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No Legal Framework For Arrests Via Video Calls, Court Examines 'Digital Arrest Scams': Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, under the leadership of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, has taken suo motu cognizance of the increasing menace of digital arrest scams and cyber crimes in the country. This alarming rise in such cases has led to the loss of money and even lives, particularly through digital arrest scams. The Court…
PIL Alleging Inaction On 'Illicit Liquor Trade': Indore Excise Commissioner Directed To Resolve Representation In 4 Weeks By: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, a petition was filed seeking to address the growing issue of illicit liquor trade in the districts of Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar. The petitioner, Mathiyas, moved the court with a plea to investigate the illegal liquor trade, prosecute those involved, and enforce…
The Assessing Officer in an Income Tax case is not just a decision-maker but also an investigator. They cannot disregard claims without conducting a proper inquiry: Kerala High Court.
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Kerala has upheld the revision of an assessment order passed by the Income Tax Department under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The appeal was filed by Cochin International Airport Ltd. (the appellant), a company engaged in operating and maintaining Cochin…
Challenge Against Dismissal Of Coast Guard Officer Over Vessel Collision Causing Deaths Of Fishermen Rejected: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment involving the Coast Guard Act, the Kerala High Court addressed the case of Commander Harisankar V. Menon (hereafter referred to as "the petitioner") against the decision of the Coast Guard authorities regarding his dismissal from service following an incident involving the death of six…
Sharing Pleadings With Media Before Judicial Consideration Is Impermissible: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed a growing concern regarding the practice of releasing legal documents, including petitions, affidavits, and notices, to the media before they have been reviewed by the court. The bench, consisting of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma, expressed deep…
Men Can Also Suffer Cruelty In Marriage, Deserve Equal Legal Protections As Women: Delhi High Court
In a critical decision on 22nd January 2025, the Delhi High Court dismissed an anticipatory bail application filed by Jyoti alias Kittu, who stands accused of attempting to kill her husband by pouring boiling water mixed with red chili powder over him. The incident, which took place on the first day of the year 2025,…
Advocates Association Bengaluru Cancels Elections polls Following Supreme Court Order To Reserve Seats For Women Lawyers
In a significant development, the Advocates Association, Bengaluru (AAB) announced the cancellation of its upcoming elections scheduled for February 2, 2025. The decision came in response to a directive from the Supreme Court of India, which ordered the AAB to ensure that women lawyers are adequately represented in…
Doctors Shouldn't Be Mechanically Implicated Under POCSO Act For Failing To Report Offences: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently quashed the prosecution of Dr. T. Ambujakshi, a 68-year-old gynecologist, who had been accused of failing to report a case of child sexual abuse and performing an abortion without consent. The case, involving a minor victim, had been filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual…
Suspension Of Woman Lawyer Stayed Over Violation Of Natural Justice: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on January 22, 2025, stayed an order passed by the Bar Council of India (BCI), which had suspended a woman lawyer’s bar license due to alleged misconduct. The case, titled An Advocate v Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, revolved around the lawyer’s alleged inappropriate behavior during a…
Title Claim To Property Under Section 19 Of Specific Relief Act Must Be A Continuous Claim Rooted In Relationships: Telangana High Court
In a recent ruling, the legal battle revolving around a specific performance suit and the rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 of the C.P.C. was concluded with the dismissal of the appeal. This case involved the appellant's attempt to enforce a sale agreement, which ultimately failed due to lack of proper cause…
