Category: Blog
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Section 69 BNS & False Promise to Marriage: Madras High Court Rules Criminal Law Cannot Moralise Private Conduct
Sudhir Rao Case Analysis Section 69 BNS & False Promise to Marriage: Madras High Court Rules Criminal Law Cannot Moralise Private Conduct Court quashes prosecution under Section 69 BNS, holding that long-term consensual relationships between adults cannot be retrospectively criminalised as deceit Saravanan v. State of Tamil Nadu | Crl.OP(MD) No. 12300 of 2025 | …
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Section 69 of the BNS: False Promise of Marriage Under BNS
Sudhir Rao When the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2023) replaced the Indian Penal Code, Section 69 quickly drew attention. It redefined the earlier “rape on false promise of marriage” offence into a narrower, intent-based provision designed to punish deceit, not heartbreak. Section 69 of the BNS: False Promise of Marriage Under BNS When this subject first…
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How to unfreeze bank account online
Sudhir Rao How to Unfreeze Bank Account Online in India — Complete Legal Guide by Advocate Sudhir Rao, Mobile Number 7082129087 (you can send WhatsApp) if any of your Constitutional rights are being violated by any government agency. If your bank account has been frozen or blocked by cyber crime police, the bank’s compliance department,…
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False Promise of Marriage Cases: Understanding Criminal Liability When Intimate Relationships End: A Guide to Section 69 BNS
Modern India witnesses evolving social dynamics around adult relationships and physical intimacy. Yet when romantic partnerships dissolve, legal complications frequently emerge—particularly when allegations surface that intimacy was secured through fabricated matrimonial assurances. For years, such disputes navigated through existing rape statutes and fraud provisions. The landscape shifted significantly with India’s Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, specifically…
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Agricultural Land Disputes in Punjab: A Complete NRI Legal Guide
Sudhir Rao Author: Advocate Sudhir Rao — counsel with experience in land and criminal-fraud matters before the Punjab & Haryana High Court and matters argued before the Supreme Court of India. The insights below reflect recurring patterns seen in NRI property litigation and police complaints across Punjab. Key takeaways (read this first) Typical NRI problem-patterns …
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How to Get Look Out Circular (LOC) Revoked Or Cancelled — A Practitioner’s Guide (India)
How to Get Look Out Circular (LOC) Revoked Or Cancelled This article distils the working law on Look Out Circulars (LOCs) and the remedies to revoke/cancel them. It reflects the courtroom approach of Advocate Sudhir Rao, a Supreme Court practitioner who has handled multiple criminal matters—including LOC quash/modification and interim travel permissions—before High Courts across…
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Supreme Court Cheque Bounce (S.138 NI Act) — 2024–2025 FAQ (India)
Sudhir Rao What’s new from the Supreme Court (highlights): A. Basics & Timelines 1) What is a cheque bounce case under Section 138? Dishonour of a cheque for “insufficient funds/arrangement” etc., followed by a valid notice and non-payment within 15 days, is a criminal offence (plus strong legal presumptions under S.118 & S.139). Rangappa (2010)…
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Latest Supreme Court Judgments on Cheque Bounce (2024–2025): Section 138, 141 & 143A Explained | Advocate Sudhir Yadav
Latest Supreme Court Judgments on Cheque Bounce (2024–2025) Sudhir Rao TL;DR (What actually changed) Why cheque bounce rulings matter in 2025 Section 138 prosecutions remain one of India’s busiest criminal dockets. The 2024–2025 Supreme Court line of cases tightens who can be prosecuted, when interim money can be ordered, and how defences must be proved—directly…
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How to Remove a Vehicle from the NCRB (2025 Guide)
How to Remove a Vehicle from the NCRB (2025 Guide) Sudhir Rao If your car/bike shows up as “wanted/blacklisted” in NCRB–CCTNS (or your RC is “blacklisted/Stop-Entry” on VAHAN), transfers, insurance, and even routine RTO work can stall. This step-by-step guide explains why vehicles get flagged, how to verify the status, and the exact routes to…
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Mutual Consent Divorce vs. Contested Divorce in India (2025 Guide)
Mutual Consent Divorce vs. Contested Divorce in India (2025 Guide) Sudhir Rao Divorce is a legal decision with personal, financial, and emotional consequences. If you’re considering divorce in India, it helps to understand the two main routes—Mutual Consent Divorce (MCD) and Contested Divorce—so you can choose the path that best protects your rights, time, and…