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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Examination of witness - presence of other witnesses

There is no specific provision in CPC to provide that when a witness is being examined, other witnesses who are proposed to be examined by party concerned should not be present in court. Indur Kartar Chhugani, 2011 (2) Bom CR (OS) 12.

Cheque Bounce and 420 IPC

Conviction under Section 138 of the NI Act. Prosecution under 420 IPC was barred by Section 300(1) of CRPC. Kolla Veera Raghav Rao, 2011 (2) Bom CR (Cri) SC 754

CPC and arbitration

Strict provisions of Evidence Act or CPC are not to be followed by arbitrator, but principles of natural justice cannot be over looked at any stage of proceeding. Shunk Corrugators, 2011 (2) BomCR (OS) 19

Publicity to a debt

In England, it is an offence by statute to unduly publicise the existence of any debit with the object of concerning the debtor to pay.  This is unlawful harassment. Argyll v. Argyll, (1965) 1 All ER 611 (Thomas J.)

Monday, June 20, 2011

Same lawyer cant act for both parties

Hilton v. Barker Booth, 2005 1 All ER 651



Sunday, June 19, 2011

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Re: Legal Aid

Mere ground that petitioner is a woman, she is not entitled to legal aid. Existence of prima facie case for granting of legal aid is necessary. AIR 2011 NOC  212 AP