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CourtDeclines CBI Probe Request in ADM Naveen Babu Death Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently addressed a petition filed by Manjusha, the widow of late Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into her husband's suspicious death. The court rejected the plea, asserting that the current investigation led by the Special…
Divorce and Child Custody Battle: Court Upholds Minor’s Welfare in Landmark Habeas Corpus Ruling: Telangana High Court
In a recent case of Sara Bhayaraju VERSUS State of Telangana (decided on 13th December 2024), the Telangana High Court took a significant step in child custody matters, reaffirming the paramount principle of welfare of the child in line with the Habeas Corpus writ. The case revolved around the illegal removal of a…
Court Directs Social Media Platform To Remove Clips Of Mirchi's Kareena Kapoor-Khan Talk Show In Copyright Infringement Claim: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling by the Delhi High Court, a case involving significant copyright infringement in the entertainment industry was decided. The plaintiff, the creator and owner of the popular show "What Women Want," filed a lawsuit against Miss Malini Entertainment Private Limited (MEPL) for unauthorized use and…
Domestic Violence Case: Court Grants Maintenance and Divorce Proceedings: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a key judgment delivered on December 13, 2024, by Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the maintainability of a petition challenging an interim order passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (DV Act) was…
Sanction Mandate for Prosecuting Public Servants Court Clarifies Legal Precedent on Official Duty, Criminal Charges, and Uses Rape Case as an Example: Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the legal requirements for prosecuting public servants, specifically addressing the necessity of obtaining prior sanction for initiating criminal charges. The Court's ruling underscores the importance of obtaining prior sanction from the…
Invoice/Bill Not Equivalent To Notice Under Carriage By Road Act, Which Is Mandatory For Filing Legal Action: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, recently delivered a significant judgment in the matter of S.B. Civil Revision Petition No. 330/2024. The case involved a legal dispute between Amrit Transport Company (the petitioner) and Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (the respondent). The dispute arose…
Other Accused May Independently Seek Compounding Of Offences by Company or HUF Under Income Tax Act: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Delhi has set aside an order rejecting a petitioner's application for the compounding of offences under Section 276B and 278B of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The decision came in the case of W.P. (C) 16701/2024 filed by Sumit Bharana (the petitioner) challenging the order dated…
Under Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act Designated Authority Cannot Reopen Assessment After Issuing Final Certificate: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of S A N Garments Manufacturing Private Limited, addressing the issue of reopening a concluded settlement under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 (DTVSV Act). The case revolves around the issuance of a modified certificate by the Designated…
Sambhal Violence: Court Dismisses Samajwadi MP's Plea to Quash FIR: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently delivered a judgment on Criminal Misc. Writ Petition No. 23614 of 2024, filed by Zia-Ur-Rehman Barq challenging the FIR registered against him in Case Crime No. 335 of 2024. The petitioner sought the quashing of the FIR filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
Authority Of Court Under Section 34 Arbitration Act To Challenge MSMED Act Award Depends On Mutual Agreement Between Parties: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Gujarat High Court, the issue of exclusive jurisdiction under an arbitration agreement and the applicability of the MSMED Act 2006 was debated. The dispute involved the appellant, who challenged the arbitral award passed under the facilitation council created under the MSMED…
