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302 or 304 BEDI AND MISHRA JJ DIFFERS: REFERRED TO LARGER BENCH..FULL TEXT
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LLB ENTRANCE BY M.A.RASHID AND NISA FAZIL (4th Edition) LEXISNEXIS BUTTERWORTH
Altered Will has no sanctity unless signed by testator: SC JT DT 1.11.2011
Torture is not permissible whether it occurs during investigation, interrogation or otherwise...SC JT 04. 11.2011
Courts dealing with cases of compensation must take into account the inflation and sufferings while awarding the monetary relief to them...SC
Fair reporting of court proceedings and fair comments on the legal issues do not amount to contempt...SC JT DT 11.11.2011
CLASSIC SPEECH OF JUSTICE KATJU ON CONTEMPT OF COURT [ FULL TEXT]
The power of quashing a criminal proceeding should be exercised very sparingly and with circumspection and that too in the rarest of rare cases...SC JT DT 14.11.2011
Bail Proceedings are Judicial Proceedings, hence bar U/S 195 is attarcted in relation to the offence committed iin connection with that...S JT DT 14.11.2011
Offences which are not compoundable under S.320 of the Cr.P.C. cannot be allowed to be compounded even if there is any settlement between the complainant on the one hand and the accused on the other..SC JT DT 17.11.2011
SC GRANTS BAIL TO FIVE CORPORATE EXECUTIVES...JT DT 23.11.2011
Second Protest Complaint, when maintainable ...SC JT DT 23.11.2011
ARTICLE: NEED OF LAW AT RIGHT TIME: SREERENGAN V.R, Asst. Professor, Ramaiah Institute of Management Sciences
Every award of a lok adalat, including an order recording a settlement between the parties in a ‘cheque bouncing case' under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, is deemed a civil court decree, and as such it is executable by a civil court..SC
MODI JURIS TURNED 91: MY TRIBUTE TO MODI ....BY M.A.RASHID
The legal system has laid emphasis on value, weight and quality of evidence rather than on quantity, multiplicity or plurality of witnesses. So it is open to a court to fully rely on a solitary witness and record conviction..SC JT DT 21.10.11
BREAKING: In all cases of conviction u/s 138 of NI ACT, the Courts shall impose fine up to twice the cheque amount including simple interest thereon at 9% per annum and direct payment of such amount as compensation..SC JT DT 11.10.2011
Sale of property through power of attorney not valid...SC JT DT 10.10.2011
ANOTHER DEATH SENTENCE: THIS TIME FROM JUSTICE KATJU...JT DT 12.09.2011
JUSTICE MARKANDEYA KATJU RETIRES TODAY: IN RESPECT ANSWERINGLAW PUBLISHES HIS MASTER PIECE [Rama Muthuramalingam v. Dy.S.P, AIR 2005 Madras 1] HERE
All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)- 2012 fro NLU DELHI Admission on 29th April (Sunday) or 6th May (Sunday), 2012
For an employee seeking the correction of his date of birth, it is a condition precedent that he must show, that the incorrect recording of the date of birth was made due to negligence of some other person, or that the same was an obvious clerical error
BREAKING :DELHI JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2011 : NOTIFICATION
Even if an application for bail is filed on the ground that charge sheet was not filed within 90 days, but before the consideration of the same and before being released on bail, if charge sheet is filed, the said right would be lost: SC JT DT 23.09.2011
BLACK MONEY CASE TO LARGER BENCH...SC JT DT 23.09.2011
Even the Supreme Court is not empowered to impose a sentence lesser than the minimum sentence prescribed in the Statute...SC JT DT 23.09.2011
KERALA HIGH COURT: ASSISTANT :49 VACANCIES : NOTOFICATION
Rule of law, Due Process: Death penalty...SC JT DT 29.09.2011
26 POSTS OF LEGAL SERVICE OFFICERS IN MP LEGAL SERVICE AUTHORITY : NOTIFICATION
CLAT LLM SELF STUDY KIT 2012
CLAT LLB ENTRANCE SELF STUDY KIT 2012
The court may convict the accused on the sole testimony of the prosecutrix if it is reliable..SC JT DT 10.10.2011
How to prove the defence of Insanity under S.84 of IPC...SC JT DT 01.12.2011
S.497 of the IPC which punishes a man alone for adultery for having consensual sex with a married woman is biased against men...SC JT DT 01.12.2011
In those cases whoever kidnaps or abducts young children for ransom, no leniency be shown in awarding sentence, on the other hand, it must be dealt with in the harshest possible manner and an obligation rests on the courts as well..SC JT DT 5.12.2011
Can a plaint be quashed under Article 226 or Article 227 of the Constitution?..Kerala HC
BREAKING : BANDRA HIT AND RUN CASE: SC APPROVES CONVICTION U/S 304 (Part-II) instead of 304A . LANDMARK JUDGMENT DISTINGUISHING 302, 304 AND 304A....JT DT 12.01.2012
Neither the Court can legislate, nor it has any competence to issue directions to the legislature to enact the law in a particular manner...SC JT
In a suit for specific performance of a contract, unless there is a specific averment that he has performed or has always been ready and willing to perform the essential terms of the contract, the suit is liable to be dismissed....SC JT DT 16.01.2012
Every citizen of this country has a right to get his or her complaint properly investigated. The legal framework of investigation provided under our laws cannot be made selectively available only to some persons and denied to others..SC
BREAKING: GUJARAT HIGH COURT JUDGMENT ON LOKAYUKTA DT 18.01.2012
Appellate Court has enoough power to take additional evidence for the just decision of the case...SC JT DT 19.01.2012
THE VODAFONE JUDGMENT: FULL TEXT
MAKE HONOUR KILLING A NEW OFFENCE: COGNIZABLE, NON-BAILABLE: LAW COMMISSION CONSULTATION PAPER: FULL TEXT
Amendment of Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and Allied Provisions...Law Commission Report
A Hindu woman who gets property from her husband through a will cannot have absolute right over it unlike property inherited by her through succession..SC JT DT 19.01.2012
Applications are invited by the Government of Tamil Nadu for appointment of 185 posts of Civil Judge in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service. NOTIFICATION
In a marriage between a tribal woman and a forward caste man, the offspring will get tribal status if the child is brought up in the mother's environment and will be entitled to reservation...SC JT DT 18.01.2012
Principles which are necessary to prove in order to return a conviction in a case of murder by poisoning..SC JT DT 19.01.2012
1997 TERROR BLASTS. C.K.PRASAD.J ACQUITTED THE ACCUSED; WHILE DATTU.J ORDERED FRESH TRIAL...SC JT DT 11.02.2012
SUPREME COURT ORDER IN ARUSHI TALWAR MURDER CASE........JT DT 06.01.2012
Supreme Court cannot demand blanket exemption of information held by the office of the Chief Justice of India while a case is pending before it...CIC JT
High Court cannot go beyond the scope of the prayers made by one accused and quash even the charges framed against all other accused...SC JT DT 2.12.2011
Implement high security number plates for vehicles by March 31, 2012...SC JT DT 08.12.2011
BREAKING: PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON LOKPAL BILL 2011 : FULL TEXT
While entertaining a complaint under Section 18 of the RTI Act, the Commissioner has no jurisdiction to pass an order providing for access to the information...SC JT DT 12.12.2011
SC grants permission to conduct JNU election in accordance with the Lyngdo Committee directions: SC JT DT 12.12.2011
BREAKING : CLAT 2012 NOTIFICATION OUT: TEST ON MAY 13: SYLLABUS AND PATTERN
In a matter relating to the custody of children the first and the paramount consideration is the welfare and interest of the child and not the rights of the parents under a statute...SC JT DT 16.12.2011
In a revision against framing of charges the Court could not quash the charges on the basis of documents which the accused may produce except in exceptional cases where the documents are of unimpeachable character...SC JT DT 16.12.2011
BREAKING: READ THE LOKPAL BILL 2011 FULL TEXT
BREAKING : CONSUMER PROTECTION (AMENDMENT) BILL 2011..FULL TEXT
NOTIFICATION: The Limitation Period of Payment of Cheques / Drafts / Pay Orders / Banker
THE RIGHT OF CITIZENS FOR TIME BOUND DELIVERY OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND REDRESSAL OF THEIR GRIEVANCES BILL, 2011 ..FULL TEXT
An individual incident of an offence under the Indian Penal Code, however heinous, is insufficient to make out a case for issuance of an order of preventive detention. ..SC JT DT 04.01.2012
Criminal courts cannot treat the nature of the offence under Section 304-A IPC as attracting the benevolent provisions of Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act. ....SC JT DT 06.01.2012
