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Nothing Confidential About Property Register Kept In Public Office In Modern Era Of Right To Information & Transparency: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed an order passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Thiruvananthapuram, refusing to issue a certified copy of a property register to an accused in a criminal case. The judgement highlights the right of an accused to access documents crucial for their defense. The Case…
No Legal Right, Can't Say Fee Is Exorbitant, Court Dismisses Plea To Reduce Application Fee For AIBE: Madras High Court
Madurai, June 18, 2024: In a recent ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a Writ Petition filed by Advocate Gokul Abimanyu seeking a reduction in the application fee for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The case was heard by the Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan and Justice G.R.…
Entertainment Tax Cannot Be Levied On Unsold Concert Tickets: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has directed Maradu Municipality to refund entertainment tax paid on unsold tickets for a music concert, emphasizing the provisions of the Kerala Local Authorities Entertainment Tax Act, 1961. The case, titled JTPAC v. Maradu Municipality, revolved around a dispute…
False Promise To Marry, Court Must Ensure That Not Only Are 'Women Not Misused, But Equally That Law Is Not Misused Against Men': Madras High Court
In a significant legal development, the Madras High Court has acquitted Mr. Rahul Gandhi, the appellant in CRL.A. No. 548/2021, where charges under Sections 375, 376, and 417 IPC were contested against the State as the respondent. The judgment revolves around allegations of sexual assault and promises of marriage. Key…
No Prescribed Format Of Recording Dying Declaration But Courts Must Satisfy Whether It Was Made In 'Fit State Of Mind': Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Sandeep Kumar Tripathy, upholding his conviction for the murder of Sanju Pandey. Case Details: Appellant: Sandeep Kumar Tripathy Victim: Sanju Pandey Accusations: The prosecution alleged that Tripathy assaulted Sanju Pandey with a sharp weapon called a…
Omnibus Allegations Without Specific Instances Of Harassment Not Sufficient To Attract Offense Of Abetment To Suicide: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed an FIR filed under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) alleging abetment of suicide due to insufficient evidence. Case Details: Petitioners: Nazir Ahmad Dar & Ors. Respondents: UT of J&K & Ors. Accusations in the FIR: The FIR alleged that the petitioners, who are…
Section.120 Evidence Act, Husband & Wife Can Testify On Behalf Of Each Other Without Executing Power Of Attorney: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court, presided over by Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath, ruled in favor of allowing a husband to testify on behalf of his wife in a civil suit. This decision was handed down on June 18, 2024, in the case O.P.(C) No. 154/2024, concerning I.A. 3/2023 in O.S. No. 106 of 2010 of…
Challenged in Land Gift Case, Can Gift Deed Be Unilaterally Cancelled By Donor After Acceptance By Donee? Kerala High Court
In a recent legal development, the High Court of Mysore passed a significant judgment regarding the interpretation of Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act in a land gift dispute. The case, originally filed as R.S.A.No.421 of 2003, involved intricate legal nuances that shed light on the essentials of a valid…
No Reappreciation Of Evidence Permitted Under Section 34 Of Arbitration Act, Arbitrator's Views Must Be Respected: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been brought into focus as a recent judgment sheds light on the limitation period applicable to claims under arbitration agreements. The case, D. Dash v. Himansu, delves into intricate legal nuances, offering clarity on critical aspects of…
Scope of Power Of High Court Under Section 11 Is Extremely Limited, Court Can't Go Into Disputed Questions Of Facts: Telangana High Court
The High Court of Telangana has appointed a sole arbitrator to settle a dispute arising from a land sale agreement. The case, Smt. Syeda Sana Sumera and Others vs Kamran Mirza and Others (Arbitration Application No. 207 of 2022), involved a registered Agreement of Sale-cum-Irrevocable General Power of Attorney (IGA)…
