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Juvenile Accused Can't Be Tried As Adult In Absence Of Preliminary Assessment & Report By JJB : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act's mandatory procedures were found to be violated, leading to the release of a Child in Conflict with Law (CICL). The judgment, delivered on March 22, 2024, by Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta in the case of Thirumoorthy v. State represented by the…
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe in Manipur Girl's Death Case
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Ms. A.S. Reingamphi, a 25-year-old girl from Manipur. The case, which has been ongoing since 2013, took a significant turn as the apex court intervened to ensure a thorough investigation into…
Domestic Violence Appeals, Court Can't Direct Parties To File Affidavit Of Assets & Liabilities In Appeal Against Final Trial Court Judgment: Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has delivered a crucial judgment regarding financial disclosures in appellate proceedings related to domestic violence cases. The ruling pertains to a writ petition filed by XYZ against her husband ABC and others, under the Protection of Women from Domestic…
Court Grants Protection to 19-Year-Olds in Live-In Relationships, Emphasizes Caution in Early Choices: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling on March 14, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore delivered a verdict in Writ Petition No. 3857 of 2024, highlighting the protection of rights in live-in relationships. The case involved Shri Apoorv Joshi, representing the petitioners, and Shri Amay Bajaj, the Government Advocate,…
Examination In Chief Of Witnesses Without Recording Their Cross-Examination Is Contrary To Law: Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to the appellants, Ekene Godwin and another, who were facing charges under Sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Section 66, read with Sections 43(J) and 66D of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008. The case,…
Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Ban on Coercive Measures: Gujarat High Court
In a recent order dated 19/03/2024, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, comprising Chief Justice Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal and Mr. Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee, addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) bearing Case No. C/WPPIL/23/2024. The case involved the Daman Wine Merchant Association through its President…
Membership Not Mandatory for Arbitration Invocation: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, March 22, 2024: In a significant legal development, the High Court of Delhi has pronounced its judgment in the case of RANI CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. versus UNION OF INDIA under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case revolves around disputes arising from an Engineering, Procurement, and…
Both husband and wife duty-bound to create congenial family atmosphere: Calcutta High Court
In a groundbreaking decision, the High Court at Calcutta recently issued a judgment under FAT 181 & 182 of 2018, addressing crucial aspects of marital law under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case, titled Dipanwita Das (Sarkar) v. Moloy Das, delved into the intricate dynamics of cruelty allegations and restitution…
Court judges receive threatening phone calls from scammers: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal Wani dismissed SWP No. 498/2004, a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case involved Jagdish Kumar, Reyaz Ahmed, and Princy Thaploo as the petitioners and the State of…
Wife calling husband impotent, discussing sexual life in open is cruelty: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has granted a divorce decree to Mr. Arjun Singh, the appellant, on the grounds of cruelty under Section 13 (1) (ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment, delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna and Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, addresses a complex…
