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POCSO Act, Mother Faces Legal Scrutiny for Allegedly Withholding Information on Bullying and Harassment: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a recent court judgment, Justice Deepak Gupta of the [Place] High Court dismissed a petition filed by a mother, identified as 'Axx,' who sought to quash an application implicating her in a case related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case revolves around allegations of bullying…
POCSO Act, Court upholds conviction of Catholic priest Edwin Figarez for repeatedly raping minor girl: Kerala High Court
Title: Conviction and Sentence Modified in Landmark Judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act Section 21, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012: In a significant legal development, a recent judgment by the Kerala High Court under Crl.A. Nos.1321 of 2016 & 160 of…
Court grants relief to visually impaired woman denied job in Railways due to typo in application: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, February 27, 2024: In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court, comprising Justices Nitin Jamdar and M.M. Sathaye, ruled in favor of Mrs. Shanta Digambar Sonawane, a visually impaired job aspirant, in a case filed against the Union of India and Railway Recruitment Cell, Mumbai. The judgment, delivered on…
Court Upholds FIR Against Ayurveda Doctor in Alleged Pregnancy Termination Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has pronounced a verdict on CRM-M-39383-2021, shedding light on the intricate provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971. The case involves Dr. Shobha as the petitioner and the State of Haryana as the respondent.…
Court rejects plea challenging normalisation procedure adopted for JEE Mains: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court, led by Hon'ble Mr. Justice C. Hari Shankar, addressed the concerns raised by a student, Setu Vinit Goenka, regarding the percentile-based normalization process adopted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. CASE DETAILS: 1.…
Supreme Court: Postpone Summons Until Police Report Received After Magistrate Invokes S.202 CrPC
In a significant development, the Honorable Supreme Court, consisting of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, delivered a noteworthy judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 776 of 2024, setting a precedent regarding the quashing of a complaint under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC). The judgment,…
POCSO Case Allegations Found False: The judgment acknowledged the petitioner's clean antecedent and the potential falsity of the allegations.
In a recent judgment by Honorable Justice Rajesh Kumar Verma, the Patna High Court granted bail to Vivek Kumar @ Baua @ Bablu Kumar Sah in connection with POCSO Case No.53 of 2020. The case, arising out of Saharsa P.S. Case No.914 of 2020, involved serious charges under Sections 363, 366 (A) of the Indian Penal Code…
Court Releases 'Attempt To Murder' Convicts On Probation In 33 Yrs Old Case: Law Doesn't Bar Benefit Of Probation To Convict Above 21 Yrs Age
In a recent judgment by Justice Ganesh Ram Meena, the Rajasthan High Court has applied the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 in a case involving an attempted murder. The case, bearing Criminal Appeal No. 483/1993, revolves around the appellants, Mr. Nawal Kishore and Mr. Rajesh, who were convicted under Section 307…
Court Denies Bail, Conditions U/S 42 NDPS Act Don't Apply To Search Of Private Vehicle 'In Transit': Gauhati High Court
Title: Landmark Judgment in the Matter of Marriage Dissolution under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act In a groundbreaking ruling, the court has delivered a significant judgment in the matter of marriage dissolution under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act. This decision brings clarity and sets a precedent for…
Section 364A of IPC: Kidnapping for Ransom - Supreme Court Quashes Conviction, Holds Appellants Guilty of Lesser Offence under Section 363
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has quashed the conviction of William Stephen, the appellant, and held him guilty of a lesser offence under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The judgment, delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka on February 21, 2024,…
