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The Legal Implications of Amendment of a Complaints Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
Introduction The Rajasthan High Court’s recent decision allowing the Amendment of a Complaints Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) has significant im
Understanding the Powers of Summoning Under Section 319 CrPC: A Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently reiterated a critical principle concerning the powers of summoning additional accused under Section 319 of the Criminal Pr
Supreme Court Ruling on Alteration of Charges: Ensuring Fair Trial Procedures
Introduction In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India held that any alteration of charges during a trial must be accompanied by opportunities for the parties to re
Quashing of Criminal Proceedings: Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Judgment in Mamta Shailesh Chandra vs State of Uttarakhand
Introduction The power to quash criminal proceedings is a significant judicial tool aimed at preventing the abuse of the legal process and securing justice. A pertinent question of
Supreme Court Rules Subsequent Change in Law Not a Ground for Condonation of Delay
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a subsequent change in law cannot be used as a valid ground for condonation of delay in filing appeals. This landmark decisio
Cheque Bounce Cases: J&K and Ladakh High Court Quashes Cheque Dishonor Complaint Against Company Director
Introduction The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently quashed a complaint against a company director accused of dishonoring a cheque. The court observed that only the d
Supreme Court Reaffirms Dismissal of Time-Barred Suits Even Without Limitation Defence
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has reiterated that courts must dismiss Time-Barred Suits, even if the limitation defense is not raised. This decision underscores the manda
Supreme Court Judgement on Mesne Profit: Landlords Entitled to ‘Mesne Profit’ from Tenants Post-Tenancy Expiry
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has ruled that tenants who continue to occupy rented premises after their tenancy rights have been extinguished must compensate landlords in
Punjab & Haryana High Court Acquits Man in Drug Case Due to Non-Compliance with Section 52A of NDPS Act
Introduction The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently acquitted a man convicted in a drug case due to non-compliance with Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Subst
Punjab and Haryana High Court Acquits Man Accused of Rape on false Promise of Marriage
Introduction The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently acquitted a man committing of rape of a woman under the false promise of marriage. The court ruled that the failure to fulfi
