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Man Accused Of Taking ₹2 Crore Dowry Seeks Income Tax Probe Into Wife’s Family, Plea Rejected: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Ateesh Agarwal under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner sought a mandamus directing the Income Tax Department (respondents 1 and 2) to investigate alleged illegal cash transactions amounting to Rs. 2 crores and other…
Advocates' Association Urges Standardization Of Passover And Adjournment Practices: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant development for the legal community in Jharkhand, the Advocates' Association of Jharkhand passed two crucial resolutions on 21st February 2025 during its General Body meeting. The resolutions addressed two primary concerns related to court proceedings: the granting of passovers and the blanket…
S.219 CrPC | Joinder Of Charges Not Applicable In Dishonored Cheque Cases Where Complainant Issues Consolidated Demand Notice: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a recent case heard by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir, the Court dealt with a petition challenging a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act). The complaint was filed by Tariq Ahmad Wani against Fayaz Ahmad Rather for issuing dishonored cheques. The core issue revolved around…
Cheating Case Against Shuttler Lakshya Sen Over Alleged Fabrication Of Birth Certificates Not Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to quash a cheating case filed against badminton players Lakshya Sen, Chirag Sen, their parents, and coach U Vimal Kumar. The accused are alleged to have fabricated birth certificates to enable the players to participate in badminton…
Married Woman Of Eligible Age Can Opt For IVF Treatment Despite Husband’s Ineligibility If He Consents: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has allowed a 46-year-old married woman to undergo Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) services, despite her husband being 57 years old, and ineligible under the ART (Regulation) Act of 2021. The court ruled that the eligibility for ART services is determined…
NDPS Act | Judicial Custody Beyond 60 Days Without Chargesheet Is Unlawful, Police Must Obtain FSL Reports Within Timeframe: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court emphasized the importance of timely FSL reports in NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) cases and the need to complete investigations within a stipulated period. Justice Anil Kumar Upman was hearing a bail application filed by Dheeraj…
POCSO Act | Physical Contact Of Penis With Female Genital Constitutes 'Penetrative Sexual Assault', Vaginal Insertion Not Necessary: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Kerala upheld the conviction of a man named Ravi for sexual assault against a minor girl. The victim, aged 4½ years, was subjected to severe sexual abuse by Ravi, who lived as a neighbor in the Paduppu area. This case brings attention to the serious offenses under Section 376 AB…
State Penalized ₹25K Over ‘Vague’ Externment Order: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed the externment order passed by the District Magistrate against Bhura Kaurav, who had been externed from the Chhindwara district and neighboring areas for three months. The Court termed the externment order as cryptic and noted that it was passed in an arbitrary and illegal…
Websites Permanently Restrained From Infringing Tata Group's 'CROMA' Trademark: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently issued a permanent injunction in favor of Infiniti Retail Limited, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, and the owner of the well-known 'CROMA' trademark. The case involved allegations of trademark infringement and passing off by various domain names and websites unlawfully using the 'CROMA'…
'Compulsorily retired' SBI employee fined ₹25,000 for misleading court by concealing facts: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently dismissed the writ petition filed by Madan Lal Goria, a former State Bank of India (SBI) employee, who had been compulsorily retired after disciplinary action under the State Bank of India Officers Service Regulations (SBIOSR). Goria had challenged his compulsory…
