning is an extraordinary power; order adding family members as accused quashed” RawlawFebruary 22, 20268 min read Save
News Bombay High Court: Magistrate need not pass elaborate order before issuing process in cheque bounce case— ” Revisional court erred in interfering despite clear Section 202 inquiry” RawlawFebruary 22, 20267 min read Save
News Bombay High Court: Vague matrimonial allegations cannot justify Section 498-A prosecution— “Criminal law cannot become tool of vendetta; FIR against husband and in-laws quashed” RawlawFebruary 22, 20266 min read Save
News Delhi High Court: Bail denied in amphetamine case involving 57 grams— “Marginal excess over commercial quantity cannot dilute Section 37 NDPS Act rigour” RawlawFebruary 22, 20266 min read Save
News Bombay High Court: Tenancy survives demolition, but landlord’s bona fide need prevails— “Eviction restored for non-user and genuine requirement” RawlawFebruary 22, 20265 min read Save
News Bombay High Court: Affinity test cannot override pre-independence records and relatives’ validity certificates—”Thakur Scheduled Tribe claim restored; Scrutiny Committee directed to issue validity” RawlawFebruary 22, 20266 min read Save
News Delhi High Court: ‘As is where is’ clause binds auction purchaser under SARFAESI— “Bank not liable for undisclosed UPSIDA dues absent proof of concealment; suit dismissed” RawlawFebruary 22, 20266 min read Save
