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Petition Rejected In Rape Case Alleging False Promise Of Marriage And Divorce By Accused’s Wife: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court on January 29, 2025, the case of Himanshu Singla versus State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. was heard under the provisions of Section 438 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The petition was filed by Himanshu Singla, the petitioner, seeking to set…
Money In Bank Account Considered 'Property', Subject To Provisional Attachment Under Section 281B Of Income Tax Act: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court discussed the legal intricacies of provisional attachment under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The case revolves around the issue of whether money held in a bank account can be provisionally attached to secure revenue interests during an ongoing tax assessment. The Court also…
Cheque Bounce | Signatures Of Both Account Holders Necessary For Cheque Issued From Joint Account: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed the complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The case involved a dispute between Charanjeet Singh (the petitioner) and Kulwant Singh (the respondent), stemming from the dishonour of a cheque for Rs.…
{POCSO Act} Accused Acquitted In Penetrative Sexual Assault Case Under POCSO Act: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently delivered a judgment on January 27, 2025, in the case of P.Kumar vs The State, where the appellant, P.Kumar, was acquitted of all charges related to sexual assault under the POCSO Act and criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case stemmed from allegations that the…
FIR Remains Valid Even If Fraud Classification Of Bank Account Is Quashed, Provided It Prima Facie Reveals Cognizable Offences: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the fraud declaration against the petitioner company and its directors. The fraud classification, initially set aside by the court in a previous order in May 2023, was once again under scrutiny in the case. The petitioners argued that the…
Section 125 Of The Criminal Procedure Code, 1973: Legal Overview On Maintenance For Wives, Children, Parents, And Grandparents: Supreme Court
Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) provides a legal remedy to individuals who are unable to maintain themselves, such as wives, children, and parents, by compelling those with sufficient means to provide maintenance. This section is designed to prevent the neglect or refusal of maintenance by a…
Court Directs Registration Of PIL For Establishment Of 9149 Trial Courts, Says Matter Concerns 'Public At Large': Allahabad High Court
In the landmark case of Imtiyaz Ahmad Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, the Hon'ble Supreme Court issued critical directions regarding the establishment of additional courts in Uttar Pradesh. This case revolves around addressing the issue of case pendency and the need for an increase in the number of judges to handle the…
Criminal Procedure Code Section 482 Application: Proceedings Quashed Based On Compromise In Alleged Attempted Rape And Other Charges Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has quashed the entire proceedings in a case involving Salman Qureshi, who was facing serious charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 376 (attempt to commit rape), Section 511 (attempt to commit an offense), Section 354-B (assault or…
Ex-Serviceman Unemployed At The Time Of Applying For Recruitment Can Avail Concession When Applying For Multiple Posts: Madras High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court upheld the rights of ex-servicemen to avail of reservation benefits under Section 3(j) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 even after accepting a lower post while awaiting a higher post. The case sheds light on the…
Objection To Court's Jurisdiction Must Be Raised At The Earliest Opportunity, Not After An Adverse Order: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court reviewed the case of RP No. 598 of 2024, where a review petitioner sought to challenge the jurisdiction of the court based on Section 21 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The case arose out of a dispute in which the petitioner had earlier appealed a decision from the Employees'…
