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Clothing Is A Form Of Self-Expression, Courts Should Avoid Moral Policing Women Based On Attire: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court addressed a controversial decision made by the Family Court in a custody dispute between a divorced couple. The case centered around the custody of two children, with the mother seeking custody. However, the Family Court had denied her request, citing the mother’s…
S.175 BNSS | Magistrate Cannot Mechanically Order FIR Registration Like 'Rubber Stamp' In Family Disputes: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has quashed the registration of an FIR against three individuals in a family dispute involving allegations of cheating, criminal breach of trust, and criminal conspiracy. The petitioners, who were the son-in-law, daughter, and granddaughter of the complainant, had been…
No Fixed Parameters For Cruelty In Matrimonial Cases, Rude Language And Ill-Treatment Don't Necessarily Constitute Legal Cruelty: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently delivered a significant judgment in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing that the concept of cruelty in such cases has evolved significantly over time. A division bench comprising Justice J. Nisha Banu and Justice R. Kalaimathi observed that the definition of cruelty is no longer fixed…
1989 Amendment Cannot Be Applied Retrospectively For Issuing Demand Notices Under ESI Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana dealt with a crucial issue regarding the applicability of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act) to certain establishments. The judgment was passed in an appeal filed by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) against the Punjab State…
Videography Of Nomination Paper Filing In Municipal Corporation Elections Mandated: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, the case involving Vijay Kumar and others versus the State of Punjab and others was disposed of, providing important directions regarding municipal elections and the compliance with guidelines set by the State Election Commission, Punjab. Background of the…
Public Servants Exceeding Powers During Official Duties To Be Protected Under Section 197 CrPC: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has delivered a significant judgment regarding the scope of Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), offering protection to public servants even when they exceed their powers while performing official duties. Justice Sanjay Dhar quashed an order directing the…
Film Maker Ram Gopal Varma Granted Anticipatory Bail In Criminal Defamation Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, renowned filmmaker Ramgopal Varma found himself entangled in a legal case following accusations of defamation and objectionable content posted on his Twitter account. The case has attracted attention as it involves multiple sections under the Indian Penal Code and the Information…
Court flags 'Disturbing Trend' Of NRIs Filing Matrimonial Cases In India For 'Harassment', Says Proxy Litigation Can't Be Allowed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, an FIR registered under Sections 498-A and 406 of the Indian Penal Code was quashed. The petition was filed by Baljinder Singh and another petitioner seeking the quashing of an FIR registered against them in Police Station City Morinda, District Rupnagar. The…
Copyright Infringement, Court Orders YouTuber 'Flying Beast' To Remove Videos Featuring Castrol's Zero-Gravity Flight Experience: Bombay High Court
In a significant development, Castrol India Ltd., a leading multinational company known for manufacturing lubricants, has filed a copyright infringement suit against Gaurav Taneja, the popular YouTube vlogger behind the channel 'Flying Beast'. The Bombay High Court issued a temporary injunction, restraining Taneja…
Judges Must Work During Lawyers' Strike; Police Protection For Litigants Wishing To Argue: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has emphasized the importance of using available statutory remedies in tenancy disputes, even if there are external challenges such as a lawyers' strike. The case in question involved Ashutosh Kumar Pathak, who challenged an order passed by the Prescribed Authority…
