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Creation of charge over husband's property for maintenance of wife cannot be defeated by a mere mortgage executed by husband

Creation of charge over husband's property for maintenance of wife cannot be defeated by a mere mortgage executed by husband

Appellant was the legally wedded wife of respondent and marriage between the parties had taken place in the year 1987. A male child was also born through wedlock as parties have lived together for over 15 years. The separation between the two had taken place in the year 2002. The

In absence of any cogent evidence, bail cannot be denied to juvenile merely on speculation that he may come into association with known criminals

In absence of any cogent evidence, bail cannot be denied to juvenile merely on speculation that he may come into association with known criminals

Any person, who is a child, is entitled to be released on bail with or without surety or placed under the supervision of a probation officer or the care of any fit person. The distinction between bailable or non-bailable offence has been done away with in respect of a juvenile.

Testimony of an injured witness is accorded a special status in law as injury to a witness is an inbuilt guarantee of his presence at the scene of crime

Testimony of an injured witness is accorded a special status in law as injury to a witness is an inbuilt guarantee of his presence at the scene of crime

The case involved double murder with injuries to two injured witnesses. The incident happened in the house of the complainant. Family members of the complainant were sleeping in different areas of the house. Accused persons arrived at the door of the house of the complainant with dangerous weapons such as