Ramprakash Rajagopal

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freedom of expression
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WhatsApp status: Criticizing abrogation of Article 370 in J&K is protected under freedom of speech (Article 19(1)(a)) and does not violate section 153A IPC

case diary and its uses
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Case diary: Section 172(3) Cr.P.C: The accused has a right to cross-examine police officer as per section 145 Evidence Act whenever the police officer uses it to refresh his memory

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Surrender petition: Accused should surrender only before the Jurisdictional Magistrate

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Section 203 Cr.P.C: Dismissal of complaint: Cause of action for filing complaint is same as is in the filing contempt petition and that fact was not mentioned in the complaint and hence taking cognizance is abuse of process of law

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NDPS Act: Confession to the police officer is not admissible and hit under section 25 Evidence Act

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Automatic vacation of stay: Asian Resurfacing judgment resurfaced

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Approver: Evidence of approver can be admitted even he did not inculpate himself with the crime

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Kidnapping: Except kidnapping prosecution did not prove the demand and threat hence section 364A IPC would not attract

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Procedure: Sample collection: Assistant Director has no power to seize the sample of meat under Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle preservation Act 1964

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No discharge after framing of charges: MLA is not a person who can be removed with the sanction of the government

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Section 202 cr.p.c: In cases where jurisdiction is involved as per section 202 cr.p.c Magistrates must wait till the report is received and thereafter summon the accused

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Cancellation of bail: Cancelling the bail which granted by another single judge by examining the merits tantamount to judicial impropriety/indiscipline