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Interim Custody of 3-Year-Old Not Granted to Mother as Allegations of Affair Are Common in Matrimonial Disputes: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant custody dispute, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled against granting interim custody of a 3-and-a-half-year-old son to his mother. The court found that the child was happy in the care of the father, and uprooting him from his current environment would not be in his best interest. This ruling…
Lok Adalat Award in Cheque Dishonour Case Under S.138 NI Act Can Be Executed by Civil Court: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently dealt with a crucial matter concerning the executability of awards passed by the Lok Adalat, particularly in criminal cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act). Section 138 of the NI Act deals with the dishonour of cheques due to insufficiency of funds in…
Dowry Death Case Not Ruled Out Merely Because Woman Didn’t Commit Suicide in Matrimonial Home: Delhi High Court
The case at hand involves the interpretation of Section 12A of the Hindu Marriage Act, concerning the validity of a marriage in the context of fraudulent conduct and non-disclosure of certain crucial facts. The case arose after Ankush Sharma, the appellant, filed for a divorce against his wife, Seema Sharma, the…
Consuming Liquor on Duty at HC Judge's Residence Constitutes 'Serious Misconduct', Compulsory Retirement Upheld: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the decision to compulsorily retire Ashok Kumar Tripathi, a Guard posted at a High Court Judge's bungalow in Gwalior, after he was found consuming alcohol during his duty hours. The Court emphasized that consuming alcohol while on duty, especially for a…
Anticipatory Bail Denied to Man Accused in ₹28 Crore Bank Fraud Case as It May Adversely Affect Investigation: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently denied the plea for anticipatory bail filed by Chimakurthi Naga Venkata Sai Kiran, who is accused in a high-profile case of money transfer fraud. The fraud allegedly orchestrated by bank employees of ICICI Bank, involved the manipulation of customer accounts, resulting in a…
Video Conferencing (Nyaya Shruti) Rules 2025 Notified to Eliminate Delays in Court Proceedings: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant development aimed at modernizing the judicial process, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has introduced the "Video Conferencing (Nyaya Shruti) Rules, 2025". These new rules will change the way trials, inquiries, and other judicial proceedings are conducted across the Union Territories,…
CIC Order Denying RTI Info on Experience Certificates of Public Office Appointees Quashed Over Attempt to Shield Ineligible Persons: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently passed a judgment quashing the decision of the Central Information Commission (CIC) which had denied a petitioner's request for information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The information in question pertained to the educational qualifications and experience…
State Criticized for Not Arranging Local Exam Centre for Pregnant Government Job Aspirant Despite Spending Crores on Elections: Karnataka High Court
In a significant move towards addressing the needs of pregnant women, the Karnataka High Court has granted relief to a woman who sought to take her Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exam at a location closer to her home due to her advanced stage of pregnancy. The woman had applied for the KPSC Group-A post…
Wife Granted Maintenance on Grounds of Cruelty, Child’s Support Also Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, on March 26, 2025, ruled on two Revision Petitions (RPFC Nos. 174 of 2015 and 2 of 2016) filed against an order passed by the Family Court in Thalassery. The dispute centers around a maintenance claim filed by Dhamsheena, the wife, and her minor child Enosh Shaji Varghese against Shaji Varghese,…
₹1.23 Crore GST Refund Ordered to Tata Steel Over ITC on Compensation Cess: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court recently ruled on a significant case involving Tata Steel Ltd. (formerly Tata Steel Long Products Limited) against the State of Jharkhand. The writ petition was filed by the company seeking to quash the rejection of its refund application for an amount of Rs. 1,23,22,617 under the Central…