Speaker's decision on disqualification is not finale: subject to judicial review...SC JT DT 25.01.2012
HOW TO GATHER INTENTION TO CAUSE DEATH.....SC JT DT 05.01.2011
“It is not the intention of the legislature in enacting Section 149 to render every member of unlawful assembly liable to punishment for every offence committed by one or more of its members...SC JT DT 03.05.2011
SC UPHOLS LIFE TERM OF 10 POLICE MEN IN FAKE ENCOUNTER CASE...JT DT 02.05.2011
High Court in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India cannot compel the State to utilize the services of an advocate irrespective of its choice. It is for the State to select its own counsel..SC JT DT 04.05.2011
Scope and meaning of reasonable cause provided in section 11(4)(v) of Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965..SC JT DT 04.05.2011
SC split verdict on Madani's bail plea in Bangalore blast case..ORDER DT 04.05.2011
Nikhil Merchant AIR 2009 SC 428 does not hold as an absolute proposition of law that whenever a dispute is settled between the parties, continuance of criminal proceedings would be an an exercise in futility and should be quashed..SC JT DT 6.5.2011
HONOUR KILLING IS BARBARIC DESERVING DEATH PENALTY...SC JT DT 09.05.2011
A Court, be that of a Magistrate or the Supreme Court is sacrosanct. The integrity and sanctity of an institution which has bestowed upon itself the responsibility of dispensing justice is ought to be maintained. ...SC JT DT 09.05.2011
BHOPAL JUDGMENT...SC JT DT 11.05.2011
SC QUASHES LAND ALLOTMENT TO SAURAV GANGULY...JT DT 26.05.2011
BREAKING NEWS ...Lawyers can practise all over country
The court cannot place reliance on incriminating material against the accused, unless it is put to him during his examination under Section 313 Cr.P.C..SC JT DT 13.06.2011
Mere abscondance of the accused cannot be taken as a circumstance which give rise to draw an adverse inference against him...SC JT DT 14.06.2011
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JUSTICE DINAKARAN TO CONTINUE ...SC JT DT 05.07.2011
Whether a government doctor alleged to be doing practice can be booked within the ambit and purview of the Prevention of Corruption Act or under Indian Penal Code...SC JT DT 28.04.2011
AIRPORT DEVOLOPMENT FEE LEVY QUASHED...SC..JT DT 26.04.2011
CAN THE CHIEF MINISTER ASK THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY TO SEEK OPINION OF A LAWYER? ARTICLE BY M.A.RASHID
SC GUIDELINES TO KERALA FINANCIAL CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTIES...JT DT 14.03.2011
SC appeals to the Pakistani Government to release all prisoners who have already spent their prison terms and or have been unlawfully detained in that country... JT 14.03.2011
SC restores conviction of two British Citizens in the Mumabai paedophilia. Case...Jt dt 18.03.2011
Indian Oil requires 12 experienced Legal Professionals
SC drops criminal charges against former Chief Secretary of Kerala...jt dt 28.03.2011
Murder by policemen in police custody is in the category of rarest of rare cases deserving death sentence...SC JT DT 29.03.2011
SC JT IN KALLUVATHUKKAL CASE...JT DATED 04.04.2011
FINALLY SC TO RE-CONSIDER THE THIRD JUDGES CASE -COLLEGIUM SYSTEM OF APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES....ISSUE REFERRED TO THE LARGER BANCH ...SC JT DT 05.04.2011
PINARAYI VIJAYAN VS STATE OF KERALA..(SC ORDER IN LAVLIN CASE)
COURT CAN ORDER CBI INVESTIGATION EVEN AFTER FILING OF CHARGE SHEET BY STATE POLICE...PRAJAPATI FAKE ENCOUNTER CASE TO CBI....SC JT DT 08.04.2011
SC directs to take strong action against SC or ST attrocities...Jt dt 19.04.2011
Supreme Court bans employment of children in circuses...Jt dt 19.04.2011
SC restored the sentence of life to John David for the murder of Navarasu, son of former Vice Chancellor of Madras University ...JT DT 20.04.2011
So long death sentence is provided in the statute and when collective conscience of the community is petrified, it is expected that the holders of judicial power do not stammer de hors their personal opinion and inflict death penalty..SC JT DT 20.04.2011
SALWA JUDUM ILLEGAL..SC JT DT 05.07.2011
SIT TO INVESTIGATE BLCK MONEY..SC JT DT 04.07.2011
Delay in sending FIR to the Court, when fatal? SC JT DT 04.07.2011
Red Fort attack: SC upholds Arif's death penalty...SC JT DT 10.08.2011
High Court of Karnataka invites applications for direct recruitment to 152 posts of Civil Judges
Magistrate cannot add an additional accused without taking any evidence...SC JT DT 10.08.2011
BREAKING: Students have right to examine answer sheets..SC: FULL TEXT: JT DT 09.08.2011
UPSC INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SENIOR PROSECUTORS
Section 164 Cr.P.C. did not constitute substantive evidence the same could not be relied upon for convicting the appellant even when the witness had admitted that she had made a statement before the Magistrate...SC JT DT 17.08.2011
OBC Students will qualify for admissions if they have 10 percent less marks than the eligibility level fixed for the general category students..SC JT DT 18.08.2011
FULL TEXT: IMPEACHMENT MOTION AND DEFENCE OF JUSTICE SOUMITRA SEN
Further Directions to re-habilitate sex workers....SC JT DT 23.08.2011
Failure to give uniform ex-gratia relief is not arbitrary or unconstitutional. ..SC JT DT 25.08.2011
The Parties can be permitted to appear through Authorised agents before the District Consumer Forums and the State Commissions...SC JT DT 30.08.2011
Hindustan Times Apology accepted: Contemept Proceedings dropped ...SC JT DT 30.08.2011
BREAKING: Section 173 (8)of the Cr.P.C. cannot limit or affect the inherent powers of the High Court to pass an order under S.482 of the Cr.P.C. for fresh investigation or re-investigation ...SC JT DT...2.9.2011
BREAKING JUDGMENT: QUESTION PAPERS AND ANSWER KEY OF EXAMINATIONS ARE NOT EXCEMPTED FROM THE PURVIEW OF RTI ACT THOUGH THE AUTHORITY CONDUCTED THE EXAMINATION CLAIMS COPY RIGHT; SC JT DT 02..09.2011
The state can deprive a person of his private property only for a public purpose and after payment of adequate compensation...CONST: BENCH JT DT 09.08.2011
The School Leaving Certificate is a valid proof in determining the age of the accused person...SC JT DT 05.08.2011
RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTORS: KERALA : NOTIFICATION
Rule 44-I of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955 (inserted by Prevention of Food Adulteration (Eighth Amendment) Rules 2005) is beyond the rulemaking power of the Central Government and ultra vires the Act...SC JT DT 06.07.2011
Member appointed to the All India Service has no right to be allocated to a particular State cadre or Joint cadre...SC JT DT 12.07.2011
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION: PRINCIPLES REVISITED: SC JT DT 12.07.2011
GUJARAT CIVIL JUDGE : 506 VACANCIES : APPLY NOW
GUJARAT CIVIL JUDGE EXAMINATION 2011: SELF STUDY KIT
BREAKING: Supreme Court Recalls ITS Directions to MoD in Pushpavanti Case
Permitting the parties to reopen the concluded judgments by filing repeated interlocutory applications is clearly an abuse of the process of law and would have far reaching adverse impact on the administration of justice. SC JT DT 18.07.2011
BREAKING JT: the woman with whom second marriage is contracted by suppressing the fact of former marriage would be entitled to maintain complaint against her husband under Sections 494 and 495 IPC...SC JT DT 21.07.2011
Rajastan Judicial Service: Recruitment notification
BOOK REVIEW : M.A.RASHIDS HAND BOOK ON OFFENCES AND PUNISHMENTS:
The existence of a substantial question of law is a sine qua non for the exercise of jurisdiction under the provisions of Section 100 CPC...SC JT DT 28.07.2011
THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE DELIVERY BILL, 2011
LAND ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT BILL, 2011
Whether the value of SIM cards by Companies to their mobile subscribers is to be included in taxable service...SC JT DT 04.08.2011
A Magistrate, who succeeds the Magistrate who had recorded the part or whole of the evidence in a SUMMARY TRIAL, cannot act on the evidence so recorded by his predecessor.
Even non-compoundable offences can be compounded by exercising S.482 of Code of Criminal Procedure...SC JT DT 20.7.2012
QUASHING OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS ON THE GROUND OF COMPROMISE BETWEEN PARTIES : NON COMPOUNDABLE OFFENCES CAN BE QUASHED USING INHERENT POWERS : SC JT DT 24.09.2012
SC JT IN PRESIDENTIAL REFERENCE ON 2G CASE :2G verdict was confined to allocation of spectrum and is not applicable to other resources.
