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Onerous Anticipatory Bail Conditions are Alien and Cannot be Sustained in the Eyes of Law; SC

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 438 - N ature of conditions which may be imposed while granting anticipatory bail.

Whether the Protection provided under Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is available to a Divorcee Wife ?

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - I n case of divorcee wife, the complaint by the divorcee wife under the provisions of the Act, 2005 shall be maintainable so far it relates to divorced husband for lawful responsibilities arising out of the marriage that existed between them at one point of time.

Motor Accident Claims : Compensation for Mental or Nervous Shock & Agony [Case Law]

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - S. 166 - M ental Shock and Agony - C ompensation for - If nervous shock, that is to say a recognisable psychiatric illness which is developed inside on account of having witnessed the accident is pleaded and proved, damages are recoverable.

Divorce by Mutual Consent by Waiving the Statutory Period of Waiting [SC Judgment]

Constitution of India - Article 142 - Hindu Marriage Act , 1955 - S.13 B - granted the decree of divorce by mutual consent by waiving the statutory period of waiting.

Land Acquisition Act, 1894 - Sections 18 & 30 - Relative Scope & Applicability [SC Judgment]

Land Acquisition Act, 1894 - Ss. 18 & 30 - Section 18 applies to situations where the apportionment made in the Award is objected to by a beneficiary thereunder, Section 30 applies when no apportionment whatsoever is made by the Collector on account of conflicting claims.

Decree of Divorce can be Passed even before Expiry of waiting period of Six Months [JUDGMENT]

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 - S. 13(B)(2) - Decree of divorce can be passed even before expiry of waiting period of six months, by waiving the period, if the circumstances so require.

When two Reasonable Views are Possible, Reversal of Concurrent Acquittal would not be Appropriate [SC JUDGMENT]

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Murder - Acquittal - Setting Aside - When two reasonable views are possible, then reversal of concurrent acquittal would not be appropriate.