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Mental Cruelty And Adultery | Landmark Verdict Upholding Divorce In Matrimonial Dispute: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent case, the Rajasthan High Court dismissed the appeal filed by Neetu, who had sought to challenge the divorce decree granted by the Family Court. The case revolved around allegations of cruelty, adultery, and mental torture. The judgment highlights the importance of proving claims in matrimonial disputes…
Married Woman Can't Allege Consent Was Obtained On False Promise Of Marriage: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a married woman cannot claim consent for sexual relations was taken under a false promise of marriage in the case of rape. Justice Maninder S. Bhatti quashed the rape charges against the accused, pointing out the importance of examining the consent…
Enhanced Security Directed In Family Court Premises: Bombay High Court
In a significant order, the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad on Friday directed that immediate measures be taken to enhance security at family courts across Maharashtra. The Bench, consisting of Justice V V Kankanwadi and Justice Sanjay Deshmukh, has ordered Police Commissioners and District Superintendents of Police…
Detention Of Accused For Over 6 Years As 'Undertrial' Violates Right To Speedy Trial: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court, in a significant ruling, held that the detention of an accused for over six years as an undertrial is a violation of the right to speedy trial guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This judgment came in the case of Dilip Ranjan Nath who was accused of cheating numerous…
Juvenile Institutionalization Should Be A Last Resort; Family Is The Ideal Institution For Rehabilitation: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has emphasized that institutionalization of juveniles should be considered as a measure of last resort. The court ruled in favor of Biswajit Kumar Pandey @ Lalu Kumar (petitioner), a juvenile accused of murder, who was seeking bail after the Special Children Court had…
Know The Law | Difference Between 'Equitable Mortgage' And 'Legal Mortgage' Explained By Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the distinction between legal mortgage and equitable mortgage, highlighting the nuances of Section 58(f) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. The case involved the Cosmos Co-operative Bank and the Central Bank of India, addressing the issue of which…
Anticipatory Bail Denied To BJP Leader P C George In Hate Speech Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court today dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by BJP leader PC George, who was booked for allegedly making hate speech against the Muslim community during a debate on a news channel. Case Background: The allegations against PC George stemmed from remarks made during the debate, where he…
Two FIRs Not Permissible For Same Accusation, Trial Court Ignored Negative Report Before Taking Cognizance: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, the bench led by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Farjand Ali has quashed and set aside the orders passed by both the learned Magistrate and the learned Sessions Judge in a land fraud case involving Champa Lal Ojha, a resident of Napasar, District…
Referral Courts Cannot Conduct Inquiry On Time-Barred Claims Under Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court
In a recent judgment, the Calcutta High Court provided crucial clarifications regarding the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, specifically under Section 11, which deals with the appointment of an arbitrator. The case involved Kalpataru Projects International Limited (Petitioner) and Bharat Heavy Electrical…
Pre-Arrest Bail Denied To Man Accused Of Staging Fake Court Hearing: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a major development, the Punjab & Haryana High Court recently refused to grant anticipatory bail to Atanu Chaudhary, an individual accused in a complex cyber-fraud case that involved impersonation and the creation of a fake virtual court hearing. The Court, led by Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, highlighted the…
