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Wife and Daughter Murder, Suicide Attempt: Court Acquits Accused in Shocking Case
In a significant legal development, the Delhi Court acquitted Kawal Kumar of charges related to murder (under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code), attempted murder (under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code), and attempted suicide (under Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code) after considering the weaknesses in the…
Unveiling the Secrets: RTI Request Challenges SBI's Confidentiality in Spouse's Bank Account and Maintenance Dispute
The case of Anubhav Khanna vs State Bank of India revolves around an RTI request filed by Anubhav Khanna seeking personal financial information regarding his wife, Prerna, in connection with ongoing legal disputes, including a maintenance case and a criminal case under sections 498A/406 of the IPC. Khanna requested…
CCI Dismisses Plea Alleging Coal India Limited's Abuse of Dominant Position in E-Auction Scheme
In a recent decision, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) closed a case filed by Bijay Poddar, who alleged that Coal India Limited (CIL) was abusing its dominant market position through one-sided conditions in its 2022 e-auction scheme. The Commission, in its order dated December 30, 2024, concluded that the…
BCI move Supreme Court for increase in enrollment fee, highlight financial crunch
In a recent application before the Supreme Court, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has called for an amendment to the Advocates Act, 1961 to increase the enrolment fees levied by State Bar Councils. The move comes after the top court ruled last year that the State Bar Councils and the BCI are prohibited from charging…
Courts Dismiss Defamation Suit by Senior Citizen Against His Wife Amid Divorce and Multiple marriage
In a surprising legal turn, the Additional District Judge at Saket Courts, New Delhi, dismissed a defamation suit filed by Ajai Vatan, a 68-year-old senior citizen, against his wife, Shashi Vatan. The case, which centered around accusations of false and defamatory statements made by Shashi in various legal…
District Court Convicts Husband For Wife's Murder Amid Divorce Dispute: Dying Declaration Secures Justice
In a landmark decision delivered on 12th December 2024, Vinod Gupta has been convicted for the murder of Sweety (also known as Chanda) under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court, after detailed consideration of the facts and evidence, concluded that Gupta fatally attacked Sweety, causing her death due…
Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
In a significant ruling under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI Act), North-West Rohini, Delhi, convicted Parveen Kumar Jain, the proprietor of M/s Jayco Engineering Corporation, for dishonoring a cheque worth Rs. 2,13,700 issued to Rajeev Kumar Bhalla, the…
Consumer Forum Orders Compensation for Poor Lounge Facilities at New Delhi Station
In a recent judgment delivered by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kangra at Dharamshala, a consumer complaint was filed by Tarun Chaurasia against the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) for alleged deficiencies in services at the IRCTC Executive Lounge at New Delhi Railway…
Supreme Court Notice - Changes in Court Proceedings for 25.11.2024
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice regarding the cancellation of sittings scheduled for 25th November 2024 (Monday). The notice states that Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal will not be holding court on this date, leading to the cancellation of their…
Court Approves Sale of Minor's Property Following Divorce Settlement: Delhi Court
In an important decision on 16th November 2024, the District Judge at Dwarka Courts, New Delhi, allowed a petition filed by Radha Rani Pathak, the mother and natural guardian of her minor daughter, Nikunj. The petition sought permission under Sections 7, 8, and 9 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship (HMG) Act to…
