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Court Observes Misuse of POCSO Act by Some Individuals to Settle Scores Against Rivals: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has quashed the proceedings against the petitioner, the sole accused in Crime No. 714/2020 of Kaduthuruthy Police Station. The petitioner sought the quashment of the Final Report filed by the police under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case…
Linguistic Minority Medical Colleges Must Follow NMC's 50% PG Seat-Sharing Rule, Ensuring Implementation of Reservation Policies: Madras High Court
In a crucial decision, the Madras High Court has upheld the National Medical Commission's (NMC) seat-sharing rule, mandating that linguistic minority self-financing medical colleges must reserve 50% of their total seats in Post Graduate (PG) Medical Courses for the Government Quota. The ruling affirms the importance…
Murder Convict Granted 90 Days Parole to Oversee Agricultural Activities on Father's Land: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka has granted parole to a convict, Chandra, currently serving a life sentence for committing murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), following his appeal to oversee his family’s agricultural land. The court has emphasized the humanitarian aspect of…
Collecting Voice Samples Without Accused's Consent Does Not Violate Right to Privacy or Protection Against Self-Incrimination: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling by the Family Court of New Delhi, a landmark judgment was delivered under Hindu Marriage Act, specifically referencing Section 12A, in a case involving a petition for divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty. The case, filed by Mr. Ravi Sharma against his wife, Mrs. Priya Sharma, was heard and…
UP Government Justifies Objection to Renovation of 19th Century Ayodhya Mosque, Cites Lack of Sanction and Communal Tension Over Pipal Tree: Allahabad High Court
In a recent case before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, the petition titled WRIT-CNo.- 9554 of 2024 was heard concerning a land dispute in Ayodhya. The petitioner, Mohd. Siddiq, has approached the court against the State of Uttar Pradesh, represented by the Principal Secretary of the Revenue…
Court Denies Permission to Law Student with Low Attendance Citing Medical Reasons, Upholds Mandate of Law: Meghalaya High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Meghalaya has addressed the case of a student seeking relief for an attendance shortfall preventing him from appearing in the 5th Semester End Semester Exams at Shillong Law College. The petitioner, Shri Bamang Nabam, approached the court under Article 226 of the Constitution of…
Anticipatory Bail Granted in Extortion Case Involving Fake Rape Allegation and Social Media Threats: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted anticipatory bail to Rafik @ Bheem in connection with an extortion case under Section 384 (extortion), Section 379-B (snatching), Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy), Section 147 (rioting), Section 149 (unlawful assembly), Section 365 (kidnapping), and…
Full Pension Granted to Widow of Soldier Who Died in 1965 War Despite 54-Year Delay: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, the court has granted the petitioner, Anguri Devi, the right to receive the Liberalized Family Pension (LFP) from the Government of India, following the death of her husband during the 1965 India-Pakistan war. The case, titled CWP-3548-2020, involved the…
Registrar of Co-Operative Societies Must Provide Information Under RTI Act Unless Exempt: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently ruled on a significant case regarding the Right to Information Act, emphasizing the obligation of public authorities to provide information to applicants, as long as the information is not exempt under Section 8(1) of the Act. The case involved the Registrar of Co-operative Societies…
Court Directs State to Evict Illegal Occupants and Prevent Sewage Contamination in Musi Riverfront Project: Telangana High Court
In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has directed the state authorities to implement guidelines laid out by the Supreme Court regarding encroachments in the Musi Riverfront Development Project area. This ruling pertains to the removal of "unauthorized constructions" located in the Full Tank Level…
