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[divorce Case]Court has stated that a dispute involving both parties cannot be used as a valid reason to grant a divorce on the grounds of cruelty. : Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Calcutta has dismissed the appeal of Pankaj Mukherjee, an appellant seeking a divorce from his wife, Rina Mukherjee, on the grounds of cruelty. The court, while evaluating the evidence, upheld the decision of the trial court, which had previously dismissed the divorce suit…
Wife's Patience and Silence Demonstrate Sincerity in Saving Marital Life, Not Weakness: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed a case involving allegations of dowry demands, cruelty, and abuse in a marriage. The court’s ruling emphasized the sincerity of a wife’s actions in maintaining patience and silence in an attempt to save her marriage. The judgment also highlighted the…
Re-Examination Ordered For Candidate Declared Unfit For Constable Post Without Medical Test, Court Directs Post To Be Kept Vacant: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court directed the authorities to re-examine the medical fitness of a candidate who had been declared "unfit" for the post of Constable (GD) in the Border Security Force (BSF) due to hypertension. The court found that the medical examination guidelines had not been properly…
Jaipur Tanker Blast | 'Government Measures Inadequate, Thorough Investigation Required' Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, has taken suo-motu cognizance of a massive fire that broke out on the Jaipur-Ajmer-Kishangarh-Bhankrota Highway. The fire, which occurred on the morning of December 20, 2024, has drawn serious attention due to its deadly…
"There Has Been an Increase in Inflation": Court Stresses Revising 'Notional Income' in Motor Vehicles Act's Second Schedule: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has emphasized the need for revising the notional income of non-earning persons in road accident compensation cases. The court referred to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and its Second Schedule which currently fixes a notional income of ₹15,000 per…
Cops Sentenced for Unlawful Arrest of Flipkart Employees Over Alleged OTP Misuse, Arnesh Kumar Guidelines Ignored: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court recently held two police officers in criminal contempt for making unlawful arrests of two employees from Instakart, a logistics company under Flipkart. The court found that these actions were in violation of the Supreme Court guidelines from the Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar case, which set…
Consent Secured Through Deception on False Promise of Marriage Amounts to Rape Under IPC: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant legal development, the case of Bail App No. 192/2021 has drawn attention in the judicial circles concerning anticipatory bail. The petitioner, a Naik in the Indian Army, sought anticipatory bail in a case of false implication regarding a serious crime. The petitioner claimed to be innocent and argued…
Proof of Demand and Voluntary Acceptance of Bribe Essential for Conviction; Recovery of Marked Currency Notes Alone Insufficient: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court delivered a crucial ruling regarding an alleged bribery case involving a government official. The case involved the accused, who was charged under Section 5(1) (d) and Section 5 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, alongside Section 161 of the Ranbir Penal…
High Court Denies Bail To 21-Year-Old With History Of Rash Driving In Ahmedabad Accident That Claimed Nine Lives Last Year: Gujarat High Court
In a recent order dated 18th December 2024, the Gujarat High Court heard the bail application of Tathya Pragneshbhai Patel in connection with a fatal accident case that led to the deaths of nine individuals and caused severe injuries to others. The applicant, who was driving a Jaguar car, was accused of rash and…
Punjab Government Defers Civic Body Polls In Specific Wards After Allegations Of Nomination Paper Snatching In Police Presence: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab Government has deferred the Municipal Corporation elections in certain wards of Patiala and Dharamkot districts after the Punjab and Haryana High Court heard a petition regarding the alleged snatching and destruction of nomination papers in front of police officers. The petitioners presented video evidence…
