Author: Verdictum

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently quashed a first information report (FIR) filed against a Christian missionary and office-bearer of Aadhaarshila Sansthan, concerning allegations of child. The Verdictum... Read More

The Bombay High Court has denied anticipatory bail to two accused persons in Badlapur sexual assault case. The Court was dealing with an application filed by the accused seeking pre-arrest... Read More

The Rajasthan High Court expressed strong disapproval of the State Government's decision to deny an arms license to a distinguished shooter, who has represented the country in numerous... Read More

The Karnataka High Court observed that the Lokayukta has locus standi to approach the Writ Court where the Service Tribunal has interfered in the delinquent employee’s cause on the ground... Read More

The Supreme Court observed that Section 45(1)(ii) of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 does not confer power on the State to detain an accused for an unreasonably long time,... Read More

The Allahabad High Court has directed the CBI to inquire into allegations of back-dated photos issued by the Photo Identification Centre of the High Court, calling the issue a matter... Read More

The Madras High Court directed the Family Court to number the wife's petition filed under Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 while noting that to demand proof at the time... Read More

The Supreme Court, while acquitting seven men in a murder case of the year 1985, observed that, motive has a bearing only when the evidence on record is sufficient to... Read More

The Rajasthan High Court has observed that in order to withhold pension by invoking power under Rule 170 of the Rajasthan Service Rules, 1951, something more than an ordinary misconduct... Read More

The Karnataka High Court remarked that the Court cannot supplant the wisdom of the academic bodies by way of directions that run contrary to the regulations. The Verdictum is a... Read More