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High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash FIR in Property Dispute: A Detailed Legal Analysis

Civil and criminal proceedings can co-exist. The High Court has dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR. The court emphasized that since the dispute involves both civil and criminal elements, therefore, the criminal investigation can't be stalled on the ground that the civil suit is decided in favor of the complainant. Since the matter involves criminal allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust hence thorough investigation is required.

Durga Lal Verma v. State of Rajasthan and another

Crl. Misc. Petition 4489/2013

Before the High Court of Rajasthan at Jaipur

Heard by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sudesh Bansal J

Facts:

The petitioner sought to quash FIR registered under Sections 420, 406, and 120-B IPC.

The FIR was lodged by Ratanlal Agarwal due to non-performance of a sale agreement entered on April 4th, 2013 by the petitioner Durga Lal Verma.

Issues:

Whether the FIR registered under Sections 420, 406, and 120-B IPC should be quashed.

Whether the matter is of civil nature and thus unsuitable for criminal proceedings.

Legal Points:

Petitioner's Arguments:

The FIR was malicious and an abuse of the process of law as a civil suit for specific performance based on the same agreement was decreed in favor of the complainant.

The petitioner alleged that the sale agreement was for Rs. 1.5 Crore, not Rs. 75 lacs, and claimed conspiracy by the complainant to settle the deal for a lower amount.

Cited Supreme Court ruling in Paramjeet Batra vs. State of Uttarakhand, arguing that the High Court should quash the FIR if the dispute is civil in nature.

Respondents' Arguments:

The Public Prosecutor contended that the FIR involves criminal elements such as cheating and criminal breach of trust, which require investigation.

Despite the civil suit, the criminal aspects of the case warrant continuation of the FIR.

Court's Observations:

The High Court reiterated the principles for exercising jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr. P. C, emphasizing its sparing and cautious use.

The court acknowledged that disputes can have both civil and criminal aspects, as established in various Supreme Court judgments.

The FIR’s allegations pointed to potential criminal conduct, including cheating and criminal breach of trust, thus necessitating investigation.

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Illegal land de-notification: Supreme Court rejects Yediyurappa’s plea challenging previous order

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The recommendation for appointment as a High Court judge has to be made by a Collegium of 3 senior most judges of the High Court, including the Chief Justice, but not by the Chief Justice alone. 

Read the article By Markandey Katju.

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Six new judges were appointed to the Bombay High Court on Thursday. Dipankar Datta, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, is expected to be promoted to the Supreme Court by the government. If this occurs, the Supreme Court's working strength will be 30. The Supreme Court has the authority to appoint up to 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Furthermore, the administration expects to begin the search for a new Chief Justice this week or early next week.

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گجرات میں زہریلی شراب سے اموات : کانگریس کا ہائی کورٹ کے جج سے تفتیش کا مطالبہ

گجرات میں زہریلی شراب سے اموات : کانگریس کا ہائی کورٹ کے جج سے تفتیش کا مطالبہ

گجرات میں زہریلی شراب سے اموات : کانگریس کا ہائی کورٹ کے جج سے تفتیش کا مطالبہ نئی دہلی،29 جولائی( آئی این ایس انڈیا ) گجر ات کے بوٹاد ضلع میں زہریلی شراب پینے کے بوجہ سے 46 اموات کے بعد بی جے پی حکومت حزب اختلاف کے نشان ہ پر ہے۔ کانگریس لیڈر راہل گاندھی نے ٹوئٹ کر کے سوال کیا ہے کہ اقتدار کی حامی وہ کون سی قوتیں ہیں جو خشک ریاست قرار دئے گئے گجرات میں منشیات کے دھندے کی پشت پناہی کر رہی ہیں۔…

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"Breaking Chains: High Court Grants Divorce Due to Husband's Criminal Conviction"

In a landmark decision, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior has granted a divorce to a woman on the grounds of her husband's criminal conviction, emphasizing that life imprisonment for murder constitutes mental cruelty. This case highlights the evolving interpretation of cruelty within matrimonial law, acknowledging the severe psychological impact of living with a convicted criminal.

Case Summary:

Case Title: First Appeal No. 2409 of 2023

Judges: Hon'ble Shri Justice Vivek Rusia and Hon'ble Shri Justice Rajendra Kumar Vani

Facts:

The appellant/wife married the respondent/husband on November 21, 2011, and they have a daughter born on July 30, 2012.

The husband exhibited aggressive and cruel behavior, leading to multiple criminal charges, including murder.

Convicted under Section 302 of IPC, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his father over a property dispute.

The Family Court initially dismissed the wife’s petition for divorce, failing to recognize the conviction as mental cruelty.

High Court Decision:

The High Court overturned the Family Court's judgment, stating that the husband's criminal conviction and life imprisonment undoubtedly amount to mental cruelty.

The Court stressed that a wife and child living with a convicted murderer is detrimental to their mental well-being and safety.

The marriage, solemnized in 2011, was thus dissolved, setting a precedent for similar cases.

This ruling underscores the judiciary's sensitivity to the psychological trauma experienced by spouses in extreme situations, broadening the scope of 'mental cruelty' within matrimonial law. It offers a beacon of hope for those trapped in marriages fraught with violence and crime.

Legal Insight: This case illustrates the importance of a dynamic legal interpretation that aligns with contemporary societal norms and psychological understandings, ensuring justice and protection for those affected by marital cruelty.

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سابق ایم پی عتیق احمد کے بھائی اشرف کے کیس میں نیا موڑ ہائی کورٹ کے جج نے سماعت سے کیا خود کو الگ

سابق ایم پی عتیق احمد کے بھائی اشرف کے کیس میں نیا موڑ ہائی کورٹ کے جج نے سماعت سے کیا خود کو الگ

سابق ایم پی عتیق احمد کے بھائی اشرف کے کیس میں نیا موڑ ہائی کورٹ کے جج نے سماعت سے کیا خود کو الگ   الٰہ آباد، 5فروری ( آئی این ایس انڈیا )   الہ آباد ہائی کورٹ کے جسٹس راجیو گپتا نے سابق ایم پی عتیق احمد کے بھائی اشرف عرف خالد عظیم کی درخواست ضمانت کی سماعت سے خود کو الگ کر لیا ہے۔ اشرف کے خلاف درجنوں فوجداری مقدمات زیر التوا ہیں جن میں بی ایس پی ایم ایل اے راجو پال کا قتل کیس بھی شامل ہے۔ جس…

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