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'CBFC Equipped To Perform Its Duty': Plea Against Certification Of “Bad Girl” Movie Dismissed: Madras High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court dismissed a petition seeking a direction to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to withhold certification for the upcoming Tamil film "Bad Girl". The Court dismissed the plea after it was informed by the CBFC that they had not received any application for the film's…
Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Reporter For Exposing Government Officials’ Misuse Of Hospital Ambulances: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a defamation case under Section 500 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) against Rajesh Tandon, a reporter for Early Times newspaper. The case revolves around a news article published in April 2018 that accused the Surankote Hospital ambulance…
Alleged Adulterer Must Be Given A Chance To Refute Adultery Allegation In Divorce Proceedings: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court emphasized the importance of including the alleged adulterer as a co-respondent in divorce cases filed on the grounds of adultery, provided the details of the alleged adulterer are known. The court observed that if the identity of the alleged adulterer is not known, the…
Court Quashes FIR Under Atrocities Act And IPC, Including Rape Charges, Citing Lack Of Evidence: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court quashed an FIR registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Atrocities Act) after determining that there were no sufficient allegations to support the charges. The case, Situbhai Vijaybhai Rathod VERSUS State of…
Court Affirms Conviction In Minor Trafficking And Forced Prostitution Case: Calcutta High Court
The case involves the criminal appeal filed by Sonamoni Shaw @ Puja against the judgment and order passed by the learned Additional District & Sessions Judge, 1st Court, Barrackpore, North 24-Paraganas, convicting and sentencing the appellant under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Immoral Traffic…
'Adequate Rest & Work-Life Balance Essential': Suspension Of Constable Found Sleeping After Regular Double Shifts Set Aside: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently set aside the suspension order imposed on Chandrashekhar, a constable working with the Kalyan Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KST), after he was found sleeping while on duty. The court, in its ruling, highlighted the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and the need for…
Can't Claim Illiteracy As Defence For Illegal Acts, Court Dismisses Man's ₹5 Crore Plea For Demolition Of Unauthorized Structure: Bombay High Court
In a crucial ruling, the Bombay High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Hanuman Naik (54), a resident of Darave area, Navi Mumbai, who sought Rs. 5 Crore compensation from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) after his newly constructed multi-storey building was demolished by the civic authority for being…
"Failure to issue notice, denial of fair hearing": ₹4 lakh recovery order against fair price shop dealer quashed: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Hon'ble High Court of Jammu & Kashmir has quashed the penalty imposed upon a petitioner due to a violation of the principles of natural justice. The Court has reiterated that the principles of audi alteram partem (right to be heard) apply not only to quasi-judicial proceedings but also to…
Land Acquisition Act | Right To Compensation Arises Only After Settlement Of Apportionment Dispute: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court clarified the entitlement to compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, holding that such entitlement only crystallizes once a competent court resolves a dispute concerning the apportionment of compensation. The court highlighted the key principle that the right to…
₹474 Crore Cyber Fraud Reported In Punjab: High Court To Determine Liability For Victims' Financial Losses When Accused Remains Untraceable: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court examined a petition filed by Dr. Karamjeet Singh under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Act, 2023, highlighting growing concerns about cyber crime and the financial losses suffered by innocent individuals. The petitioner, represented by…
