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High Speed Alone Not Enough to Prove Rash and Negligent Driving: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has discharged a man accused of driving at high speed and causing the deaths of two pedestrians, emphasizing that driving at high speed alone does not automatically establish that the driver acted in a rash and negligent manner. Court's Judgment and Reasoning Justice…
Charges Against Club Owners for Serving Hookah and Liquor to Minors Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has upheld the framing of charges against two men, Naresh Kumar Jain, the owner, and his partner, accused of serving hookah and liquor to minor children at their clubs. The charges stem from an investigation initiated after a 13-year-old girl went missing. According to the prosecution, the minor…
Bail Denied to Man Accused of Looting Weapon from State Armoury in Manipur Conflict Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently denied bail to Moirangthem Anand Singh, an accused allegedly involved in looting weapons from the state armoury amidst the ongoing conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur. Singh, identified as an active member of the People Liberation Army (PLA), a terrorist…
Rape Charges Quashed in False Promise of Marriage Case Due to Lack of Evidence: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a rape case filed against Hitendra @ Chhotu Pandram, citing lack of sufficient evidence to support the allegations. The case involved accusations of forced physical relations, with the complainant asserting that the petitioner had established a relationship…
₹25K Costs Imposed on Industrialist Anil Ambani for Seeking 'Urgent Hearing' in Tax Case: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on industrialist Anil Ambani for attempting to seek an urgent hearing of his petition against the Income Tax Department's notice issued in April 2022. The court dismissed the urgency as "artificial" and criticized the timing of the petition, which…
Remark Against Cop for Prima Facie Implicating Innocents in Rape Case for Extortion Not Expunged: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to expunge the remarks made against an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in connection with a rape case where he was allegedly involved in implicating innocent people as part of an extortion racket. The court upheld that the remarks made by the Trial…
Failed Dissolution Test with Active Content Within Limit Is a Minor Defect, No Grounds for Prosecution Under Drugs & Cosmetics Act: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has quashed a complaint filed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, following the discovery of a minor defect in a drug’s dissolution test. The court found that the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the drug was within the prescribed standard limits, and the…
DNA Report Only Proves Paternity, Cannot Establish Absence of Consent in Rape Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside an order that directed a DNA test in a maintenance petition. The court emphasized that the factum of marriage between the parties should be established before proceeding with determining paternity. The case revolved around the issue of…
Bar Council of India Has Authority to Inspect Law Schools, Challenge to Legal Education Rules Rejected: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court recently examined the legality of certain rules framed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) under the Advocates Act, 1961, especially focusing on the inspection powers of the BCI concerning law colleges and universities. The case was brought before the court by a…
Spouse Can't Be Directed to Pay Permanent Alimony Under Section 25 HMA Without an Application: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The case revolves around a divorce petition filed under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, by Rajesh Kumar Sharma, who sought a decree of divorce from his wife Neha Sharma on the grounds of cruelty. The petitioner argued that the respondent, his wife, had treated him in a manner that caused significant…
