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Bombay High Court Allows Petition in Commercial Suit Due to COVID-19 Pandemic — Delay in Filing Written Statement Condoned. The Court held that the pandemic constituted sufficient cause for extension of time under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC and Section 16 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and the trial court's rejection was erroneous....

The petitioners, defendants in a commercial suit filed by Pyrotek India Private Limited, challenged the order of the learned District Judge (Commercial Division), Pune, dated 28/01/2021, which rejecte...

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High Court of Judicature at Bombay Adjudicates Confirmation of Death Sentence in Honour Killing Case Under Section 302 IPC. Brother Accused of Premeditated Murder of Sister and Her Lover Based on Extra-Judicial Confession and Circumstantial Evidence; Trial Court Conviction Under Sections 302, 201, 120-B IPC....

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad, heard Confirmation Case No. 1 of 2019 along with Criminal Appeals No. 810 of 2019 and 808 of 2019 arising from the judgment and order of co...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Selection of Assistant Professors in Agricultural University — No Merit Found in Allegations of Bias and Procedural Irregularities. Selection Process Conducted by Independent Board Upheld as Fair and Transparent Under Maharashtra Agricultural Universities (Recruitment) Rules....

The petitioner, Sachin Rameshwarrao Bhople, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) challenging the selection and appointment of respondent nos. 5 to 16 as Assistant Professo...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Advocate for Lack of Sanction Under Section 197 Cr.P.C. — Alleged Misrepresentation in Bail Petition Not an Offense Without Proof of Falsity. Court Held That Prior Sanction Is Mandatory for Prosecution of a Public Servant for Acts Done in Discharge of Official Duty....

The petitioner, Moseen S/o Annis Shaikh, an LL.B student and advocate, filed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of the order dated 14.07.2021 passed by the II-Additional Civil Judge...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes DNA Profiling Order in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Consent and Non-Compliance with Statutory Procedure. Court holds that DNA profiling of an accused without his consent and without following the procedure under Section 53A Cr.P.C. and the DNA Profiling Act, 2019 is illegal and violative of Article 20(3) of the Constitution....

The petitioner, Malappa @ Malingaraya, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking to quash the orders dated 04.01.2017 and 05.0...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes DV Act Complaint Against In-Laws for Lack of Domestic Relationship. Petition under Section 482 CrPC allowed as petitioners, being relatives of husband, did not share a 'domestic relationship' with the complainant under Section 2(f) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005....

The petitioners, who are the father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law of the respondent-complainant, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Dishonour of Cheque Due to Insufficient Funds. Conviction Set Aside as Complainant Failed to Prove Legally Enforceable Debt or Liability Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881....

The revision petition was filed by Smt. Gouri, the accused, challenging her conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The complainant, Devan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd...

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Bombay High Court Allows Employer's Appeal in Workmen's Compensation Case — Reduces Compensation to 34% Permanent Disablement. Commissioner erred in awarding 100% compensation for total permanent disablement when medical evidence showed only 34% loss of earning capacity under Section 4(1)(c) of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923....

The appellant, Shri Mahesh Forge, an employer, filed a First Appeal under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, challenging the judgment and order dated 19/06/2008 passed by the Commissioner for Workm...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeals in Motor Accident Claims — Upholds Compensation for Deaths of Jeep Occupants. Insurer's Defense of Breach of Policy Conditions Fails as No Evidence of Willful Violation or Vehicle Use Beyond Permitted Purpose Was Established....

The New India Assurance Company Limited filed four First Appeals under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging separate judgments of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) awarding...