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Breakup Alone Cannot Form Basis for Rape Allegation Against Man: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday quashed a rape case against a man, Prashant, who was accused of repeatedly raping a woman on the false promise of marriage. The Court held that the woman's prolonged association with the accused and their physical relationship implied her consent, making…
Arbitral Tribunal's Award of Exorbitant Interest Does Not Violate Fundamental Policy of Indian Laws: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment, addressed a review petition filed by the appellant under Section 37(1)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (A&C Act), read with Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act. The appellant had challenged the imposition of a high interest rate by the arbitral tribunal in a…
ICC Can Attempt Settlement of POSH Act Cases Before Formal Inquiry: Plea of NIT Assistant Professor Against Dismissal Allowed by Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed the dismissal of an Assistant Professor from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (NIT) Bhopal, citing violations of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH…
Res Judicata Not Applicable to Domestic Violence Cases When Circumstances Warrant a Second Petition: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed the petition filed by Sardul Singh and Kirpal Kour (the petitioners) against an order passed by the Principal Sessions Judge, Jammu. The petitioners had sought to challenge the dismissal of their appeal regarding a domestic violence case filed by Davinder…
Permanent Injunction Issued Against Copyright Infringement of 'Mirchi' and 'Radio Mirchi' Content: Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi recently delivered a significant ruling in favor of Entertainment Network (India) Limited (ENIL), a leading radio broadcaster and a subsidiary of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., a major Indian media conglomerate. The company, which operates the popular Radio Mirchi brand, filed a suit against…
Court Seeks State, Centre's Response in PIL Addressing Law & Order After Suspected Militant Clashes: Manipur High Court
The High Court of Manipur heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Shri RK. Joysana Singh & Anr. seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate direction to the State of Manipur and 20 other respondents. The petitioners are concerned with the failure of the State to maintain law and order,…
Lesbian Couple Granted Bail in Kidnapping Case: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to two applicants, Divya Kailash Singh and Payal Hemant Shah, who were arrested in connection with a case of kidnapping and illegal custody of a minor child. The case was registered under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for kidnapping and…
Second Wife Cannot Be Held Guilty of Cruelty Solely Due to Husband’s Bigamy: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings against Sagari Hembram, the petitioner, in connection with an FIR lodged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The charges, which included Section 498A (cruelty), Section 494 (marrying again…
Cheque Dishonour Cases U/S 138 NI Act Require Written Complaint for Cognizance ,Court Reaffirms: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has quashed an FIR filed against Prashant Kumar Singh, the petitioner, in connection with a case involving cheque dishonour and allegations of forgery. The case was initially registered by the Jainagar Police Station (Case No. 136 of 2018) for offences under Section…
Mortgaged Land Can Be Sold for Loan Repayment Default by Allottee: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that once the state government allows land granted under the Ashraya Scheme to be mortgaged for a loan, the bank cannot be prevented from selling the property to recover the loan in case of default, even if the grant contains a non-alienation clause for 25…
