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Hindu Marriage A 'Samskara' & A Sacrament; Not An Event For 'Song & Dance', 'Wining & Dining' Or Commercial Transaction: Supreme Court
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court of India invoked the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 to declare a 'marriage' null and void, sparking a significant legal precedent. The case, Transfer Petition (C) No. 2043/2023, brought to light intricate legal and cultural nuances surrounding Hindu marriages. The case…
Matrimonial Fraud Unearthed, For Summoning Accused, Prima Facie Case Made Out From Allegations In Complaint Is Sufficient: Supreme Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has reinstated charges against Sharmila Das and others in a case of matrimonial deceit and financial fraud. The case, arising from Criminal Appeal No. [Insert Case Number], revolves around allegations of fraudulent inducement leading to an illegitimate marriage. The…
Acid Attack Convicts Offer "Blood Money" in Bail Plea, Victim Refuses Acceptance: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment with the case number 1957-1961 of 2024, the High Court addressed a complex legal scenario involving an acid attack case, highlighting critical aspects of victim compensation, bail conditions, and judicial considerations. Case Details: - Case Number: 1957-1961 of 2024 - Petitioner: Shivani Tyagi -…
Small Spark May Lead To Catastrophe During Elections, Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail To Gangster Rocket Raja: Madras High Court
In a recent development at the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Justice B. Pugalendhi presiding, a crucial decision regarding anticipatory bail was pronounced in Crl.OP(MD)No.5358 of 2024. Here are the detailed proceedings of the case: 1. Background of the Case: - The petitioner, Arumugapandian also known as Bala…
Retrospective Re-Fixing Of Salary And Pension Benefits After Retirement Is Against Law: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, led by Honourable Ms. Justice R.N. Manjula, delivered a judgment on 24th April 2024, addressing a pension-related dispute in W.P.(MD)No.9989 of 2024. The case involved R. Rajamani, a former Lab Assistant at Madurai Kamaraj University, who retired on 11th…
EVMs Can't Be Tampered With, Return To Ballot Paper Will Undo Electoral Reforms: Supreme Court
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Delhi High Court has reinforced the credibility and reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India's electoral framework. The judgment, delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta, addresses pivotal concerns raised by the petitioner, the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR),…
Court Distinguishes Between Plaintiff & Defendant's Death During Pendency Of Suit, Says Injunction Right Survives Plaintiff's Death: Jammu Kashmir
In a significant ruling by the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, Justice Sanjay Dhar presiding, the court upheld the rights of legal heirs in pursuing injunctions following the demise of the original plaintiff. 1. Background: The case, numbered CR No. 6/2018, involved Vasundhara Mittra and another as the appellants,…
'Egg Shell Skull' Rule Can Be Applied Only When Patient Had Pre-Existing Conditions : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling by the Court of Appeals, the application of the Eggshell Skull Rule under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has been meticulously examined, shedding light on crucial aspects of liability and compensation in cases of medical negligence. Background of the Case (CA OF 2024 @ SLP(C) 242 OF 2016): The…
If Courts Find Presence Of Govt Officers Necessary, They Should Be Allowed To Appear Virtually At First Instance : Supreme Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding the personal appearance of government officers in court proceedings. This SOP comes in response to a case involving The State of West Bengal as the petitioner and Ganesh Roy as the respondent,…
Court ruling on the grant of anticipatory bail in cases involving custody and multiple offenses: Orissa High Court's
In a significant legal development, the Orissa High Court has granted anticipatory bail in a ruling that addresses crucial aspects of custody, investigation, and bail under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, delivered by Justice Sashikanta Mishra, pertains to multiple anticipatory bail applications filed…
