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State Bar Council Resolution Extending Tenure Of Bar Association Members Stayed, Interim Administrative Committee Appointed: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Rajasthan, in its recent judgment, dealt with a civil writ petition filed by Sunil Vyas, a resident of Jodhpur. The petition challenged an amendment passed by the Bar Association of Rajasthan on 16th April 2024, which extended the tenure of elected office bearers from one year to two years. Sunil…
IO's Presence Not Required At Framing Of Charge Stage; Adverse Remarks Against Judicial Officer Expunged: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the appeal of Shashi Kant Bajpai, who had challenged a trial court's order rejecting his plea to summon the Investigating Officer (IO) during the framing of charges. The accused was facing charges under Sections 498-A, 304-B, 328, 504, and 506 of the Indian…
Superannuation Fund | Deduction Limit On Employer's Contribution Applies To Initial/Annual Contributions, Not Additional Payments: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding deductions under the Income Tax Act, 1961, particularly Section 36(1)(iv), in relation to employer contributions to superannuation funds. The Court ruled that the limits prescribed for such deductions apply only at the stage of setting up the…
Interim Protection Granted To Former MLA PC George In 'Hate Speech' Case Against Muslim Community: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, former Kerala MLA PC George has approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a First Information Report (FIR) lodged against him for allegedly making hate speech against the Muslim community during a television debate. The FIR accuses him of making…
Seeking And Receiving Court-Granted Maintenance Not Extortion, Wife Cannot Be Charged: Karnataka High Court
Case Details: In a significant judgment regarding matrimonial disputes, the High Court of India has quashed an FIR filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The case revolved around a complaint lodged by a wife alleging cruelty and dowry harassment by her…
Stays Non-Bailable Warrant Against Malkangiri's Ex-Collector Manish Agarwal In Suspicious Death Case Of His PA: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court recently stayed a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against Manish Agarwal, the former Collector of Malkangiri, in relation to the suspicious death of his Personal Assistant (PA) Deba Narayan Panda in 2019. The order was passed by a Single Bench led by Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi after…
(POCSO Act) Trial Judges Must Not Act As Tape Recorders While Recording Evidence, Should Question Hostile Witnesses: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Allahabad High Court, the appeal of Sushil Yadav, the appellant, against the rejection of his bail application was allowed. The appellant was initially denied bail by the Additional Sessions Judge (POCSO Act) in Prayagraj in relation to Case Crime No. 178 of 2024, under sections…
PMLA Proceedings Against BPSL In ₹47,000 Crore Bank Fraud Case Quashed Due To Successful CIRP: Delhi High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed key issues regarding the prosecution of corporate debtors following the approval of a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), with special emphasis on Section 32A and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case revolves around the…
Normal For Newly Married Person To Wear Gold: Customs Officer Criticized For Seizing Sri Lankan Citizen's 'Thalikodi,' 'Annihilating Hindu Customs' : Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has reprimanded a Seizing Officer attached to the office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs for seizing a Mangalya Thali Kodi (gold necklace) from a Sri Lankan national, Thanushika, on the grounds of it violating the Baggage Rules 2016. The court observed that the…
Order 32 CPC | 'Next Friend' Of Minor Need Not Necessarily Be A Guardian Under Section 4(b) Of Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has addressed the issue of representation of minor claimants in motor accident compensation cases. The case titled Kabita Nath VERSUS National Insurance Company Ltd. highlighted the eligibility of a 'next friend' in proceedings under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the…
