Ramprakash Rajagopal

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Acquittal

Complaint must contain allegations on cheating

General

Tamilnadu cash-for-job scam case: Criminal trial is not a friendly match between the complainant and the accused

General

Quash: Apex Court quashed the G.O of TamilNadu constituting special courts for Land Grabbing cases and advice to enact appropriate legislation

Cr.P.C

Taking cognizance: A Basic Understanding

Acquittal

Judicial officers are advised to take advantage of section 313 (5) Cr.P.C by getting advice from P.P and defence counsels at the state of questioning under section 313 Cr.P.C

General

Even in bail matters high courts can travel beyond the scope and pass appropriate orders under articles 226 and 227

Acquittal

Released of accused on probation after his appeal was decided by high court after 37 years

General

Plea of one of the judges to recuse from the matter is denied as forum shopping

Acquittal

Officers investigating the SC/ST offence are duty bound to be vigilant before invoking any provision of a very stringent statute

Cr.P.C

Section 154 Cr.P.C: Police has no other option except to register fir if cognizable offence found and magistrate must direct investigation if cognizable offence found in the complaint

General

Freezing of accused company’s bank account for 17 years is not proper and company is permitted to withdraw amount

Cr.P.C

Jurisdiction: Magistrate is empowered to entertain complaint even has no jurisdiction