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Conviction for Rape, Trespass, and Intimidation Involving Middle-Aged Woman in Rented Room Upheld: Delhi High Court
In a significant case, the Delhi High Court delivered its judgment on December 13, 2024, concerning an appeal filed by Satish Kumar against his conviction for rape, house trespass, and criminal intimidation. The appellant had been convicted under Sections 451, 376, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following an…
Form 26B Not Mandatory for Refund After Issuance of Form 5 Under 'Vivad Se Vishwas' Act: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling related to the Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 (VSV Act), Dish TV India Limited, the petitioner, sought a refund of Rs. 2,19,42,954/- after a settlement of tax arrears under Section 5(2) read with Section 6 of the Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020. The petitioner had originally filed a TDS return for the…
Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Man Accused Of Organized Crime, Posting Allegedly Defamatory Content On CM Chandrababu Naidu: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court granted anticipatory bail to Pesala Sivashankar Reddy, who was booked under several serious charges including organized crime and defamation. Reddy was accused of posting defamatory content about Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan…
Appointment Of MD/Chairman Of Party As a Arbitrator Is Prohibited U/S 12(5) Of Arbitration Act: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the petition filed by Avtar Krishan Suri, the proprietor of Maha Shakti Industries, has been heard. The petitioner sought the appointment of an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.…
Custody Orders Must Be Respected Unless Challenged And Modified By Higher Court: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant development in the case of W.P. (Cr.) No. 330 of 2023, the High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi, has granted custody of a minor child to his father after an intense legal struggle and police intervention. The petitioner, the father of the child, had previously approached the court alleging that the child…
Tehsildar Faces Contempt Notice For Permitting Liquor Shop In Sealed Premises: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, has initiated contempt of court proceedings against the Tehsildar, Kunal Raut, for allegedly violating a court order issued on 3rd December 2024. The case involves the sealing of a commercial building at Plot No. E-5/17, Vithal Market, Arera Colony, Bhopal, where the…
Court Orders Monthly Medical Camps For Elderly Prisoners Suffering From Cataract, Diabetes, And Hypertension: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has granted relief to Laxman Ram, an inmate facing conviction, by ordering medical treatment for the cataract in his left eye. The court issued directions for urgent surgery after the appellant's condition worsened, and the surgery could not be delayed for the…
Only First Wife Entitled To Family Pension If Deceased Government Employee Married Second Wife Without Divorce: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has granted the petition of the first wife of a deceased government employee, Urmila Devi, for family pension, stating that her marriage to the employee had not been legally dissolved. The court ruled that a "social divorce" does not constitute a legal dissolution of…
Advocate Can Be Summoned As Witness; No Absolute Bar Against Their Testimony: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Kerala, Justice Dr. Kauser Edappagath has directed the Judicial Magistrate of First Class-II, Kanjirappally to summon an advocate as a witness in a criminal case, overturning an earlier order that had denied the request. The case centers around a private complaint filed by…
Returning Officer Tossing Coin To Break Tie In Panchayat Election Is main Reason Violated Election Rules: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified the procedure for resolving ties in Punjab Panchayat Election results. The Court ruled that it is in violation of the Punjab Panchayat Election Rules to break a tie by tossing a coin. According to the judgment, instead of a coin toss, the Returning…
