Chhattisgarh HC denies bail to three accused allegedly involved in 2023 IED Blast Case
“Mere prolonged detention or socio-economic hardship cannot outweigh the serious and grave nature of allegations involving offences against national security.”
Arms Act
‘Difficult working conditions don’t give right to kill colleagues’; Chhattisgarh HC upholds conviction of CRPF personnel who killed 4 colleagues, injured many
“Long working hours without leave and difficult environment does not give the right to any person to vent his anger by causing the death of his own colleagues.”
Bombay HC refuses to continue monitoring the murder investigation of CPI leader Govind Pansare; directs Trial Court to expedite hearing
“According to us, only for the purpose of arrest of absconding accused, continuous monitoring of the further investigation by this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not necessary.”
Denial of arms license to Sportsperson solely based on family background violates Articles 14 and 19(1)(g): Rajasthan High Court
“The petitioner can neither be cursed for her father’s culpability nor can the State tether her with her father’s acts or crimes to continue all through her life, though she had no role to play.”
Supreme Court grants bail to murder accused after two years; Notes six co-accused already released
Supreme Court directed that the accused be released on bail, on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Trial Court. However, if the Trial Court or the State finds that the accused who has been granted bail is delaying the trial, they can approach this Court by way of an application to recall this order.
Read why Madras High Court refused anticipatory bail to Gangster Rocket Raja
Madras High Court remarked that Tirunelveli is a communal prone area. It is only for the past few years; the city has been without any communal violences. During the ensuing parliamentary elections, any small spark may lead to a catastrophe.
J&K and Ladakh HC quashes the detention order issued in 2022 based on an FIR registered against a detenue in 2004
The petitioner was detained in June 2022 based on a FIR registered against him in 2004. However, the petitioner had already been acquitted from the charges levied against him in 2004.
No one, including any litigant or lawyer, can carry arms in Court premises except police official on duty: Allahabad HC issues directions
“The worth of a lawyer flows from his pen, extreme hard work and his understanding of law and not from the barrel of a gun”
Possession of a third firearm by a member of a rifle association or rifle club is illegal; Delhi High Court refuses relief to a senior advocate having three firearms
Legislature has deliberately used the words “acquire”, “possess” and “use” in the same Section 3(3) of the Arms Act having different connotations, to be construed in a manner to give effect to each word to further the purpose of the legislation i.e., to reduce the number of firearms that could be possessed by an individual.
Accused cannot rid themselves of liability by saying that they secured arms licenses through Arms dealer: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court said that the proceedings involve the widespread issue of fake arms licenses, and it is natural that insiders in the Collectorate Office would also be involved in a matter of this magnitude.
As all convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case walk free, read why Supreme Court ordered their release
Supreme Court: In an appeal relating to the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991, the division bench of B.R. Gavai and B.V.
Rajasthan High Court | No appeal can be preferred challenging the issuance of an arms license in favour of any person under S. 18 Arms Act, 1959
Rajasthan High Court: Vijay Bishnoi, J. held the appeal filed by District Magistrate before Divisional Commissioner under Section 18 of Arms Act,
AP HC | Will carrying of toy gun in public attract S. 25 of Arms Act? Bail granted to a man giving stills as a hero with an air gun in a cinema theatre
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Cheekati Manavendranath Roy, J., allowed the criminal petition and granted bail to the petitioners. The facts of the
If you are found in possession of live ammunition along with a valid arms licence, can an offence under S. 25 of Arms Act still be registered against you? Del HC resolves
Delhi High Court: Deciding a matter of whether an NRI person in possession of two live ammunitions with a valid license can
Call records alone cannot be pressed into service for framing charges; Court discharges accused of Organized Crime Syndicate under MCOC Act holding CDRs not sufficient evidence
Patiala House Courts (New Delhi): While discharging the accused from alleged offences under Sections 3 and 4 of MCOC Act, Sh. Parveen
CAT| When subjective satisfaction of dispensing with the inquiry is not supported by any independent material, dispensing with holding the inquiry would be illegal
“If a preliminary inquiry could be conducted, there may not be any reason as to why formal departmental inquiry could not have been initiated against the delinquent.”
Del HC | If a firearm is recovered from possession of a person at the airport which he/she is unaware of can the person be punishable under S. 25 of Arms Act? HC answers
Delhi High Court: Suresh Kumar Kait, J., addresses a matter revolving around the possession of ammunition by a person which he/she is
Del HC | Can a country made pistol (katta) be considered as a “deadly weapon” even if it is in a state of disrepair under S. 398 IPC? HC elaborates
Delhi High Court: Vibhu Bakhru, J., in the present petition observed that, “A deadly weapon is one, which is lethal and is likely
Ker HC | Accused not to be incarcerated merely because of criminal antecedents; bail granted
Kerala High Court: Ashok Menon, J., allowed the bail application of the applicant-accused in connection with the FIR registered for offences punishable
Amendments in Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016 notified; Increase in number of Firearms and Ammunition allowed for Shooters
Shooting is an important Olympic sport in India. The Indian shooters have excelled in international competitions. Keeping this in mind, the Ministry