Search Results for "thorough enquiry"

321 result(s) found

Scroll Down To Discover

Found 321 result(s)

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court Interprets Scope of 'Child' under POCSO Act in Appeal Concerning Mentally Challenged Victim. Mental Age of Adult with Cerebral Palsy Considered for Applicability of Special Procedures under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

The case concerned a criminal appeal by the prosecutrix, a 38-year-old woman suffering from cerebral palsy (R. Hemiparesis), through her mother. An FI...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court examines cancellation of free house site assignments in Virudhunagar district; Court finds that contradictory certificates from Village Administrative Officer necessitate careful examination by authorities

The writ petition was filed by 23 individuals against the District Collector, District Adi Dravida Welfare Officer, and Special Tahsildar of Virudhuna...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court Allows Appointment of Arbitrator in Defence Contract Dispute Over Encashment of Warranty Bond. The court held that the claims were not barred by limitation as bilateral discussions continued until 2019, and the arbitration clause covered the dispute.

The petitioner, a Swiss company engaged in arms manufacturing, entered into a contract with the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, for supply o...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Accused in Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence. Appellants convicted under Sections 302 read with Section 34, 120B, and 364 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, with life imprisonment and concurrent sentences, as evidence formed a complete chain excluding innocence.

The Supreme Court of India heard a criminal appeal challenging the conviction and sentence of two appellants for offences under the Indian Penal Code,...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court Disposes of Writ Petition Seeking Re-investigation of Triple Murder Case, Directs CBI to Examine SIT Report. Court finds SIT report consistent with original charge sheet but notes lack of professional rigour in initial investigation.

The case arises from the murder of Smt. Seema Garg, daughter-in-law of petitioner No.1, and her two children on 24.07.2001. FIR No.221 of 2001 was lod...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Port Damage Case — Endorsement of Liability Obtained by Coercion is Void. Essar Shipping Ltd. v. Board of Trustees for the Port of Calcutta — Endorsement of liability obtained by wrongful detention of vessel is void under Section 17 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

The case arises from an incident on 27 August 1987 when the vessel M.V. Chennai Nermai, owned by Essar Shipping Ltd. (appellant), collided with a coal...