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Masjid Classified As 'Waqf Property', Only Waqf Tribunal Has Jurisdiction Over Disputes: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, the court dealt with the jurisdictional issue surrounding a civil suit related to a Waqf property dispute. The petitioners, Shakur Shah and Fakardeen, challenged the Civil Judge's decision regarding the maintainability of their suit, seeking to bar the civil court from…
Election Date For All Bar Associations Rescheduled To March 21: Delhi High Court
In a significant decision, the Delhi High Court has issued detailed directions regarding the election process for various Bar Associations in the city. The Court addressed discrepancies in voter lists, issuance of proximity cards, and the need to extend the date for elections. Key Highlights of the Judgment: 1.…
Illegal Constructions At Ajmeri Gate | PIL Dismissed With ₹10K Costs: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case, the court ruled against the petitioner, who filed a petition alleging issues that appeared to be driven by personal grievances rather than genuine public interest. The case involved a significant misuse of PIL procedures…
Designated Committee Under Sabka Vishwas Scheme Can Reject Tax Compounding Application Over Bogus Documents: Telangana High Court
In a recent judgment, the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Diwakar Road Lines, challenging the rejection of its application for the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme 2019. The petitioner's plea was rejected because the documents they relied upon were found to be bogus,…
Challenge Against Arbitral Award Dismissing Counterclaim Due To Delay In Objecting To Goods' Quality Rejected: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed the petition filed by Unison Hotels Pvt. Ltd. challenging the arbitral award passed in favor of KNM Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. in a dispute related to unpaid bills and substandard chemical supplies. The case revolves around a five-star hotel in New Delhi, The Grand,…
SOP Issued For Termination Of Pregnancy Up To & Beyond 24 Weeks In Sexual Assault Cases: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark decision, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has provided clear guidelines for ensuring the protection and medical care of child survivors of sexual assault, especially in cases where a pregnancy may result from the crime. The court’s ruling focused on the legal provisions under the Protection of Children…
Interim Age Relaxation Granted To EWS Candidates Applying For 2025 UPSC CSE: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant order, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on February 24, 2025, provided interim relief to candidates from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category, allowing them to apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. This decision comes after a plea was filed by Aaditya…
'Presumption That Woman Engages In Intimacy Only To Marry Is Patriarchal': Court Questions Criminalization Of Sex On False Promise Of Marriage: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has made a landmark observation questioning the criminalization of sexual intercourse on the false promise of marriage, challenging the presumption that women engage in acts of intimacy solely as a prelude to marriage. In a powerful judgment, Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi emphasized that such…
14 Y/O Girl Had 'Sufficient Knowledge & Capacity' To Understand Her Actions: Bail Granted To POCSO Accused: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Vijay Chand Dubey, a 24-year-old man who was accused of raping a 14-year-old minor girl. The bench, led by Justice Milind Jadhav, noted that the victim had sufficient knowledge and the capacity to understand the full implications of her actions. The court…
Court Rejects Domestic Violence Allegations, Including Marital Rape Claims: A Detailed Analysis of Emotional Abuse and Financial Disputes
The case presented by Sinni Joshi against T B Joshi involves multiple allegations under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, focusing on various forms of domestic abuse, emotional trauma, and financial disputes within the marriage. The court has carefully examined the claims made by Sinni Joshi and the…
