Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta Archives

‘Offence under S. 354A of IPC is gender specific and only a man can be prosecuted under the same’; Calcutta HC quashes sexual harassment case against female accused

It was said that since all sub-sections of Section 354A of IPC start with the words ‘a man’, a female accused would not be covered under this Section.

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Calcutta High Court dismisses District Child Protection Officer’s revision application on failure to establish proceedings as frivolous or vexatious

Calcutta High Court emphasised that the power under Section 482 of the CrPC should be exercised sparingly and only to prevent abuse of process or to secure the ends of justice.

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“Life Imprisonment for remainder of natural life a more humane substitute to address recidivism concerns”; Calcutta HC commutes Death Sentence in Rape and Murder case

Calcutta High Court held that the Trial Court erred in awarding death penalty with reference to gravity of the offence alone.

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[Motor Accident Claims] Calcutta High Court enhances compensation due to extensive medical treatment and victim’s permanent disability

“The person who works in any field if his right hand suffered deformity that will definitely affect inconvenience, hardship, discomfort, frustration and mental stress in his life.”

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Calcutta High Court enhances compensation in motor accident claims case

The Calcutta High Court deleted the name of one of the claimants who had passed away, and condoned the delay in filing the appeal.