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Court Quashes Order, Directs Job for Petitioner Under Compassionate Ground: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court, in W.P.(MD).No.23985 of 2022, has set aside the order of the 3rd respondent dated 17.02.2022 and directed the provision of a suitable job to the petitioner, M. Yogamagi, under compassionate grounds. The judgment was delivered by the Honourable Mrs. Justice L. Victoria…
Supreme Court Issues Directions: Mention Details Of Previous Bail Applications & Orders In All Bail Pleas
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has issued directives aimed at streamlining the process of filing bail applications in cases involving multiple accused arising from the same FIR. The judgment, delivered on January 19, 2024, pertains to the case of Kusha Duruka vs. State of Odisha, highlighting…
Convicted Individual Granted Admission to Law College: Court Permits Murder Convict To Join LLB Course Despite Objection By College: Kerala High Court
In the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam Present: The Honourable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas Thursday, the 18th day of January 2024 / 28th Pousha, 1945 WP(Crl.) No. 1037 of 2023 Case Highlights: Convicted Individual Seeks Education for Reformation In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas on…
Living Together as Husband-Wife Enough for Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC; Strict Proof of Marriage Not Required: Jharkhand High Court
Introduction: In a recent judgment delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary in Cr. Revision No.946 of 2022, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi addressed the plea for quashing an order related to maintenance in Original Maintenance Case No.352 of 2018. The case involved Mr. Ram Kumar Ravi, the…
Criminal Proceedings Can't Be Quashed Solely on Grounds of Concurrent Civil Dispute Allegations: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has dismissed an application filed by Keshav Ugan Jha, seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings against him. The case, bearing Neutral Citation No. 2024:AHC-LKO:4377, revolves around an application filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure…
Information in Matrimonial Proceedings, Wife Entitled To Know Husband's Salary Details To Make A Rightful Claim Of Maintenance: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Justice G.R. Swaminathan delivered a verdict on January 4, 2024, in W.P.(MD)No.15513 of 2020, shedding light on the delicate balance between the right to privacy and the right to information, particularly in the context of matrimonial proceedings.…
Court Revokes Bail for Bhavninder Singh in Cheating Case Filed by Actress Amala Paul: Madras High Court
In a significant development, the Madras High Court, in the case of Amala Paul vs. Deputy Superintendent of Police, invoked Section 439(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C) to cancel the bail granted to the 2nd respondent, Bhavninder Singh Dhatt (Bhuvi), in Crime No.26 of 2022. The case involves serious charges…
Denying Financial Assistance and Exclusion from Service Register Deemed as 'Cruelty' in Divorce Case: Madras High Court
Hindu Marriage Act - Section 13(1)(ia): Madras High Court Rules in Favor of Wife in Landmark Divorce Case (C.M.A.(MD).No.1121 of 2017) In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court, led by Justice RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN and Justice P.B.BALAJI, pronounced its decision on 22.12.2023 in the Civil Miscellaneous Appeal under…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Section 197 CrPC Limited to Acts in Discharge of Official Duties; Fabrication of Documents Not Covered
Topic: Quashing of Complaint and Chargesheet against Public Servant In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment on Criminal Appeal No.256 of 2024, challenging the decision of the Karnataka High Court that quashed a complaint and chargesheet against a public servant. The appellant,…
Court Dismisses Plea for Age Limit Relaxation in District Judge Recruitment Due to Delay in Advertisement: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment, the Honorable Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Honorable Mr. Justice Rajiv Roy of the High Court of Judicature at Patna addressed the matter of age limit criteria for the District Judge (Entry Level) examination in a writ petition filed by Shahjahan, son of Late Shahidul Haque. Background:…
