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Supreme Court Directs Patna High Court to Expedite Rape Convict's Appeal After Multiple Judges Recuse
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has intervened in a case involving a delay in hearing a criminal appeal. The petitioner, Rajballabh Prasad (also known as Rajballabh Yadav), challenged his conviction and life sentence for committing a crime under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and…
POCSO Case Quashed Against Man After Marriage to Victim in Love Affair: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR in Love Affair Case under Sections 363, 376 IPC, and POCSO Act In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and several other sections, including Section 376 (rape) and Section 4 of the Protection of Children…
Justice Delivered in Divorce Case: Delay Condonation and Substituted Service Upheld by: Delhi High Court
In a recent case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the legal issue revolved around the Section 13(1)(i-b) related to the setting aside of an ex-parte divorce decree. The key concern was whether the substituted service was correctly applied and whether the delay in filing the application to set aside the ex-parte…
Criminal Appeals Arising from Same Judgment Must Be Heard Together by Division Bench: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court recently clarified that when multiple criminal appeals arise from the same trial court judgment, one involving a sentence of more than ten years and another with a lesser sentence, both appeals must be heard by a Division Bench. The judgment ensures consistency and…
Delhi Jal Board Directed to Pay ₹22 Lakh Compensation for 9-Year-Old’s Death Due to Falling Into Pit: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently ruled that the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) must pay Rs. 22 lakh in compensation for the tragic death of a nine-year-old boy who fell into an open pit in 2016. The court found the DJB liable for negligence, emphasizing the Board’s responsibility to ensure safe conditions on its property.…
20-Year Sentence Under Section 4(2) of POCSO Act Cannot Be Imposed When Accused Was Charged Only Under Section 4: Gauhati High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Assam, the appeal of a man named Kamil Saran has been heard after his conviction under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The case involves allegations of the accused sexually assaulting a minor, leading to his conviction by the…
Five-Year Limitation for Seeking Compassionate Appointment Begins from Date of Cause of Action: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment, the Patna High Court ruled on a matter related to compassionate appointment under the Bihar Government Rules, where the appellant challenged the delay in seeking appointment to the post of constable after his father's death. The case highlights the complexities of time limits in government…
Visually Impaired Candidate Unable to Fill AIBE Form Due to LLB Result Error Receives Relief: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court provided relief to a visually impaired candidate, Navendu Aggarwal, who was unable to apply for the All-India Bar Examination (AIBE)-XIX in time due to an error in his 5th-semester examination result caused by his university. Although the university rectified the error…
Conviction of Ravinder Kumar in Cheque Dishonour Case Under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, Upheld: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by Ravinder Kumar against the judgment of the Trial Court, which had convicted him under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This ruling involved the dishonour of a cheque and clarified several critical points related to the legal…
FIR Quashed Subject to Accused Serving at Gurudwara: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently quashed an FIR registered under Sections 420/34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), following an amicable settlement between the parties involved. The case, CRL.M.C. 8766/2024, was brought before the Court by petitioners Ranjit Kumar Bhim Swain and Anr. seeking the quashing of FIR No. 26/2024…
