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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Acquittal Set Aside Due to Improper Appreciation of Evidence. Presumption under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 stands in favor of complainant unless rebutted by accused.

The appellant, Mahesh Urban Credit Coop. Society Ltd., through its manager, filed a criminal appeal challenging the acquittal of the respondent, Naray...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Internal Complaints Committee Report in Sexual Harassment Case — Violation of Natural Justice and Vishaka Guidelines. Committee Constituted Without Independent Member and Proceedings Conducted Without Proper Opportunity of Hearing to Complainant.

The petitioner, Vidya Akhave, an employee of IFCI Ltd., filed a complaint of sexual harassment against respondent No.2, Suneet Shukla. An Internal Com...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Arrest Under PML Act — Validity of Arrest Under Section 19 PML Act Must Be Examined by Trial Court at Remand Stage

The Supreme Court heard an appeal by Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (DoE) under Section 19 of the Prevention...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Cheque Bounce Case Due to Failure to Prove Legally Enforceable Debt. Dishonour of Cheque Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — Complainant Failed to Establish Loan Transaction and Legally Enforceable Debt.

The case arises from a complaint filed by Smt. Jayamma @ Nagamma (respondent) against Smt. Jayamma (petitioner/accused) under Section 138 of the Negot...

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Bombay High Court Allows Workman's Appeal for Wages Under Section 17-B of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 — Employer's Challenge Dismissed. Court held that workman is entitled to last drawn wages during pendency of proceedings before Labour Court, irrespective of employer's financial hardship.

The case involves two Letters Patent Appeals (LPA 294/2010 and LPA 296/2010) arising from an order of a Single Judge dated 26.10.2010 in Writ Petition...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Restores Conviction for Dishonour of Cheque. Complainant's Financial Capacity to Advance Loan and Legally Enforceable Debt Established, Reversing Acquittal by Sessions Court.

The appellant, Krishna Gopal Khetan, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging the judgment of...

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Karnataka High Court Examines Legality of Arrests by Enforcement Directorate in Money Laundering Case After Predicate Offence Closed. Petitioners Allege Violation of Section 19 of PMLA and Fundamental Rights, Challenging Custody Remand Orders.

The three writ petitions, heard together, challenged the legality of the arrest and subsequent custody remand orders of the petitioners, who were dire...