Quashing of FIR
When a prayer for quashing the FIR is made by the alleged accused and the court when it exercises the power under Section 482 CrPC (now Section 528 of the…
What procedure should be adopted when there is a cross case?
A fair procedure that should be adopted in a matter where there are cross cases is to direct the same learned Judge to try both the cross cases one after…
What is default bail?
Default bail is also known by the name ‘compulsory bail’, as the grant of bail upon meeting the eligibility requirements is indispensable. It is also known as ‘statutory bail’, as…
Discharge of surety by variance in terms of the contract
A contract of guarantee is a contract to perform the promise, or to discharge the liability of a third person, in the case of default. The person who gives the…
Claim for compensation after a fatal motor accident
The tribunal should first determine the full amount of compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA). After that, the legal representatives can withdraw the compensation provided by the government to…
Can the order of bail be cancelled?
It is equally well settled that bail once granted, ought not to be cancelled in a mechanical manner. However, an unreasoned or perverse order of bail is always open to…
Female Foeticide – A National Concern
Discrimination against the girl child and by extension women is still prevalent in several parts of the country. The first step towards commission of such an offence is in the…
Regularisation of the services of temporary employees
Our constitutional scheme envisages employment by the Government and its instrumentalities on the basis of a procedure established in that behalf. But, sometimes this process is not adhered to and…
What will be the consequences of publishing a premature erroneous Postmortem report?
Publishing premature erroneous postmortem reports can distort public perception and derail the course of justice. The impact of a doctor issuing an erroneous postmortem report and publishing it through the…