Magistrate

February 20, 2022

Magistrate not to entertain an application under Section 156 (3) of Cr.PC, when complaint was not supported by an affidavit: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that the magistrate not to entertain an application under Section 156 (3) of Cr.PC, when the complaint was not supported by an […]
February 17, 2022
Magistrate cannot return a complaint merely because it was filed by the aggrieved person's wife: Kerala HC

Magistrate cannot return a complaint merely because it was filed by the aggrieved person’s wife: Kerala HC

The  Kerala High Court ruled that the Magistrate cannot return a complaint merely because it was filed by the aggrieved person’s wife.  Background  Petitioner is the […]
January 25, 2022

Magistrate empowered to monitor investigation for kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court ruled that the Magistrate is empowered to monitor the investigation for kidnapping, abducting or inducing women to compel her marriage. The petition […]