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"Would Change Rules Of Game", Court Rejects Plea By Disabled Candidate Who Failed To Sign Answer Sheet Of Civil Services Exam: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently dismissed the plea of a candidate, Mohammed Ibrahim, who sought relief for the failure to sign his answer sheet during the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The candidate, who has a 60% locomotive…
Thane Civic Body Criticized For Delay In Demolishing Illegal Mosque: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a recent judgment, has severely reprimanded the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) for its failure to complete the demolition of an unauthorized mosque in Borivade Village, Kasarvadavali. The case concerns a petition filed by the New Shree Swami Samartha Borivade Housing Company Pvt Ltd, which…
No Killer Would Keep Leftover Poison For Police To Discover After Months, Court Overturns Conviction In 20-Yr-Old Murder Case: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently overturned the conviction of Mohd. Shafi, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment for the alleged murder of his two-year-old son. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjeev Kumar and Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, found several inconsistencies and gaps in the prosecution's…
Wife Cannot Implicate Husband's Uncle In Cruelty Case To Pressurize Husband's Family To Return 'Stridhan': Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently made significant observations regarding the misuse of Section 498-A IPC in matrimonial disputes. The court deprecated the practice of implicating the relatives of the husband as accused, particularly when there are no substantial allegations against them. In the case at hand,…
Courts Dealing With Maintenance Cases Must Follow Supreme Court Guidelines: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the Supreme Court's guidelines regarding maintenance cases under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The judgment, passed by Justice Kauser Edappagath, sets a clear directive for all courts in the state handling…
Wife Exempted From Paying Stamp Duty For Flat Acquired In Divorce Settlement: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently heard a Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 875 of 2024, filed by Arun Rameshchand Arya (the petitioner-husband), seeking the transfer of a divorce petition filed by Parul Singh (the respondent-wife) from the Family Court, Bandra, Mumbai to the Family Court, Karkardooma, District Court,…
Daily Wage Workers Entitled To Reinstatement With 50% Back Wages In Case Of Illegal Termination: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the award given by the Labour Court in favor of Amit Gautam, a daily wage worker employed as a security guard at a government department. The Labour Court had previously directed Amit Gautam's reinstatement with 50% back wages after finding that his termination…
Defendant Cannot Rely On Vague Statements While Pursuing Leave To Defend In Summary Suit: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled on a case involving a summary suit procedure under Order 37 CPC, emphasizing that a defendant cannot rely on vague and unsubstantiated statements when seeking to defend themselves. In this case, the appellant, Farukh Jehanzeb, was involved in a cheque bounce matter with the…
Audit Of CCTV In Court Premises Ordered After Married Couple Forcibly Taken Away: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
On March 11, a concerning incident unfolded at the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court when a couple, consisting of a girl and a man, approached the Court seeking protection after having married against the wishes of their families. Despite the legal nature of their request, the couple was forcibly removed from the…
Court Rejects Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of S.13 Family Courts Act Which Restricts Representation Of Party By Lawyer: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 13 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, which prohibits the automatic right of a party to be represented by a legal practitioner in family court proceedings. The Court noted that the legal position regarding this…
