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[POSH Act] Court Directs State To Frame Guidelines To Ensure Anonymity Of Complainant From Public Domain During Enquiry: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has issued a significant directive, instructing the State Government to formulate clear guidelines for anonymizing the complainant's identity during the inquiry proceedings under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). This…
'Allegations Embedded With Hatred, Complete Breakdown Of Marriage For One Decade,Court Grants Divorce To Couple: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has granted a divorce to a couple on the grounds of desertion under Section 13(1)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Court observed a complete breakdown of the marriage over a period of more than a decade, where both parties leveled bitter allegations against each other, leading to…
'Taj' declared a famous trademark in hotel and hospitality industry: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has declared the "TAJ" marks of the Indian Hotels Company Limited as well-known trademarks in the hospitality industry, including hotels and related services. Justice Amit Bansal observed that the long use, geographical spread, and the extensive publicity and revenue generated by the TAJ marks had…
Transfer Pricing | 'Resale Price Method' Most Appropriate To Determine ALP Where Distributor Makes No Value Addition To Imported Products: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled on the application of the Resale Price Method (RPM) for determining the arm's length price in the context of a solar products distributor. The Court clarified that when a distributor imports goods from an Associated Enterprise (AE) and does not add value before resale, the Resale Price…
Quarrels Between Husband & Wife Or Divorce Demands By Husband, His Relatives Not 'Cruelty' As Per S. 498A IPC: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has clarified that quarrels between a husband and wife or the demand for divorce by the husband or his relatives do not amount to cruelty within the meaning of Section 498(A) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court emphasized that the term "cruelty" in the context of Section 498(A) is specific…
Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute | Right to make Central Government and Atlanta respondents in partnership of Hindu musical instruments, fine of ₹5000: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on March 5, 2024, the Allahabad High Court allowed the amendment applications in two suits related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute. These suits, Suit no. 1 filed by Deity Bhagwan Shrikrishna Virajman and Suit no. 16 filed by Advocate Hari Shankar Jain, sought to implead…
Quashing Of Drunken Driving Charge U/S 185 MV Act Doesn't Nullify Prosecution Initiated U/S 279 IPC For Rash Driving: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court ruled that the prosecution against an accused under Section 279 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for rash and negligent driving can continue, despite the fact that the proceedings under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act) were quashed. The ruling was issued by…
Allowing Quashing Of Non-Compoundable Offences Like Kidnapping, Theft Based On Compromise Will Set 'Dangerous Precedent': Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has recently refused to quash an FIR registered for non-compoundable offences of kidnapping and theft, even after the parties entered into an amicable settlement. The Court emphasized that permitting the quashing of such cases based on compromise would undermine the very purpose of criminal…
Court Dismisses Plea For Further Probe Into Swami Saswathikananda's Death, Says Investigations Confirm Accidental Drowning: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed a petition that sought further investigation into the death of Swami Saswathikananda under the supervision of an officer not below the rank of Inspector General. The death of the Swami, which occurred on July 01, 2002, was found to be the result of accidental drowning, and…
Arbitrator Should Not Be Made Party To Arbitration Cases In Court Unless... What Court Held: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently reiterated its stance that no arbitrator should be made a formal party to arbitral proceedings pending before courts unless in specific exceptional circumstances. The court's clear instructions aim to uphold the integrity and efficiency of arbitration proceedings. Court's Ruling on…
