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Custody of Newborn Granted to Minor Rape Survivor Under Guardianship of Her Parents: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development concerning the welfare of a minor rape victim and her newborn, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed the custody of the newborn child to the minor mother (the prosecutrix) under the guardianship of her parents. This decision was taken after the minor victim delivered a male child on…
Bail Denied to Alleged ISIS Associate in UAPA Case for Advocating Jihad to Establish Caliphate: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal decision, the Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by a man accused of supporting and advocating for the activities of the ISIS terrorist group. The appellant's actions, including active recruitment, material possession, and digital communications, were reviewed under the provisions of…
Customs Department Cannot Encash Bank Guarantee During Appeal Pendency If Pre-Deposit Is Made, Court Affirms: Delhi High Court
On 9th January, 2025, the High Court of Delhi delivered a crucial judgment in the case Amar Singh and Sons Tree Nuts LLP vs. The Superintendent of Customs, concerning the encashment of a bank guarantee related to a dispute over customs duty. The Court, after considering the arguments, directed a stay on the encashment…
Cognizance of Offense Under Section 188 IPC Requires Complaint by Public Servant, Not FIR, Court Quashes Magistrate’s Order: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment, the Patna High Court dealt with a case where the police had registered an FIR based on a written report regarding the violation of Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The issue at hand was whether the police were justified in registering the FIR and whether the magistrate could take…
Average Income of Previous Years Not a Basis for Compensation: Last Earned Salary of Deceased Upheld in Accident Case by: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent judgment, the Jharkhand High Court reviewed a motor accident claim case where the Oriental Insurance Company Limited appealed the compensation awarded to the family of the deceased. The case highlighted issues related to the deceased’s income, dependency of family members, and the appropriate interest rate…
Contempt Notice Issued to SDM for Failing to Vacate Office Space Meant for Judges to Hold Court: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a recent development in the case of District Bar Association, Malerkotla versus State of Punjab and Others, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed the State of Punjab’s application (CM-2-CWPIL-2025) seeking to vacate directions issued by the Court on December 20, 2024, regarding the vacating of premises on the…
Pre-Arrest Bail Denied in Serious Sexual Offence Case Under POCSO Act: Gauhati High Court
On December 17, 2024, the Gauhati High Court, in the case of Abdul Rahim VERSUS The State of Assam and Anr, dismissed the second pre-arrest bail application filed by Abdul Rahim, who was apprehending arrest in connection with charges under Section 354/354A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 10 of the Protection of…
Preventive Detention Based on Station Diary Entries Quashed, State Questioned for Not Filing FIR If Crime Was Evident: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, in WP No.12082 of 2024, quashed the decision to cancel the selection process for the position of Fisheries Inspector. The petition was filed by Ms. Kritika Mandloi and others against the decision of the State of Madhya Pradesh. The petitioners had successfully applied…
Filing False Cases Against Husband and In-Laws to Correct His Behavior Amounts to Cruelty, Unacceptable in Marital Relations: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a Family Court Appeal in the case of Vaibhavi Rajendra Chalke vs Rajendra Ganpat Chalke. The appeal was filed by Vaibhavi Rajendra Chalke, challenging the Family Court’s decision to dissolve her marriage with Rajendra Ganpat Chalke. The Family Court had granted a decree of…
Forfeiting 26 Years of Constable’s Service Over 15 Days of Unsanctioned Medical Leave Shocks Conscience of Court: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Rajasthan High Court quashed an order that had forfeited 26 years of service of a police constable who had taken 15 days of unsanctioned leave due to illness. The court emphasized that the punishment, which would have effectively treated the constable as a new recruit, was grossly…
