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Patna High Court on Public Distribution Shop Selection: “When statutory remedies exist, writ jurisdiction should not be invoked” – Court directs petitioner to file application before Divisional Commissioner, condonation of delay permitted

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court refused to directly interfere in the dispute regarding the allotment of a Public Distribution Shop (PDS) license and dismissed the writ petition. Justice G.…

Rawlaw September 23, 2025

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Bombay High Court on Bail in Rape Case: “Seriousness of charges, antecedents, and conduct make applicant unfit for bail” – Court rejects plea citing violent assault, prior POCSO offence, and misuse of procedural rights

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused who was charged under Section 376 IPC for allegedly raping his colleague at her residence. Justice Neela…

Rawlaw September 23, 2025

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Extortion-Conspiracy Case Linked to Loan Recovery Dispute: “Custodial interrogation not required at this stage”

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Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Extortion-Conspiracy Case to Underworld Don Suresh Pujari’s Aide: “Custodial interrogation not required at this stage”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, granting anticipatory bail to the appellant accused in an extortion-conspiracy case arising out of loan recovery disputes. The Court held that custodial interrogation was…

Rawlaw September 19, 2025

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Delhi High Court on Maintenance: “Financial incapacity of husband cannot be a ground to deny wife and child their right to maintenance” — Court stresses dignity, equality and sustenance under Section 125 of CrPC

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting maintenance to a wife and her minor son under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025

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Delhi High Court allows women aspirants to claim 62 unfilled male vacancies in Army recruitment: “Once women are inducted in a corps under Section 12 of the Army Act, their numbers cannot be restricted by policy”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court held that women candidates cannot be denied induction against unfilled male vacancies in corps already notified under Section 12 of the Army Act. The…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025

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Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Haryana Act on Village Common Lands: “Bachat lands not earmarked for common purposes revert to proprietors; but reserved lands vest irrevocably in Gram Panchayats”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court, in a detailed ruling, upheld the constitutional validity of Haryana Act No. 9 of 1992 amending the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, but…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025

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Delhi High Court directs acceptance of corrected surety bonds, holds: “Nomination papers are to be filled properly, but minor mistakes in accompanying surety bonds should not deny students their right to contest elections” — Students permitted to contest Dayal Singh College elections

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition filed by two bona fide students of Dayal Singh College, University of Delhi, challenging the rejection of their nomination forms…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025

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Supreme Court Acquits Man Convicted for Murder and Kidnapping: “Prosecution miserably failed to prove the commission of the offence” — Circumstantial Evidence Must Meet Panchsheel Principles

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of the appellant who had been found guilty under Sections 302, 364, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code by the…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025

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Delhi High Court permits termination of 22-week pregnancy, holds: “Suffering of the victim cannot be compounded if she is forced to continue the pregnancy” — Right to reproductive autonomy under Article 21 reaffirmed

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition filed by a 30-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of a 22-week pregnancy conceived on the false pretext of marriage. The…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025

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Bombay High Court refuses anticipatory bail to advocates accused of cheating investor with false promises of 10–15% monthly profit in share trading: “When inducement is coupled with inherently impossible assurances, the offence of cheating comes into play”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed an anticipatory bail application filed by two applicants accused of cheating an investor by inducing him to part with ₹30 lakh on the…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025