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Youth Allegedly Tortured In Custody Dies, 2021 Investigation Transferred To Haryana Police: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on December 2, 2024, passed a significant judgment in a writ petition seeking an impartial investigation into the custodial death of a young man, Manpreet Singh @ Billa, who died in police custody under suspicious circumstances in Budhlada, District Mansa. The case involved…
Bank Can Challenge Order Canceling Gift Deed Under Senior Citizens Act If Children Default On Loan Repayment: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently quashed an order passed by the Assistant Commissioner of Hassan, which had cancelled a gift deed executed by an elderly father in favor of his children. The court's ruling came in response to a writ petition filed by AXIS Bank, which had advanced a loan of ₹18 lakh to the children of…
Court Upholds Conviction Of Riyas Aboobakkar For Promoting ISIS Ideology, Sentences Him To 8 Years Rigorous Imprisonment: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently upheld the conviction of Riyas Aboobakkar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for supporting the terrorist organization ISIS and promoting its ideology. The conviction was originally imposed by a Special Court constituted under the National Investigation Agency Act (NIA…
Husband's Bail Denied In Wife's Murder Case After Attempt To Mislead Investigation: Gujarat High Court
In a significant order, the Gujarat High Court has rejected the regular bail application of Ismail @ Malo Husain Manjothi in connection with the brutal murder of his wife, Rukhsana. The court dismissed the bail plea, emphasizing the serious nature of the offense and the involvement of the applicant in a conspiracy to…
Rent Control Act: Pleadings On Denial Of Title Or Permanent Tenancy Claim Must Be Clear And Specific, Rules: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified the requirements for pleadings in rent control disputes, specifically concerning claims of permanent tenancy and denial of title. The court emphasized that such claims must be clear, specific, unequivocal, and explicit for the Rent Control Court to assess…
Provide Haryana Assembly Election Documents To Mehmood Pracha,Court Directs ECI: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a recent decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled on a petition filed by Mehmood Pracha seeking access to certain election documents related to the Haryana Legislative Assembly Elections, 2024. The court directed the Election Commission of India to provide the petitioner with videography, CCTV footage, and…
'Serious Offence, Victim An Innocent 14-Year-Old Girl': Court Denies Bail To Gang-Rape Accused: Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal development, the Allahabad High Court recently denied bail to Halkaee Ahirwar, a man accused of gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in April 2024. The crime also involved the recording of the heinous act and the subsequent circulation of the video. Ahirwar, along with three other individuals, was…
Mira Road Riots: Bail Granted To 14 Muslim Men Accused Of Rioting And Injuring Hindu Family: Bombay High Court
On a significant development, the Bombay High Court granted bail to 14 Muslim men accused of rioting and injuring a Hindu family during the consecration of the Ayodhya Lord Ram Temple in Mira Road on January 21, 2024. The court's ruling was based on several factors, including the duration of their custody, the…
Borrowers Violating OTS Scheme Terms Cannot Compel Bank To Fulfill Obligations: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court dealt with a matter involving the rejection of One-Time Settlement (OTS) benefits by the State Bank of India (SBI) due to borrowers' failure to comply with the agreed terms. The court examined the responsibility of borrowers under such settlement schemes, emphasizing…
Unauthorized Absence From Service Is Justified Ground For Termination: Tripura High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Tripura, a petition was filed by Mr. Bikramjit Debbarma, a former Deputy Secretary in the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), seeking redress for non-payment of salary and the termination of his services due to unauthorized absences. The court examined the case…
