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Punjab’s Principal Jail Secretary Summoned For Failing To Submit Compliance Report On Prisoners’ Parole Release: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant development, the Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Principal Secretary Jails of the Government of Punjab to remain present in the court during the next hearing to explain why the compliance report regarding the parole release of inmates, as per the directions issued by the full…
Dengue Crisis: Heavy Fines Ordered For Individuals & Housing Societies Failing To Remove Stagnant Water, Waste: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to impose heavy fines on individuals, residential societies, or hubs found negligent in clearing stagnant water or waste that could lead to the breeding of mosquitoes, thereby facilitating the spread of Dengue. The Division Bench,…
GST Registration Cannot Be Denied Solely On Grounds That Assessee Is From Another State: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that a person's GST registration under the A.P. Goods and Services Tax Act (APGST Act) cannot be denied solely because the assessee does not belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh. The judgment underscores the rights of individuals to carry out trade anywhere in India under…
Bail Granted In POCSO Case As 25-Year-Old Accused Was In A Consensual Relationship, Not A 'Predator': Bombay High Court
On February 13, 2025, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Mohammed Ajaan Khan, a 25-year-old man accused of raping a 16-year-old girl over a period of 15 months and impregnating her twice. The single-judge bench headed by Justice Milind Jadhav ruled that the case appeared to be one of a consensual relationship…
Tax Assessment Orders Against Companies That Ceased To Exist After Merger Are Invalid: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has quashed tax assessment orders issued to Reliance Polypropylene Limited (RPPL) and Reliance Polyethylene Limited (RPEL) for the assessment years 1993-94 to 1995-96. The judgment, delivered by Justices MS Sonak and Jitendra Jain, holds that the orders issued in the…
Wife Loving Another Man Without Physical Relationship Does Not Constitute Adultery: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife’s love and affection for someone other than her husband does not amount to adultery unless there is physical intercourse with that person. The Court clarified that adultery under the law requires sexual relations, and mere emotional…
"Hybrid Courts Are Also Courts": Lawyer Criticized For Attending VC From Park, Need For Courtroom Decorum Emphasized: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of maintaining proper decorum during videoconferencing appearances in hybrid courts. The Court specifically called attention to an instance where a lawyer appeared while standing in a park and holding a mobile phone. The Delhi High Court emphasized that…
Directions Issued To Expedite Pending Cheque Bounce Cases In Magistrate Courts: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has issued a series of directions to ensure the speedy disposal of cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, following concerns about the mounting pendency of such cases in Magistrate Courts. Justice Anand Venkatesh highlighted the issue of delayed disposal, which…
Bail Cannot Be Granted Casually Through Vague Orders In Money Laundering Cases: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday (Union of India vs Kanhaiya Prasad) reiterated the gravity of the offence of money laundering and cautioned against granting bail in such cases in a casual or cryptic manner. A Bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Prasanna Varale underscored that those…
2023 Ghaziabad Advocate Murder | 'Grant Security To Wife If She Seeks Protection Under Witness Protection Scheme': Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has issued an order to provide adequate security to Kavita Chaudhary, the widow of Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, a 42-year-old advocate who was tragically shot dead by two assailants in his Ghaziabad chamber in 2023. The Court’s directive ensures that Kavita Chaudhary and key witnesses are given…
