Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 378(2) -- Dishonour of cheque - Appeal against acquittal - Appeal lies to High Court u/s 378(4) Cr.P.C...........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 363 -- Kidnapping of minor by her own mother - Minor child was only 3 years old at the time of occurrence - In view of S.6 of Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, it would be in the best interest of minor child to be in custody of her mother - Complaint along with all subsequent proceedings quashed...........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 319, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 420, 406, 409, 457, 380, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Section 13(1)(d), 13(2) -- Summoning of additional accused - Offence u/ss 420, 406, 409, 457, 380 IPC and Ss.13(1)(d), 13(2) of P.C. Act - Prima facie evidence on record which make it a triable case against accused - All PWs have..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 451, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Section 60, 63 -- Release of seized vehicle - Vehicle involved in NDPS case - Jurisdiction of Special Court - During pendency of trial and confiscation proceedings, Special Court is empowered to release an article, thing or vehicle to interim custody of the rightful owner..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 451, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Section 60, 63 -- Release of seized vehicle - Vehicle involved in NDPS case - Provisions of confiscation in Ss.60, 63 of NDPS Act or seriousness of the allegation levelled against petitioner cannot be grounds for refusal to release an article, thing or vehicle to interim..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 167(2) -- Default bail - Granted by holding that application for extension is filed without any valid basis - However reasons given u/s 43D(2)(b) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, were clearly made out and explained in the extension letter - Police report u/s 173(2) Cr.P.C had already been submitted prior to last date of..........
Evidence Act, 1872, Section 32 -- Dying declaration - Statement given by complainant to I.O. cannot be called "a dying declaration" simply because he had mercifully survived - This is nothing more than a statement u/s 162 Cr.P.C...........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 364 -- Abduction - Abduction simpliciter may not technically be an offence under IPC but it becomes a punishable offence when it is combined with another act...........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 302, 34 -- Double murder case - Names of accused had transpired only when two of them were arrested by police in connection with secret information of they being in possession of fire-arms - Accused were arrested on suspicion and from their possession firearms were recovered - It was only after their arrest that PW1 stated that she had seen..........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 389 -- Dishonour of cheque - Cancellation of order granting suspension of sentence and bail - Violation of condition to deposit the amount - Total amount agreed to be paid by two directors has not been paid - Interim protection granted by way of bail and suspension of sentence would stand..........
