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Sexual Harassment in Sports Court Orders State to Implement Measures for Athlete Protection and Take Swift Action Against Perpetrators: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has reaffirmed the conviction of a sports teacher who sexually assaulted a 12th Standard student during a state-level Kabbadi tournament. The court highlighted the fundamental right of female athletes to a safe and supportive sports environment. Justice KK Ramakrishnan, addressing the appeal…
Court Rules Arrest Cannot Be Made Solely on Allegations of a Crime, Cites 'Illegal Arrest' of Journalist: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court, the court addressed critical issues related to the enforcement of Section 41(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) and the procedural mandates for arrest. This judgment highlights the importance of adhering to legal standards when effecting arrests…
Terrorism in Punjab Reached Peak in the 1980s, Court Finds Dismissing Inquiry Against Cop with Alleged Militants' Ties Fair, Given Lack of Witnesses: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has recently ruled on a significant case involving the dismissal of a constable, Dalbir Singh, who was removed from service in 1981 due to alleged connections with militants. The Court upheld the dismissal, finding it justified despite the absence of a departmental enquiry. This ruling…
Muslim Wife Who Files For Divorce Is Entitled To Claim Interim Maintenance U/S 151 CPC: Madras High Court
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Madras has underscored the inherent powers of the Court to grant interim maintenance under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. The ruling clarifies the Court's ability to provide interim relief even in the absence of specific provisions for such maintenance under…
Presumption of Innocence Until Guilt is Proven is More Than a Legal Doctrine, It is a Fundamental Human Right: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India, the Kerala High Court reiterated that the presumption of innocence is a fundamental right for every accused. The Court ruled that, despite statutory exceptions, the burden of proving guilt always rests on the prosecution, unless explicitly…
UPVAT, Court Rules "Vitamins and Minerals Pre-Mix" Are Unclassified and Do Not Fall Under "Ores and Minerals," "Drugs and Medicines," or "Chemicals": Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Hon'ble Alok Mathur, J. of the Allahabad High Court addressed the tax classification of "vitamins and minerals pre-mix" under the U.P. Value Added Tax Act, 2008. This judgment highlights important aspects of tax law concerning the classification of goods and their corresponding tax rates.…
POCSO, Prosecution Case Lacks Support from Medical and Forensic Evidence Court Upholds Acquittal of Accused in Minor's Rape Case: Patna High Court
In a significant judgment, the Patna High Court upheld the acquittal of Ramesh Kumar, who was accused of committing rape on a 14-year-old girl under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which was appealed by the victim's family, was dismissed by the High Court on September 3, 2024, due to insufficient…
Espionage Case, Court Denies Bail to Former Pakistani Citizen Accused of Sending WhatsApp-Based Malware to Airforce Personnel: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment passed on August 22, 2024, by the Honourable Mr. Justice M. R. Mengdey in the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC was dismissed. The applicant, Labhshankar Duryodhan Maheshwari, who had previously relinquished his Pakistani citizenship to become an…
Supreme Court Rules Physical or Virtual Presence of Indian Spouse Required to Process Foreign National’s OCI Card Application Based on Marriage
In a significant ruling by the Supreme Court of India, the court addressed the issue of whether the physical or virtual presence of an estranged spouse is mandatory for processing an application for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card. This case highlights the interpretation of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and its…
Court Orders Re-Evaluation of Court Assistant Exam Results Due to Minor Error in OMR Sheets, Directs Rectification Measures: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling by the Gujarat High Court on August 22, 2024, the court addressed issues surrounding the evaluation of OMR sheets for an elimination test, emphasizing the application of Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The judgment highlights the importance of adhering to instructions related to…
