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S.13B Hindu Marriage Act | Consent For Divorce Can Be Withdrawn Unilaterally Even After Arguments Conclude: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has ruled in favor of Doyel Dey, the petitioner, in a case involving a dispute over a divorce by mutual consent. The case was filed after the petitioner’s consent to the divorce was withdrawn, leading the court to set aside the Family Court’s decision. This judgment highlights the crucial…
Court Criticizes Bank for Denying Employee's Request to Reverse Promotion to Care for Visually Impaired Child, Imposes ₹25,000 Cost: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court reprimanded the Indian Overseas Bank for its insensitive handling of an employee’s request to reverse her promotion and transfer back to Mumbai. The employee, a mother of a visually impaired child, had sought a transfer from her promoted post as Assistant Manager in…
MEA tells ,Court how trans persons can re-enter India, apply for new passport after sex-change abroad: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on 7th January 2025, the Delhi High Court disposed of a petition filed by Anahita Chaudhary regarding the change of name, gender marker, and appearance in her passport. The Court noted that the petitioner's grievance had already been addressed, as she was issued a passport with the…
Existence of "Proceeds of Crime" is a Precondition for Money-Laundering: PMLA Complaints in Alleged ₹250 Crore Scam Quashed by: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on January 3, 2025, by Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed the complaints filed against the petitioners in two connected petitions, CRM(M) No. 484/2024 and CRM(M) No. 418/2024. The petitioners were accused of involvement in money laundering under the…
Women Artists in Orchestras Face Sexual Harassment, Organizers Must Provide a Safe Environment: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Hon'ble Sanjay Kumar Singh, J. of the Allahabad High Court rejected the bail application of Manish Kumar Yadav, who was accused in a molestation case under Sections 64, 332(b), 352, and 351(3) B.N.S. of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant had approached the court seeking bail in…
States Have Exclusive Authority to Set Motor Vehicle Tax Rates for BH Series Registrations: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court has clarified the issue of motor vehicle taxation for vehicles registered under the Bharat (BH) series. The Court ruled that the Central Government does not have the authority to prescribe the rate of motor vehicle tax for BH series vehicles, as taxation on motor vehicles…
Court Seeks Progress Report from Police on Sandeshkhali Gang Rape Case: Calcutta High Court
In the case of XYZ VERSUS The State of West Bengal & Ors., the petitioner, a victim of gang rape, approached the court seeking immediate action due to the lack of arrests and the continued threats from the accused. Despite the grave nature of the allegations, the police have not arrested the accused, who are…
Afghanistani Woman and Sister Seek Protection from Family After Marriage to Hindu Boy: Bombay High Court
In an important case, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay addressed a petition from Afghan refugees seeking continued police protection following an inter-religious marriage. The case concerns the petitioners, Benazer Mohammed Tahir Sarwari, Roya Mohammed Tahir Sarwari, and Bhupendra Moom Bahadur Acharya, who are…
Repeated Failure of Jail Authorities to Produce Accused Dismays Court, Court Seeks Affidavit from ADGP Explaining Lapse: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In the case of Balwinder Singh @ Billa VERSUS State of Punjab, the petitioner, Balwinder Singh, has filed for bail due to the inordinate delay in the trial proceedings. The trial, which is currently at a standstill since the framing of charges on 07.06.2024, has not progressed due to two main issues: the repeated…
Suppression of Medical Treatment or Leave Not Sufficient to Deny Entire Life Insurance Claim: Madras High Court
In a recent ruling dated December 20, 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court heard a Writ Petition (W.P) (MD) No. 20881 of 2021 filed by K. Ezhilarasi, the Senior Divisional Manager at the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), challenging the repudiation of a life insurance claim under Policy No.…
