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Petition Challenging Nomination of 5 MLAs by Lt Governor Admitted, Interim Stay Declined: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has taken up a pivotal case concerning the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. The court's deliberation centers on the potential constitutional implications of specific provisions that allow for the nomination of additional members to the…
₹1 Lakh Compensation Ordered for Air Force Official Who Faced Unnecessary Litigation for Overtaking Senior's Vehicle: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has granted compensation to S. P. Pandey, a former Airman of the Indian Air Force, for the undue hardships he faced following a disciplinary incident. The case, titled Civil Appeal No. 6186 of 2018, revolves around the wrongful imposition of an admonition and…
FIR Quashed Against HDFC Bank & Officials for Violating Income Tax Department Order, as 'Bank is a Juristic Person with No Mens Rea': Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered on October 22, 2024, the Supreme Court quashed an FIR against HDFC Bank and its officials, highlighting crucial interpretations of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Income Tax Act. Case Background The case arose from an FIR registered on November 22, 2021, at Gandhi Maidan Police…
"Far-Fetched" To Claim That Child Must Study in an 'English Medium School' for Progress in Life in Custody Dispute Case: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, the court addressed a contentious custody battle concerning a young child, emphasizing the importance of the child's welfare above all else. This decision arose from a case involving a mother and father, where the court had to decide who…
TDS Deducted by Employer Cannot Be Adjusted Against Assessee's Future Refund Under Section 245 of IT Act: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Delhi High Court addressed a petition concerning the recovery of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) from an employee, Satwant Singh Sanghera. The case, involving disputes over outstanding tax demands, underscores the importance of proper tax practices by employers.…
Victim Appears to Be a Consenting Party, Acquittal of Four in 2009 Rape Case Upheld: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the Government Appeal filed by the State of U.P. against the acquittal of Balwan Singh and three others, who were previously charged under Sections 366 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Division Bench, comprising Hon'ble Rajiv Gupta and Hon'ble…
Pledging Wife's Gold Without Her Consent Constitutes Criminal Breach of Trust Under Section 406 of IPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala upheld the conviction of Surendra Kumar, who was found guilty of criminal breach of trust under Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment was delivered on October 17, 2024, by Justice A. Badharuideen. Case Overview The case originated from a complaint…
Enhanced Compensation Ordered for Lands Acquired for Brahmapuram Waste Treatment Plant Phase II Construction: Kerala High Court
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court has significantly enhanced the compensation for land acquired by the state government for the construction of the Brahmapuram Solid Waste and Treatment Plant Phase II. The Division Bench, comprising Justice Amit Rawal and Justice Easwaran S, established a uniform…
Muslim Men’s Right to Register Multiple Marriages Affirmed: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the court addressed the complexities surrounding the registration of marriages under the Maharashtra Regulation of Marriage Bureaus and Registration of Marriages Act, 1998. The case, involving Mezouar Zouaouia, a Muslim male, and his desire to register…
Prajwal Revanna Did Not Cooperate, Stayed in Germany for 32 Days: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has denied bail to former JDS parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna in connection with multiple allegations of rape and sexual abuse. Justice M. Nagaprasanna expressed serious concerns about Revanna's cooperation with the investigation and the potential risk of him fleeing…
