DEFAULT BAIL

VARUN TIWARI VS STATE OF U.P. Hon’ble Rajesh Singh Chauhan, J. The question for consideration in this petition was whether the accused has an indefeasible right to ‘compulsive bail’ i.e. ‘default bail’ under proviso to section 167(2) Cr.P.C. on the expiry of 60 or 90 days as the case may be, if the charge-sheet has…

Notable judgments on offences against public tranquility

Introduction  The term “public tranquility” refers to public peace, and therefore any activity carried out by a group of individuals which results in distortion of peace within the society is referred to as an offence against the public tranquility. The Indian Penal Code, 1860 identifies offences against public tranquility which lays down provisions for “offences against public…

CASE STUDY ON BIGAMY

Sarla Mudgal, (President, Kalyani) and Ors. Vs. Union of India ,Ors. TITLE OF THE CASE:    Sarla Mudgal, (President, Kalyani) and Ors. Vs. Union of India ,Ors. CITATION                   :      AIR 1995 SC 1531 COURT                          :      Supreme Court of India DATE DECIDED           :      10th May, 1995 APPELLANT                 :      Sarla Mudgal, President, Kalyani  and Ors. RESPONDENT              :  …