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No Room To Order Concurrent Running Of Sentences Where Two Offences Have No Connection, Transactions Are Completely Different: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that Section 427 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which allows for the concurrent running of sentences, does not apply when a person is convicted for different offences in two separate and unrelated crimes. In this case, Justice C. Jayachandran dismissed the petition of a…
Runaway Couples Must Disclose Full Identity Details To Court In Protection Matters: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court registry has announced that petitions filed by runaway couples seeking protection or security will not be processed for listing before the bench unless they provide complete personal details, including previous addresses and family information. This decision,…
Drug Mafia's 'Poisonous Fangs' Targeting School Children: Bail Cancellation Of NDPS Accused Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has refused to interfere with the order of the Special Court that canceled the bail of an accused involved in narcotic drug-related offenses under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The decision came after the accused, who was already on bail for an earlier…
Compassionate Appointment Governed by Law in Force at Employee's Death, Not Application Date: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark ruling by the Rajasthan High Court, the Division Bench comprising Justice Munnuri Laxman and Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati granted relief to a petitioner seeking compassionate appointment after a decade-long battle. The ruling, which came as a significant victory for the petitioner, affirmed that the…
Male Teachers Sending Photos for Attendance Proof Can't Claim Privacy Violation: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently dismissed an appeal filed by two primary school teachers, Mahesh Kumar Koli and another, who had challenged a circular requiring them to send a geo-tagged photo from their school to the District Education Center via WhatsApp as proof of their attendance. The Court, comprising…
Trial Court's Order Allowing Accused's Plea to Preserve CBI Officers' Call Detail Records, Location Data Upheld: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court recently dismissed a revision petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under Section 397(2) CrPC, challenging a Trial Court's order allowing the preservation of Call Detail Records (CDRs) and location data of CBI officers and independent witnesses.…
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[Arbitration Act] Limitation Does Not Pause If Initial Filing Is Non Est, Must Be Counted From Refiling Date: Delhi High Court
Delhi, March 6, 2025 – In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court, presided by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, has reiterated that filing an arbitral award along with an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is not just a procedural formality but a mandatory requirement. The Court…
Joint Efforts Needed to Curb Child Marriage Among Wayanad Tribal Population: Kerala High Court
In a significant development aimed at tackling the issue of child marriage among the tribal communities of Wayanad, the Kerala High Court has directed the State and its authorities to launch awareness programs. The Court emphasized that these programs should focus on educating tribal communities about the detrimental…
Road Accident Accused Granted Interim Bail After Agreeing to Pay ₹1 Crore Compensation: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Jay Chandrahas Gharat, the accused in a fatal road accident case, after his father committed to providing ₹1 crore in compensation for the two orphaned children who lost both parents in the accident caused by Gharat. The Supreme Court…
Cops Summoned Over Lawyer's House Arrest During HC Judge’s Visit: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on March 4, 2025, summoned two police officers from Agra over the house arrest of a 70-year-old lawyer, Mahatab Singh, during an administrative judge’s visit to the District and Sessions Court in Agra in November 2024. The Division Bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Donadi…
