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Family Pension Not Subject To Testamentary Disposition, Husband Cannot Exclude Wife And Children Through Application: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court, the issue of whether family pension qualifies as part of an employee’s estate, and whether an employee can exclude their spouse or dependents from receiving it, was addressed. The case, Union of India vs. S. Sathikumari Amma, revolved around the rights of the…
District Court Awards Rs. 5 Lakh Damages in Malicious Prosecution Case: South Delhi
In a landmark judgment, the court has granted Rs. 5 Lakh in damages to Deepak Gupta, the plaintiff, in a case involving malicious prosecution and defamation. The case was filed against Varsha Singh and other defendants, who were found liable for initiating false criminal charges against Gupta. The court has also…
Bail Granted To accuse In Alarming Human Trafficking And Sexual Exploitation Case: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling on January 29, 2025, the Delhi High Court addressed a bail application filed by Shailesh Kumar, who was seeking regular bail in a serious case involving human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and kidnapping. The accused faced charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Protection…
Restrains EPFO From Reducing Higher Pension Of Petitioners Who Contributed Based On Actual Salary: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Kerala addressed an important issue related to the Employees Provident Fund and its implications on pension benefits. The case was brought forward by a group of petitioners who were concerned about the reduction in their higher pension entitlements. These pensioners had been…
SIT Constituted To Investigate Sandeshkhali Gang Rape Case, Delay In Probe Highlighted: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court has taken note of the delays in the investigation of Sandeshkhali Police Station Case No. 238/2024, filed on 16th May 2024. The case involves serious allegations, and the court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the progress of the investigation so far. The…
Strict Compliance With Proviso Clauses A Precondition For Prosecution Under Section 138 Of NI Act: Jammu and Kashmir High
In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court reviewed an important matter involving the Negotiable Instruments Act, specifically Section 138 and its provisos (a), (b), and (c). The case under scrutiny involved the alleged dishonor of cheques due to the closure of the drawer's bank account, and the…
Court Stipulates That Children's Court Must Verify If Child Can Be Tried As Adult, Even If Juvenile Board Has Said So: Kerala High Court
The case revolves around the issue of whether a child, charged with heinous offenses, can be treated as an adult for trial purposes under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, particularly under Section 19 and Section 101(2). The petitioner, Dr. Sankarjee, contended that the impugned order…
Guest Faculty's Harassment Allegations Over Joining RSS Addressed As State Assures Action: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, in Writ Petition No. 488 of 2025, Dr. Ramjas Choudhary, a Guest Faculty member at Government Arts and Commerce College in Majhauli, District Sidhi, raised serious concerns about threats and coercion from college authorities. Dr. Choudhary…
Pre-Arrest Bail Denied To Man Who Forged Aadhaar Card To Secure Bail For Accused: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana dealt with a plea filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) by Rajeev Rai, seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with an FIR No. 66 dated 29.07.2024. The case involves serious charges under Sections 120-B, 406, 420, 465,…
Advocates Act | State Bar Council Must Have 'Reason To Believe' Before Issuing Notice To Lawyer On Misconduct Complaint: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on January 29, 2025, by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana in CWP-26166-2024, the petitioner, Naresh Dilawari, challenged the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him by the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana. The petitioner sought the quashing of the complaint DCE/101/2024…
