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Wife Entitled to Maintenance as Husband Fails to Fulfill Agreement for Separate Living: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Section 125 of Cr.P.C.: Court Orders Maintenance for Wife and Children in Landmark Judgment In a significant ruling under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), the First Additional Principal Judge of the Family Court in Jabalpur delivered a judgment on 29th January 2024, granting maintenance to a…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Writ Petition Against GST Registration Cancellation Citing Procedural Lapses: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment by the Patna High Court in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.205 of 2024, the court dismissed the writ petition filed by Ramesh Radav, challenging the cancellation of his Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration by the Union of India through the Commissioner of Central GST, Patna. Background:…
Acquits Accused Under Section 84 IPC, Citing Mental Health, Affection for Parents, and Lack of Escape Attempt: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has acquitted an individual suffering from Paranoid Schizophrenia under Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, authored by Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar and Justice Johnson John, sheds light on the delicate balance between legal and medical…
Supreme Court Orders Rs 2.5 Lakh Compensation in Medical Negligence Case: Patient Loses Vision in One Eye
Overview: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled in the case of P.C. Jain vs. Dr. R.P. Singh, addressing a medical negligence claim under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Case Background: The appellant, P.C. Jain, filed a complaint before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission,…
Wife's Refusal To Return Home With Husband Provoked Him, Murder Not Premeditated: Telangana High Court Modifies Conviction U/S 302 IPC
Hyderabad, January 25, 2024: In a significant legal development, the High Court for the State of Telangana, presided over by the Honourable Justice K. Lakshman and Honourable Smt. Justice P. Sree Sudha, delivered a noteworthy judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 758 of 2014. The appeal arose under Section 374(2) of the…
Refers S. 138 NI Act Dilemma on Authorized Signatory's Liability in Cheque Bounce Case to Division Bench: Madras High Court
Cheque Bounce Case Raises Legal Conundrum: Authorized Signatory's Liability In a recent judgment (Crl.O.P.No.3159 of 2023) by Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, the Madras High Court delved into a crucial legal issue revolving around the liability of an authorized signatory in cheque bounce cases. The judgment, delivered on…
False Promise of Marriage Invalidates Consent, Establishing Offence of Rape: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under Criminal Appeal No. 1368 of 2023, has delivered a judgment addressing issues related to consent, false promises, and the abuse of the legal process. The case involves Sheikh Arif as the appellant, facing charges under Sections 376(2), 377, 504, 506 of the…
Supreme Court Ruling on S.391 CrPC: Diligence at Trial Crucial for Seeking Additional Evidence at Appeal Stage
In a recent judgment (Criminal Appeal No(s). of 2024) by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Mehta delves into a case arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The judgment, dated January 29, 2024, provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal intricacies involved. Background: 1. The…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Conviction Under SC/ST Act Requires Modesty Offense Committed on Caste Grounds
In a significant ruling by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Mehta delivered a judgment on Criminal Appeal No(s). 6367 of 2023, arising out of Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No(s). 6367 of 2023, tackling a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (hereinafter…
Supreme Court Upholds Freedom of Speech: quashes defamation case by lawyer against newspaper owner
New Delhi, January 30, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Sanjay Upadhya, the appellant and registered owner of the 'Sunday Blast' newspaper, in a criminal defamation case filed by Anand Dubey. The case was related to the publication of a news article on February 24, 2013, titled…
