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Bar Associations Fall Within Scope Of 'Public Authorities' Under RTI Act: Kerala State Information Commission
The Kerala State Information Commission (SIC) has passed a significant order interpreting the Right to Information Act, 2005. The order was issued in a complaint filed by Adv. T.K. Sathianathan against the State Public Information Officer, Calicut Bar Association. The petitioner approached the Commission under Section…
Restaurant Not Bound To Offer Free Gravy With Porotta And Beef Fry, Rules Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam, on May 19, 2025, dismissed a complaint filed under Section 35 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 by Shibu S. Vayalakath, a freelance journalist. The complainant had alleged emotional distress due to the refusal of a restaurant to provide gravy along…
National Herald Case | Delhi Court Raises Crucial Questions On ED Investigation Against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi
A Delhi court on Wednesday began hearing arguments on whether to take cognizance of a complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The complaint names Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and five others in connection with the alleged illegal…
Delay In Appointing Ex-Judge To Oversee Haryana Bar Elections Criticized By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has taken note of complaints regarding the fairness and transparency of elections held in several District Bar Associations across Punjab and Haryana, particularly those in Karnal and Rohtak. These concerns came to light during the hearing of Special Leave Petitions (C) Nos. 7868-7869/2025,…
Husband’s Wallet Gets Relief as Court Slashes Wife’s Maintenance Start Date Under Domestic Violence Act
A recent judgment passed by the Additional Sessions Judge-03, North-East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, dealt with an appeal filed under Section 29 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case involved a dispute between husband and wife over the interim maintenance awarded by the trial…
Issuing Bounced Cheques Attracts Penal Consequences Under Section 138 Of Negotiable Instruments Act
In a recent judgment, a court in Delhi has convicted Kalim Ahmad under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act), for issuing a cheque that was dishonored due to insufficient funds. This case underscores the importance of adhering to financial obligations and the legal consequences of defaulting on…
Amazon Directed To Pay ₹40K Compensation For Not Delivering ₹100 Rakhi: Mumbai Consumer Court
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) in Mumbai has directed Amazon to pay ₹40,000, including ₹30,000 as compensation and ₹10,000 as legal costs, after the online retail giant failed to deliver a Rakhi worth ₹100 to a customer. The commission held Amazon responsible for the non-delivery and the…
Actor Vijay Raaz Acquitted In 2020 Sexual Harassment Case Due To Lack Of Evidence: Maharashtra Court
A trial court in Gondia, Maharashtra, recently acquitted Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz in a case filed under Section 354A (sexual harassment) and Section 354D (stalking) of the Indian Penal Code. The case was filed in October 2020 by a female assistant manager who was part of the production team for the Vidya…
Sex Worker Acquitted in Prostitution-Related Charges Under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act Due to Lack of Evidence: Dwarka Court
In a significant judgment delivered on May 17, 2025, the court acquitted Rajat Sharma, the accused in a case involving the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, due to serious lapses in the prosecution's evidence. The case revolved around the alleged involvement of the accused in an immoral trafficking racket, which…
Fresh Inquiry Ordered in Sexual Harassment Case Against KVS Teacher Following Bias Allegations: Tribunal
In a significant legal development, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) at Lucknow Bench addressed a case involving allegations of sexual harassment against an employee of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), highlighting procedural issues related to handling complaints and the inquiry process. The case examined…