A prosecution based on a second or successive default in payment of the cheque amount should not be impermissible simply because no prosecution based on the first default which was followed by a statutory notice and a failure to pay had not been launched:
When an offence is cognizable by the Sessions court, the Magistrate cannot probe into the matter and discharge the accused...SC JT DT 27.9.2012
In a revision petition filed by complainant challenging an order of the Magistrate dismissing the complaint the accused or a person who is suspected to have committed crime is entitled to hearing by the revisional court.; SC JT DT 1.10.2012
Information regarding personal matters pertaining to service career need not be disclosed under RTI unless there is public interest : SC JT DT 03.10.2012
WRIT OF QUO WARRANTO : WHEN CAN BE ISSUED? SC JT
The right of the accused to grant of statutory bail remained unaffected by the subsequent application for extension of remand : [KAZMI JUDGMENT] SC
SC deprecated entertaining petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, so also under Section 482 CrPC and passing and interfering with various orders granting or rejecting request for bail, which is the function of ordinary Criminal Court.
VISHAKHA -II MORE GUIDELINES ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN WORK PLACES
Family members of a person should not be implicated in a dowry case just because their names have been mentioned in the complaint without any specific allegation against them: SC JT
NEED FOR A UNIFORM SENTENCING POLICY: SC JT DT 20.11.2012
SENIOR ADVOCATE R.K.ANAND IS DIRECTED TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL AID ERVICE INSTEAD OF JAIL TERM : SC JT DT 21.11.2012
WINESSES: What is the difference between a related witness and an interested witness?...SC JT 27. 11.2012
Lawyers cannot be held liable for criminal prosecution for giving wrong legal advice unless they were part of a conspiracy in the fraudulent transaction...SC JT
Breaking: Apex Court upholds the Constitutionality of provisions under the RTI Act and also asks legislature to amend certain provisions under the Act.
SC JUDGMENT IN MEDIA REPORTING
Multiple Dying Declarations: Mode of Appreciation: SC JT DT 24.7.2012
Distinction between Culpable homicide and murder: well explained; SC JT DT 24.7.2012
The factum of causing injury or not causing injury would not be relevant, where accused is sought to be roped in with the aid of Section 149 IPC. ..SC JT DT 31.07.2012
The precious right guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution of India cannot be denied to convicts, undertrials, detenus and other prisoners in custody, except according to the procedure established by law: SC JT DT 03.08.2012
Challenges against amended Section of Legal Services Authority Act repelled : SC JT DT 03.08.2012
Whenever there is some conflict in the eye-witness version of events and the medical evidence, what effect will it have on the case of the prosecution and what would be the manner in which the Court should appreciate such evidence? SC JT
SUPREME COURT JT IN BMW CASE
SC rejects petitions for CBI probe into Chidambaram role in 2G Case; SC JT DT 24.8.2012
By invoking provisions of Article 142, the dissolution of marriage through mutual consent can be permitted before the cooling period of six months under the Hindu Marriage Act...SC
Conviction and sentence ; Distinguished; SC JT DT 29.8.2012
It is neither advisable, feasible nor judicially permissible to prescribe an outer limit for the conclusion of all criminal proceedings..SC
SC JUDGMENT IN AJMAL KASAB [MUMBAI ATTACK] CASE DT 29.8.2012
When a person against whom a warrant had been issued and is absconding or concealing himself in order to avoid execution of warrant and declared as a proclaimed offender in terms of S.82 CRPC is not entitled the relief of anticipatory bail...SC
INDIAN COURTS HAVE NO POWER TO ADJUDGE ARBITRAL PROCEEDINGS HELD OUTSIDE INDIA : BHATIA INTERNATIONAL [(2002) 4 SCC 105.] OVERRULED JT DT 6.9.2012 SIDE
SC GUIDELINES TO CURB EVE TEASING : JT DT 30.11.2012
CHEQUE DISHONOURED: REASON - SIGNATURE INCOMPLETE: S.138 NI ACT ATTRACTED: SC JT DT 27.11.2012
CONSTITUTION BENCH JUDGMENT IN P.A.SANGMA VS PRANAB MUKHERJEE
Access to speedy justice is regarded as a human right which is deeply rooted in the foundational concept of democracy and such a right is not only the creation of law but also a natural right: SC JT DT 29.01.2013
If a party intends to impeach a witness, he must provide adequate opportunity to the witness in the witness box, to give a full and proper explanation. The same is essential to ensure fair play and fairness in dealing with witnesses: SC JT DT 29.01.2013
Criminal Law (Amendement) Ordinance 2013
THE SOORYANELLI ORDER : CASE REMANDED BACK TO HIGH COURT FOR FRESH DISPOSAL
Criminal courts dealing with the complaint U/S 498-A of the IPC should, at any stage refer the parties to mediation centre if they feel that there exist elements of settlement and both the parties are willing..SC JT DT 22.2.2013
Whether depositions of the complainant and his witnesses recorded under Chapter XV of Cr.P.C before cognizance is taken by the Magistrate would constitute evidence for the Magistrate to frame charges against the accused?
WEST BENGAL JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2013: NOTIFICATION
SC JUDGMENT IN BOMBAY BLAST CASE DATED 21.03.2013
KERAL MUNSIFF MAGISTRATE EXAMINATION 2013
THE NOVARTIS VERDICT
BREAKING: CAN THE COMMITTAL COURT SUMMON AN ACCUSED NOT NAMED IN THE CHARGE SHEET BY INVOKING S.319 CRPC? NOW SC SAYS YES ; JT DT 09.04.2013
Supreme Court adopts conjoined twins Saba and Farah by exercising wardship jurisdiction: SC JT DT 10.04.2013
SC REJECTS BHULLAR'S PLEA FOR COMMUTATION : SC JT DT 12.04.2013
SC nod to Kudankulam nuclear plant...JT DT 06.05.2013
AWARDING DEATH PENALTY: MORE GUIDELINES ; SC JT DT 28.01.2013
The lawyers appointed as Assistant District Attorney/Public Prosecutor/Deputy Advocate General, does not cease to be 'advocate' :SC JT DT 21.01.2013
SUPREME COURT GUIDELINES ON TRIAL OF NDPS CASES: JT DT 23.01.2013
V.S.ACHUTHANANDAN Vs STATE OF KERALA : KERALA HIGH COURT JT DT 06.12.2012
Book Review; Computers, Internet and New Technology Laws
Is the social consequences of a culpable act and its impact on other people can be a relevant consideration for giving a heavier punishment, of course, within the limits fixed by the law? SC JT
CLAT 2013 SYLLABUS AND PATTERN
NOTIFICATION FOR THE POST OF DISTRICT JUDGES : KERALA ; 12 VACANCIES
CLAT LLM SELF STUDY KIT 2013
More than one FIR : T.T.Antony [ (2001) 6 SCC 181]Explained: SC JT DT 13. 12 .2012
Supreme Court upheld the appointment of Justice R A Mehta, as Gujarat Lokayukta: JT DT 02.01.2013
Burden of proof lies upon the person who has to prove a fact and it never shifts, but the onus of proof shifts...SC JT DT 08.01.2013
The supplementary list is always subject to the main list. Once the main list is exhausted, the supplementary list automatically loses its significance. .SC JT DT 8.1.2013
The views expressed by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka has got primacy while making appointment to the post of Lokayukta or Upa Lokayukta by the Governor of Karnataka: SC JT DT 11.01.2013
STATE OF KERALA HAS NO JURISDICTION TO TRY ITALIAN MARINES IN THE ENRICA LEXIE CASE: SC JT DT 18.01.2013
JUSTICE VERMA COMMITTEE REPORT ON RAPE LAWS IN INDIA
Under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C., the High Court was free to consider even material, that may be produced on behalf of the accused, to arrive at a decision whether the charge as framed could be maintained..SC JT DT 23.01.2013
313 Statement of the accused is not a substantive piece of evidence and it cannot be used to fill up the gaps left by the prosecution witnesses in their depositions.;SC JT DT 06.05.2013
Admitting Students who scored below 50% in Medical colleges is violation of rule: but they need not be outsted: SC JT 25.01.2012
Accused has the freedom to maintain silence during the investigation as well as before the Court: but a statement made under Section 313 Cr.P.C., in so far as it supports the case of the prosecution, can be used against him for rendering conviction...SC
