The settled principle of law is that the scope of proceedingsunder Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure and Order IXRule XIII CPC are distinct. Order IX Rule XIII CPC confers awider jurisdiction, enabling the
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Can a Sessions Judge Consider the Accused’s Defence While Deciding Revision Against an Order Under Section 156(3) CrPC?
Revision Is Not a Mini-Trial:
An order under Section 156(3) CrPC often marks the beginning of criminal investigation, but the challenge that follows in revision frequently tempts the revisional court to travel beyond its proper limits. The central question
Revenue Record Doesn’t Confer Title’ : Supreme Court Summarises Principles On Revenue Entries & Land Ownership
The bench summarised the position of law regarding Revenue Entries and their legal effect on the question of title:“1 Entries in Revenue Records or Jamabandi serve only a “fiscal purpose”. Their primary function is to enable the person whose
Rejecting Benami Claims at the Threshold: Supreme Court’s 08.05.2026 Order VII Rule 11 Judgment Critically Examined
In its judgment MANJULA AND OTHERS Vs D.A. SRINIVAS 2026 INSC 465 dated 8 May 2026, the
Supreme Court has converted Order VII Rule 11 CPC from a largely under‑used
procedural filter into a
Supreme Court: A plaintiff arraigned as the principal accused in the murder of a testator is prima facie disqualified from claiming succession rights under that testator’s Will
25.5. Section 25 of the Hindu Succession Act provides that a person who commits murder or abets the commission of murder shall be disqualified from inheriting the property of the person murdered, or any other property in furtherance of
Supreme Court: Whether the court can permit Accused to Exhibit Documents as per S.294 CrPC, Already Part Of Chargesheet Without Formal Proof Of Signature?
In order to duly appreciate the provisions ofSection 294 Cr.P.C., it is necessary to refer to theprovision which is reproduced as under:“294. No formal proof of certaindocuments.—(1) Where any document isfiled before any Court by theprosecution or
New Agricultural Land Leasing Framework as per Maharashtra Agricultural Land Leasing Act, 2017 implemented from 08 May 2026.
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Maharashtra’s agricultural economy
may be entering an important new phase. With the Maharashtra Agricultural Land
Leasing Act, 2017, published as Maharashtra Act No. XXVIII of 2023, and
Bombay HC: Under which circumstances, rejection of application U/S 311 of CRPC of Prosecution by Session Judge can be said to be legal and correct?
The learned Trial Court has rightly observed that in view of the provisions of Section 293 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Chemical Analyser’s reports are admissible in evidence and can be read in evidence without formal examination
Calcutta HC: Mere Complaint Through MHA Cybercrime Portal Cannot Justify Freezing Of Bank Accounts
The bank has freezed the accounts of the petitioners on the instruction received through the portal. As per the submission made by the learned counsel for the Union of India, he has not received any instruction from the Union of
Bombay HC: What would be effect of lawful revocation of the original gift deed under Senior Citizen Act?
Insofar as the Petitioner’s contention that he has subsequentlytransferred the subject property in favour of his wife is concerned, itis evident that any such transfer is purely derivative of the petitioner’s title. Upon lawful revocation of the original gift deed under