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Court Joins ED In Cyber Fraud Case Involving Crores Of Rupees In Fake Stock Market Investments: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently ordered the impleadment of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a case involving a large-scale cyber fraud where fraudsters duped victims of crores of rupees under the pretext of making investments in the stock market. The case highlights the increasing sophistication of online…
Court Dismisses Bid to Quash Dowry and Cruelty Charges: Triple Talaq via Email Can't Escape the Law: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Patna High Court on December 4, 2024, a petition filed by Aamir Karim, challenging the order of the Judicial Magistrate, Darbhanga, was dismissed. The case centers around an FIR lodged by Nazia Hasan Syed, the petitioner’s wife, alleging cruelty and dowry harassment under Section…
Pre-Arrest Bail Denial In 3gm Heroin Case Surprising, Courts Must Not Refuse Bail For Minor Offences Despite Criminal History: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, Jogindro Bai, a resident of Rewari, has been granted anticipatory bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The petitioner, facing charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, sought protection from arrest after being accused of involvement in the…
Illegal Railway Ticket Booking Is Cognizable But Bailable Offense: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to an accused involved in the illegal business of ticket booking under Section 143 of the Railways Act, 1989. The Court held that the offense, although punishable with imprisonment of up to three years, is both bailable and…
Contempt Notices Issued to State Education Officials for Defying Orders; Salaries Withheld: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent order passed by the High Court of Jharkhand, the Court took strong action against several officials from the State of Jharkhand for not complying with a previous order. The order, dated 12th December 2024, concerns the ongoing litigation involving petitioners Deepak Kumar and Rashmi Prasad, who had filed…
Engineer’s Dismissal Over Alleged False Caste Certificate Quashed; Penalty Premature Without Certificate Cancellation: Patna High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Patna High Court, the case of Rajive Nandan Mourya has raised critical questions about the validity of caste and domicile certificates and the due process for disciplinary action against government employees. The appellant, Rajive Nandan Mourya, was employed by the Water…
Suspension Without Prior Notice of Charge Violates Natural Justice; Law Student Permitted to Take Semester Exam: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court quashed the suspension order of Utkarsh Tripathi, a student at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, stating that the university had failed to follow the due process as outlined in its Code of Conduct. The suspension order was issued by the University on…
Headmaster Is Guardian of School, Must Report POCSO Incidents Immediately; Quashing of Proceedings Denied: Madras High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court dealt with the case involving Section 21(2) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, concerning a school Head Master accused of failing to report a sexual assault case involving a minor student. The case centers around a 2022 complaint filed after…
Litigant Restrained from Filing PILs for a Year, ₹20 Lakh Cost Imposed for False Claims: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed in W.P. No. 18846 of 2024. The court also imposed a hefty cost on the petitioner, citing misleading information and the failure to provide valid evidence to support the claims made in the petition. The ruling…
Courts Should Be Liberal in Granting NOC for Passports in Matrimonial or Minor Offenses: Kerala High Court
In an important ruling, the Kerala High Court has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the reissuance of a passport to Ismail Valumathige, the second accused in a criminal case related to allegations of serious offences under the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner had been facing charges in SC No. 4 of 2019 on…
