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Rape and Murder Convict Acquitted Due to Lack of Legal Aid, Directions Issued to Prosecutors: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Ashok, who had been convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl. The Court found that several legal and procedural violations during the trial warranted his acquittal, underscoring critical issues related to legal…
Choice Between Court Martial & Criminal Court Can Be Made Only Post-Investigation & Prior to Magistrate's Cognizance: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court clarified the scope of discretion under Section 124 of the Air Force Act, 1950. The court ruled that the discretion to choose between a court-martial and a civilian criminal court can only be exercised after the police investigation is complete and before…
FIR in Economic Offence Case Not Quashed Due to Serious Allegations and Pending Investigation: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling on November 27, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh dismissed two petitions seeking to quash the FIR in an alleged economic offence case. The petitions, filed under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. and Section 528 of the BNSS, involved allegations of cheating, forgery, and misuse of bank accounts…
Appeal Under Section 107 GST Act Cannot Be Dismissed As Non-Maintainable After HC Suggests Alternate Remedy: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that the appeal filed by an assessee under Section 107 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 cannot be dismissed as "not maintainable" once the High Court has directed the assessee to approach the appellate authority. The Court’s decision comes…
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[Physical and Mental Abuse]Court Upholds ₹7,000 Monthly Interim Maintenance in Domestic Violence Case: Delhi Court
In a significant judgment, the Principal District & Sessions Judge of the South-East District, Saket Courts, New Delhi, Shri Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, has dismissed the appeal filed by Amir Subhani Khan against an interim maintenance order passed in favor of his wife, Meena, under the Protection of Women from Domestic…
Adverse Possession Not Valid For Land Acquired Through Sale Agreement: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has addressed a dispute regarding land possession under the U.P. Abolition of Zamindari and Land Reforms Act, 1950, affirming that adverse possession cannot be claimed if the land was acquired through an agreement to sale. Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery, in his…
Licensee Fined ₹5 Lakh for Harassing Landowners Over Compensation for Land Acquisition for Kolhapur Airport: Bombay High Court
In a stern reminder to litigants misusing the legal system, the Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 5 lakh on G.B. Industries Reg. Partnership Firm for asserting untenable tenancy rights in a land dispute. The court found that the firm, which was a mere licensee, had falsely claimed tenancy rights over the…
John Doe Order Passed Against Threat to Leak HDFC Life's Customer Data: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court granted interim relief to HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, restraining an unknown entity from disclosing or misusing the confidential personal data of its customers. This decision comes after the company was threatened by an anonymous hacker who claimed to have stolen a…
Dispute Over Life Insurance Claims Concerning Policyholder’s Rights And Denied Benefits: Orissa High Court
On 30th November 2024, the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack heard a petition filed by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) against Jadunath Jena. The matter was taken up by Justice Murahari Sri Raman. The court proceedings took place in Hybrid Mode, enabling both physical and virtual appearances. Request for…
HDFC Life Receives Interim Relief, John Doe Order Issued Against Data Extortionist: Bombay High Court
The High Court of Bombay has issued an order in the case concerning HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. and Meta Platforms Inc., highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime and data misuse. This order, dated November 29, 2024, addresses a significant data breach and extortion threat involving sensitive customer…
