An acknowledgement is an admission of debt, made in writing and signed by a person regarding his liability, made to the creditor or to some other person on his behalf. The acknowledgement is used for supplying evidence of debt or to extend the period of limitation. There is no specific form for acknowledgement and it … Read more
One such manifestation of a form of violence against women is the crime of eve-teasing, which is usually treated as low priority crime though it is a very serious issue causing immense mental torture and humiliation to women and girls when they are insulted and sexually harassed especially on roads and public transport. Most of … Read more
The gratuity of an employee, whose services have been terminated for any act, wilful omission or negligence causing any damage or loss to, or destruction of, property belonging to the employer, shall be forfeited to the extent of the damage or loss so caused; The gratuity payable to an employee shall be wholly forfeited-· If … Read more
Anyone can set the criminal law in motion by filing a complaint of facts constituting an offence before a Magistrate entitled to take cognizance. However, where any special statute prescribes offences and procedure for taking cognizance of such offences, complainant has to satisfy the Court about its maintainability. For example, in a complaint under section … Read more
More Hindus take two wives than Muslims, according to a survey. Surprised? It’s been that way for more than 30 years The Law Commission recently recommended a good way to prevent a married Hindu man from taking another wife: Deeming such a marriage illegal even if he converted to Islam before he wed a second … Read more
In the case of Federation of Delhi Textile Merchants versus Income Tax Officer, the Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that serving of liquor is not a charitable activity and hence cannot be exempted from income tax. Detailed Order of the Tribunal IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH: ‘B’ … Read more
Facts of the Case On 15.11.2021, there was an encounter between the militants and police at the Hyderpora area of Budgam in Kashmir. Four militants were shot dead including the son of the appellant herein. In connection with the said incident, a First Information Report No. 193/2021 was registered at the Saddar Police Station for … Read more
In Noor Mohammed vs Khurram Pasha, the Supreme Court observed that right to cross examine the witnesses cannot be denied to an accused for his failure to deposit interim compensation under Section 143A of Negotiable Instruments Act. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF 2022 (Arising out of Special … Read more
The result of two inconsistent and contradictory dying declarations In this case, the appellant approached the Supreme Court against a judgment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana in which the High Court concurred with a judgment and order of conviction of the trial court against the appellant in an offence punishable under Section … Read more