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Maharashtra To Regulate Spas; No Objection To Cross-Gender Massages: AG To Bombay High Court
n March 21, 2025, the Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court about the formation of a 12-member committee tasked with creating guidelines for regulating spa and massage centers across the state. The government’s initiative follows concerns over the legality of these businesses and the protection of…
Must Be Vigilant At Entry Point Rather Than Indiscriminately Deny Bail On Foreign Nationals Engaging In Illegal Activities: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Muhammad Jamil, a foreign national, in a cyber fraud case involving a large-scale financial scam. The petitioner was accused of being involved in fraudulent activities that led to substantial financial losses for a complainant. The Court's…
Validity Of Administrative Orders Must Be Judged On Initial Reasoning, Not Through Affidavits Filed Later: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent legal battle, M/s Mohd Asif, through its proprietor Mohd. Asif, filed a writ petition before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, challenging the cancellation of the tender allotment for executing the "Deep Drilling of 125 MM dia Bore holes" and the installation of hand pumps under the District Capex Budget.…
Motor Accident Claim Can't Be Rejected Merely Because Vehicle's Make Was Wrongly Described: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled in favor of restoring compensation in a case involving grievous injury, where the High Court had set aside the award by the 1st Additional District & Sessions Judge, Sirsi. The appeal was filed by Parameshwar Subray Hegde against the decision of the…
Wife and Husband Battle Over Customary Divorce Practices of Leuva Patel Community: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment passed by the Gujarat High Court, a crucial issue regarding the recognition and validity of customary divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has come to the forefront. The case involved Umang Bhupendrakumar Shah, the appellant, and Priyanka D/O. Sureshkumar Popatlal, the respondent. The…
PMLA | Person Need Not Be Named As Accused In Complaint To Retain Seized Property Under Section 8(3): Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently delivered an important judgment regarding the retention of electronic items, documents, and other seized materials under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The Court clarified that under Section 8(3)(a) of the PMLA, a person does not need to be named as an accused in the…
Child Victim's Silence & Tears During Examination Alone Can't Benefit Rape Accused: Supreme Court Restores Conviction After 38 Years
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 586/2017, the Supreme Court of India dealt with a serious matter of sexual assault and the legal interpretation of child witness testimonies, circumstantial evidence, and medical evidence. The case was brought to light after the High Court of Rajasthan overturned a conviction by the…
Man Attending Virtual Hearing From Lavatory Slapped With ₹2 Lakh Costs: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment, the Gujarat High Court imposed a fine of ₹2 Lakh on a 42-year-old man, Dhavalbhai Kanubhai Ambalal Patel, after he joined a virtual court hearing from a lavatory. The Court expressed strong disapproval of the act, considering it indecent and a direct violation of the dignity of the court. The…
Trial court and police reprimanded for insensitive behavior towards rape victim: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently criticized a trial court for showing apparent reluctance to grant exemption to a rape victim from physically appearing in court during proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). Justice Girish Kathpalia, in a single-judge bench, stressed…
Participation In Arbitral Proceedings Does Not Imply Acceptance Of Unilateral Appointment Of Arbitrator Unless Objections Are Waived In Writing: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling, has held that the mandate of an Arbitrator can be terminated under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) if the Arbitrator was appointed unilaterally, which is explicitly prohibited under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act unless…
