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No Fundamental Right to Demand Laws Titled in Familiar Languages for 'Hindi' Names of New Criminal Laws: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Kerala on August 19, 2024, the court addressed a public interest litigation challenging the use of Hindi and Sanskrit for the nomenclature of certain Indian legislative acts. This ruling clarifies the interpretation of Article 348 of the Indian Constitution…
Marriage Invalidity No Bar to Wife's Maintenance Claim: Madras High Court
Case Details: In a recent ruling by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, the court addressed a Criminal Miscellaneous Petition (Crl.M.P.(MD) No. 12577 of 2023), filed by Sathyamoorthi seeking the recall of an earlier order issued on 22/11/2022 in Crl.RC(MD) No. 518 of 2021. The case was presided over by the…
Grindr App Misused for Crime, Court Directs Centre to Consider Action, Including Blocking: Madras High Court
Bail Granted in High-Profile Case Under IPC Sections Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Grants Bail with Strict Conditions in Crime No. 164/2024 In a significant ruling delivered on August 13, 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court granted bail to Maharaja, who had been remanded in judicial custody in…
POCSO Act: Repeatedly Following a Minor Girl and Attempting to Express Love Despite Her Disinclination Is Sexual Harassment: Bombay High Court
Stalking and Sexual Harassment Conviction Upheld: Court Confirms Sentence Under POCSO Act In a recent judgment, the Honorable G. A. Sanap dismissed the appeal filed by Mituram Dhurve, affirming the conviction and sentence related to the offenses of stalking and sexual harassment under the Protection of Children from…
POCSO Offences Aren’t Romantic: Supreme Court Rejects Decriminalization of Teen Consensual Sex
New Delhi, August 20, 2024 – The Supreme Court of India recently ruled in a case involving grave violations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, where the State of West Bengal failed to uphold its duties in rehabilitating a minor victim of sexual assault. The case revolves around a young…
Supreme Court Holds Hospital Liable For Handing Over Dead Body To Wrong Family, Allows Rs 25 Lakh Compensation
In a significant judgment concerning compensation for medical negligence, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of a hospital's responsibility for mishandling deceased bodies. The case involved M/S Ernakulam Medical Centre & Anr. (Appellants) and Dr. P.R. Jayasree & Anr. (Respondents). Case Background: -…
Simply Because Judge Has Gone Wrong In Law No Grounds For Review, May Be A Ground For Appeal: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment dated August 7, 2024, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar dismissed a review petition filed by Pervaz Ahmad Parra against the State of Jammu & Kashmir & Others. The petitioner had sought the review of a judgment passed on May 17, 2019, which had dismissed his writ petition…
Fake Doctors Are Menace To Society, Practicing Allopathy After Diploma In Indian System Of Medicine Serious Issue: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, the case of K.Amirthalal vs. The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine & Ors. was heard. The petitioner, K. Amirthalal, sought judicial intervention to overturn a decision that rejected his request for a refund of a fine imposed…
No Parent Would File False Case Alleging Rape Of Unmarried Daughter: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of an accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Sections 450 (house trespass), 376 (rape), and 392 (robbery). The case involved the sexual assault of a minor girl, aged 13, along with other related crimes. Key Points:…
Section. 138 NI Act, Once Execution Of Cheque Is Admitted, Dispute Regarding Interest Rate Of Loan No Defence: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed the case of Sri Sujies Benefit Funds Limited (Appellant) versus M. Jaganathuan (Respondent) concerning the dishonor of a cheque under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (N.I. Act). The appeal was directed against the High Court of Judicature at Madras'…
