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Court quashes criminal case against Raj Thackeray over 2008 stone pelting incident: Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Judicature at Aurangabad has ruled in favor of Swararaj Thackeray, a prominent political figure associated with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, in Criminal Writ Petition No. 299 of 2024. The case, which revolves around alleged offenses under various sections of the…
Arbitrator Appointment Validity Can Be Challenged by Appointing Party: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated April 9, 2024, by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani of the High Court of Delhi, an Arbitral Award dated December 17, 2021, was challenged and subsequently set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 (A&C Act). The case involved Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd…
Court refuses to quash FIR for distributing leaflets against COVID vaccine drive: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development, the Calcutta High Court has issued a judgment regarding Criminal Revision Case No. 1306 of 2022 under Section 51(b) of the Disaster Management Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolves around a dispute between Anindya Das as the petitioner and The State of West…
Although Adultery Is Grounds For Divorce, It Can't Be A Ground To Deny Child's Custody: Bombay High Court
In a recent judicial decision under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Bombay High Court settled a contentious custody battle between Mr. Rajesh Gupta, the petitioner, and Ms. Anjali Gupta, the respondent, over their 9-year-old daughter, Riya Gupta. The case unfolded as Mr. Rajesh Gupta sought modification of an interim…
Court Acquits Accused in 35-Year-Old Rape Case Due to Inconsistent Dying Declarations: Rajasthan High Court
Landmark Judgment: Supreme Court Acquits Appellants in Criminal Case The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment acquitting the appellants in a significant criminal case involving allegations of rape and abetment of suicide. This ruling, based on a detailed analysis of the evidence and legal principles, sets a…
Can A Section 29A Application Be Filed In The Commercial Court Or Only In The High Court? Single Bench Of Bombay High Court Refers The Issue To Larger Bench
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court has sought clarity on the interpretation of the term "Court" as mentioned in Section 29-A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The court's decision stems from a case involving the extension of the arbitration period and the reconstitution of the Arbitral…
Waqf Board & Not Waqf Tribunal Has Jurisdiction To Appoint Mutawalli : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified the jurisdictional aspects under the Waqf Act, 1995 through the case of S V CheriyaKoya Thangal vs. S.V P Pookoya & Ors. The case, originating from Civil Appeal No. 4629/2024 [@ SLP [C] No. 3182/2019], revolves around the intricate legalities of…
Court calls for action against judge over failure to ensure presence of accused in 2018 case: Allahabad High Court
The Background: The Allahabad High Court recently addressed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, filed by Vishwanath Agarwal and another person, regarding the quashing of proceedings in Criminal Case No.1912 of 2018. The case arose from an incident under Section 3/7 of the Essential…
Cross Cases Shall Be Tried By The Same Court To Deter Conflicting Judgements On Similar Set Of Facts: Kerala High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, presided by Mr. Justice K. Babu, delivered a judgment on Monday, the 18th of March 2024, regarding OP(CRL.) NO. 235 OF 2024. The case pertained to an appeal against the order dated 17.11.2023 in C.M.P.No.4516/2023 in ST NO.977 OF 2022 of Judicial…
Smelling Alcohol in Breath Insufficient to Prove Contributory Negligence; Blood Alcohol Level Must Be Assessed in Road Accident Cases: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment dated 16.04.2024, the Honourable Mr. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court, in CMA No.2494 of 2022, addressed the appeal for enhancement of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Case Background Mr. Ramesh, the appellant, had filed a claim petition after a road accident on…
