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Wife Asking Hungry Husband to Wait for Food Preparation Not 'Grave and Sudden Provocation'; Murder Conviction Upheld: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court upheld the conviction of Raikishore Jena for the murder of his wife, rejecting his claim of grave and sudden provocation as a defense. The court concluded that the husband's violent act of killing his wife was not justified and was a deliberate act of murder. This…
Majority of Internal Complaints Committee Reports Under POSH Act Found 'Shockingly' Biased in Favor of Workplace; Cannot Influence Police Report Filed on Victim's Complaint: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court clarified that the report or findings of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), formed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), cannot override the police report when a complaint alleging sexual…
Stay on Lakshadweep Tourism Department's 'Tent City' Project Lifted; Constructions Subject to Final Verdict in Property Dispute: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has lifted the stay on further construction work for the Tent City development project in Thinnakkara and Bangaram islands of Lakshadweep. The decision came after a Division Bench consisting of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. perused the materials…
Protest March Against Alleged Atrocities Faced by Hindus in Bangladesh Allowed: Calcutta High Court
On November 12, 2024, the Calcutta High Court in the matter of WPA 26896 of 2024 involving Gopal Adhikary & Ors. versus The State of West Bengal & Ors., issued directions regarding a public procession planned by the petitioners in protest of certain issues. The court granted conditional permission for the procession,…
Aadhar Card Not Proof of Age, Only an Identity Document; State Directed to Inform All Relevant Authorities: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a ruling dated November 8, 2024, dismissed the writ petition filed by Smt. Sunita Bai Sahu challenging the rejection of her claim for compensation under the Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Sambal) Yojna, 2018. The petitioner sought the benefits of the Sambal Scheme for her deceased husband,…
Lakhimpur Kheri Violence | 12 Accused Granted Bail as Their Case Found Stronger Than Ashish Mishra’s: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, the Allahabad High Court on Monday granted bail to 12 accused involved in the October 2021 incident that led to the deaths of five individuals. The Court's ruling comes after a detailed examination of the case, which included considerations regarding…
Natural for Two People in Love to Hug & Kiss Each Other; Sexual Harassment Case Quashed Against Man: Madras High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court, on 4th November 2024, quashed the FIR filed in Crime No. 21 of 2022, ruling that no offence was made out against the petitioner, Santhanaganesh, in the case. The petition was filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) to challenge the validity of…
Directions Issued to Family Courts for Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Based on Talaq Nama, Mubarat Agreement, and Similar Grounds: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling on November 7, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of dissolution of marriage under Section 7 of the Family Courts Act, 1984. The case revolved around a petition filed by Anjum Nayyar, the appellant, against her former husband Yavar Ehsan. The appellant and the respondent had sought…
'Basis For Acquittal Should Be Strictly Looked Into Before Rejection', Court Grants Appointment To Candidate As SI: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, comprising Justices C Hari Shankar and Sudhir Kumar Jain, has set aside the decision of the Screening Committee which had cancelled the appointment of Manish Saini to the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Delhi Police. The decision was based on an FIR…
Withholding Rape Victim's Medico Legal Report Raises Adverse Presumption Against Prosecution Case Court Acquits Life Convict After 12 Yrs: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment by the Patna High Court, the conviction of an individual for the crime of rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been upheld, while acquitting him of charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case involved Mantu Yadav as…
