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Court Acquits Accused in Dishonored Cheque Bounce Case Under Negotiable Instruments Act,Court's Ruling on Presumption and Burden of Proof: Bengaluru Court'
In a significant ruling on December 24, 2024, the XIV Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bengaluru, Santosh S. Kunder, passed a judgment in a case involving the dishonor of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. This case examined the presumption of liability and the burden of proof when…
"Be Sensitive",Trial Courts Should Avoid 'Copy-Paste' Bail Orders, Says: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In an important case before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, Umar Bashir Khan filed for bail in connection with FIR No. 112/2018, which was registered for serious charges under Section 451 (criminal trespass), Section 376/511 (attempt to commit rape), Section 354 (assault or criminal force to a woman), and Section…
Court Strikes Down Provisions Inserted by Haryana Assembly to Denotify Land Under Land Acquisition Act : Punjab & Haryana High High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the issue of de-notification of land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The case involved the State of Haryana and…
Merely Mentioning a Person's Name as Nominee in Official Documents Doesn't Entitle Them to Compassionate Appointment: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant case concerning the compassionate appointment of the son of a deceased government employee, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh ruled in favor of Praveen Kochak, challenging the rejection of his compassionate appointment claim following his father’s death. The case was heard by Justice Subodh Abhyankar…
Court Quashes Disciplinary Action Against Law Students for Protesting at College Event, Directs Apology and ₹10K Costs: Gauhati High Court
In an important legal development, the Gauhati High Court has addressed the matter of a student of Tezpur Law College, Paramananda Saikia, who challenged disciplinary action taken against him by the college authorities. The action stemmed from an incident that took place during a freshmen social event held by Tezpur…
{Tata AIG}Multiple Claims for a Single Accident Are Not Maintainable Under Employee's Compensation Act, Rules: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal filed by Shibi Devi, the mother of deceased truck driver Raju, under the Employee's Compensation Act. The appeal sought compensation for her son’s death in a road accident in 2013. However, the court ruled that multiple claims for the same…
Divorce granted due to wife falsely accusing husband of rape and subjecting him to mental and emotional stress, leading to marital breakdown: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has granted bail to Jagtar Singh, who was accused of committing rape under Section 376 and criminal intimidation under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Singh was arrested in connection with FIR No. 23 of 2023, which was filed on December 27,…
Interim Relief Granted To 'Upstox' In Trademark And Copyright Infringement Case Against Unknown Entities: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has passed an interim order in favor of RKSV Securities India Pvt. Ltd., the owner of the online trading platform UPSTOX. The court has restrained unknown entities from infringing on the UPSTOX trademarks, word marks, and copyrighted materials in an effort to prevent…
Anticipatory Bail Denied To Businessman In ₹6000 Crore Financial Fraud Case, Termed "Large-Scale Scam": Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment dated December 23, 2024, the Gujarat High Court dismissed an anticipatory bail application filed by Bhupendrasingh Parbatsinh Zala in a major fraud case involving unregulated deposit schemes. The applicant had been accused of defrauding depositors by promising them high returns on their…
Not Essential To Arrest A Person Voluntarily Appearing Before Magistrate For Providing Specimen Signature Or Handwriting: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant ruling regarding the procedural aspects of obtaining specimen signatures or handwriting under Section 311A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The case, titled Court on Its Own Motion v. State, addresses the interpretation of a specific proviso to Section 311A,…
