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Section 349 CrPC, Court Can Sentence Witness To A Maximum Of 7 Days Imprisonment Upon Unexplained Refusal To Produce Material Evidence: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment dated April 19, 2024, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad has overturned the conviction of Ashokbhai Bhurjibhai Mori @ More, a Police Inspector at Jawaharnagar Police Station, Vadodara. The initial conviction was handed down by the learned 9th Additional Sessions Judge, Vadodara, on March 27,…
Wife Merely Filing Dowry Demand Complaint Against Husband Not Cruelty Unless Shown That It Is False: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Judicature at Madras, the court upheld the decision of the Principal District Judge, Chengalpattu, dismissing the original petition for divorce filed by A. Raja @ Moses Rajan. The case, filed under Section 55 of The Divorce Act, 1869, was ruled upon by The Honourable…
Court Imposes Costs Of Rs. 50,000 For Unnecessarily Challenging And Questioning Of Arbitrator's Mandate: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently delivered a judgment in a case involving a stalled arbitration process arising from a loan agreement dispute. The case, Sarika Chaturvedi vs. Agarwal Auto Traders (O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 48/2024), highlights the importance of parties cooperating in arbitration proceedings and the…
Court Upholds Life Sentence Of Father For Poisoning Minor Children; Orders Criminal Action Against Wife For False Testimony: Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, 03/05/2024: In a landmark judgment by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, a case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 took a dramatic turn today. The case involved the double murder of minors allegedly perpetrated by their father, Jagatsinh Punjesinh Parmar, in a shocking incident on…
Victim's Close Relative Not Likely To Foist An Innocent, Can't Be Disregarded Merely By Levelling Them As Interested Witnesses: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore, presided over by Hon'ble Shri Justice Prem Narayan Singh, has delivered a crucial judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 1440 of 2024. The appeal, filed by Nitin Mewate, challenged the judgment dated 22.12.2023, where he was convicted under Section 326 of…
Once Arbitration Agreement Is Confirmed, Court Should Refrain From Delving Into Other Issues: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated May 20, 2024, the Delhi High Court has appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between M/S KLD Creation Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (Petitioner) and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDC) (Respondent). The case, filed under Section 11 of the…
National Security Issue, Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Alleged Phone Tapping Operation During BRS Govt Regime: Telangana High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court denied the bail application of Amandeep Singh Dhall in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. The court, presided over by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, highlighted significant aspects of the case, emphasizing the severe nature of the allegations and the substantial…
Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On Recovery Of Murder Weapon; Corroborative Evidence Needed To Establish Guilt: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent landmark decision, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has acquitted the appellant, Mukesh Kujur, who was earlier convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the alleged murder of his brother. The judgment, delivered by Justices Ananda Sen and Subhash Chand, highlighted several…
Wait List Candidate Doesn't Have Inherent Right To Appointment, Can't Challenge Selected List Of Candidates After One Year: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on May 21, 2024, the High Court of Delhi, presided by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, addressed a critical issue regarding the eligibility of a candidate under the Central List of OBCs. The case, W.P.(C) 5034/2024, involved the petitioner, Mohammad Inamul Haq, challenging the…
Court Ex-Parte Restrains Saksham Trading Company From Using “Yatra' And 'YS' In E-Vehicles Business: Delhi High Court
In a notable development on May 27, 2024, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anish Dayal, issued an ex-parte ad interim injunction in the case YC Electric Vehicles VERSUS Saksham Trading Company. The judgment addresses critical aspects of trademark infringement under the Commercial Courts Act,…
