Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376, 452 -- Rape - Mother of prosecutrix declared hostile, as she did not support prosecution case - Delay in lodging FIR not explained by father of prosecutrix - Prosecutrix and her parents themselves never fully co-operated with medical staff, thereby adversely impacting credibility of their version of events - Prosecutrix was 19 years..........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376(2)(n), Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Section 5(j)(ii), 5(1), 6 -- Rape - Victim was 14 weeks pregnant at the time of medical examination on 8.8.2023 - However, victim on her examination and her statement given u/s 164 Cr.P.C. said that she last had sex on 22.04.2023 with accused but to be 14 weeks pregnant, she..........
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 483, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376, 323, 306, 313 -- Bail - Rape - FIR mentions fact that applicant had committed murder of deceased, but investigation stated that it is a case of abetment of suicide - Door of deceased is stated to have been broken open by guard and security officer of society - No direct overt act..........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 448, 34, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, Section 3(1)(x) -- Offence u/ss 448, 34 IPC, S.3(1)(x) of SC/ST Act - Animosity between A-1 and informant - Incident in itself is doubtful - Allegations are omnibus - Informant has taken advantage of his caste and involved four accused in the serious crime..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 154 -- Second FIR - Following principles emerge for permissibility of registration of second FIR: (i) When second FIR is counter-complaint or presents a rival version of a set of facts, in reference to which an earlier FIR already stands registered; (ii) When ambit of two FIRs is different even though they may arise from the same set..........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 257 -- Dishonour of cheque - Petitioner willingly paid amount of Rs.1 lakh to complainant - Complainant was permitted to withdraw complaint and accused was acquitted - Accused filed application for refund of amount deposited - There was no condition precedent that in the event of..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 439, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 420, 409, 465, 467, 468, 471, 120B, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Section 13(1), 13(2) -- Bail - Cheating - Investigation of case based on documentary evidence, is complete - Entire incrimination evidence collected against petitioner is already part of challan which stands presented before..........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, 143A -- Dishonour of cheque - Order to pay 20% of double amount of cheque amount - Complaint was instituted in 2013 while amendment to S.143-A of the Act was introduced in 2018 - Unless it is expressly provided, retrospective application of provision is not permissible - Order to deposit 20% of double amount of cheque amount..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 438, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 306, 147, 504 -- Anticipatory bail - Abetment of suicide - Allegation against applicants are false and misconceived and informant is willing to settle the dispute - There is thus, no material or evidence with prosecution in respect of overt act of applicants instigating deceased to commit suicide..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 438, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376(2)(n), 493 -- Anticipatory bail - Rape - Charge sheet has already been filed - Without commenting on merits of case, anticipatory bail granted to accused subject to the condition that he shall continue to co-operate with investigation...........
