Case laws or Judgments under SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989

Posted on January 13, 2021 by ShadesOfKnife

A compilation of judgments from various Courts of India in relation to SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989

Shelbin Vs State of Kerala on 16 February, 2018 (AB in a SC and ST Act case)
Pardeep Kumar Vs State of Haryana and Anr on 14 May 2020 (Charge sheet Quashed; insult not in public view but over a phone call)
Jaisingh Agarwal and Anr Vs State of Chhattisgarh and Anr on 27 Oct 2020 (A complaint u.s 156(3) is maintainable in the Special SC/ST Court)
Hitesh Verma Vs State of Uttarakhand and Anr on 05 Nov 2020

Zero FIR Case Laws/ Judgments

Posted on January 10, 2021 by ShadesOfKnife

Here is a list of judgments from Supreme Court and various High Courts and Legislative/Police Circulars, which talk about a concept called as Zero FIR, meaning register FIR first and then transfer it to appropriate Police Station in which territorial limits the alleged offence occurred. If FIR is not registered, IPC 166A proceedings can be initiated against the Police officers. More actions available here.

Case Laws or Judgments of Courts

Legislative / Police Circulars

Ministry of Home Affairs Dt: 2013-05-10 : 2013-05-10 Registration of FIR irrespective of territorial jurisdiction and Zero FIR
Ministry of Home Affairs Dt: 2015-10-12 : 2015-10-12 Advisory Compulsory Registration FIRs
DGP Office, Karnataka, Dt: 2019-11-26 : 2019-11-26 Registration of FIR (Zero FIR)

All Compensation Judgments for Motor Vehicle Accidents or other mishaps

Posted on January 4, 2021 by ShadesOfKnife

Here is a list of case laws (includes decisions from Supreme Court, High Courts, District Court and other bodies such as Consumer forums) regarding compensation in cases of accidental death or disability or other mishap which entitles compensation for the aggrieved. This is done under provisions under CrPC or Schemes setup by Courts/Government or under Article 21 of Constitution. Can be used to seek compensation in cases of loss of life, part/full disability, loss of reputation, loss of companionship etc.

Index of MASTER sitemap here.

Kirti Nagpal Vs Rohit Girdhar Case

Posted on November 21, 2020 by ShadesOfKnife

Set of cases filed by the ex-Couple, Kirti Nagpal Vs Rohit Girdhar

Kirti Nagpal Vs Rohit Girdhar on 12 February, 2019 [Interim Maintenance u/s 24 of HMA was denied]
Kirti Nagpal Vs Rohit Girdhar on 20 Nov 2020 [Appeal on Divorce was dismissed]

Kunapureddy Swarna Kumari Vs Kunapureddy @ Nookala Shanka Balaji Naidu Case

Posted on November 14, 2020 by ShadesOfKnife

Here is the list of the cases fought by this couple. It is just a hilarious case that there are 11 Respondents arraigned in this case. Go figure!

Kunapareddy @ Nookala Shanka Balaji Vs Kunapareddy Swarna Kumari On 18 April, 2016 : (SC says, amendments in petitions can be allowed, before Court takes cognizance of the case)
Kunapureddy Swarna Kumari Vs Kunapureddy @ Nookala Shanka Balaji Naidu on 12 August, 2016 : (Trial Court doles of relief after relief supported by BS)
Kunapureddy @ Nookala Shankar Vs Kunapureddy Swarna Kumari on 5 January, 2018 : (Husband files appeal at Sessions; return of dowry amount of Rs.3.00 Lakhs and compensation amount of Rs.15.00 Lakhs set aside; despite no evidence for DV, but Monthly maintenance of Rs.10,000/- is confirmed anyways)
Kunapureddy Swarna Kumari Vs Kunapureddy @ Nookala Shankar on 5 January, 2018 : (Wife files appeal at Sessions seeking enhancement in monthly maintenance; Dismissed)

Love Jihad marriages in India

Posted on November 2, 2020 by ShadesOfKnife

The following is a small compilation (State-wise) of Love Jihad marriages in India, wherein the bride had converted to Islam from other religions, before performing marriage, which is loosely called as Love Jihad, as it is popularly held that Muslims do such thing, to propagate their religion. Such marriages are held to be unacceptable by Supreme Court here and by Allahabad High Court here.

Uttar Pradesh:

On 2020-09-23:

Priyanshi @ Km Shamreen and Anr Vs State of UP and 3 Ors on 23 Sep 2020

On 2020-10-08:

Pooja @ Zoya Vs State of UP and 3 Ors on 08 Oct 2020

Regular Bail Orders u/s 437

Posted on November 1, 2020 by ShadesOfKnife

Section 437 of CrPC from Chapter CHAPTER XXXIII has the provision for getting Regular Bail in non-bailable cases.

Index of all Bail matters is here.

Shyamlal Devda Vs Parimala Cases

Posted on October 9, 2020 by ShadesOfKnife

In this bunch of cases, the false cases were crumbled by Courts.

Shyamlal Devda and Ors Vs Parimala on 18 February 2019 [At Karnataka High Court]
- Shyamlal Devda and Ors Vs Parimala on 22 January 2020 [At Supreme Court]
Shyamlal Devda and Ors Vs Parimala on 02 April 2019 [At Karnataka High Court]

List of overturned Convictions of False Litigation

Posted on October 4, 2020 by ShadesOfKnife

This compilation is intended to show the irreparable lose to people who get falsely accused and get convicted for misjudgment of Courts.

India:

Supreme Court: 23 year later

23 years after his wife’s death, a man walks free as SC sets aside his conviction for abetting her suicide based on ‘speculations’ and ‘inferences’

Gurcharan Singh Vs State of Punjab on 01 Oct 2020

Orissa High Court: 21 years later

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/orissa-hc-sets-aside-21-year-old-murder-conviction

Prakash Dehury Vs State of Orissa on 30 Sep 2020

Divorce Judgments

Posted on September 28, 2020 by ShadesOfKnife

Here is a List of some useful Divorce Judgments under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and related interim-maintenance and alimony case laws.

Mutual Consent Divorce Granted after settlement

The collection is here.

Divorce Granted to Husband

The collection is here.

Divorce Granted to Wife

The collection is here.

Divorce Set Aside

The collection is here.

No Interim Maintenance under sec 24 of Hindu Marriage Act

The collection is here.

Grant of Interim-Maintenance under sec 24 of Hindu Marriage Act

The collection is here.

Permanent Alimony Denied

The collection is here.

MASTER SITEMAP here.

Shades of Knife

True Colors of a Vile Wife

Category: Assorted Court Judgments or Orders or Notifications

Case laws or Judgments under SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989

Zero FIR Case Laws/ Judgments

All Compensation Judgments for Motor Vehicle Accidents or other mishaps

Kirti Nagpal Vs Rohit Girdhar Case

Kunapureddy Swarna Kumari Vs Kunapureddy @ Nookala Shanka Balaji Naidu Case

Love Jihad marriages in India

Regular Bail Orders u/s 437

Shyamlal Devda Vs Parimala Cases

List of overturned Convictions of False Litigation

India:

Supreme Court: 23 year later

Orissa High Court: 21 years later

Divorce Judgments