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Delhi High Court: Foreign Documents Not Automatically Admissible Merely Because They Are Received Through Official Channels

Criminal Law & Prosecution, Legal Updates & News

In Ritu Singal v. Bureau of Immigration & Ors., 2026:DHC:3806, the Delhi High Court delivered an important and comprehensive judgment delineating the scope, limits, and constitutional validity of Look Out Circulars (“LOCs”), holding that mere default in repayment of loans or financial liabilities cannot justify curtailment of the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21 […]

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Scope Of Consideration Of Material In Warrant Cases By Magistrate While Framing Of Charge In Complaint Case

Criminal Law & Prosecution

In complaint cases, a complainant files a complaint along with relevant material/ documents to support his case. After consideration of the complaint and the material filed along with the complaint and examination of the complainant and other witnesses on oath, a Magistrate issues summons to the accused if the Magistrate is of prima-facie view that

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Non-Applicability Of Section 65-B Of The Indian Evidence Act In The Arbitration Proceedings In India

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

In a recent judgment by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, the issue of non-applicability of Section 65-B of the Indian Evidence Act in arbitral proceedings was addressed. The dispute arose from an agreement for transport services, which led to the parties engaging in arbitration at the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).

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