Whether U/S 154 Cr.P.C., a police officer is bound to register an FIR when a cognizable offence is made out or he has an option or discretion of conducting some kind of preliminary enquiry before registering the FIR ..QUESTION REFERRED TO LARGER BENCH
The omission in the police statement by itself would not necessarily render the testimony of witness unreliable; Minor contradictions are bound to appear in the statements of truthful witnesses : SC JT DT 02.03.2012
An order of summoning an accused is not purely interlocutory and hence it is revisable: For prosecution U/S 420 IPC there is no need of Sanction U/S 197 Cr.P.C: SC JT DT 28.02.2012
Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Class- II (Entry Level) Examination, 2012 ONLINE SELF STUDY KIT
ODISHA JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2012 [Prelims] ONLINE SELF STUDY KIT
CLAT 2011 SOLVED PAPER
QUASHING OF N0N-COMPOUNDABLE OFFENCE ON THE GROUND OF SETTELEMENT BETWEEN PARTIES: S.482 IS NOT CONTROLLED BY S.,320: PRECEDENTS DISCUSSED: SC JT DT 14.3.2012
Mere absence of independent witnesses when the Investigating Officer recorded the statement of the accused and the article was recovered pursuant thereto, is not a sufficient ground to discard the evidence of the Police Officer relating to recovery ..SC
Can a Dying Declaration be corroborated by the testimony of hostile witnesses: SC JT DT 15.03.2012
The existence of an arbitration agreement cannot take the criminal acts out of the jurisdiction of the courts of law...SC JT DT 19.3.2012
BOOK REVIEW: ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LLB ENTRANCE
There is no bar for investigating an offence under S.494 IPC, the bar is for taking cognizane: SC JT DT 23.3.2012
Factors and parameters which can be taken into consideration while dealing with the anticipatory bail : Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre re-affirmed :SC JT
A Criminal Court is competent court to fully and completely rely on a solitary witness and record conviction...SC JT 29.02.2012
Supreme Court set aside High Court direction to construct bus bays in all road-sides in the state: SC
SUPREME COURT UPHELD THE SELECTION OF DISTRICT JUDGES IN KERALA HIGHER JUDICIAL SERVICE: SC JT DT 27.2.2012
BREAKING: KERALA JUDICIAL SERVICE [MUNSIFF-MAGISTRATE) EXAMINATION 2012 : NOTIFICATION: 60 VACANCIES
BREAKING: Filing of a complaint under the P C Act is a constitutional right of a citizen: Sanction would be deemed to be granted if the competent authority fails to take a decision within a period of four months..SC JT DT 31.1.2012
International Master Conference - New Frontiers in Dispute Management & Resolution in the Globalised World - March 1&2 :2012
BREAKING : SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT CANCELLING 122 2G LICENSES..DT 2.2.2012
BREAKING: SUBRAHMANYAM SWAMY VS CHIDAMBARAM: TRIAL COURT ORDER : FULL TEXT
BREAKING: SC QUASHED SECTION 27(3) OF ARMS ACT AS IT IS VIOLATIVE OF ARTICLE 14 AND 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA..DT 01.02.2012
When the undertrial prisoners are detained in jail custody to an indefinite period, Article 21 of the Constitution is violated. When there is a delay in the trial, bail should be granted to the accused ...S JT DT 10.2.2012
UP JUDICIAL SERVICE [CIVIL JUDGE] EXAMINATION SELF STUDY KIT 2012
KERALA JUDICIAL SERVICE [MUNSIFF-MAGISTRATE] EXAMINATION 2012 SELF STUDY KIT 2012
WEST BENGAL JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2012 [SELF STUDY KIT]
TAKING COGNIZANCE DIRECTLY BY SPECIAL COURT IN VIOLATION OF S.193 OF CR.P.C: DOES NOT VITIATE TRIAL OR CONVICTION: [MOLY AND VIDYADHARAN OVERRULED: 17.02.2012
BREAKING JT: FOREIGN LAWYERS CAN ADVISE ON FOREIGN LAW NOT ON INDIAN LAW ; MADRAS HIGH COURT JUDGMENT DT 21.02.2012
SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT ON RAMDEV CRACKDOWN :DT 23.2.2012 FULL TEXT
For modification of sentence from S.302 to 304 Part II, not only should there be an absence of the intention to cause death, but also an absence of intention to cause such bodily injury that in the ordinary course of things was likely to cause death : SC
Definition of “forest produce” in Section 2(f) of Kerala Forest Act does not include any part of living or dead wild animals which is being taken care of by the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972..SC JT DT 3.4.2012
Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Examination, 2011. RESULT
The order passed by the Magistrate could not be faulted with only on the ground that the summoning order was not a reasoned order...SC JT DT 03.04.2012
CBI PROSECUTOR EXAMINATION 2012 : SELF STUDY KIT
GUJARAT CIVIL JUDGE EXAMINATION 2012 [320 VACANCIES] SELF STUDY KIT
SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT ON SUN CONTROL FILMS
How to record the statement of a deaf and dumb witnesses? Such a witness, if able to read and write, it is desirable to record his statement giving him questions in writing and seeking answers in writing...SC
There is no prohibition in law to pass the detention order in respect of a person who is already in custody in respect of criminal case..SC
A Judge is required to maintain decorum and sanctity which are inherent in judicial discipline and restraint...SC
In view of the provisions of Sections 53 and 54 of the Evidence Act, 1872, unless the character of the prosecutrix itself is in issue, her character is not a relevant factor to be taken into consideration at all..SC JT DT 25.05.2012
WRIT PETITION CHALLENGING CLAT 2012 DISMISSED ...JT DT 26.05.2012
Once a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence he cannot order of his own further investigation in the case but if subsequently the Sessions Court passes an order discharging the accused persons, further investigation by the police is permissible
Constitutional validity of Section 3(1) of COFEPOSA is upheld by the Supreme Court: SC JT DT 02.07.2012
The order to pay compensation U/S 357 may be enforced by awarding sentence in default....SC JT DT 3.7.2012
Supreme Court grants Divorce to a Man who pleaded mental cruelty from Wife...JT DT 4.7.2012
Case against Mayavati quashed: CBI cannot go beyond what was directed to investigate ; Jt Dt 6.7.2012
RESULT: KERALA JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION [PRELIMS] 2012
Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 is impliedly repealed: SC JT DT 8.5. 2012
Centre can investigate allegations against K.G.Balakrishnan...SC JT DT 10.5.2012
ELIMINATE HAJ SUBSIDY WITHIN 10 YEARS: SC
RIGHT TO EDUCATION ACT IS CONSTITUTIONAL : SC
Jurisdiction under Article 32 is not available against criminal proceedings conducted by Magistrate under any statutory provisions...SC JT DT 10.4.2012
RECRUITMENT: CBI PROSECUTOR [50 VACANCIES] EXAMINATION ON 24.6.2012
Constitutional validity of order, which entitled a political party the status of "State Party" and common symbol for its candidates only if it polled 6% or more votes in assembly polls and returned two of its candidates as MLAs, upheld..SC
Whether the Insurance Company is absolved of its obligations to the third party because the cheque given by the owner of the vehicle towards the premium got dishonoured and subsequent to the accident, the insurer cancelled the policy of insurance?..SC
Whether the Insurance Company is absolved of its obligations to the third party because the cheque given by the owner of the vehicle towards the premium got dishonoured and subsequent to the accident, the insurer cancelled the policy of insurance?..SC
Stop operating fast-track courts on adhoc basis. Either set up these courts permanently or not at all...SC JT DT 19.04.2012
There is no double jeopardy in trying or convicting a person for offence under S.420 of IPC after his conviction U/S.138 of NI Act ..SC JT DT 23.4.2012
Reservation in promotion unconstitutional...SC JT DT 27.4.2012
BREAKING: For maintaining the prosecution under Section 141 of the Act, arraigning of a company as an accused is imperative: ANIL HADA( 2000) 1 SCC 1 OVERRULED : SC JT DT 27.4.2012
So far as the criminal proceedings are concerned, “Institution” does not mean filing; presenting or initiating the proceedings, rather it means taking cognizance as per the provisions contained in the Cr.P.C..SC JT DT 01.05.2012
Enrica Lexie Case: A property not suspected of commission of the offence which is being investigated into by the police officer cannot be seized. SC JT DT 2.5.2012
