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Mandatory to Implead Alleged Paramour of Spouse in Divorce Petitions on Grounds of Adultery: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified a crucial legal position under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that it is not just necessary but mandatory to implead the alleged paramour when a divorce is sought on the ground of adultery. The Court emphasized that this is not a procedural formality but a…
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[S.91 CrPC] Accused Cannot Be Summoned to Produce Incriminating Evidence Against Himself: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has clarified an important principle of criminal law, stating that an accused cannot be summoned under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to produce documents or materials that may incriminate him during trial. Justice Partha Sarathi Sen, while deciding CRR 395 of 2025, ruled…
Minor Girl's Claim of Being 18+ or Aadhaar Showing Her as Major Doesn't Aid Accused Booked Under POCSO Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently refused to grant bail to an accused facing serious charges under Section 363 and Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The accused, Rishi Kumar, had sought regular bail by claiming that the…
Absence of Document Identification Number Renders GST Orders Invalid, Not Void: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that assessment orders issued without a mandatory Document Identification Number (DIN) cannot be treated as void. Instead, such orders are invalid, meaning they remain enforceable until they are…
Hindu Marriage Not a 'Religious Purpose', GO Allowing Use of Temple Funds for Marriage Halls Quashed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently struck down a Government Order by which the Tamil Nadu State Government permitted the use of funds from five temples for constructing marriage halls. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice G Arul Murugan held that this decision violated the Hindu Religious and Charitable…
Centre's Plea Against Direction to Grant Promotion to IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede If Found Eligible Rejected: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the Central Government’s plea challenging an order directing the grant of promotion to IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, if found suitable by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The order was passed by a Division Bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Madhu Jain who…
Presidential Reference for Removal of AP Public Service Commission Member Rejected: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India, on Thursday, declined to remove Mepung Tadar Bage, a Member of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), under Article 317(1) of the Constitution of India, ruling that the allegations linked to the 2022 Assistant Engineer (Civil) examination paper leak were not substantiated…
Anthem Biosciences States It Won't Launch Products Using Anti-Cancer Drug Alectinib: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant development under the Patents Act, 1970, has recorded an undertaking by Anthem Biosciences Limited that it will not launch any product containing the anti-cancer compound Alectinib, or its salts, solvates, or intermediates, until the next date of hearing in an ongoing patent…
Trial Court Asked to Defer Hearing on Charge in Case Against Kapil Mishra Over 'Communal Tweets': Delhi High Court
In a notable development concerning the 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly election hate speech case, the Delhi High Court has directed the Trial Court to postpone the hearing on the issue of framing of charges against BJP Minister Kapil Mishra. The decision was taken by Justice Ravinder Dudeja, who requested the Trial…
Searching for Another Job with Rival Company Is a Basic Right, Not Moral Turpitude: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court has clarified that merely seeking employment with another company, even a rival, does not constitute moral turpitude under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Hon’ble Justice Shampa (Dutt) Paul observed that looking for a job with better perks and facilities is a…
