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Unnatural Sex: Jail Term of Convict Reduced to One Day by: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently passed a judgment involving a man convicted for attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old boy in 2008. The accused, who was 19 years old at the time of the incident, was initially sentenced to several years in prison. However, the Kerala High Court reduced the sentence to just one day…
Relief For Karan Johar As court Refuses To Permit Release Of 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar' Film: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court on Friday refused to lift the stay order imposed on the release of the film "Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar". The stay, initially imposed in June 2024, was upheld by Justice Riyaz Chagla, who found that the film's makers had violated the personality rights, publicity…
Family Court's Approach Can't Be Like Ordinary Civil Proceeding: Sets Aside Order Closing Wife's Right To File Reply In Divorce Plea: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dealt with a critical matter concerning matrimonial disputes and the rights of a wife in defending herself against her husband's divorce petition. The case, titled Meenu Agrawal v. Bharat Goel, revolved around a dispute regarding the wife's right to file a written statement…
Abortion Permission Granted To Minor Rape Victim Under Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Act: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling on March 3, 2025, the Orissa High Court allowed the medical termination of pregnancy in a distressing case involving a 13-year-old minor. The case, X v. State of Odisha, revolved around a minor girl who was a victim of rape and became pregnant, resulting in serious medical and psychological…
Arbitration Clause Cannot Be Invoked Again Over Matters Already Adjudicated: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Arbitration clause in a lease agreement cannot be invoked once the matter has already been adjudicated upon and concluded by both the Arbitral Tribunal and the competent courts. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum passed this judgment while dismissing a petition filed by Starlog…
Beawar "Sexual Exploitation" Case: Court Orders 'Status Quo' On Proposed Demolition Of Properties Of Muslim Accused: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the status quo regarding the demolition notices issued to families of Muslim individuals booked for allegedly sexually exploiting minor girls in Beawar last month. Justice Mahendra Kumar Goyal passed the order, noting that the petitioners had received show cause notices for…
Advocates Act | State Bar Council's Disciplinary Probe Must Conclude Before BCI Hears Appeal: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent landmark decision, the Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that the Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot entertain an appeal against an interim order passed by the State Bar Council’s disciplinary committee when the investigation is still ongoing and no final punishment has been imposed. The ruling clarifies…
Supreme Court Resolves Long-Standing Child Custody Dispute Involving US-Based Guardianship Under The Guardianship And Wards Act
New Delhi, March 3, 2025 – In a significant ruling related to the Guardianship and Wards Act, 1890, the Supreme Court has resolved a long-standing custody dispute between Sharmila Velamur (Appellant) and V. Sanjay (Respondent). The court emphasized the importance of the child’s welfare, the family's stability, and the…
Why court rejected Tanushree Dutta’s MeToo complaint against Nana Patekar: Mumbai Court
A recent ruling from a Mumbai court has generated significant attention as it refused to take cognizance of Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar and other individuals involved in the 2008 film Horn Ok Pleasss. Judicial Magistrate First Class NV Bansal, based in the Railway…
Will Ease Road Congestion & Reduce Carbon Emission: Adani Cement Permitted To Cut Mangroves For Jetty Construction In Raigad: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court has granted Adani Cementation Limited permission to cut 158 mangroves to facilitate the construction of a jetty, along with a conveyor corridor and approach road along the Amba River in Raigad District. The Court granted this permission after noting that the company had…
