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[S.156(3) CrPC] Bombay High Court| Affidavit not in compliance with Chapter VII of the Criminal Manual is deemed non-compliance with the mandatory requirement of filing an affidavit

There should be no scope for the declarant to escape on the technical grounds from responsibility attached to the statement made by him in the affidavit. Unless those compliances, referred to in paragraphs 5 and 8 of chapter VII of the Criminal Manual are complied with, it will be difficult to hold the person making a declaration on oath responsible for the statement made on an oath.

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Gauhati HC refuses to consider a ‘scientific-minded’ advocate’s petition challenging constitutionality of administering oath in the name of God

Gauhati High Court: While deciding this interesting writ petition praying for the issuance of the writ of Mandamus directing to

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Allahabad High Court took suo motu cognizance of a major fire incident at a hotel in Lucknow; observes that thousands of establishments are allowed to flout the building and fire safety rules by the relevant authorities

Allahabad High Court: In a case relating to the fire incident on 05.09.2022 at a well-known hotel, namely, Levana Suites, where four

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[Stray Dog Menace] Allahabad High Court asks Nagar Nigam to reply why compensation of Rs.10 lakhs may not be awarded to the family of the deceased

Allahabad High Court issues notice to Nagar Nigam on compensation to family after stray dog menace leaves one child dead and other seriously injured

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Madhya Pradesh High Court to examine Arya Samaj Vivah Mandir Trust’s authority to solemnize marriage between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl

Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Division Bench of Rohit Arya and Milind Ramesh Phadke, JJ., admitted a petition which was filed to

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Person whose case is based on falsehood has no right to approach the Court: All HC

Allahabad High Court: Expressing that Courts of law are meant for imparting justice, Sanjay Kumar Singh, J., observed that more often the

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Applications under Section 156 (3) Cr.P.C. being filed only to harass other; Filing of affidavit a must: SC

Supreme Court: In a case where the Magistrate had passed an order under Section 156(3) CrPC even in absence of an affidavit

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For summoning accused under S. 138 NI Act, recording of statements under Ss. 200 and 202 is required? All HC decides

Allahabad High Court: Sameer Jain, J., decided that whether for summoning an accused under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, recording

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Ori HC issues notice to State to file an affidavit regarding a delay in sample collection due to suspension of public transport and inadequacy in other services

Orissa High Court: A Division Bench of S Muralidhar, CJ and Savitri Ratho, J., directed State to file an affidavit addressing concerns

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[Affidavits] Ori HC | Is the common practice of advocate’s clerk swearing an affidavit permissible in law? Is there an exception, if yes, upto what extent?

Orissa High Court: S. K. Panigrahi, J., dismissed the bail application being found defective as the affidavit was sworn by the advocate’s

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Kar HC | Is it mandatory to file an affidavit for invocation of jurisdiction of Magistrate under S. 156(3) CrPC? Petition allowed partly

Karnataka High Court: John Michael Cunha J., allowed the petition partly stating that Section 156(3) CrPC applications are to be supported by

Case Briefs COVID 19 High Courts

Madras HC | Plea for declaring Lockdown 1.0 as special holidays for industrial establishments: Govt. to file affidavit

Madras High Court: A Division Bench of R. Subbiah and R. Pongiappan, JJ. issued notice to T.N. Government to reply on the plea

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Poll Affidavit Case| SC reserves verdict on petition seeking review of order quashing clean chit to Devendra Fadnavis

Supreme Court: A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, JJ has reserved its order on the review petition filed by former Maharashtra

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P&H HC | Accused facing trial under Negotiable Instrument Act not competent to file an affidavit for evidence

Punjab & Haryana High Court: Surinder Gupta, J. dismissed a petition dealing with the question whether accused under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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Poll Affidavit Case| SC quashes clean chit; Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to face trial

Supreme Court: In a major blow to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, the 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and Deepak Gupta and

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Pat HC | Acceptance of affidavit of assets and liabilities – raises presumption of validity of elected candidate’s nomination

Patna High Court: The Division Bench of Amreshwar Pratap Sahi, CJ and Anjana Mishra, J. dismissed an appeal challenging election of a

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[S.156(3) CrPC] Bombay High Court| Affidavit not in compliance with Chapter VII of the Criminal Manual is deemed non-compliance with the mandatory requirement of filing an affidavit

Gauhati HC refuses to consider a ‘scientific-minded’ advocate’s petition challenging constitutionality of administering oath in the name of God

Allahabad High Court took suo motu cognizance of a major fire incident at a hotel in Lucknow; observes that thousands of establishments are allowed to flout the building and fire safety rules by the relevant authorities

[Stray Dog Menace] Allahabad High Court asks Nagar Nigam to reply why compensation of Rs.10 lakhs may not be awarded to the family of the deceased

Madhya Pradesh High Court to examine Arya Samaj Vivah Mandir Trust’s authority to solemnize marriage between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl

Person whose case is based on falsehood has no right to approach the Court: All HC

Applications under Section 156 (3) Cr.P.C. being filed only to harass other; Filing of affidavit a must: SC

For summoning accused under S. 138 NI Act, recording of statements under Ss. 200 and 202 is required? All HC decides

[Affidavits] Ori HC | Is the common practice of advocate’s clerk swearing an affidavit permissible in law? Is there an exception, if yes, upto what extent?

Kar HC | Is it mandatory to file an affidavit for invocation of jurisdiction of Magistrate under S. 156(3) CrPC? Petition allowed partly

Poll Affidavit Case| SC reserves verdict on petition seeking review of order quashing clean chit to Devendra Fadnavis

P&H HC | Accused facing trial under Negotiable Instrument Act not competent to file an affidavit for evidence

Poll Affidavit Case| SC quashes clean chit; Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to face trial

Pat HC | Acceptance of affidavit of assets and liabilities – raises presumption of validity of elected candidate’s nomination

Rafale Deal | Centre asked to file pricing details for purchase of Rafale fighter jets

Examination-in-chief of the witness has to be tendered by way of affidavit in every case

SC disapproves Centre’s response on appointment of Lokpal

Centre’s response sought on headway in making public institutions ‘disabled-friendly’: SC