Direction to admit the accused persons to bail on their surrendering has no sanction in law and, in fact, creates a dent in the sacrosanctity of law...SC JT DT 04.05.2012
SC replaced Death sentence by 30 years imprisonment without remissions invoking Swami Shraddananda [AIR 2008 SC 3040]
The concept of contradiction in evidence under criminal jurisprudence has to be construed liberally so as to leave desirable discretion with the court to determine whether it is a contradiction or material contradiction? SC JT DT 11.7.2012
The object of the Freedom Fighters Pension scheme and indicated what should be the approach of the authorities in dealing with the applications for pension under the scheme...SC jt dt 20.08.2010
Legal Practitioners (Regulation and Maintenance of Standards in Profession, Protecting the Interest of Clients and Promoting the Rule of Law) Bill, 2010
Whether SC can direct in any appropriate case a reference to a third judge to resolve the conflict arising between two judges of the High Court hearing an appeal, on a question of fact? Matter referred to larger Bench..SC Jt dt 08.11.2010
SC upholds Monica Bedis conviction in fake passport case..Jt dt 10.11.2010
SC upholds freeze on delimitation in J&K till 2026....Jt dt 10.11.2010
Family Court Judges are neither Members/integral part of the Judicial Services of the State of Maharashtra as defined under Article 236 nor do they hold a judicial office as contemplated under Article 217 of the Constitution ..SC Jt dt 11.11.2010
Once possession of the contraband is established, the person who claims that it was not a conscious possession has to establish it (NDPS Act)..SC jt dt 05.04.2010
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Its completeness and need for amendment: BY N.Ajith,Advocate , (Selected as the best Essay in K.P. Karunakara Menon Memorial Essay Competition 2010 conducted by Ottappalam Bar Association)
High Court has no power to order examination of records by a senior police officer ,especially when the chargesheet is already filed...SC jt dt 16.08.2010
SUPREME COURT observe that a serious re-look of S.498A IPC is warranted by the legislation...JT Dt 13.08.2010
CIC HAS THE JURISDICTION OVER CALCUTTA HC...LANDMARK DECISION OF CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
Bills waiting for Winter Session of Parliament Commencing from 9th November 2010
MPLAD Scheme, under which every MP is allotted Rs. 2 crore a year for constituency development, was intra vires the Constitution.SC CONST.BENCH dt 6.5.2010
APEX COURT HOLDS COMPULSORY BRAIN MAPPING, NARCO-ANALYSIS OR LIE DETECTOR TESTS UNCONSTITUTIONAL...JT. DT. 05/05/2010
RIL does not have absolute right over gas and price is subject to government approval..SC Jt dt 07..05.2010
Set up Armed Forces Grievances Redressal Commission: Supreme Court Jt dt 15.11.2010
A surrender of interest by the tenant in favour of a person other than the Government, in contravention of Section 51 of Kerala Land Reforms Act is void...SC Jt dt 27.10.2010
Bride killing is brutal and barbaric...SC jt dt 28.10.2010
BREAKING NEWS...The obligation of the authorised officer under S. 50 of the NDPS Act is mandatory and requires a strict compliance...CONSTITUTION BENCH JT DT 28.10.2010
Application for Regular Bail...PRINCIPLES REVISTED....SC JT DT 29.10.2010
Whether the Anganwari workers held an office of profit and consequently disqualified for seeking election to the Gram Panchayats..SC jt dt 29.10.2010
SUPREME COURT FINDS THE HARYANA PSC CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS GUILTY OF MISBEHAVIOUR...SC JT DT 12.11.2010
ENQUIRY REPORT ON JUSTICE SOUMITRA SEN
There is no legal impediment in convicting a person on the sole testimony of a single witness...SC JT Dt 26.07.2010
KERALA JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION [MUNSIFF MAGISTRATE] 2011 NOTIFICATION
Nobody is above law, including judicial officers...SC Jt dt 13.01.2011
SC GUIDELINES as to how the evidence of the prosecutrix in the crime of rape should be evaluated by the court...JT DT 14.01.2011
The lawyers as well as litigants should follow Mahatma Gandhis advice and try for arbitration and mediation...SC JR DT 14.01.2011
Proof beyond reasonable doubt does not mean proof beyond a shadow of a doubt...SC JT DT 12.1.2011
LAW COMMISSION OF INDIA RECOMMENDS HIGHER COURT FEE FOR CORPORATES .....FULL TEXT
A juvenile who had not completed eighteen years on the date of commission of the offence was also entitled to the benefits of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, as if s. 2(k) had always been in existence ...SC JT DT 7.1.2011
SRIKRIHNA COMMISSION REPORT FULL TEXT
Even if the accused establishes unsoundness of mind, Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code will not come to its rescue, in case it is found that the accused knew that what he was doing was wrong or that it was contrary to law...SC
High Court cannot lay down directions for the exercise of discretion by the Magistrate under Section 205 of the Code..SC OVER RULED JAIN BABU VS K.J.JOSEPH (2008(4)KHC 1]
The fact that investigation was conducted by an officer not authorised by law has no direct bearing on the competence or procedure relating to cognizance or trial...SC JT DT 25.02.2011
Whether Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure empowers the court to refer the parties to a suit to arbitration without the consent of both parties,..SC JT DT 26.07.2010
Consent is different from submission.Submission of the body under the fear of terror cannot be construed as a consented sexual act..SC Jt dt 28.07.2010
Supreme Court dismisses plea on mercy killing...JT DT 07.03.2011
The High Court has a solemn duty to consider and appreciate the service of a judicial officer before confirming him in service...SC JT DT 10.03.2011
KERALA HIGHER JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2011
CVC APPOINTMENT ILLEGAL..SC JT DT 03.03.2011
Without a positive act on the part of the accused to instigate or aid in committing suicide, conviction under S.306 cannot be sustained...SC JT DT 01.03.2011
Does the Parliament have the powers to legislate "for" any territory, other than the territory of India or any part of it?...CONSTITUTION BENCH DT 01.03.2011
LIFE SENTENCE OF DARA SINGH UPHELD...SC JT DT 21.01.2012
The injustice done to the tribal people of India is a shameful chapter in our country s history...SC JT DT 05.01.2011
If both the FIRs relate to the same incident in respect of the same occurrence or are in regard to the incidents which are two or more parts of the same transaction the second FIR is liable to be quashed...SC jt dt 26.08.2010
Recording of reasons...Law summarized.... SC jt dt 08.09.2010
An accused cannot be punished for committing an offence against Y when he is charged with having committed the offence against X and the entire defence was with reference to charge of having committed offence against X...SC jt dt 07.09.2010
A tenant of a Waqf property can be evicted only by a Civil Court and not by the Wakf Tribunal..SC Jt dt 01.09.2010
SC Confirms the sentence on the accused in Panniyoor Chandran Murder Case...Jt dt 01.09.2010
Not recording the statement of the accused after he is given an opportunity to express himself on the question of sentence would vitiate the sentence : SC JT DT 17.7.2012
No action shall be taken against Amar Singh and Jayaprada under the Anti-Defection Law in the event of their defying a party whip...SC JT DT 15.11.2010
There is no difference between the mode of proof of the offence of conspiracy and that of any other offence...SC JT DT 03.12.2010
LAWYERS DUTY TO DISCOURAGE DISHONEST LITIGANTS AND NOT TO ABUSE PIL BY THEMSELVES, By Adv. SHINSY P.S., FINAL YEAR LL.M STUDENT ,GOVT.LAW COLLEGE THRISSUR,KERALA
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against Kushboo...Jt dt 28.04.2010
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE : SCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS, By ARJUN M NAIR,5th Year,NUALS,COCHIN
Whether sections 234A, 234B and 234C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 are at all applicable to proceedings of the Settlement Commission under Chapter XIX-A of the Act? CONSTITUTION BENCH JT DT 22.10.2010
Policemen who commit criminal acts deserve harsher punishment than other persons who commit such acts, because it is the duty of the policemen to protect the people, and not break the law themselves...SC Jt dt 25.10.2010
