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![All You Want To Know About Recording Of Confessions (Section 164 CrPC) [Part-III]](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2019/03/29/500x300_359497-know-the-law.jpg "All You Want To Know About Recording Of Confessions (Section 164 CrPC) [Part-III]")
All You Want To Know About Recording Of Confessions (Section 164 CrPC) [Part-III]14 April 2019 4:40 AM GMTRead the First Part HereRead the Second Part HerePROCEDURE FOR RECORDING 'CONFESSION' UNDER SECTION 164 Cr.P.C. If what is sought to be recorded is a 'confession', then the Magistrate has to...
![All You Want To Know About Recording Of Confessions (Section 164 CrPC) [Part-II]](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2019/04/04/500x300_359659-know-the-law.jpg "All You Want To Know About Recording Of Confessions (Section 164 CrPC) [Part-II]")
All You Want To Know About Recording Of Confessions (Section 164 CrPC) [Part-II]4 April 2019 6:15 AM GMTAll You Want To Know About Recording Of Confessions (Section 164 CrPC) [Part-1 - Introduction]30 March 2019 2:15 PM GMT
![SC Reiterates Basic Principles Of Judicial Review Of Administrative Decisions [Read Judgment]](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2019/03/08/500x300_358933-justice-r-banumathi-and-justice-indira-banerjee.jpg "SC Reiterates Basic Principles Of Judicial Review Of Administrative Decisions [Read Judgment]")
SC Reiterates Basic Principles Of Judicial Review Of Administrative Decisions [Read Judgment]14 March 2019 1:23 PM GMT
The Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered on Thursday, reiterated some basic principles of judicial review of administrative decisions. The bench comprising Justice R. Banumathi and Justice...
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Plaint Can Be Rejected If Suit Is Clearly Barred By Limitation: SC [Read Judgment]13 March 2019 4:20 PM GMT
The Supreme Court has observed that a plaint can be rejected under Order 7 Rule 11(d) of the Code of Civil Procedure, if by considering the averments, it is found that the suit is clearly barred...
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When Can Transposition Of Defendants As Plaintiffs Be Permitted? SC Answers [Read Judgment]12 March 2019 3:21 AM GMT
In a judgment delivered last week, the Supreme Court has examined the scope of Rule 1A of Order XXIII CPC which deals with power of a court to permit transposition of defendants as plaintiff. ...
When Can A 'Cheque Bounce' Complaint Against Director Of Company Be Quashed? SC Answers [Read Judgment]10 March 2019 1:54 PM GMT
The Supreme Court has reiterated that, a 'cheque bounce' complaint against a Company and its Director, must contain a specific averment that the Director was in charge of, and responsible for, the...
Sale Of Minor's Property By Guardian Can Be Avoided Only By Filing Suit To Set Aside Deed Within Period Under Art.60 Limitation Act : SC [Read Judgment]25 Feb 2019 2:23 PM GMT
The Supreme Court has held that a sale of minor's property by guardian can be avoided only by filing a suit to set aside the deed within the period of limitation prescribed under Article 60 of the...
![Entire Testimony Of Witness Cannot Be Discarded Merely Because Part Of It Was Found To Be False, Reiterates SC [Read Judgment]](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2019/02/11/500x300_358214-supreme-court-of-india.jpg "Entire Testimony Of Witness Cannot Be Discarded Merely Because Part Of It Was Found To Be False, Reiterates SC [Read Judgment]")
Entire Testimony Of Witness Cannot Be Discarded Merely Because Part Of It Was Found To Be False, Reiterates SC [Read Judgment]21 Feb 2019 4:24 PM GMT
Is the Principle of 'falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus' (false in one thing, false in everything) applicable in Indian context? The Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered on Thursday, reiterated...
![Injury On Vital Part Not An Essential Ingredient Of Section 307 IPC (Attempt To Murder): SC [Read Judgment]](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2019/02/19/500x300_358449-nageswara-rao-and-indu-malhotra.jpg "Injury On Vital Part Not An Essential Ingredient Of Section 307 IPC (Attempt To Murder): SC [Read Judgment]")
Injury On Vital Part Not An Essential Ingredient Of Section 307 IPC (Attempt To Murder): SC [Read Judgment]19 Feb 2019 2:05 PM GMT
There is no requirement for the injury to be on a 'vital part' of the body, merely causing 'hurt' is sufficient to attract S. 307 I.P.C, the Supreme Court has held. The bench comprising Justice...
Mere Inability To Repay Loan Does Not Constitute 'Cheating': SC [Read Judgment]15 Feb 2019 11:33 AM GMT
The Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered last month, observed that inability of a person to return the loan amount cannot give rise to a criminal prosecution for cheating unless fraudulent or...
Is Amendment Of Pleadings Allowed After Commencement Of Trial? SC Explains [Read Judgment]14 Feb 2019 11:52 AM GMT
The Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered on Thursday, explained when and on what considerations an application for amendment of pleadings filed after commencement of Trial, can be allowed. The...
Is Conviction Based On Sole Testimony Of Victim In Rape Cases Sustainable?14 Feb 2019 3:29 AM GMT
It is the settled position of law that conviction under Section 376 of Indian Penal Code can be founded on the sole testimony of the prosecutrix, unless there are compelling reasons for seeking...
Section 456 CrPC: Limitation Of 30 Days Would Not Apply If Trial Court Had Already Ordered Restoration Of Possession: SC13 Feb 2019 10:44 AM GMT
The Supreme Court has observed that the limitation of 30 days would not apply in preferring an application under Section 456 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking restoration of immovable...
Can A Judge Be Arrested? What Is The Procedure?13 Feb 2019 5:50 AM GMT
Can a judicial officer be arrested? This might be an interesting question, but the answer is well settled by the Supreme Court in Delhi Judicial Service Association Tis Hazari Court VS. State...
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Inability To Establish Motive In A Case Of Circumstantial Evidence Not Always Fatal : SC [Read Judgment]12 Feb 2019 1:04 PM GMT
The inability of the prosecution to establish motive in a case of circumstantial evidence is not always fatal to the prosecution case, held the Supreme Court today.The bench of Justices A M...
What Is Meant By 'Taking Cognizance' In Section 190 of CrPC?10 Feb 2019 2:04 PM GMT
'Know The Law' is a series which explains the legal principles for the beginners in the legal professionSeveral provisions in Chapter XIV of the Code of Criminal Procedure use the word...
Dishonour Of Cheque : How To Discharge The Burden Of Accused?9 Feb 2019 9:44 AM GMT
Presumptions are devices by use of which the Courts are enabled and entitled to pronounce on an issue notwithstanding that there is no evidence or insufficient evidence. Under the Evidence Act all...
