Chhattisgarh High Court

3rd Jul, 2018

Lok Adalat does not have the power to adjudicate a controversy on merits like a regular court

In a recent judgement, the Chattisgarh High Court held that by referring to ‘determination’ and ‘award’ by the Lok Adalat, the Legal Services Authorities Act does not contemplate nor require an adjudicatory judicial determination, but […]
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24th Sep, 2015

Bail granted cannot be generally cancelled as it would amount to review/recall of bail order

The parameters for grant of bail and cancellation of bail are entirely different. Bail granted under Section 439(1) of the CrPC can be cancelled where the accused: Misuses his liberty by indulging in similar criminal […]
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2nd Apr, 2014

Court may grant maintenance under Section 125 Cr P C even after minor daughter attains majority #indianlaws #marriagelaws

The court in order to avoid multiplicity of proceedings should have entertained the application filed by the daughter on attaining majority for the reason that ultimately the applicant was entitled for maintenance
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