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High Court Quashes Prosecution Against Accused in Customs Act Case for Non-Compliance with Section 138(b) of Customs Act, 1962 — Delay in Filing Complaint Not Explained. Complaint Filed Beyond One-Year Limitation Period Without Any Extension or Explanation, Hence Liable to Be Quashed.

The petitioner, Imtiaz Ahmed, was arraigned as Accused No.2 in CC No.210/2014 pending before the Principal Sessions Judge (Special Judge), Dakshina Ka...

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Supreme Court Reinstates Compulsory Retirement in Disciplinary Proceeding Despite Criminal Acquittal. Disciplinary Authority's Finding of Misconduct Upheld as Independent of Criminal Trial Outcome Under Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984 and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

The appeals arose from a judgment of the Karnataka High Court which set aside a compulsory retirement order imposed on a Village Accountant following ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Quashing Petitions in FERA Prosecution — Exoneration in Adjudication Not a Bar to Criminal Proceedings. Adjudication and criminal prosecution under FERA are independent proceedings with different standards of proof and objectives.

The judgment concerns two criminal applications filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of orders passed by ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Prosecution Against Accused in Customs Act Case Due to Lack of Sanction — Petitioner, a Dubai-based Indian, was prosecuted for alleged smuggling of gold bars without prior sanction under Section 137 of the Customs Act, 1962, rendering the complaint invalid.

The petitioner, Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed, was Accused No.2 in CC No.210/2014 pending before the Principal Sessions Judge (Special Judge), Dakshina Kannada, Ma...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal of Muslim Divorced Woman in Maintenance Case — Family Court Has Jurisdiction Under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986. High Court erred in holding that Family Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain application under Section 3 of the Act.

The appeal arose from a judgment of the Rajasthan High Court which set aside an order of the Family Court granting maintenance to a Muslim divorced wo...

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High Court of Karnataka Dharwad Bench Delivers Judgment in Motor Accident Claim Appeal Involving Air Force Sergeant Paralyzed in Road Accident. Tribunal's Dismissal of Claim Based on Lack of Complainant's Complaint and Criminal Charge Sheet Challenged.

The appellant, a former Sergeant in the Indian Air Force, sustained grievous injuries in a road traffic accident on 03.02.2007, resulting in 100% disa...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Transfer Petition in Cheque Dishonour Case, Upholds Jurisdiction Under Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Bank’s Right to Choose Jurisdiction for Cheque Dishonour Cases Upheld – Transfer Denied Under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 ...

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Madras High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Lack of Proof of Income and Negligence. Claimants failed to establish the income of the deceased teacher and the rash and negligent driving of the offending vehicle, leading to reduction in award.

The case involves a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed by the Insurance Company under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the award...