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Someone Sat the Bank Exam in Another Person’s Place? CBI Arrests Four in Impersonation Racket: What the Law Says
The CBI says a gang posed as candidates in bank recruitment exams and interviews. What the law says about impersonation, the punishment, bail, and what candidates can do.
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Wife Filed Dowry Cruelty FIR After 14 Months? Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Delay Alone Is Not a Reason to Quash
A wife filed a cruelty FIR 14 months after her wedding. The High Court said delay alone does not make it false. What BNS Section 85 says and what both…
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What Happens If You Lie in Court? Delhi High Court Orders Complaint Over a CBI Reply, and What the Law Says
The Delhi High Court has ordered a criminal complaint over a 2016 reply by CBI officers. What does the law say about false statements in court, and what does it…
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Kept in Jail 60 Days After Getting Bail? Calcutta High Court Awards Rs 5.36 Lakh: What the Law Says
A man stayed in jail for 60 days after bail. The Calcutta High Court said it was not allowed by law and awarded Rs 5.36 lakh. What can you do…
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Can a Court Deny You Anticipatory Bail Because You Must Be Questioned in Custody? Supreme Court Says High Courts Should Not Suggest It
The Supreme Court says High Courts should leave the method of interrogation to investigators and gave a Gujarat couple protection from arrest. What does it mean for you?
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Nehru Place No-Vending Zone: What the Delhi High Court Order Means for Street Vendors and MCD Action
The Delhi High Court has made Nehru Place District Centre a no-hawking, no-vending zone. Here is what vendors, shop owners and visitors should know.
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Can a Bank Cut Your Fixed Deposit Interest on Its Own? Delhi High Court Rules on a Rs 5.89 Crore FDR
A Delhi High Court bench held that NatWest could not cut interest on a Rs 5.89 crore court-ordered FDR from over 7% to 3.5% without notice. What depositors can learn.
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Property Deal Fell Through? Supreme Court Says a Civil Dispute Cannot Be Made a Cheating Case: What the Law Says
The Supreme Court quashed a cheating case over a failed land deal in Karnataka. When is a broken deal cheating, and when is it only a civil dispute?
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Monthly Returns of 7-8%? Mumbai Police Bust Rs 57 Crore Investment Scheme: What the Law Says
Mumbai’s Economic Offences Wing held four people over a scheme that promised 7-8% a month. What is cheating under BNS, and what can investors do?
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Husband Hid His First Marriage? Madras High Court Upholds Maintenance for Wife: What the Law Says
Madras High Court says a woman misled about her husband’s first marriage can still claim maintenance. Here is the ruling in simple words and what you can do.
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Swiggy Dineout Buffet Price Higher at Restaurant? Delhi Consumer Court Orders Rs 1 Lakh: What Are Your Rights?
A Delhi consumer commission says an app price that misleads you is an unfair trade practice. Here is what the order says and how to complain.
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Arrested After 15 Years: Can Police Still Arrest You for an Old Case? What the Law Says
Delhi Crime Branch says two brothers wanted since 2011 in a gold and diamond case were held in Hooghly. Can a case be too old? Here is what the law…
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