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High Court Dismisses Appeal for Non-Compliance with Procedural Directives. Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to procedural requirements to avoid dismissal of appeals....

The case involved an appeal filed by Ramgati Mahto and others against Sheo Jatan Mahto and others in the High Court of Judicature at Patna. The court, on 20th April 2011, addressed procedural complian...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Convict's Petition Alleging Double Jeopardy in Prison Punishment and Transfer. Transfer of prisoner to Special Prison does not require prior court approval and forfeiture of remission for misconduct is not double jeopardy....

The petitioner, Niyaj Ahamad Abdul Jabbar, a convict lodged in Open Prison, Morshi, filed a Criminal Writ Petition before the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) challenging his transfer to Special Priso...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Convict's Petition Alleging Double Jeopardy for Parole Overstay. Non-appointment as Night Watchman is not a punishment but a discretionary privilege, and remission cut is a valid disciplinary measure....

The petitioner, Imran Khan Sardar Khan, a convict lodged in Central Prison, Nagpur, filed a Criminal Writ Petition alleging double jeopardy. He was released on parole on 29.10.2010 for 30 days, later ...

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Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench Hears Criminal Appeals from Accused Persons Convicted Under Sections 302, 147, 148, 149, and 324 of Indian Penal Code for Murder and Rioting. The Court Considers Grounds Including Alibi, Self-Defence, and the Reliability of Interested Witnesses, and the Applicability of Vicarious Liability Under Section 149 IPC....

Three criminal appeals were filed before the Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench against the conviction and sentence of five accused in Sessions Trial No. 64 of 2003. The trial court had convicted all accu...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Externment Order for Non-Compliance with Section 59 of Bombay Police Act, 1951 — Failure to Supply Copies of In-Camera Statements and Insufficient Notice Period Violate Natural Justice....

The petitioner, Shivaji Baburao Ghadage, challenged an externment order dated 13th July 2010 passed by the Sub-Divisional Executive Magistrate, Karad, under Section 56(1)(a)(b) of the Bombay Police Ac...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Cheque Dishonour Case Due to Lack of Proper Service of Notice Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — Complainant Failed to Prove Service of Demand Notice on Accused....

The petitioner, Jogen C. Thakkar, filed a criminal writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of Case ...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Unreliable Witnesses. Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, Smt. Indubai Arjun Wagh, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge at Vasai in Sessions Case No.65 of 2009 for the murder of Ganesh, a relative staying with her. The prosecution al...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Former Director in Drugs and Cosmetics Act Case — No Vicarious Liability Without Being Director at Relevant Time. Applicant was not a director of the company on the date of sample collection or complaint filing, thus cannot be held liable under Section 34 of IPC read with Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940....

The applicant, Dr. Krishnagopal Agrawal, filed a criminal application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 seeking quashing of R.C.C. No. 208 of 1996 pending before the Judicial M...