NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has pointed out the key differences between Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Section 175(3) of the recently enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), particularly in the process of filing an FIR (First Information Report).
In a 47-page judgment, the court determined that the suit was filed within the limitation period and that only the appellant husband had the right to file it. The high court noted that the family court had erred in dismissing the case. Allahabad: In allowing an appeal against a family court decision, the Allahabad High […]
The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to retain their panel lawyers for at least six weeks after a change in government to prevent unnecessary adjournments in court proceedings. The directive aims to ensure the smooth functioning of courts and avoid inconvenience to litigants. This order followed a hearing of a bail plea by an individual accused of cheating in an examination conducted by the Uttarakhand government.
