News Gauhati High Court Holds that De Novo Inquiry Against Retired Railway Employee Without Fresh Charges is Invalid; Orders Release of Rs. 2.04 Crore Retirement Benefits—“Disciplinary Proceedings Once Concluded Cannot be Reopened Without Following Due Process,” Rules Court RawlawOctober 7, 20243 min read Save
News Supreme Court Grants Bail to Appellant in Murder Case Despite Being Named in Charge-Sheet – “Mere Mention in Charge-Sheet Without Direct Involvement or Overt Act Cannot Justify Continued Custody Under Section 302 IPC and SC/ST Act” RawlawOctober 7, 20244 min read Save
News Jharkhand High Court Reiterates Structured Formula for Compensation Under Section 163A of Motor Vehicles Act: “Future Prospects Cannot Be Added to Income in Claims Under Section 163A Except for Deceased Minors Below 15 Years” RawlawOctober 7, 20245 min read Save
News Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Loan Fraud Case Due to Settlement – “When Parties Resolve Entire Dispute, Continuation of Criminal Proceedings is Unjustifiable.” RawlawOctober 5, 20244 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Notice Due to Mechanical Approval Under Section 151 of the Income Tax Act: “Mere Endorsement of ‘Yes, I am Satisfied’ is Insufficient, Reflects Lack of Independent Application of Mind” RawlawOctober 5, 20244 min read Save
News Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Wives of Principal Accused in Bank Fraud Case Involving Fake Mortgage Documents, Observes “Continuance of Proceedings in Light of Settlement Would Cause Oppression and Prejudice” Despite CBI’s Arguments on Criminal Liability RawlawOctober 5, 20244 min read Save
News Jammu & Kashmir High Court: Error in Treating Deceased as Married Corrected; Compensation Enhanced to Rs. 10,87,200/- with 50% Deduction for Personal Expenses and 40% for Future Prospects RawlawOctober 5, 20244 min read Save
News Kerala High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Quashing of Final Report and Orders in POCSO Case: “Accusations of Conspiracy Against Other Karate Instructors Unsupported by Evidence; Victim’s Testimony Alone Sufficient to Proceed With Trial” RawlawOctober 5, 20245 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Orders DDA to Issue Allotment Letter and Handover Plot to Petitioner; Directs Compensation of ₹1 Lakh for Prolonged Harassment — “Alternative Plot to be Provided at 2016 Rates if Original Plot Allotted to Third Party” RawlawOctober 5, 20245 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Dismisses 35-Year-Old Plea for Second Chance Allotment: “Plot Was Cancelled Due to Non-Payment, No Legal Challenge Since 1978 Negates Reconsideration” — “Law Does Not Help Those Who Sleep Over Their Rights” RawlawOctober 5, 20244 min read Save