A PETITION FOR CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF ADVOATE GENERAL IS NOT MAINTAINABLE. HOWEVER ANY ONE CAN INVITE THE ATTENTION OF THE COURT TO SUCH FACTS AS MAY PERSUADE THE COURT IN INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS SUO MOTO..SC JT DT 25.8.2010
CLAT LLB ENTRANCE SELF STUDY KIT 2011
A finding on the question of title recorded in a suit for eviction would how far be binding in a subsequent suit for declaration of title and recovery of possession between the same parties?...SC Jt dt 22.09.2010
IDIA- Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST ARUN GAVLI GANG QUASHED BY THE SUPREME COURT...jt dt 27.08.2010
The failure of the plea of alibi would not necessarily lead to the success of the prosecution case which has to be 21 independently proved by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt..SC jt dt 27.08.2010
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence awarded to three AIADMK workers in the Dharmapuri bus burning case..Jt dt 30.08.2010
SUPREME COURT RE-CONSIDERS ITS 1996 ORDER IN BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY CASE....READ THE 1996 JUDGMENT HERE
A Governor cannot be removed on the ground that he is out of sync with the policies and ideologies of the Union Government or the party in power at the Centre..CONST.BENCH..jt dt 07.05.2010
In order to protect civil liberties, fundamental rights , Supreme Court and High Courts can very well exercise the power, under Article226, but must be sparingly, cautiously and in exceptional situations..SC JT DT 30.07.2010
For ordering an investigation by Police U/S 156(3) the Magistrate need not apply his mind...SC jt dt 30.07.2010
DRAFT OF CODE OF ETHICS FOR LAWYERS...BCI INVITES SUGGESTIONS
Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Congress leader Sajjan Kumar seeking the quashing of the framing of charges against him in an anti-Sikh riots case of 1984...Jt dt 20.09.2010
The acceptability of the materials to fasten culpability on the accused persons cannot be looked in to in a petition U/S 482 CR.P.C...SC jt dt 15.07.2010
Unless a contradiction is proved by putting it to the person who records the original statement, such contradiction is of no consequence...sc JT DT 16.09.2010
It cannot be held that if the FIR is lodged for whatever reason after recording the inquest report the same would be fatal to all the proceedings arising out of the Indian Penal Code...SC jt dt 15.09.2010
KERALA JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION (MAIN) RESULTS
Petition against the use of word socialism in the Preamble dismissed..SC jt dt 12.07.2010
ROLE OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT IN SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT, Harikrishnan V.S, Associate, HSB Partners, Chennai
Doctors cannot practice at thier residence...Allahabad HC
Chhattisgarh Civil Judge (Entry Level) Exam 2011...29 VACANCIES..NOTIFICATION
Can one of the Judge of a two judge bench request a CONSTITUTION BENCH JT to be re-considered by a larger bench? Justice Sirpurkar wants JABAR SINGH VS GENDA LAL.. AIR 1960 SC 1200 to be re-considered by a larger bench..SC Jt dt 13.07.2010
The FIR is not the last words in the prosecution case and in some cases detailed FIR could be a ground for suspicion...SC jt dt 03.08.2010
DNA TEST in a matter relating to paternity of a child should not be directed by the court as a matter of course or in a routine manner, whenever such a request is made...SC Jt dt 03.08.2010
THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION IN LEGAL EDUCATION IN INDIA- BY ADV. DEVADAS T.M. ,LL.M. III SEMESETER, NUALS
A witness who merely uses the word harassed or tortured and does not describe the exact conduct of the accused which, according to him, amounted to harassment or torture may not be believed in cases under Section 498A and 304B..SC JT Dt 03.08.2010
PRIVATE SCHOOLS TOO UNDER THE RTI NET..CIC
Little or no distinction exists between a charge for an offence under a particular section and a charge under that section read with section 34..SC JT dt 09.08.2010
Without a positive act on the part of the accused to instigate or aid in committing suicide, conviction cannot be sustained under S.306 IPC..SC JT Dt 12.08.2010
CBI PROSECUTORS EXAMINATION 2010 - SELF STUDY KIT
Medical Evidence Vs Ocular Evidence...Where the medical evidence goes so far that it completely rules out all possibility of the ocular evidence being true, the ocular evidence may be disbelieved...SC jt dt 14.09.2010
Admissibility of an un-registered document in Evidence..SC Guidelines ..Jt. dt 12.04.2010
The Supreme Court has lifted the ban on controversial book on Shivaji by James Laine..JT dt 09.07.2010
Whether a woman in a live-in relationship entitled to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C? QUESTION REFERRED TO LARGER BENCH..SC jt dt 07.10.2010
All India Bar Examination Mandatory for all Law Graduates to Practice in India
BREAKING NEWS; CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMS) EXAMINATION 2011...NEW PATTERN AND SYLLABUS
National Green Tribunal Launched.Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta Took Charge of Tribunal
SC directs to take stringent actions against those who are violating the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, as this is necessary for maintaining the ecological balance in our country...Jt dt 20.10.2010
Where the evidence of the investigating officer who recovered the material objects is convincing, the evidence as to recovery need not be rejected on the ground that seizure witnesses did not support the prosecution version..SC Jt dt 20.10.2010
Not all live in arrangements amount to a relationship in the nature of marriage to entitle women to maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005...SC Jt dt 21.10.2010
SC RESTORES THE ORDER OF COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTNCE BY ASSAM GOVERNOR IN RAM DEO CHAUHANS CASE..Jt dt 19.11.2010
SC REJECTS CBI PLEA TO TRANSFER HIGH PROFILE GHAZIABAD PF SCAM TRIAL..JT DT 19.11.2010
Is a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe in a State entitled or not to benefits or concessions allowed to SC/ST candidates in employment in another State? REFERRED TO A LARGER BENCH.SC dt 07.10.2010
SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT IN PRIYADARSHINI MATTOO CASE...Dt 06.10.2010
Whether, the accused has a right to cross examine an accomplice who has been tendered in evidence by the prosecution as approver but later on pardon tendered to him was withdrawn on a certificate of the Public Prosecutor...SC jt dt 05.10.2010
The unwritten right of hearing is fundamental to a just decision, which forms an integral part of the concept of rule of law..SC Jt dt 05.07.2010
A court trying a civil suit, cannot, in exercise of inherent power make an order directing the plaintiff to file an undertaking that he will pay a sum directed by the court to the defendant as damages in case he fails in the suit..SC Jt dt 05.07.2010
Whether examination of all witnesses cited in the complaint is sine qua non for taking cognizance by a Magistrate in a case exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions..SC jt dt 06.07.2010
Election petition to contain a concise statement of material facts and the fullest possible particulars of the corrupt practices if any alleged..SC jt dt 06.07.2010 [KALPETTA ELECTION CASE]
Law relating to trial of Election Cases re-iterated..SC Jt dt 07.07.2010
Need to add the "object and purpose" clause to the delegated legislations as in the case of the primary legislations...SC jt dt 08.07.2010
Court is not meant for manipulators, speculators and land grabbers and the litigation is not like buying a lottery ticket...SC jt dt 08.07.2010
CLAT 2011 ON MAY 15
THE FULL BENCH JT OF LUKNOW SPECIAL BENCH OF ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT ON BABRI MASJID RAMAJANMABHOOMI ISSUE...Dt 30.09.2010
BREAKING NEWS: SC DIRECTS ALL TRIAL COURTS IN INDIA TO ADD SECTION 302 TO THE CHARGE OF SECTION 304B,SO THAT DEATH SENTENCES CAN BE IMPOSED IN SUCH HEINOUS AND BARBARIC CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN. JT DT 22.11.2010
COMPOUNDING A NON-COMPOUNDABLE OFFENCE...B.S.JOSHI REQUIRES RE-CONSIDERATION..SC JT DT 23.11.2011
Right to Information Rules, 2010.
