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Accused Not Obligated to Prove Innocence Unless Mandated by Law: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India acquitted Pankaj Singh of charges under Sections 342, 376, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which garnered significant attention, involved a criminal appeal (Criminal Appeal No. 1753/2023) where Pankaj Singh was accused of multiple offenses including…
Supreme Court Acquits Appellants in Case of Murder and Concealment of Evidence under IPC Sections 302, 201, and 34
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Ballu Chaurasiya alias Balram alias Balmukund and Halki Bahu alias Jamna Bai alias Jamuna Bai in a case involving charges under Sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence), and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common…
No Requirement Of Fresh Section 21 Notice For Re-Commencing The Arbitration After The First Award Is Set Aside Under Section 34: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment by the Bombay High Court under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a significant decision was made in the case of Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd (Petitioner) versus Kataria Sales Corporation (Respondent). The court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to resolve the disputes arising between the…
Police Protection Denied to Petitioner with Criminal Antecedents under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment by The Honourable Mr. Justice N.ANAND VENKATESH in Writ Petition No. 5163 of 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Madras addressed the petition seeking police protection under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. Case Background The case involved Mr. K. Venkatesh, an individual engaged in…
Workmen's Compensation Act | Court Stresses Proof of Employment-Related Accident for Death Claim Eligibility
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir addressed a significant legal question related to compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923. The case, titled Rakesh Kumar Sharma and Others v. Shamsher Singh and Another, revolved around a claim for compensation by the family of a deceased workman.…
Section 107 Transfer Of Property Act | Lease Deed For Under 12 Months Cannot Be Rejected Due To Non-Registration: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the rights of landlords in tenant disputes were reaffirmed. The case, titled RCREV. NO. 1 OF 2024, involved a dispute between Sheela and Abdul Gafoor over a shop room in Thiruvananthapuram, under the purview of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and…
Changing Name Of School Would Create Confusion For Students & Parents: Kerala High Court Quashes KESCPCR Order
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has ruled in favor of Sister Annamma Mathai, aged 60 years and the Manager of Little Flower Girls Higher Secondary School, Hosdurg, Kanhangad. The case, WP(C) No. 3266 of 2017, revolved around a directive issued to the school to remove the word "girls" from…
Bank Account Can't Be Frozen Under UAPA Without Order Of Central Govt Under S.7(1) : Madras High Court
In a significant legal development, the Madras High Court recently passed a judgment in W.P.No.11821 of 2023 under Article 226 of the Constitution of India regarding the freezing of the bank account of M/s. Tamil Nadu Development Foundation Trust. The case was heard by THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH and THE…
Court Restrains Ten Office Bearers of Seoni Bar Association from Appearing in Any Courts for One Month Amid Lawyers' Strike: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has issued an order barring several advocates from appearing in court for a specific period. The order, dated 20-03-2024, comes as a response to ongoing concerns regarding misconduct within the legal fraternity. Details of the Case: The case, WP No. 7295…
CIBIL Rating Not Changed Despite Clearing Loan, Directs Credit Rating Agency To Ensure Requisite Credit Rating: Kerala High Cour
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, Justice Devan Ramachandran delivered a significant judgment in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5339 of 2024. The case, titled K Venugopal Nair vs. Canara Bank and Others, revolves around a dispute regarding the petitioner's credit rating following the closure of a…
