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Magistrate Cannot Return Private Complaint Only Because Accused’s Postal Address Is Missing: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that a Magistrate cannot return a private complaint merely because the complainant has not provided the accused’s postal...
Limitation Under Section 469 CrPC Runs From Date of Police Knowledge, Not FIR Registration: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the limitation period under Section 469 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 begins from the date...
Article 21 Breach: Karnataka HC Orders Release of Accused
The Karnataka High Court on Monday (February 23) ordered the release of a man accused of theft who remained in jail for three years...
Illegality In Search Doesn’t Automatically Invalidate Seized Material: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday, February 23, held that a search conducted without proper authorisation may be illegal. However, that defect alone does not...
Absconding Co-Accused Can Tilt the Scales Against Bail Under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court
Court Flags Flight Risk and Networked Offences in Narcotics Cases
In a significant ruling impacting bail jurisprudence under narcotics law, the Delhi High Court has...
