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Bombay High Court Confirms Death Sentence of Gang Leader in MCOCA Kidnapping and Murder Case. Conviction under MCOCA and IPC for kidnapping for ransom and murder upheld, but co-accused's death sentence commuted to life imprisonment due to lesser role.

The judgment arises from a confirmation case and appeals against the conviction and death sentence of five accused persons under the Maharashtra Contr...

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Delhi Lieutenant Governor’s Nomination Powers: A Legal Examination. Supreme Court's analysis on the discretionary powers of the Lt. Governor in nominating members to the Delhi Municipal Corporation amid constitutional and legislative frameworks.

The judgment provides a detailed legal analysis of the powers and functions of the Lieutenant Governor (Lt. Governor) of the National Capital Territor...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Accused in Murder Case Under Section 302 IPC Read with Section 34 IPC. Death Penalty for Accused No. 1 and Life Imprisonment for Accused No. 2 Confirmed Based on Circumstantial Evidence Including Last Seen Theory.

The present criminal appeals arose from a common judgment and order dated 13th December 2021 passed by the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court i...

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment for Mentally Ill Accused in Rape and Murder Case — Non-Compliance with Section 235(2) CrPC and Supervening Mental Illness Considered

The Supreme Court of India heard a review petition filed by an accused (referred to as 'Accused X') against his conviction and death sentence for the ...

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Rape and Murder Case — Review Petition Allowed in Open Court. Court Holds That Life Imprisonment Is the Rule and Death Sentence an Exception, and Mitigating Circumstances Must Be Considered Even in Heinous Crimes.

The Supreme Court of India heard a review petition filed by Md. Mannan @ Abdul Mannan, who had been convicted for the rape and murder of an eight-year...

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Supreme Court Allows NDMC Appeals in Property Tax Dispute — Upholds Unit Area Method as Valid. The impugned Bye-laws are not ultra vires the NDMC Act, 1994, as they fall within the rule-making power under Section 388 and are consistent with Section 63.

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals filed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) against the Delhi High Court judgment dated August 10, 2017, whi...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Removal of Bank Officer in State Bank of India Disciplinary Case. Penalty of Removal from Service under Rule 67(i) of State Bank of India Officers Service Rules Upheld as Not Disproportionate to Charges of Irregularities as Branch Manager.

The petitioner, Gopal Vajani, was employed by the State Bank of India (the Bank) since 1978, rising from Clerk-cum-typist to Scale-III officer. He was...

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Bombay High Court Confirms Death Sentence for Accused in Rape and Murder of Two-Year-Old Child. The court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC, Section 376A IPC, and Section 6 of POCSO Act, finding the crime to be in the 'rarest of rare' category.

The case involves the confirmation of a death sentence and an appeal against conviction for the rape and murder of a two-year-old child. The incident ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Abolition of Post and Punishment Orders in Service Dispute. Employer's Prerogative to Abolish Post Upheld Unless Mala Fides Proven, and Disciplinary Actions Found Consistent with Natural Justice.

The petitioner, Jitendra Srivastava, was appointed as Joint Director (Administration) by the second respondent to manage personnel, administration, fi...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Termination of Employee by MSRTC — Violation of Section 25-F of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Termination without notice or compensation held illegal and set aside.

The petitioner, M.A. Azim, was employed as a clerk with the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) from 3 June 1968 and was promoted to ...