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By the team of Prime Legal
Even for the crime of rape, punishable under Section 376 of the IPC, closing proceedings on the basis of a settlement reached between the parties is permissible: Karnataka High Court

The decision that even for the crime of rape, punishable under Section 376 of the IPC, closing proceedings on the basis of a settlement reached bet

Assessment Can’t Be Reopened On Mere Change Of Opinion Of Assessing Officer: In Bombay High Court

While dismissing the reassessment notice, the Bombay High Court held that the assessment could not be reopened simply because the Assessing Officer

Loss On Trading In Derivatives Of Securities Not A Speculative Loss, Can Be Set Off Against Business Income: In Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that transactions involving derivatives trading on a recognized stock exchange are not considered “speculatio

Service Of Summons Not Complete If Accepted By “Alleged Wife” Of Party Summoned: In Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court stated yesterday that the suit summons was never served on the Petitioner because it was accepted by Respondent No. 3 who fal

Trial Court Must Decide Objections To Marking Of Documents Then & There Itself Instead Of Reserving It For Later Stage: In Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has said it is the duty of the trial court which records the evidence to then and there itself (immediately) hear on the o

Authorities Accountable For Time Within Which Power Is Exercised’, Calls For Expeditious Disposal Of College Affiliation Applications: In Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has observed that applications made by colleges seeking affiliation/ recognition etc. for a specified academic year must b

Votes Not Invalid Merely Because They Were Cast On Ballot Papers From Another Constituency: In Karnataka High Court

In a peculiar case, the Karnataka High Court recently allowed counting of ballot papers that belonged to another constituency after finding that th

Chargesheet Without FSL Report Not Defective, No Ground For Default Bail U/S 167(2) CrPC: In Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that an accused charged under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act does not get a righ

Police Sub-Inspector Is Empowered To Investigate & File Charge Sheet: In Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that a Police Sub-Inspector is empowered to investigate and file charge sheet. There is no defect in the charge s

No Stamp Duty Leviable On Award Of Compensation Passed By An Arbitrator Under Section 3G(5) Of The National Highways Act: In Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that an award of compensation passed by an Arbitrator under Section 3G(5) of the National Highways Act, 1956 d