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Advocate Cleared Of Allegations Of Indiscipline; Adverse Remarks Expunged: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Rajasthan High Court, the issue of adverse remarks passed against an advocate without giving him an opportunity of hearing was addressed. The petitioner, Pallav Sharma, sought the expungement of remarks made against him in an earlier order. This case involves the principles of…
Mother Retains Custody Of Children As Per Their Wishes, Father’s Plea Rejected: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Allahabad High Court, the court dismissed the appeal filed by Amit Dhama (the appellant) and upheld the order passed by the Family Court granting custody of his minor daughter to Smt Pooja (the respondent), his wife. The appeal revolved around the custody of a 4-year-old minor…
Review Of Baggage Rules For Air Passengers Carrying Gold Jewellery Suggested: Delhi High Court
In a significant decision, the Delhi High Court has ordered a re-evaluation of the Baggage Rules, 2016, concerning the confiscation of gold jewelry by the Customs Department. The case arose when Qamar Jahan (the petitioner) challenged the seizure of his gold jewelry, including two gold kadas and a gold chain, under…
Evidence From Hostile Witnesses Need Not Be Disregarded Entirely: Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified a crucial aspect of criminal trials involving hostile witnesses. The Court observed that even when witnesses turn hostile and retract their earlier statements, it does not necessarily mean that their testimony must be discarded in full. The ruling…
Filing Multiple FIRs On Identical Facts Violates Fundamental Rights Under Articles 21, 22: Kerala High Court
In an important judgment, the High Court of Kerala has dismissed two criminal miscellaneous cases filed by Gargian Sudheeran, the accused in the matter. The cases, Crl.M.C No. 11327 of 2023 and Crl.M.C No. 4154 of 2024, were filed by the petitioner seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings against him. The…
Court Refuses Relief To Actor KR Jayachandran In POCSO Act Case: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has denied bail to K R Jayachandran, a 54-year-old man accused of committing sexual assault on a four-year-old girl, the daughter of his wife’s sister. The charges against Jayachandran include Section 376(2)(n) and Section 376AB of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with…
Service Tax Responsibility Cannot Be Imposed On Execution Of Government Projects: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling under the Central Excise Act, 1944, the High Court of Calcutta addressed the issue of whether certain services rendered by Electrosteel Castings Limited to the Kerala Water Authority were liable for service tax. The judgment revolves around the Works Contract Service classification and whether…
Individuals Not Charge-Sheeted Can Be Summoned To Face Trial If Evidence Establishes Their Involvement In Offence: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a recent case, has provided an important judgment regarding the exercise of the power of summoning additional accused under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC). This decision addresses the scope and application of the provisions and how courts should approach the summoning of…
Wife consuming alcohol is not cruelty to husband: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the court addressed the appeal of a husband seeking a divorce from his wife under the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, specifically focusing on Section 13(1)(ib), which deals with desertion. The appeal was filed after the Family Court denied the husband's request for divorce, citing…
₹50K Compensation Ordered For Illegal Custody Of History-Sheeter As Article 21 Doesn't Differentiate Between Individuals: Madras High Court
In a recent ruling by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, the case of R.Eswaran came to light, where the petitioner sought compensation for what he described as an illegal detention. The case stemmed from the petitioner’s detention under Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982, following an order passed by the District…