Supreme Court slams Vilas Rao Deshmukh for abuse of power...JT DT 14.12.2010
Dowry system is a big slur and curse on our society democracy and the country. All efforts must be made to combat and curb the increasing menace of dowry death...SC JT DT 16.12.2010
SUPREME COURT DIRECTIONS IN 2G SPECTRUM CASE...JT DT 16.12.2010
RESERVATION SYSTEM IN EDUCATION: A REAL INJUSTICE AND CURSE FOR SO CALLED UPPER CASTE STUDENTS, By MOHI KUMRAI, ASSOCIATE LAWYER, GIRI AND GIRI-ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS, NEW DELHI
ROLE OF PRIVATE SECTOR HOSPITALS IN HEALTHCARE - EMPHASIS ON PUBLIC – PRIVATE COLLABORATION, BY SARITHA T., 8th SEMESTER, NUALS, COCHIN
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LLB ENTRANCE ( 3RD EDITION) BY M.A.RASHID, CHIEF MENTOR , ANSWERINGLAW PUBLISHED BY LEXISNEXIS
All members of an illegal organisation cannot be automatically held to be guilty....SC jt dt 04.01.2011
KERALA POLICE BILL 2010
Supreme Court declined to expunge its remarks against Allahabad High Court Judges...Jt dt 10.12.2010
For invoking the constitutional right under Article 20(3) a formal accusation against the person claiming the protection must exist..SC JT DT 07.12.2010
The action of any Bar Association in passing a resolution that none of its members will appear for a particular accused, whether on the ground that he is a policeman or a suspected terrorist, rapist, etc. is against all norms of the Constitution..SC
A witness forced to pay on promise of doing or forbearing to do any official act by a public servant, is not a partner in crime and associate in guilt and therefore can not be said to be accomplice..SC Jt dt 25.11.2010
CONSTITUTION BENCH to decide if criteria for judges appointment be made public ..SC JT DT 26.11.2010
REMARKABLE REMARKS OF JUSTICE KATJU ON UNCLE JUDGES OF ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT...JT DT 26.11.2010
RAJYASABHA COMMITTEE INVITING SUGGESTIONS ON AMENDING S.498A IPC
Kerala High Court Service [Conduct of Judicial Test(Higher)] Rules, 2009
DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM OF PRESS- BY P. GEORGE GIRI, MANAGING PARTNER, GIRI AND GIRI ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS, NEW DELHI
Whether the provisions contained in Sections 24, 24A and 26 of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 operate as a bar against the prosecution of offences under other laws including the Indian Penal Code (IPC)...SC JT DT 01.12.2010
The order granting anticipatory bail for a limited duration and thereafter directing the accused to surrender and apply before a regular bail is contrary to the legislative intention...SC JT DT 02.12.2010
BREAKING JUDGMENT : Salauddin Abdulsamad Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra, K. L. Verma v.State and Another, Adri Dharan Das v. State of West Bengal and Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar and Another are held PER INCURIAM...SC JT DT 02.12.2010
CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS V. SOCIO ECONOMIC RIGHTS- A CRITICAL ANALYSIS by RAGHUL SUDHEESH & VISHNU CHANDRAN, NUALS, COCHIN
Article- Trade Union in IT Sector - Aravind Menon
If a demand for property or valuable security, directly or indirectly, has a nexus with marriage such demand would constitute ‘demand for dowry’; the cause or reason for such demand being immaterial...SC JT DT 08.02.2011
Whether the confessional statement of the co-accused recorded under TADA is admissible against another, who was not harged under the TADA Act...S JT DT 25.01.2011
Delay in examining the witnesses is always not fatal to the prosecution Case...SC JT DT 15.02.2011
In matters relating to child custody welfare of the child may have a primacy even over statutory provisions...SC jt dt 25.03.2010
THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010
Kerala HC JT ON NAXAL VARGHESE CASE
Merely because the recoveries were made from the same place which was already visited by the police, that would itself not dispel the evidence of discovery and recovery...SC JT DT 22.02.2011
No decision of the Speaker can be challenged by a member of the House complaining of mere irregularity in procedure in the conduct of the business..SC CONST:BENCH jt dt 29.03.2010
REVIEW OF RAPE LAWS- The Criminal Law(Amendment) Bill, 2010.(DRAFT)
State Government has no competence to file an appeal from the judgment passed by Special Judge, CBI acquitting the accused persons when the case has been investigated by the CBI...SC jt dt 01.04.2010
DEATH FOR KASAB...BOMBAY HC JT DT 21.02.2011
SC directs the Government to prepare schemes for giving technical or vocational training to sex workers and sexually abused women in all cities in India...SC JT DT 14.02.2011
Islamic Banking not unconstitutional...Kerala High Court Jt dt 06.01.2011
When a person was already convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and hence he could not be again tried or punished on the same facts under Section 420 or any other provision of IPC ..SC JT DT 01.02.2011
KERALA JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2011 SELF STUDY KIT
A female can be made a party in a proceedings under Domestic Violence Act 2005...SC Jt dt 31.01.2011
Criminal liability of a director must be determined on the date the offence is alleged to have committed...SC JT DT 08.02.2011
V.S.Achtanandan Vs Balakrishna Pilla....SC JT DT 10.02.2011
KERALA JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2011 (35 VACANCIES)
Haj Subsidy is constitutionally valid....SC JT DT 28.01.2011
Mere membership of a banned organization cannot incriminate a person unless he is proved to have resorted to acts of violence or incited people to imminent violence..SC JT DT 10.02.2011
COMPOUNDING OF CHEQUE CASES....NEW SC GUIDELINES
Amend Section 161 Cr.P.C and make statements before police admissible: Kerala High Court
In the absence of any provision under the Statute or Statutory Rules/Regulations, the High Court should not generally direct revaluation of answer sheets..SC jt dt 26.05.2010
BREAKING NEWS: FIRST ALL INDIA BAR EXAMINATION ON DEC.5 (PATTERN AND SYLLABUS HERE)
The entire reservation quota will be intact and available in addition to those selected under open competition category...SC jt dt 03.06.2010
An order rejecting the Special Leave Petition at the threshold without detailed reasons does not constitute any declaration of law or a binding precedent...SC jt dt 03.06.2010
Filling up of vacancies over the notified vacancies amounts to filling up of future vacancies and thus, not permissible in law...SC jt dt 03.06.2010
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES TO THE HIGHER JUDICIARY: CONSTITUTIONAL POSITION AND THE CHANGES MADE; AN OVERVIEW- DIVYA J MOSES & KARTHIK S NAIR, NUALS
Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010
The prosecution must stand or fall on its own legs and it cannot derive any strength form the weaknesses of the defence...SC jt dt 11.06.2010
KERALA JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION SOLVED PAPERS
Landlord is the best judge of his requirement while seeking to evict a tenant from his premises and courts cannot dictate to him how and in what manner he should live..SC jt dt 26.05.2010
CONTROVERSIAL JUDGMENT OF KERALA HC IN PUTHOOR LOCK-UP MURDER dt 25.05.2010
A child born of live-in relationship is not entitled to claim inheritance in ancestral coparcenery property but is entitled only to claim share in self acquired properties, if any...SC jt dt 25.05.2010
Book Review : Sarkar Code of Criminal Procedure [2012 Ed] by Dr.Vijayakumar
Presumption U/S. 139 of NI Act does include the existence of a legally enforceable debt or liability.To that extent, observations in Krishna Janardhan Bhat (2008) 4 SCC 54) is not correct....SC Jt dt 07.05.2010
Constitutional validity of the reservation policy prescribed for the composition of elected local self-government institutions upheld...SC Jt dt 11.05.2010
In default of payment of compensation ordered under Section 357 (3) of the Cr.P.C., a default sentence can be imposed...SC jt dt 11.05.2010
Order of the Governor pronouncing upon the innocence of the accused, exceeded the permissible constitutional limits under Article 161 of the Constitution...SC JT DT 24.02.2011
SC lets off gangrapists after they agreed to compensate victim...SC JT DT 22.02.2011
To the charge of defamation under Section 500 IPC, if the accused invokes the aid of Tenth Exception to Section 499 IPC, "good faith" and "public good" have both to be established by him...SC jt dt 14.05.2010
Supreme Court upheld the constitution of the National Company Law Tribunal and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal subject to some riders....Jt dt 11.05.2010
Supreme Court Guidelines regarding National Maternity Benefit Scheme ..jt dt 20-11-07
BREAKING: MAKE 324 AND 498A IPC COMPOUNDABLE...LAW COMMISSION OF INDIA
Applicability of the provisions of Article 136 of Schedule appended to the Limitation Act, 1963 ...SC jt dt 20-11-07
The employee after having been held guilty of unauthorized absence from duty cannot claim the benefit of increments ...SC jt dt 22-11-07
The power exercised by the Chief Justice of the High or the Chief Justice of India under Section 11(6) of Arbitration Act the is not an administrative power...SC jt dt 23-11-07
The expression "unable to maintain herself" does not mean that the wife must be absolutely destitute before she can apply for maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C..SC jt dt 27.11.07
Can the High Court, in the exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, set aside a finding of fact arrived at by a Special Court, .SC jt dt 29.11.07
Recording of reasons is, sine qua non or condition precedent for imposing sentence less than the minimum required by law..SC jt dt 03.12.07
The absence of injuries on the private parts of a victim specially a married lady cannot, ipso facto, lead to an inference that no rape has been committed...SC jt dt 04.12.07
Teachers should not ordinarily be put on Election duty on teaching days and within teaching hours...SC jt dt 06.12.07
SC declared S.30 of Punjab Excise Act, which prohibits employment of any woman in any part of such premises, in which liquor or intoxicating drugs are consumed by the public,ultravires ...jt dt 06.12.07
Even though technically the provisions of Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure did not apply to offences not covered by the IPC an offence punishable under S.138 NI Act can be compounded...SC jt dt 07.12.07
Judicial pronouncements would be in the public domain and its reproduction or publication would not infringe the copyright.The trivial variation or inputs put in the JT would not satisfy the test of copyright of an author..SC jt dt 12 .12.07
Non-examination of Investigating Officer- when fatal..? SC 4.1.08
Whether a vehicle or vessel etc. seized under Section 50(1)(c) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 put beyond the power of the Magistrate to direct its release during the pendency of trial in exercise of powers under 451 Cr.P.C.. SC jt dt 9.1.08
Whether a statement U/S 67 NDPS Act would attract the bar both of Sections 24 to 27 of the Indian Evidence Act as also Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India?..SC jt dt 9.1.08
Filling up of the blanks in a cheque by itself would not amount to Forgery...SC jt dt 09.01.08
Existence of legally recoverable debt is not a matter of presumption under Section 139 of the Act.. An accused for discharging the burden of proof placed upon him under a statute need not examine himself..SC jt dt 11.1.08
The principles governing dying declaration, summed up ...SC jt dt 28.1.08
Whether a Complaint can be dismssed for non-appearence of the Complainant at a stage when his evidence is closed? ...SC Jt dt 14.02.08
Where the provisions of the Probation Act are applicable the employment of Section 360 of the Code is not to be made..SC jt dt 14.02.08
Supreme Court Guidelines on Public Interest Litigations
EQUIVALENT CITATION FINDER...
