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State Should Approach All Religions Alike, Court Calls For Protecting Church Properties U/S 22A Registration Act: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling dated April 17, 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice G.R. Swaminathan, has quashed an earlier refusal by the Sub Registrar of Tiruppathur to register a sale deed of church property. The court’s decision addresses critical aspects under…
Summons In Criminal Cases Can't Be Issued Against Person's Position, 'A Post Is Not A Juridical Person': Jharkhand High Court
Ranchi, April 22, 2024 - In a significant legal development, the High Court of Jharkhand, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary, has quashed a criminal proceeding involving M/s. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) under various sections of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and the Jharkhand Motor…
Disciplinary Action Against High Court Bar Association Member Is In Realm Of Private Law, Writ Petition Is Not Maintainable: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh addressed the issue of the maintainability of a writ petition against an unregistered Bar Association. The judgment, reserved on April 29, 2024, and decided on May 16, 2024, involves Advocate Abhimanyu Rathor as the petitioner, who challenged disciplinary…
Landmark Judgment on Admissibility of Dying Declarations in Criminal Cases: Supreme Court
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court of India has issued a significant verdict on the admissibility and reliability of dying declarations in criminal cases. This judgment, delivered by Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan on May 15, 2024, addresses crucial aspects of Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.…
Time Spent From Award Correction And Delivery Of Signed Copy Of Order Should Be Excluded From The Period Of Limitation: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling from the High Court at Calcutta on Civil Revisional Jurisdiction, Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya presiding, a significant clarification regarding the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been provided, specifically addressing the computation of the limitation period for setting aside an…
Court Grants Bail To Metal Industries Proprietor In Rs 6.67 Crore GST Evasion Case: Gujarat High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Gujarat, Justice M. R. Mengdey has granted regular bail to Dipen Champaklal Shah under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case pertains to File No. STO - 3/U - 98/JMR/SEC - 69/Volt Metal Ind / 2023 - 24 / O.W. No. 17 dated 12.02.2024 registered with…
Failure to Mention Bail in Detention Order Indicates Lack of Consideration, Jammu Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has rendered a crucial decision in HCP No. 50/2023, concerning the detention of Owais Naseer Sheikh under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1988. The case revolves around the legality of his…
Manali Gangrape Case, Case Of Accused Under S.313 CrPC Not Suggested To Victim In Cross-Examination: Supreme Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction In Rape Case
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction and sentencing of the accused in the notorious 1989 Manali gangrape case, brought under Section 376(2)(g) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which had been languishing in the judicial system for decades, saw its final resolution on…
Does agreement of separation between married couple amount to divorce? Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by Hon'ble Shri Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh in Jabalpur, an important legal precedent was set regarding the interpretation of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the case of marital discord. The Case Background: The case, registered as M.Cr.C…
Relief To Flat-Owners, Rejects Appeal By Builder, Landowners Attempting To "Grab" Area Earmarked For Common Facilities: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court recently delivered a crucial judgment in L.P.A. No. 431 of 2023 & batch cases, addressing complex legal disputes related to property rights and building plan approvals. Key Points from the Judgment: 1. Background: The case involved a series of appeals concerning disagreements over property…
