Raj Kumar Awasthi vs State Of Maharashtra
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Case Significance
Raj Kumar Awasthi vs State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated October 25, 2024 (citation: ik-65756409). The petitioner, appearing in person, challenged a Metropolitan Magistrate's order and a Notification under Section 10 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932 that made certain non-cognizable offences cognizable. The court rejected the writ petition, holding that the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932 was saved by the saving clause despite replacement of the 1898 CrPC, and the notification issued under it was valid and constitutional as upheld by a Full Bench of the court. The bench comprised Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande. The judgment was delivered by Justice Manjusha Deshpande. Counsel appearing: A. A. Takalkar (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The petitioner, appearing in person, challenged a Metropolitan Magistrate's order and a Notification under Section 10 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932 that made certain non-cognizable offences cognizable. The court rejected the writ petition, holding that the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932 was saved by the saving clause despite replacement of the 1898 CrPC, and the notification issued under it was valid and constitutional as upheld by a Full Bench of the court.
What was the outcome of Raj Kumar Awasthi vs State Of Maharashtra?
The petitioner, appearing in person, challenged a Metropolitan Magistrate's order and a Notification under Section 10 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932 that made certain non-cognizable offences ...
Judgment
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