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Social Audits Must Evolve: Court Suggests Community Service for Counsel While Restoring Plea: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment passed on November 28, 2024, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed issues concerning the condonation of delay and restoration of a writ appeal under the Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules. The case, titled MCC-4014-2024, involved the applicant, Dinesh Batham, seeking relief from a delay of 274…
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[Income Tax Act] Placing Funds Temporarily In One Account Before Transfer To Another Doesn't Invoke Section 69A: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) dealt with a case involving the Pr Commissioner of Income Tax and Sushil Kumar Sharma, where the Income Tax Department raised concerns about unexplained cash deposits in a bank account during the financial year 2016-17. The case revolved around the…
Under Section 79 IT Act, YouTube Can't Be Compelled to Remove Content Without a Court Order Declaring It Defamatory: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that YouTube, as an intermediary, cannot be directed to remove a video unless a court order finds the content defamatory or in violation of the law. The case concerned a petition filed by Aneesh K. Thankachan, who sought the removal of a video uploaded on YouTube, alleging that it was…
Supreme Court Grants Relief To Migrant From East Pakistan, Refers To Provisions Of CAA
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court referred to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 while addressing the citizenship claim of BASUDEV DUTTA, an individual who migrated from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to India in 1969. The bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice R. Mahadevan observed that…
2016 Yogesh Goudar Murder Case: Court Nullifies Permission To Record Statement And Pardon Accused Mid-Trial: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has quashed an order by a Special Court that granted pardon to an accused, Basavaraj Shivappa Muttagi, in the 2016 murder case of Yogesh Goudar, a member of the Dharwad Zilla Panchayat. The High Court found the order to be illegal, as it violated the provisions of…
Title Disputes Cannot Be Resolved Through Suits Filed Under Section 6 Of The Specific Relief Act: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent ruling from the High Court of Jharkhand, the court addressed the issue of impleadment of parties in a property dispute under the Civil Procedure Code, Order 1 Rule 10(2). The case involved a petition filed by Randhir Kumar and Rahul Kumar Kashyap, who sought to be added as defendants in a suit for the…
Corroboration In Child Sexual Offenses Is Not Mandatory For Conviction: A Landmark Ruling By The Court
In a significant ruling related to sexual offense cases, the High Court of India examined the issue of corroboration in the testimony of a child complainant. The case revolved around a girl named Purni, who alleged that she was sexually assaulted. The High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the accused, reaffirming…
Permission For Higher Ticket Rates At Pushpa 2 Premiere: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued strict safety guidelines for school buses operating in the state. This judgment focuses on the regulations surrounding the transportation of students, ensuring their safety while traveling to and from schools. The Court has taken into account various…
Appeal Cannot Be Rejected As Non-Maintainable Due To Non-Payment Of Required Fee: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the issue of Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 compliance, focusing on the rejection of an appeal due to incomplete payment of the requisite fee. The court emphasized the procedural obligations of the Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling and the…
Rape Conviction Under POCSO Act and IPC in Minor Girl's Case Upheld: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Maharashtra upheld the conviction of Bhagwan Vishwanath Waghmare for the sexual assault of a minor girl. The appellant had been sentenced under Section 376(2)(i) and Section 376(2)(m) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as well as Section 3 of the Protection of Children from…
