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Muslim Male Cannot Seek Divorce Under Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, Remedy Available Under Family Courts Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified that a Muslim man, despite the absence of specific provisions for divorce under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, can still seek a divorce under the Family Courts Act, 1984. The court ruled that Section 7 of the Family Courts Act, 1984 applies…
State Criticized for Denying Mason Post to Man with Amputation in Non-Dominant Hand, Preferring Candidate with Dominant Hand Amputation by: Rajasthan High Court
Arvind Kumar, a 27-year-old man from Rajasthan, had applied for the position of mason in the Border Road Organisation (BRO). He was included in the merit list for the position but was disqualified during the medical examination due to the shortness of his left little finger, which had been amputated by 3 mm. The…
Taking Child from Other Parent's Custody by Lawful Guardian Doesn't Constitute Kidnapping Court Reaffirms: Telangana High Court
In a recent case at the High Court of Telangana, a petition was filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitha, 2023 (BNS Act), seeking to stay the proceedings against the petitioner, who is accused of an offense related to the custody of a minor child. The petitioner, who is the biological mother of the…
Nylon Threads, Cotton Threads With Glass Coating Both Banned By State, Can't Be Used For Kite Flying,court Ahead Of Uttarayan Festival: Gujarat High Court
On January 10, 2025, the Gujarat High Court reaffirmed its stance on the prohibition of glass-coated cotton threads used for kite flying, a crucial issue ahead of the upcoming Uttarayan festival. The court addressed the significant threat posed by these threads, not only to humans but also to birds and animals,…
NDPS Act: Manner of Accused's Arraignment in FIR Relevant in Deciding Pre-Arrest Bail Plea, Rules Punjab & Haryana High Court
On January 9, 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted anticipatory bail to Ashu, the petitioner, in a drug trafficking case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The petitioner was facing charges in FIR No. 178, registered at Police Station Dasuya, District Hoshiarpur on…
Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance For Protection And Conservation Of Wetlands In Maharashtra: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of an important issue concerning the maintenance and preservation of wetlands within the state of Maharashtra. The court registered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) following an order from the Hon'ble Supreme Court issued on 11th December 2024, in which it was…
Promotion Reversal Of Certain Teachers To Preserve Seniority Upheld, Lack Of Hearing Not Prejudicial: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, the court addressed the issue of the reversion of several teachers who were initially promoted to Teacher Grade-II posts but later reverted back to Teacher Grade-III positions. The case involved petitioners Arun Kumar Agarwal, Ajay Kumar…
Termination Of Employee For Single Clerical Mistake In Entire Career Held 'Excessive'; Minor Penalty Recommended: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently dismissed a Writ Appeal filed by the State of Madhya Pradesh and others, challenging the order of the writ court. The court had earlier quashed the termination of Smt. Hemlata Tala, a government employee, and directed the payment of 50% backwages. Background of the Case In the…
Court Declines To Quash FIR Lodged By Wife Against Husband For Outraging Her Modesty: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court dismissed the Writ Petition No. 2137 of 2024, filed by Sanket Manohar More, who sought the quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him by his wife. The FIR accused him of physical assault and outraging her modesty under sections 354, 323, and 506…
State Police Directed To Submit Affidavit On Measures Against Online Sale Of E-Cigarettes: Rajasthan High Court
The Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court recently issued an important order regarding the sale of e-cigarettes on online platforms. The court directed the State Police, specifically the officer-in-charge at the Police Headquarters, to file an affidavit that clearly outlines the steps taken so far to address the…
