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Assam DGP Directed by Court to Ensure Police Refrain From Filing 'Hit and Run' Cases Under Section 106(2) BNS as It Is Not Yet in Force: Gauhati High Court
In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition, Mr. Ritumani Deka, a resident of Assam, challenged the validity of sub-section (2) of Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The petitioner argued that this provision violates Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India, which guarantees that no person…
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[POCSO Act] Serious Offence Cannot Be Quashed To Erase Recorded Evidence, Even At Survivor's Request: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court refused to quash the criminal proceedings against an accused in a case related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involves charges under Section 509 IPC (outraging the modesty of a woman) and Section…
Internal Complaint Committees Cannot Entertain Delayed Complaints Beyond Three-Month Limit Under POSH Act: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar addressed a writ petition filed by Mohammad Altaf Bhat against the Income Tax Department, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), and respondent 4. The petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, challenged the…
In Public Interest: Mandatory Rotating Medical Internship for Foreign Students Missing Classes Due to COVID/Ukraine War Upheld: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the legal rights of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) seeking provisional registration to complete their medical internships in India. The case arose after the National Medical Commission (NMC) issued guidelines regarding the requirements for FMGs, particularly those…
Leave Encashment Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to Chargesheet Filed Against Employee: Delhi High Court
In the case of Prof. Sachidanand Sinha versus Jawaharlal Nehru University, the petitioner approached the High Court of Delhi seeking direction for the release of his Leave Encashment and Gratuity payments, along with interest, which had been withheld by the university despite his retirement on superannuation. Prof.…
Employer's Evaluation Of Employee's Suitability Is Final; Courts Cannot Interfere With Hiring Decisions: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has dismissed a petition filed by Shafayatulla, the petitioner, challenging his transfer and reversion to his previous post under the Jammu and Kashmir Urban Local Bodies Institutions (Management) Service Recruitment Rules, 2008. The case…
Defamation Case Against Congress Leader Over Remarks on Term 'Hindu' Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has quashed the defamation case filed against Satish Jarkiholi, a Congress Leader and Member of the Legislative Assembly, who was accused under Section 500 and Section 153 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Hindus. The case stemmed…
Middle-Class Woman Cannot Survive On Meager ₹2.5K Maintenance: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has passed a ruling concerning the enhancement of interim maintenance in a case under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). This judgment pertains to the matter between Shilpy Sharma, the revisionist, and her husband Rahul…
FIR Against Lawyer for Remarks on Woman's Character Quashed: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court dealt with a matter where the Petitioner was accused of making defamatory remarks against a woman during court proceedings. The case revolved around allegations that the Petitioner had insulted the modesty of the woman and accused her of having illicit relations with a…
16-Year Delay in AIIMS Jodhpur Trauma Centre Completion: State Criticized, ₹50 Crore Penalty Considered: Rajasthan High Court
The Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court has expressed serious concern over the continuous delays in the completion of vital infrastructure projects at AIIMS Jodhpur, including the much-needed trauma centre. The bench, consisting of Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Munnuri Laxman, has taken strong…
