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Procedure Laid for Pregnancy Termination in Rape Cases; Trial Court Pulled Up for 'Cruel' Treatment of Minor Survivor: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, a 15-year-old girl, who was a victim of gang rape, was granted permission to terminate her pregnancy under the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The petition was filed by the minor's mother, seeking medical termination…
Members Of Charitable Society Running Private College Are "Public Servants": Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court held that the authorities responsible for decisions related to admissions, fee collection, and other administrative functions of a private pharmacy college are considered 'public servants' under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act). The judgment was delivered by…
Court Summons SpiceJet CEO, COO Over Outstanding Dues to Aircraft Lessors: Delhi High Court
In a recent order, the Delhi High Court addressed an execution petition, EX.P. 83/2024, filed by TEAM FRANCE 01 S.A.S. and ANR. (Decree Holders) against SPICEJET LIMITED (Judgment Debtor). The application seeks compliance with a consent order dated 29.05.2024, which directed the Judgment Debtor to make a payment of…
Lawrence Bishnoi Jail Interview Row, Court Seeks Clarification Over DGP's Claim That Bishnoi Wasn't In Punjab Prison: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In the ongoing case of CWP-PIL-93-2023, the Court on Its Own Motion is dealing with serious concerns regarding the custody of a criminal and the treatment of inmates under the supervision of the Punjab Police. The case has raised questions about the improper conduct of interviews of a criminal within the CIA Staff,…
₹4 Crore Penalty Against Patanjali Ayurveda Stayed In Trademark Dispute: Bombay High Court
In a significant case under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), the Bombay High Court reviewed a Commercial Appeal that challenged an order passed by a learned Single Judge regarding the disobedience of an injunction order. The appeal involved Patanjali Ayurved Limited & Anr. against Mangalam Organics Ltd. &…
No Mother Would Aid Her Son in Rape by Spiking Victim's Drink: Court Quashes Case: Bombay High Court
In a major ruling, the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed against a man and his mother, who were accused in a rape case. The court highlighted significant inconsistencies in the complainant’s story and questioned the delay in filing the report, which led to the dismissal of…
Mismatch Between Recovered Sample And FSL Submission Leads To Acquittal After 20 Years In NDPS Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
A recent ruling in a narcotics case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 has highlighted the critical importance of following the correct procedures during the seizure and handling of narcotics. The case in question involved an appellant who was charged with possessing narcotics, but due to…
Atul Subhash Case: Accused Wife's Uncle Granted Transit Anticipatory Bail For Four Weeks: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Allahabad granted transit anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania, the uncle-in-law of the deceased, in a case involving serious allegations of abetment of suicide. The case arose from an FIR filed in Bengaluru, Karnataka, under Section 108 and Section 3(5) of the B.N.S. Act. The…
Police Deploy Beat Marshalls, Constables for Safety of Female Students at College Near Slum: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in its judgment delivered on December 14, 2024, in Writ Petition No. 1300 of 2024 (Gujarati Kelavani Mandal & Anr. VERSUS The General Manager, Central Railway & Ors.), dealt with a petition regarding the construction of a foot-over bridge and the safety measures for girl students in the Matunga…
Children Born From Void Marriages Cannot Be Discriminated Against In Compassionate Employment Cases: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has emphasized that compassionate employment should not be denied to a child simply because of the legitimacy of their birth, particularly when the birth occurred in a void marriage. The court ruled that such a discrimination is "reprehensible" and violates the…