LANDMARK JUDGEMENT OF THE SUPREME COURT ON OBC RESERVATIONS...FULL TEXT
SC explains distinction between "law and order" and "public order"...jt. dt. 22-08-08
Extra-judicial confessions are generally those that are made by a party to or before a private individual which includes even a judicial officer in his private capacity...SC jt. dt. 26-08-08
Judicial discipline to abide by declaration of law by this Court, cannot be forsaken, under any pretext by any authority or Court, be it even the Highest Court in a State, oblivious to Article 141 of the Constitution of India...SC jt. dt. 27-08-08
There is no hesitation in holding that the contention that in a murder case the court should insist upon plurality of witnesses, is much too broadly stated...SC jt. dt. 05-09-08
SC decision with regard to appointment of arbitrator...jt. dt. 15-09-08
In criminal cases the question of a precedent particularly relating to appreciation of evidence is really of no consequence...SC jt. dt. 15-09-08
SC discusses about "arrest" and "anticipatory bail"...jt. dt. 03-10-08
SC discusses about parameters for determining the age of the accused, who is claiming to be a juvenile on the date of occurrence...jt. dt. 03-10-08
Exercise of power under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. is an exception and not the rule.The Section does not confer any new powers on the High Court.It only saves the inherent power which the Court possessed before enactment of the act...SC jt. dt. 20-10-08
If totality of the circumstances appearing on the record of the case discloses that prosecutrix does not have a strong motive to falsely involve the person charged, court should ordinarily have no hesitation in accepting her evidence...SC jt. dt. 20-10-08
SC decision on criterions for admission to LL.B. course...jt. dt. 21-10-08
Continuous cessation of marital intercourse or total indifference on the part of the husband towards marital obligations would lead to legal cruelty...SC jt. dt. 07-11-08
SC discusses powers of the appellate court while dealing with an appeal against an order of acquittal...jt. dt. 07-11-08
Controversial Judgement of Kerala High Court on Muslim Personal Law( Polygami)
SC discusses about the scope and ambit of confession of a co-accused under the POTA Act...jt. dt. 11-11-08
SC lays down the conditions precedent, which must be fully established, before conviction could be based on circumstantial evidence...jt. dt. 25-11-08
One of the salutary requirements of natural justice is spelling out reasons for the order made, in other words,a speaking out.The "inscrutable face of a sphinx" is ordinarily incongruous with a judicial or quasi-judicial performance...SC jt. dt. 28-11-08
Apex Court lays down the test to be followed before conviction could be based on circumstantial evidence...jt. dt. 05-12-08
The courts should not deal with the prosecution for offences under the pollution and environmental Acts in a causal or routine manner...SC jt. dt. 12-12-08
A balance is required to be maintained between the personal liberty of the accused and the investigational right of the police...SC jt. dt. 12-12-08
SC on the territorial Jurisdiction of Courts in I38 (N.I.Act) Cases: Jt dt 12.12.08
Name of victim of sexual offences should not be indicated in the judgment...SC jt. dt. 16-12-08
SC discusses scope and ambit of presumptions under S.118 & S.139 of NI Act...jt. dt. 16-12-08
Full text of Kerala High Court Order granting bail to the accused in Sr. ABHAYA murder case...
The territorial jurisdiction of a court with regard to criminal offence would be decided on the basis of place of occurrence of the incident and not on the basis of where the complaint was filed...SC jt. dt. 23-01-09
Owner of a vehicle would be held liable if driver does not possess valid licence...SC jt. dt. 23-01-09
SC lays down the principles governing dying declaration...jt. dt. 28-01-09
CLAT 2008 SOLVED QUESTION PAPER
Economic offences committed by white-collar criminals are unlikely to be dissuaded by the gentle probationary process...SC jt. dt. 05-02-09
SC directs to implement RAGHAVAN Committee report on RAGGING..Jt dt 11.2.09
SC discusses relevant parameters to be considered before granting bail...jt. dt. 11-02-09
The presentation of the cheques in question at a place by itself cannot be a cause of action available within the territorial jurisdiction of that Court...BOMBAY High Court
The purpose of principles of natural justice is prevention of miscarriage of justice and hence the observance thereof is the pragmatic requirement of fair play in action...SC jt. dt. 12-02-09
When the police submit a report that no case has been made out for sending up an accused for trial; Magistrate has no jurisdiction to call upon the police to file a charge-sheet...SC jt. dt. 12-02-09
DOCTRINE OF DOUBLE JEOPARDY....Explained...SC jt dt 03.02.09
The video cassettes and pen drives are electronic records and therefore "documents" within the meaning of Section 65-B of the Evidence Act..(SANTHOSH MADHAVAN VS. STATE) jt dt 03.03.09
The purpose of a test identification parade, is to test and strengthen the trustworthiness of that evidence...SC jt. dt. 06-03-09
Apex Court discusses the conditions to make a valid and complete gift under the Mohammadan Law...jt. dt. 06-03-09
Apex Court discusses the scope and ambit of examination of an accused under Section 313 of CrPC...jt. dt. 06-03-09
JUSTICE SRIKRISHNA REPORT ON MADRAS HIGH COURT INCIDENT
SC discusses the distinction between RASHNESS and NEGLIGENCE.....jt dt 16.03.09
SC guidelines for purchasing property in auction sale Jt dt 19.03.09
SC aquits three Women in Drug peddling case on the ground that the search was conducted by the male officers
SC SET ASIDE THE HC ORDER IN 50: 50 RESERVATION CASE: Directs to follow 20:20 ratio Jt dt 30.03.09
The law does not mandate taking prior permission from the Magistrate for further investigation...SC jt dt 02.04.09
SC considers the ambit and scope of "public servant" under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988...jt. dt. 06-03-09
SC issued guidelines on destruction of public and private properties in the name of agitations, bandhs, hartals and the like accepting NARIMAN and THOMAS Committee reports...Jt dt 16.4.09
Whether a default sentence can be imposed when compensation is awarded under Sub- Section (3) of Section 357 of the Code of Criminal Procedure? SC jt dt 05.05.09
Meaning of the words within thirty days of the receipt of information" in S.138 of NI ACT....SC jt dt 15.05.09
Mere recovery of currency notes , by itself cannot be held to be proper or sufficient proof of the demand and acceptance of bribe...SC jt dt 26.05.09
DEATH PENALTY when can be awarded..? SC jt dt 28.05.09
Evidence of child witness. Evidenciary value...SC jt dt 29.05.09
Except Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act, there is no other provision under which the statement of a dead person can be looked into in evidence...SC jt dt 29.05.09
Wrong blood transfusion is a clear instance of medical negligence...SC jt dt 29.05.09
GOVERNOR CAN ACT INDEPENDENTLY AND GRAND SANCTION FOR PROSECUTION...SC( CONST.BENCH)
Non-examination of the two independent witnesses of the search and recovery was a grave omission by the prosecution...SC jt dt 11.06.09
Freedom of Expression Vs Right to privacy...House of Lords jt dt 17.06.09
Law Commission of India recommends Amendment of Sections 7, 7A and 7B of Industrial Disputes Act 1947 Making Advocates Eligible to man Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals.
221st Report of Law Commission of India on Need for speedy justice.
Section 377 IPC, insofar it criminalizes consensual sexual acts of adults in private, is violative of Articles 21, 14 and 15 of the Constitution...Delhi HC..Jt dt 2.7.09
Who can be said to be persons "in-charge of, and was responsible to the company for the business of the company" referred to in section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881..SC JT DT 6.7.09
INGREDIENTS OF s.498 A....Proceedings quashed ..SC JT DT 06.07.09
NOTARIES AMENDMENT RULES 2009
SC upheld the vires of Kerala Restriction on Transfer by and Restoration of Lands to the Scheduled Tribes Act, 1999..SC jt dt 21.7.09
JUSTICE SINHA EXPRESSED DOUBT OVER SAKIRI VASU JT....Jt dt 21.07.09
S.498 A IPC...Factors to be proved....SC jt dt 24.07.09



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