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Ruling on Divorce and Maintenance Matters: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dealt with a family dispute where the petitioner, Tarun Upadhyay, challenged an order passed by the IIIrd Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Indore, regarding interim maintenance for his minor daughter. The Family Court had directed Tarun to pay Rs. 15,000 per…
Second Divorce Plea on Fresh Cause of Cruelty Not Barred by Res Judicata After Dismissal of First Plea: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has clarified that a second divorce petition filed under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, on the grounds of cruelty, is maintainable if a fresh cause of action arises after the dismissal of the first divorce case. This judgment was…
Criminal Case Against Lab Technician for 'Endangering Life' by Deviating from Prescribed Test Method Not Quashed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a lab technician can be held liable for negligence if they deviate from the test prescribed by the doctor, even if the test is unavailable at their lab. This decision came after the Court refused to quash the final report of an offence under Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code…
Worrying Trend of Filing Rape Cases After Consensual Relationships Sour: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a prolonged physical relationship between a couple, where the female partner does not protest or insist on marriage, is an indication of a consensual relationship rather than one founded on a false promise of marriage. This landmark judgment, delivered by a Bench of Justice BV…
Rampant Practice of Dragging Political Rivals Into Cases to Ruin Careers: SP Directed to Monitor FIR Probe Against Sarpanch: Rajasthan High Court
The Jodhpur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has directed the Superintendent of Police (SP) to personally monitor the investigation in a case where a Sarpanch was accused of allegedly inciting an assault on a political rival. The Court observed that in today's political climate, it is common for political rivals to…
Land Declared as Masjid or Graveyard in Revenue Records Must Be Protected as Waqf Even If Unused for Long: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the decision of the Waqf Tribunal declaring a piece of land as Waqf property, even though the land had not been used by the Muslim community for a long period. The Court rejected the appeal of the Gram Panchayat of Village Budho Pundher, which had…
Centre Directed to Decide on Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship by December 19: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Union Home Ministry to take a decision on a representation filed by a citizen questioning the Indian citizenship of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The Court has set a deadline for the government to inform it about the outcome of this representation…
Supreme Court Quashes FIR and Criminal Proceedings in Dowry Harassment Case Following Divorce Settlement
In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court, an appeal was heard concerning the quashing of an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings against two individuals, accused in a case related to dowry harassment and criminal breach of trust. The matter revolved around the application of Section 406, Indian Penal Code (IPC)…
Compensation to Acid Attack Victims Cannot Be Arbitrarily Reduced Below Minimum Threshold: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has directed the authorities to ensure that victims of acid attacks receive a minimum compensation of Rs. 3 lakh under the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, 2015. The Court’s decision came after a doctor, who was assaulted and attacked with acid in 2018, challenged the…
No Bail Under Section 479(1) BNSS for Completing Half or One-Third Sentence If Accused Faces Multiple Cases: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently rejected the bail plea of 73-year-old K. Ramakrishna, former Chairman of Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha and Sri Guru Sarvabhauma Souhanda Credit Co-operative Ltd., who is accused of defrauding the bank of approximately Rs. 1,553 crores. Ramakrishna is facing charges under…
