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Direction for Release of Compensation Amount Under Motor Vehicles Act, Court Orders General Insurance Company Ltd: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, under the leadership of the Honourable Mrs. Justice Anu Sivraman, has directed the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) at Irinjalakuda to reconsider the release of compensation to Kshira Rana, the mother of a deceased individual in a fatal accident…
Apprehension of Prolonged Inquiry Not Valid Ground to Avoid Disciplinary Action Under Section 19: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Rajasthan has quashed the dismissal of a police constable, Dinesh, by the Superintendent of Police, Pratapgarh. The dismissal, dated December 20, 2019, was made under Rule 19(ii) of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeals) Rules, 1958. The action was…
Accused in Minor's Rape Case Acquitted: Telangana High Court
The appellant, Guguloth Lachiram, was convicted by the Principal Sessions Judge, Mahabubabad, for multiple offences, including rape and penetrative sexual assault under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The charges were related to the sexual assault of a minor…
"79 Candidates Seeking Age Relaxation for Constable Recruitment Granted Interim Relief: Jammu and Kashmir High Court"
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh granted interim relief to 79 candidates who sought age relaxation for the recruitment of Constables in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The recruitment process, which has been delayed for several years, is set to proceed, and these candidates will be…
Victim Accompanying Accused To Public Place Without Protest or Injuries Suggests Consensual Relationship: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted a man who had been convicted for committing aggravated sexual penetrative assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), highlighting concerns regarding the credibility of evidence and doubts about the victim's age. The…
Court Halts ₹11.52 Crore Arbitral Award Against Union Territory in MSME Case: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has granted an interim stay on the enforcement of an arbitral award of ₹11.52 crore, issued by the District Level Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC), SAS Nagar, Punjab. This award was in favor of M/S JTL Infra Limited, directing the Public Health…
Court Upholds Trial Court's Ruling in Sexual Assault Case Under POCSO Act: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), the Court examined the acquittal of the accused in a case involving allegations of sexual assault and rape. The appeal, filed by the State, challenged the trial court’s acquittal of the accused, Gulfam, on grounds that the…
Bengaluru Court Empowered to Hear Manna Dey's Daughter's Defamation Suit Over Bengali Content Published in West Bengal: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has held that the Bengaluru Court will have the jurisdiction to hear the defamation suit filed by the late legendary singer Manna Dey's family. The suit seeks to restrain certain entities from circulating a Bengali-language book that allegedly defames the late singer.…
State Directed to Establish Panel for Safeguarding Minors' Identities in Abortion Cases: Bombay High Court
In a significant development, the State of Maharashtra has assured the Bombay High Court that it will establish a committee within two weeks to oversee the implementation of the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling regarding the protection of minors' identities in abortion and medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) cases. The…
Customer Did Not Share OTP But SBI's "Most Hyped" 2-Factor Authentication Failed, Resulting in Cyber Fraud: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to compensate a customer for a loss of Rs. 2,60,000 incurred due to unauthorized transactions. The Court’s ruling highlights key issues related to bank security, customer protection, and the bank’s failure to prevent a cyber…
