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Rape Case Against Ex-Judge Quashed as Complaint Was Filed After Consensual Relationship Turned Sour: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently quashed the criminal proceedings against a retired judicial officer, Biswajyoti Chatterjee, who was accused of rape, cheating, and intimidation by a woman. The woman claimed that Chatterjee exploited her under the false pretext of marriage. The case, titled Biswajyoti Chatterjee vs.…
One-Year LLM Program Approved by UGC Is Valid for Appointments in Public Departments or Universities: Madras High Court
In a significant decision, the High Court of Madras has quashed the provisional selection list published by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) for the post of Assistant Professor in the Human Rights department. The petitioner, Dr. Sangeetha Sriraam, who had secured the first rank in the written examination for the…
Cites Bhagavad Gita in Ruling, Court Quashes Case Against 'Name-Sake' Who Returned Mistakenly Received Compensation': Orissa High Court
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack has quashed the criminal charges against Arun Kumar Mohanty, the petitioner in CRLREV No. 722 of 2024. The case arose from a dispute regarding compensation for land acquired in the Kujanga Tahasil area for industrial purposes in 2004. The land was originally…
SC Judgment In Rajeev Bansal Doesn't Confirm Joint Commissioner's Authority For Reassessment Approvals Under Section 151 IT Act: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court, the issue of reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act was addressed, particularly in relation to the approval process under Section 151. The case involved a writ petition filed against the issuance of a notice under Section 148 of the…
Unlawful Dismissal Doesn't Automatically Entitle Employee To Back Wages: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Calcutta has ruled in favor of Sri Man Mohan Kumar Shahu, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), who was dismissed from service after a prolonged disciplinary process. The case sheds light on the legality of the disciplinary proceedings and the…
Sexual Assault Under POCSO Cannot Be Quashed on Basis of 'Compromise'; Offense Is Heinous and Not Private in Nature: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the Rajasthan High Court's decision that had quashed the sexual assault complaint filed against a teacher accused of rubbing the breast of a minor student. The High Court had earlier quashed the case based on a compromise between the victim's family and…
Bail Denied in Murder Conspiracy Case Involving Divorce Drama as Role in Killing Unfolds: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, 5th November 2024: In a significant judgment, the High Court of Delhi, led by Justice Subramonium Prasad, has rejected the bail application of Angel Gupta, the primary accused in the murder conspiracy of Sunita, a Delhi-based school teacher. The case involves the planned murder of Sunita by hired shooters,…
Conviction in Sexual Assault Case Under POCSO Act Upheld: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling by the Patna High Court, the conviction of Raju Kumar under the Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3/4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been upheld. The judgment emphasizes the importance of safeguarding children and the seriousness of sexual…
Vehicles Not Involved in Accident Not Liable for Compensation; Motor Accident Claims Must Be Evidence-Based: Gauhati High Court
In a significant judgment, the Gauhati High Court has overturned the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Darrang, which had awarded compensation of Rs. 14,57,732 to the claimant, Smti. Ansumi Baro, under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act. The court found insufficient evidence to establish that…
Acquittal of Accused in Rape Case Under POCSO Act Amid Inconsistencies: Sikkim High Court
In a significant ruling on October 28, 2024, the High Court of Sikkim upheld the acquittal of Prem Bahadur Biswakarma, who faced serious charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The judgment highlighted crucial aspects of legal interpretation and the importance of reliable…
