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Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Software Engineer After Responsible Conduct and Voluntary Compensation: “Fit Case for Quashing Under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Due to Absence of Severe Criminal Elements and Mutual Settlement”

Court's Decision: The Madras High Court allowed the petition to quash the FIR against the petitioner, finding it appropriate to exercise its quashing powers under Section 528 of the Bharatiya…

Rawlaw November 9, 2024

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Kerala High Court Overturns Tribunal’s Exclusion; Insurer Held Liable for Compensation in Motor Accident Due to Policy Coverage of Spare Driver’s Risk on National Permit Vehicle

Court’s Decision:The Kerala High Court overturned the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's decision, which had exonerated the insurance company from compensating the petitioners. The court directed the insurance company to pay…

Rawlaw November 9, 2024

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Calcutta High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Assistant Headmaster Selection Process, Cites Lack of Evidence of Malafide or Procedural Irregularities and Bars Objections Due to Petitioner’s Prior Participation

Court’s Decision: The Calcutta High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the selection process for the post of Assistant Headmaster at Raghunathbari Ramtarak High School (H.S.), rejecting claims of malafide…

Rawlaw November 9, 2024

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Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction for Culpable Homicide Under Section 304 Part II IPC in Drunken Driving Case; Affirms Knowledge of Fatal Risk Due to Wrong-Side Driving and Dismisses Appeal for Enhanced Compensation Given Prior ₹30 Lakh Award

Court's Decision: The Kerala High Court dismissed both the criminal appeal by the accused and the appeal by the victims for enhanced compensation, upholding the trial court's judgment convicting the…

Rawlaw November 9, 2024

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Bombay High Court Order, Reaffirms Limited Scope of Judicial Scrutiny Under Section 11 of Arbitration Act – Appoints Sole Arbitrator, Emphasizes “Excessive Judicial Intervention Cannot Circumvent Arbitration Clause”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court of India overturned the Bombay High Court's decision, which had denied the appellant's request to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and…

Rawlaw November 9, 2024

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Calcutta High Court Rejects Plea to Quash Proceedings in Alleged Electricity Theft Case Under Section 135(1)(a), Emphasizes Need for Trial to Verify Claims of Domestic Use and Assess Evidence

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 135(1)(a) of the Electricity Act, 2003, affirming the necessity of proceeding with the trial to ascertain…

Rawlaw November 8, 2024

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“Supreme Court Urges Government Reassessment on LMV License Interpretation in Light of Road Safety Concerns: Seeks Policy Clarity on Mukund Dewangan Decision”

Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court deferred its decision on whether a driver holding a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license can legally operate a transport vehicle without additional authorization. The Court…

Rawlaw November 8, 2024

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Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Acquittal, Citing Lack of Conclusive Evidence of Assault or Intent to Harm in Air Force Officer’s Alleged Wrongful Confinement Case

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s decision to acquit the respondent, an Air Force officer, on charges related to the wrongful confinement and death of a…

Rawlaw November 8, 2024

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Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Royalty Computation Mechanism, Affirms Legislative Discretion and Directs Expedited Review on Compounding Impact

Court's Decision The Supreme Court, while dismissing the writ petition challenging the validity of royalty computation under Rule 38 of the Mineral (Other than Atomic and Hydrocarbons Energy Minerals) Concession…

Rawlaw November 8, 2024

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Supreme Court Holds Sanction under Section 197 CrPC Necessary for Prosecution of Public Servants under PMLA; Special Court’s Cognizance Invalid without Prior Sanction

Court's Decision The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s decision, quashing the cognizance taken by the Special Court against the respondents, two public servants, under the Prevention of Money Laundering…

Rawlaw November 8, 2024