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Inclusion of Kalanwali Village in Civic Body Limits of Sirsa District Quashed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a landmark decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the Haryana Government's notification which expanded the jurisdiction of the Kalanwali Municipal Committee to include the areas of Gram Panchayat Kalanwali in Sirsa district. The Court ruled that the notification was issued without giving the…
Expansive Interpretation of “Last Pay Drawn” Includes CPF Contributions: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court recently found the Chief Secretary of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) in contempt for not adhering to court orders regarding Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) contributions. This case revolves around the failure to release CPF…
Bail Granted to Assessee as Department Fails to Prove Non-Existence of Firms in Fake Invoice Case: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court granted bail to Manoj Kumar Jain, who was accused of issuing fake invoices in the names of non-existent firms. The accused had been charged with GST evasion through fraudulent claims of input tax credit on the basis of these fake invoices. The bail application was…
Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Harassing Minor on Instagram: Delhi High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the pre-arrest bail application of Saiful Khan, an individual accused of serious offenses under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court's decision, based on the severity of the allegations,…
"Far-Fetched": Abetment of Suicide Case Against Judicial Officer Quashed by Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court addressed the issue of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involved an applicant, who was a Judicial Officer, and who had been accused of abetting the suicide of a person, referred to as the deceased. The court carefully examined…
Wife's Maintenance Claim Amid Dowry Allegations Decided in Divorce Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has decided on two criminal revisions concerning maintenance under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. for a wife who was seeking an enhancement in the maintenance amount awarded by the family court. The case involved Smt. Afrin Bee, the petitioner, and her husband Mohammad Shadab. The decision…
Accused Not Required to File Counter in Extension Applications, Presence Needed Only for Objections: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently clarified important procedural aspects concerning statutory bail and the extension of detention under Section 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The court was hearing a batch of petitions where the accused persons had challenged the rejection of their statutory bail applications…
2% Additional Tax on 'Second Vehicle' Unjustified If First Vehicle Is Already Sold: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court has ruled on a case involving the Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963, focusing on the imposition of additional tax on a newly purchased vehicle and the interpretation of the relevant provisions under the Act. The case revolves around a dispute between a…
Kochi Municipal Corporation Directed to Appoint Custodian for Living Wills: Kerala High Court
In a recent order, the Kerala High Court addressed a petition filed by Martha Jacob, seeking the nomination of a competent officer by the Kochi Municipal Corporation for the custody of her living will (also referred to as an advance directive). The petitioner had executed this living will following the directions of…
Court Quashes Rape and Intimidation Charges, Affirms Consensual Relationship Cannot Lead to Criminal Prosecution: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed an FIR filed under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Prashant, after ruling that the relationship between him and the complainant was consensual. The court's ruling came after examining the allegations of sexual assault and…
