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Delhi HC Clarifies Calculation of Limitation Period in Cases Under Negotiables Instruments Act

Limitation period refers to the period wherein a case can be filed. This period varies from matter to matter and usually is dependent on the Act and the nature of the offence or wrong. The Delhi High Court laid down clarification in the calculation of the limitation period in cases of offences foiled under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

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Bombay HC Urges Government Authorities Including Police Should Work With a Secular Mindset

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court said that the Government authorities including the police must work with a secular mindset in order to avoid the general fear of trouble if the case involves any kind of religious feelings. The court also directed the police to register offence for illegal acts that fall under the Black Magic Act, against trustees of Jagadamba Devi Charitable Trust, Mohota in Ahmednagar.

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NCW Moves To SC Against Bombay HC’s Controversial Skin-To-Skin Judgment

The National Commission for Women has moved to the Supreme Court challenging the controversial Skin-To-Skin Judgment of the Bombay High Court that ruled groping a minor without skin-to-skin contact is not a sexual assault as defined under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences. On January 27th this judgment was stayed by Chief Justice S A Bobde after Attorney General K K Venugopal that the decision is unprecedented and is likely to set a dangerous precedent.

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