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Woman Free To Make Personal Choice To Terminate Pregnancy Within Statutory Limits, Kenyan Woman in Jail Granted Permission to Terminate Pregnancy
1. Background: Gware Margret Sebina, a 32-year-old Kenyan national currently incarcerated at the Women's Jail and Correction Home in Viyyur, Kerala, sought permission from the High Court of Kerala to terminate her pregnancy. 2. Case Overview: The petitioner, represented by Advocates Aneesh K.R, Saurav B., and Lia…
Post-Disposal Application To Modify/Clarify Judgment Maintainable Only In Rare Cases : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court recently dealt with contempt proceedings arising from a financial dispute between Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (Petitioner) and Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd. (Respondent). The case revolves around the compliance of court orders regarding a substantial financial…
Sankararaman Murder Case | Court Refuses To Interfere With Punishment Imposed On District Judge Who Held Conference Call With Accused: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court, the case of WP No.1162 of 2023 delved into a complex scenario involving the application of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955. Here's a detailed analysis of the judgment: 1. Charges Proved: The court meticulously examined the allegations against…
Section 376 IPC | Minor's Consent Not Ground To Absolve Accused: Jharkhand High Court
Ranchi, 21st February 2024: In a recent development at the Jharkhand High Court, the judgment of conviction and sentence under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code was upheld in Criminal Appeal (S.J.) No. 246 of 2012. The case revolved around Sachindra Singh @ Sacha @ Sachchi Singh, the appellant, who was charged with…
Court Allows Addition of Documentary Evidence Under Section 311 of CrPC: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Subhash Chand, has allowed the addition of documentary evidence under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) in the case of Binod Kumar Mishra vs. The State of Jharkhand & Aryan Jaiswal. Background and…
IPC Section 397 Case: Supreme Court Acquits Appellant in Kerala Dacoity Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has acquitted the appellant, Jafar, in Criminal Appeal No. 1607 of 2009, challenging a judgment related to a case under Section 397 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in Kerala. Case Overview: The case stemmed from an incident on 14.05.2004, where accused individuals, armed…
School Leaving Certificate Valid for Pension Determination, Aadhar Card Not Accepted: Gujarat High Court
Act: Provident Fund Scheme, 1995 Topic: Pension Disbursement In a significant ruling, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, presided over by Honourable Mrs. Justice Mauna M. Bhatt, issued a directive on 26/02/2024, ordering the prompt release of pension benefits to a retired employee, Mr. Gopalbhai Naranbhai…
Each day a fresh cause of action for woman forced out of matrimonial home: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, a recent judgment under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act has shed light on the complexities of dowry harassment cases. The case, titled X vs. Y, revolves around Ms. X, a resident of Gwalior, who alleged harassment and…
Evidence Act, BSF Didn't Act As "Police Officer" When Recovering Arms & Ammunition From Accused During Search & Cordon Operation
In a recent development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu pronounced its verdict on CRA No.54/2009, an appeal filed by Mohd. Jameel against his conviction under Sections 3/25 and 7/25 of the Arms Act. The judgment, reserved on 27.02.2024 and pronounced on 07.03.2024, sheds light on the details of…
Filing Of Anticipatory Bail Application Through Advocate Can't Be Considered As Appearance Of Absconding Accused : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, the denial of anticipatory bail under Sections 82 and 83 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC) has been upheld, shedding light on the importance of compliance with court orders and the consequences of evading legal proceedings. The case, identified as Special Leave…
