COURT REJECTS CLAIM: OCCASIONAL VISITS TO SHARED HOUSEHOLDS NOT GROUNDS FOR DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIP UNDER D.V. ACT

COURT REJECTS CLAIM: OCCASIONAL VISITS TO SHARED HOUSEHOLDS NOT GROUNDS FOR DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIP UNDER D.V. ACT

In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court ruled that occasional visits to the shared household cannot establish a domestic relationship, especially when such visits lack permanency and held that the married sister-in-law cannot be held liable for domestic violence allegations under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. Read more

The Supreme Court emphasized that bail should not be revoked solely due to the accused's failure to appear before the court.

The Supreme Court emphasized that bail should not be revoked solely due to the accused’s failure to appear before the court

The principles governing the grant of bail encompass various factors, including the gravity of the accusation, severity of the offense, and the accused’s potential influence on witnesses. Additionally, considerations such as the likelihood of absconding, tampering with evidence, and obstructing justice are crucial. The court’s satisfaction with the prima facie Read more

The Supreme Court has ruled that even if a charge sheet is filed while a petition to quash the FIR is pending; the High Court retains the authority to assess whether the alleged offenses are established.

The Supreme Court has ruled that even if a charge sheet is filed while a petition to quash the FIR is pending; the High Court retains the authority to assess whether the alleged offenses are established.

In a recent ruling, the honorable Supreme Court through a bench comprising of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Sanjay Kumar opined that even if a charge sheet has been filed, the High Court could still examine if the offenses alleged to have been committed were prima facie established based on Read more

The non-consideration of reasoning before dismissing/discharging services of persons in the Indian Army is "bad in law": Supreme Court says.

The non-consideration of reasoning before dismissing/discharging services of persons in the Indian Army is “bad in law”: Supreme Court says.

In the recent civil appeal heard by the Supreme Court of India under the Civil Appeal No. 644-655 of 2017, the case of ex-recruit Babanna Machchad against the Union of India and others, the Supreme Court deemed the discharge/dismissal from service of persons enrolled under the Indian Army as “bad Read more