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Land Possession Dispute Takes a Turn, Order 1 Rule 10(2) CPC: Court Can Add Or Remove Parties For Determination Of Dispute Without Protraction Or Inconvenience
In a significant development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, at Jammu, has issued a judgment in Case No. CM(M) 24/2024, addressing a dispute over land possession in the village of Balahar, Tehsil Marheen, District Kathua (J&K). Background: Mangal Singh, a 65-year-old resident of Village Balahar, filed a…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Delay in Filing Appeal Against Acquittal Under Section 378 CrPC Can Be Condoned Under Limitation Act
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court, in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024 arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 2052 of 2017, has dismissed the delay condonation application filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in an appeal against acquittal under Section 135(1)(b) of the Customs Act, 1962. The judgment was…
Court orders Centre, State to pay ₹4 lakh to woman forced to give birth on road: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court, in the case of Rajeshwari vs. Union of India, has emphasized the paramount importance of the right to health as an integral component of Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment, delivered by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, sheds light on various aspects of the right…
Supreme Court: Accused cannot use Section 91 CrPC to compel prosecution at the stage of framing of charges
In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India in Criminal Appeal No. 856 of 2024, arising from SLP(Criminal) No. 3146 of 2021, the apex court addressed a crucial issue related to the summoning of call details during criminal proceedings. Background: The case, State of Rajasthan vs. Swarn Singh @ Baba, revolves…
Flags 'Callous' Attitude Of Govt Officials In Conducting Litigation In Timely Manner, Suggests State To Enact Law To Avoid Unnecessary Delays: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court, presided over by the Honorable Mr. Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan, delivered a judgment on Wednesday, the 14th day of February 2024, in the case bearing the Writ Petition (Civil) No. 29338 of 2014. The petitioner in this case is T.D. Sreejakumari, a Full-Time…
Matrimonial Dispute Resolved as Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR Against In-Laws
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court, presided over by Justice Ilesh J. Vora, utilized its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to quash an FIR dated 13/07/2022, registered with Mahila Police Station, Banaskantha. The case, titled Sureshbhai Keshabhai Kua (Chaudhary) & Ors. v.…
"Right to adopt not fundamental right": Delhi High Court upholds bar on adoption of "normal child" if parents already have 2 children
In a significant legal development, Justice Subramonium Prasad delivered a detailed judgment on February 16, 2024, concerning the Adoption Regulations 2022. The case, registered as CONT.CAS(C) 563/2023, addresses crucial aspects of adoption procedures and the retrospective application of certain regulations.…
Supreme Court Stresses Police Caution in Cases of Unethical Transactions
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has intervened to quash criminal proceedings in the case of financial impropriety and broken promises between Deepak Kumar Shriwas and the State of Chhattisgarh. The case, dealing with allegations of securing a job through illicit means, has raised broader questions about…
Court grants bail in a controversial rape case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Jabalpur, February 17, 2024: In a significant development, the Hon'ble Justice Vishal Dhagat of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh granted bail to Shivam Shridhar in a case pertaining to FIR No.103/2023, registered at Police Station Jatara, District Tikamgarh (M.P.). Case Details: 1. Background: Shivam Shridhar, a…
Income Tax Act Challenged: Reopening Notice U/s 148 Quashed if Beyond Limitation Period U/s 149
In a significant legal development, the Jharkhand High Court, consisting of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Deepak Roshan, ruled in favor of M/s. Sevensea Vincom Private Limited, through its Director, Mr. Rupak Pasari, in a writ petition challenging actions under the Income Tax Act,…
