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State Power Company Held Liable for Electrocution Death Due to Improper Earthing: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently ruled that the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) was liable for the electrocution death of a woman, applying the strict liability principle. The court's decision came in response to a case where the family of the deceased woman sought compensation…
Judicial Forum Meant to Protect Rights, Not Harass Individuals: Criticism for Suppressing Facts by Complainant: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a complaint filed under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), after expressing displeasure over the complainant's actions in filing a false affidavit. The complainant had alleged that the police did not act on his initial complaint, despite the fact that the…
Mental Trauma Considered Relevant, 26-Week Pregnancy Termination Permitted for Minor Rape Survivor: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court permitted a 16-year-old girl to terminate her pregnancy at 26 weeks of gestation. The court's decision focused on the severe mental trauma the minor was undergoing after being subjected to repeated sexual assaults. The case highlights the importance of considering both…
Anticipatory Bail Granted to Salim in Extortion Case Involving Fake Divorce Allegations: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Sandeep Moudgil granted anticipatory bail to Salim in an extortion case, allowing him to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The case involves serious charges under Sections 384, 379B, 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Sections 147,…
Acquittal in Alleged Jungle Sexual Assault Case Upheld Due to Lack of Evidence and Consent: Delhi High Court
A recent judgment delivered by the High Court has upheld the acquittal of an accused in a sexual assault case, emphasizing the importance of evidence and consent in cases of alleged rape. The trial court had initially acquitted the accused due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, failure to prove the victim’s…
Widowed Daughter Falls Within the Definition of Dependent Family, Directed for Compassionate Appointment: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, a Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising Justices Rajan Roy and Om Prakash Shukla, granted relief to a widowed daughter seeking appointment to the post her deceased father had held, on compassionate grounds. The Court ruled that a woman, whether married or widowed, continues to…
Police Running a "Parallel Court" by Issuing Notice to Appear After Anticipatory Bail Rejection: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the local police's handling of a criminal investigation. The court strongly reprimanded the police for deliberately delaying appropriate action against an accused individual, despite clear instructions…
Government Post's to Appointment Cannot Be Denied Due to Mere Implication in Dowry Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that being implicated in a criminal case, particularly in the context of matrimonial disputes like dowry cases, does not automatically disqualify a candidate from receiving a government job, especially when there is no proven complicity in the alleged…
Parents Challenge School Closures in Delhi Over Air Quality, Argue Every House Doesn’t Have Clean Air: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Friday announced it will consider next week whether to relax certain restrictions, particularly on school closures, which are currently in place in Delhi-NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan IV (GRAP IV). This comes after a group of parents moved the Court seeking relief from the…
Wife’s Withdrawal of Consent for Mutual Divorce Not a Ground to Quash Cruelty Case: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court addressed a complex divorce matter under the Hindu Marriage Act, specifically focusing on the interpretation of Section 13B, which deals with mutual divorce. The Court held that a wife’s withdrawal of consent for a mutual divorce does not amount to an abuse of legal…
