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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Heinous Murder Case Under Section 302 IPC
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has upheld the conviction of four accused individuals in a gruesome murder case under Criminal Appeal No. 1954 of 2012. The case involves Haalesh @ Haleshi @ Kurubara Haleshi (Appellant) versus the State of Karnataka (Respondent).…
Court Grants Divorce: Wife's Constant Taunts on Husband's Finances Deemed Grounds for Cruelty: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, in the case of MAT. APP. (F.C.) 167/2019, pronounced on January 30, 2024, granted divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) and Section 13(1A)(ii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, highlighting the grave impact of mental cruelty on the petitioner. Case Background: The case involves…
CBI Obligated to Disclose Information on Corruption and Human Rights Violations: Delhi High Court Upholds RTI Transparency
In a significant ruling on January 30, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed a case involving the Right to Information (RTI) Act and its applicability to intelligence and security organizations. The case, titled W.P.(C) 2833/2020 & CM APPLs. 9857/2020, 44582/2022 - CBI vs. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, focused on the Central…
Adultery of parent cannot be sole ground to deny custody of child to him/ her: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment by the Delhi High Court, Justices Neena Bansal Krishna and Suresh Kumar Kait delivered a groundbreaking decision in a matrimonial dispute under the Family Courts Act, 1984 and Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. The case, numbered MAT.APP.(F.C.) 23/2020 & MAT.APP.(F.C.) 63/2020, has shed light on…
Court Sets Aside Industrial Court's Controversial Order in Writ Petition Challenging Unfair Labour Practices: Bombay High Court
Act Name: Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 Topic in Judgment: Allegations of Unfair Labour Practices, Interference in Union Affairs, and Restraining Employee Termination and Transfer In a significant development, the Bombay High Court, in the case of Writ…
When Two Clauses Of A Deed Are Repugnant, Earlier Clause Will Prevail Over Later Clause: Supreme Court Decides Land Dispute Jurisdiction Case
Landmark Judgment in Land Dispute: In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in a land dispute case, shedding light on the interpretation of Power of Attorney and its implications on territorial jurisdiction. The case, titled Vikram Nath v. State of Bihar, addresses crucial…
Revenue Authorities Lack Authority to Issue 'No Caste, No Religion Certificate': Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court, headed by Justice S.M. Subramaniam, addressed the issue of obtaining a 'No Caste No Religion Certificate' through a Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case, titled H. Santhosh vs. The District Collector, Tirupathur, raised questions…
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 6 Lakhs Cost on Maharashtra Police Officers for Unlawful Eviction of Tenants
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has pronounced its judgment in Special Leave Petition (CRL.) No. 14585/2023, shedding light on a case of alleged tenant harassment, illegal detention, and property demolition. The judgment, delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, addresses…
Quashes POCSO Case, Acknowledges Consensual Relationship Leading to Marriage: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India and Section 482 of the Cr.P.C, has quashed FIR No. 274/2017 under Sections 376/363 IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar, showcases a nuanced understanding of…
Husband's plea for paternity test on charges of adultery under Hindu Marriage Act rejected: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court, the case of MAT.APP.(F.C.) 29/2024 brought to light a husband's appeal against the Family Court's decision to reject his plea for a paternity test. The judgment, pronounced on January 31, 2024, sheds light on the complex interplay between marital discord, allegations of…
