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Cruelty Case Filed by Wife Against Brother-In-Law Quashed After 18 Years of Marriage: Calcutta High Court
In a significant decision, the High Court at Calcutta has quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the case involving Smt. Tanusree Das alias Tanushree Das. The petitioner, who is the sister-in-law (nanad) of the de facto complainant, had been facing charges related to…
Bank May Use General Lien to Adjust Term Deposits Against Loan Default Payments: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court has upheld the legal right of banks to exercise a Banker's lien over term deposits, as per Section 171 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The case involved the petitioners challenging the Bank's action of utilizing their father’s term deposit to settle the debts of a company…
Family Courts Directed to Expedite Witness Cross-Examinations Without Causing Embarrassment to Parties: Delhi High Court
In a significant case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Delhi High Court has ruled on the appeal filed by Appellant challenging an order passed by the Family Court, Patiala House, New Delhi. The appeal arose from a decision in HMA No. 829/2018 concerning her divorce petition and maintenance request. The case…
Grameen Bank's ₹2 Lakh Indemnity Bond For New Appointees Declared Invalid For Breaching Banking Norms: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the controversial condition imposed by Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank (JKGB), which required newly appointed employees to sign an indemnity bond worth ₹2,00,000. The bond stipulated that the amount would be encashed if the employee resigned…
Private Party Requires Advocate General's Written Consent To Seek Contempt Punishment: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court dismissed a contempt petition filed by Advocate Abhishek Krishna Gupta. The Court observed that the petition was not maintainable under the Contempt of Courts Act due to the petitioner's lack of locus standi and failure to fulfill mandatory legal requirements necessary…
Leave Of Court Mandatory To File Suit Under Section 92 CPC, Cannot Be Rectified Later: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, Section 92 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) has been interpreted in the context of the institution of a suit concerning public charitable trusts. The judgment addresses whether a suit filed under this special provision can be admitted without…
Term 'Separated/Divorced' Not Limited To Judicial Separation Decrees: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision on 17th December 2024, the Delhi High Court delivered a ruling in W.P.(C) 9141/2023, which involved a minor child seeking the issuance of a Scheduled Caste Certificate through his mother, as per the provisions of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951. The case…
Passport Authority Must Decide Renewal Application Of Congress MLA Convicted In Rioting: Gujarat High Court
In a recent ruling by the Gujarat High Court, Vimalbhai Kanabhai Chudasma has challenged the decision of the Passport Authorities regarding the renewal of his passport, which was denied due to the pendency of his criminal case. The case involves FIR I-56 of 2010 registered at Chorwad Police Station, leading to his…
Interim Order Issued to Safeguard HCL's Trademark in Healthcare Services: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, HCL Corporation Pvt. Ltd., a key player in the IT sector, has successfully secured an interim injunction in its trademark infringement case against Healthcare HCL Reference Laboratories & Ors. before the High Court of Delhi. The case revolves around the unauthorized use of the HCL…
Special Sitting Held After Ponnuruni Anganwadi Food Poisoning, Waste Dumping in Tirunelveli Addressed: Kerala High Court
In a recent suo motu writ petition, the Kerala High Court addressed a critical issue regarding waste management, drainage cleanliness, and the illegal dumping of waste from Kerala in neighboring states. The Court took suo motu notice of a disturbing incident involving food poisoning of children at an Anganwadi in…
