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Supreme Court Clarifies: Interim Compensation in Cheque Dishonour Cases Under S.143A NI Act Not Mandatory
Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Interim Compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the interpretation and application of Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 regarding interim compensation in cases of…
Wife Can't Unilaterally Withdraw Consent For Divorce After Settlement Was Arrived At During Mediation: Kerala High Court Upholds Dissolution Of Marriage
In a significant legal development in family law, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has issued a ruling shedding light on the complexities of divorce by mutual consent under Section 10A of the Divorce Act. The case in question, Matrimonial Appeal No. 894 of 2023, revolves around a marital dispute between X…
What Allahabad High Court held on Domestic Violence complaint filed after marriage is declared void
In a recent judicial ruling, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi delivered a comprehensive judgment under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, highlighting crucial aspects of marital disputes, fraud allegations, and the rights of aggrieved parties. Case Background: The case involved Mr. Ajay Kumar and Ms. Renu Singh,…
Law Does Not Give Absolute License To Youtubers And Social Media To Spoil Reputation Of Others: Madras High Court Awards Rs 50 Lakhs Damages
In a recent judgment dated 06.03.2024, Justice N. Sathish Kumar of the Madras High Court decreed C.S.No.60 of 2021 in favor of Seva Bharathi, Tamil Nadu, represented by its trustee Rabu Manohar, against Surendar @ Naathikan. The case was filed under Order IV Rule 1 of the Original Side Rules 1956 read with Order VII…
Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Non-Bailable Warrant and Section 82 CrPC Proclamation Case
In a recent legal development, the High Court has upheld the decision to reject an anticipatory bail application in the case of XYZ vs. State, where the appellants failed to comply with court orders. Case Details: The case revolves around the non-appearance of the appellants, despite the issuance of summons, warrants,…
Court Upholds Grandparents Visitation Rights for Child, Stresses Importance of Familial Bonds: Madras High Court
In a recent development at the Madras High Court, a significant ruling was delivered in the case of A.Aashifa Begum versus Khader Beevi and M.A.Amanullah Khan. The case, numbered as OSA No.108 of 2023, pertained to a dispute over the custody of a minor child and the visitation rights of the grandparents. Background:…
Transfer Of Govt Employee Not Vitiated Merely Because It Was Issued At Instance Of MLA : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment delivered on March 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of India upheld the decision regarding administrative transfers in the case of Sri Pubi Lombi vs. The State of Arunachal Pradesh & Ors.. The judgment pertains to the interpretation of administrative transfers and the scope of judicial review in such…
Court Imposes ₹50k Fine on AAP Government for Contesting Maternity Benefits to Contractual Employee under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court affirmed the entitlement of a contractual worker to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The case, Rehmat Fatima vs. Govt. NCT of Delhi through State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and Others, centered on the petitioner's plea for maternity and…
Court Affirms Writ Jurisdiction for Interest on Delayed Retiral Benefits: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has directed the payment of interest on delayed retirement benefits to a retired executive engineer, P.V. Nandakumar. The judgment was delivered by the Honourable Mrs. Justice Anu Sivaraman and the Honourable Mr. Justice C. Pratheep Kumar on Monday, the 4th day of…
Dossier Seeking Preventive Detention By 'Name-Calling' Without Supporting Facts Leads To Fragile Detention Order Which Can Be Quashed: J&K High Court
In a landmark decision, the Srinagar High Court has overturned a detention order issued under the J&K Public Safety Act, 1978, thereby restoring the personal liberty of the petitioner. The judgment, delivered by Justice Rahul Bharti, sheds light on the critical importance of ensuring that grounds for preventive…
