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Falsely Labelling Police Constable Husband As A Terrorist Cannot Be Ignored, Caused Severe Mental Torture: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court recently granted divorce to a police constable, observing that his wife’s allegations against him, including claims of extra-marital affairs and connections with terrorist organizations, caused him severe mental torture and amounted to mental cruelty. Case Background:…
Judge Who Resigned Also Entitled To Pension Benefits As Judge Who Retired: Bombay High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a judge who resigns from service is entitled to the same pensionary benefits as one who retires by superannuation. The court's ruling came in the case of Pushpa Ganediwala, a former Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court, who had challenged an order…
'Prima Facie Commercial Exploitation': Notices Issued on Plea Against Alleged Unauthorised Use of Woman's Photos in Ads: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has directed the US-based company Shutterstock, along with various state governments, political parties, and private agencies, to respond to a petition filed by a woman who alleges the unauthorized use of her photographs in advertisements promoting different schemes. The petitioner, Namrata…
Writ Petition for Quashing of FIR Can't Serve as Substitute for Availing Remedies Under BNSS: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court dismissed the plea of an accused, Vijay Kumar, who sought the quashing of an FIR filed against him in an extortion case. The petitioner, also known as Champion, had requested the court to restrain the Delhi Police from arresting him. The court ruled that the writ petition…
In-Laws Who Tortured Daughter-In-Law Cannot Walk Away Scot-Free Even If Charge for Demanding Dowry Is Dropped in Chargesheet: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by H Sanna Devanna and Shivagangamma, the mother-in-law and father-in-law of a woman who alleged they had tortured her. The petitioners sought to quash the criminal case against them, which included charges under Sections 504, 506, 498A, 323, 324 read with…
Cannot Be Forced to Repeatedly Approach Court: Release of Iran National's Jewellery Confiscated by Customs Ordered: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court ordered the Customs Department to release the silver-coated gold chains of an Iranian national, Amirhossein Alizadeh, which had been seized nearly three years ago when he arrived in India. The division bench, consisting of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta,…
Bail Granted to Husband Accused of Abetting Wife's Suicide, No Prima Facie 'Instigation' Established: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling by the Rajasthan High Court in the case Ramniwas v State of Rajasthan, the court granted bail to a husband-accused who was charged with dowry-related violence and abetment to suicide following the tragic suicide of his wife. The court's decision was based on the lack of direct evidence showing…
Special Investigation Team of CID Not Vitiated Merely Because All Members Not from CID: Karnataka High Court
In a recent legal development, the Honorable Justice M. Nagaprasanna dismissed a petition questioning the constitution of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Karnataka. The petitioners had raised concerns regarding the involvement of officers from multiple departments, arguing that only officials from the Criminal…
Magistrate Can Cancel Bail Granted by High Court for Violating Conditions When Specifically Authorised to Do So: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal matter concerning Crime No. 1592/2021 of Ernakulam Town South Police Station, the Kerala High Court dealt with multiple legal actions, including petitions for bail and further investigations. The case involves various documents and orders passed by different judicial authorities, highlighting…
Counterfeit Medical Products Threat to Public Health: ₹3.34 Crore Damages Awarded to Johnson & Johnson Over Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favor of the American pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson against a party involved in selling counterfeit surgical devices bearing the company’s registered trademarks, including Surgicel, Ligaclip, and Ethicon. The case raised grave…
