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Forcing Spouse To Convert Religion Constitutes Violence And Cruelty: Madras High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has held that forcing a spouse to convert to another religion without their consent amounts to mental cruelty and violence. The judgment, delivered by Justices N Seshasayee and L Victoria Gowri of the Madurai Bench, underscores the violation of personal liberty and the…
No Contraband Recovery From Accused In Contact With Co-Accused Doesn't Attract NDPS Act's Bar On Bail: Delhi High Court
Abdul Rab, the applicant in the case, sought regular bail in relation to Case No. VIII/39/DZU/2022 registered at the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for alleged offenses under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The case stems from a major drug seizure, where 50 kilograms of heroin,…
Appeal Under Section 37 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable Against Order Passed Under Order VII Rule 10 CPC: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant decision by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the court ruled on the maintainability of an appeal concerning the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award. The issue centered around the applicability of Section 13(1) of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 versus Section 37 of the Arbitration Act, 1996. The…
Limited, Not Permanent Guardianship For Mentally Disabled Persons Permitted Under PwD Act: Kerala High Court
In WP(C) No. 25127 of 2024, Bindumol A T and her husband Ashok Kumar from Changanacherry, Kottayam have approached the Kerala High Court regarding a matter concerning the family pension after the death of Ashok Kumar's father, M.G. Sarangapani, who had served as a Subedar in the Indian Army. Ashok Kumar, the second…
Authorities Directed To Report Rehabilitation Status Of Elephants At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In the case of WP No. 22959 of 2018, the petitioner, Nitin Singh, filed a petition against the Union of India and others, raising concerns regarding the captivity of elephants at Kanha National Park. The matter was heard by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur bench, with the judgment delivered on January 23,…
Right To Health And Medical Care Is A Fundamental Right, State Obligated To Create Facilities: Karnataka High Court
A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to take immediate and necessary actions to fill vacancies in medical positions and upgrade health infrastructure in rural areas, ensuring better healthcare delivery in the state. The court's decision comes after examining the state's…
Republic Day Is Celebrated Because Armed Forces Patrol Borders, Centre Must Address Their Issues On Disability Pension: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Union of India was directed to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the rounding off of disability pension for retired Armed Forces personnel. The case, CWP-1751-2025, involved a challenge to a previous order by the Armed Forces…
Woman Allegedly Raped And Impregnated By Brother, Father | 'Unforgivable Betrayal Of Blood And Trust,' Bail Denied: Allahabad High Court
In a disturbing and tragic case, Pramod, a resident of Meerut, faces serious criminal charges in connection with a heinous crime. Pramod has been accused of committing repeated sexual assault against his sister for several years. According to the victim’s complaint, she was sexually assaulted by her brother and father…
Criminal Defamation Case Against News 1 Kannada's Anchor & Head Of News Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Karnataka, the Court has quashed proceedings against two individuals, Smt. Shilpa Kiran and Sri. Suresha G.S., both of whom were accused of committing non-cognizable offences under Section 290 and Section 505(1) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case stemmed from an FIR…
Contract Made Mandatory For Live-In Relationships: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has ordered that it should become mandatory for individuals entering live-in relationships to formalize their arrangement through a live-in relationship agreement. This decision was handed down by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand on Wednesday, making a significant push towards…
