Ramprakash Rajagopal

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Cr.P.C 1973

Cr.P.C., 1973. Notes no.1: Understanding the Police Report, Investigation, and Court’s Duties in Criminal Cases

Acquittal

Secondary evidence: Document that are not properly stamped cannot be secondary evidence

Acquittal

Section 311 Cr.P.C: Recall may be allowed if no occasion to bring relevant facts at initial deposition

Acquittal

Murder case: Based on injuries in the evidence it is doubtful that deceased would have met the witnesses

Acquittal

Dying declaration: Witness who recorded the dying declaration must state in his chief-examination that the doctor examined the deceased before giving fitness certificate

Evidence

Dowry death: Absence of any positive viscera report is not fatal to the prosecution

Cr.P.C

Guidelines: If surrender of proof not provided then the registry may call for report from the trial judge

Cr.P.C

Bail: Court can contemplate statements recorded under sections 161 and 164 Cr.P.C while deciding bail for the purpose of prima facie in grave offences

Corruption Laws

PONMUDI MINISTER CASE: As per section 13(1)(e)P.C Act 1988, the person holding the properties on behalf of the public servant should also liable to explain the source

Acquittal

Cross-Examination: Disallowing questions in cross-examination will prejudice the accused

General

PMLA arrest: Written communication about the grounds of arrest reasonably within 24 hours of his arrest is sufficient compliance of both section 19(1) PMLA and Article 22(1) Constitution of India.

IPC

s. 138 Appeal against conviction: Proclaimed offender can recall the proclamation by paying the amount directed by court