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High Court Upholds Removal Of Haryana Municipal Council President For Submitting Fake Class VIII Marksheet: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the removal of Anju Devi from the post of President of the Sohna Municipal Council, Haryana, after she submitted a fake Class VIII marksheet during her nomination process. The decision came after the State Election Commission carried out an inquiry and…
Court Quashes FIR Against Junior Civil Judges Accused by Colleague Under SC/ST Act: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad has quashed the FIR No. 258 of 2015, which had been registered under Section 3(1)(x) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act). The FIR was filed against a group of Junior Civil Judges, including Kum.…
Courts Must Exercise Caution in Cases Involving Individuals With Unsound Mind, Protect Their Rights: Telangana High Court
The Hon’ble Smt. Justice K. Sujana has passed a significant judgment in the matter of Civil Revision Petition Nos. 2890 and 2766 of 2022, which revolved around the issue of appointing a guardian for a person alleged to be of unsound mind under Order XXXII, Rule 15 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The case…
Performing Vehicle Stunts Leading to Death Constitutes Culpable Homicide, Not Just Rash and Negligent Driving: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by Lakhbir Singh, also known as Lakha, who was apprehending arrest in connection with a fatal accident involving dangerous stunt driving. The court, under the bench of Justice Anoop Chitkara, held that the petitioner’s actions,…
Wife Forcing Her Friends and Family to Stay at Husband's Home Against His Will Constitutes Cruelty: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a wife imposing her friends and family members on her husband by having them stay at his residence without his consent amounts to cruelty under Section 498A, Indian Penal Code. A division bench comprising Justices Sabyasachi Bhattacharya and Uday Kumar delivered the judgment in…
Unreasonable Delay in Seeking Restoration of Granted Land May Justify Denial of Relief: Karnataka High Court
The case revolves around the application of Section 12A, Hindu Marriage Act, which outlines the grounds under which a party may seek a divorce. In this specific case, the petitioner sought relief under this section, alleging cruelty and mental abuse, which is a recognized ground for dissolution of marriage. Facts of…
"She Is A Major, Family Can't Restrain Her":Court Allows Woman To Live With Same-Sex Partner: Andhra Pradesh Court
In a significant judgment, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed a woman to make her own life decisions regarding her relationship and living situation, dismissing her parents' influence in the matter. The ruling came in a writ petition filed by Chadalavada Pallavi, who claimed that her partner (the alleged…
Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Six Persons Accused Of Attacking District Collector: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to six individuals, including a woman, who were accused of attacking a District Collector and other state officials in Lagcherla Village. The case arose from an incident that took place during a public hearing about the proposed…
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[Custodial Death] Court Directs Shifting Of Eye-Witness To Gwalior Central Jail After Allegations Of Harassment By Police: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a critical case involving allegations of police brutality, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has heard the petition filed by Hansura Bai and others seeking a fair and impartial investigation into the custodial death of her son, Deva Pardi, and the torture and sexual abuse allegedly committed by police officers at…
Court Calls Denial of Slaughterhouse Permit Due to City’s 'Religious' Status 'Wholly Unacceptable': Madhya pradesh High Court
In a significant decision by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the court has ruled in favor of Sabir Hussain, a petitioner seeking a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Chief Municipal Officer of Mandsaur for establishing a slaughterhouse. The case revolved around the rejection of the petitioner’s application…
