AP High Court Dismisses Bank’s 16-Year-Old Appeal Against Acquittal In Cheque Bounce Case For Non-Prosecution

Can a bank keep an appeal against acquittal in cheque bounce case proceedings alive for about 16 years without ever serving notice on the accused? The Andhra Pradesh High Court has said no, dismissing the appeal for non-prosecution. Amaravati: After about 16 years on the High Court’s board, an appeal filed by a cooperative bank […]

Supreme Court: “A Synopsis Cannot Run Into 128 Pages! Registry Should Have Asked Litigant To Trim It Down”

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Dec 17) addressed a matrimonial dispute involving a woman who divorced her husband in 2016 due to cruelty. The Court reinstated her Section 125 CrPC petition for maintenance, directing the family court to reconsider the case. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of concise legal documents, criticizing a 128-page synopsis submitted by the appellant.