There is no reason to disbelieve the testimony of the minors: Delhi High Court
Testimony of a minor must not be considered invalid by default. The Court found it essential to observe the testimony of two minors in the matter o
Consent of the Central Government is a pre-requisite u/s 435 of CrPC, if given wisely: Delhi High Court
In section 435 of CrPC where Central Government has the power to remit or suspend sentences. Delhi High Court stated that the consent u/s 432 and 4
Witnesses becoming hostile cannot be ignored or pardoned: Bombay High Court
Hostile witnesses are those whose testimony on direct examination is either openly antagonistic or appears to be contrary to the legal position of
FIR is not an encyclopaedia: Kerala High Court
FIR cannot be quashed merely on the ground that it fails to provide all the information regarding the commission of a crime. Even if information do
Cases can be tried together as ‘case and counter’ only when based on the same incident: High Court of Kerala
For multiple cases to be termed as ‘case and counter’, the rival versions should be based on the same incident and such cases alone can
The availability of protection under Section 197 of Cr.P.C shall be decided by the Trial Court, in accordance with the law: Delhi HC
It is onto the petitioner to establish before the trial court that the protection under Section 197 of the Cr.P.C is available to him and it shall
A cheque is issued for consideration until the contrary is proved : Delhi High Court
Revisional power of the High Court cannot be equated with the power of an appellate court. The High Court bench consisting of J. Subramonium Prasad
Mere Possession or recovery of currency notes is not sufficient for offence u/s 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act: Supreme Court of India
Mere recovery of currency does not prove the charge of corruption against the accused. It has to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accus
Abide to the procedural laws! : Supreme Court
The procedural law has been established to provide the methods in which a procedure must be followed and every person is expected to comply with th
High Court can stop Initiation of prosecution against accused using its inherent powers: High Court of Delhi
A high court, after being convinced that a case prima facie does not constitute any offence and no preliminary evidence to justify any FIR filed, h
