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Intermediate Education Board Directed To Accept Exam Fees From Students Of Unrecognized Colleges Without Late Fee: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court recently issued a judgment concerning the Telangana Private Junior College Management Association, which represents a group of private junior colleges in the state. The petition was filed under Section 151 CPC to address the imposition of penalties on colleges for operating in mixed-occupancy…
Shock Post-Rape Justifies Delay In Lodging FIR, Man's Conviction Upheld: Bombay High Court
Balya @ Rahul Sahebrao Lokhande, a 35-year-old laborer from Adegaon, Tq. Morshi, District Amravati, was convicted for the crimes of rape under Section 376(1) and house trespass under Section 452 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 25th March 2017 when the victim, a 35-year-old woman, was sitting…
BCI, BCMG Criticized For Suspending Female Lawyer's Licence Without Ensuring Natural Justice: Bombay High Court
This case revolves around a writ petition filed by an advocate (hereinafter referred to as the "Appellant") against the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa (BCMG) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The petitioner, who appeared in person, was seeking an urgent stay on the impugned order passed by the BCI, which suspended…
'Consensual Relationship Turned Sour': Man Acquitted Of Rape On False Promise Of Marriage: Madras High Court
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Maulvi Syed Shad Kazmi, a religious teacher who had been denied bail by the High Court of Allahabad. The case involved charges under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 and sections of the Indian Penal Code. Kazmi had…
Direct DMs To Not Pass Orders Under Political Pressure, Directs Chief Secretary: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on 20th January 2025 delivered a judgment in the writ petition WP-37725-2024 filed by Shri Antram Awase challenging the externment order passed by the Collector and District Magistrate of Burhanpur. The petitioner was externed from the District of Burhanpur and…
Convicts Can Be Issued Passport If Conviction Is Over 5 Years Old: Kerala High Court
A notable judgment was delivered by the Hon'ble Justice Gopinath P. of the High Court of Kerala in the matter of W.P.(C) No. 45038/2024, where Abdul Azeez K.P., a 70-year-old petitioner, challenged the refusal to process his passport application. The petitioner had been convicted under various sections of the…
VHP's Plea For Stall At International Book Fair Rejected, Publisher's Guild Not 'State' Under Article 12: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Hon'ble Justice Amrita Sinha in the High Court at Calcutta, the writ petition filed by Vishva Hindu Parishad, Dakshinbanga, and its Honorary Vice President against the Publishers and Booksellers Guild (Guild) has been dismissed. The petitioners had sought a stall at the 48th…
S. 321 CrPC: Prosecution Cannot Be Withdrawn Solely On Government's Order; Public Prosecutor Must Independently Apply Mind: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court, the Court dealt with an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), filed by Dilip Singh, seeking to quash the orders passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate and the revisional court. The applicant was challenging the decision to…
Trial Courts Rarely Show Courage To Grant Bail, High Courts Must Act Judiciously: Supreme Court
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Maulvi Syed Shad Kazmi, a religious teacher who had been denied bail by the High Court of Allahabad. The case involved charges under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 and sections of the Indian Penal Code. Kazmi had…
Consensual Sexual Relationship Not A License For Assault; Case Against Circle Inspector Not Dropped: Karnataka High Court
A recent decision by the Supreme Court of India has made significant observations on a case involving accusations of rape, assault, and other related offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment highlights the complexities surrounding consent in relationships, specifically in cases of alleged false…
