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Family Court Must Ensure Party's 'Wilful' Absence Before Proceeding Ex-Parte in Maintenance Case: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature at Patna has allowed the revision petition filed by Avinash Kumar @ Abinash Kumar, challenging an ex parte maintenance order issued by the Family Court in Begusarai. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle concerning maintenance obligations…
Refusal to Quash Cruelty Case Against Husband Despite Monetary Settlement: Delhi High Court
New Delhi: In a significant ruling dated 18th October 2024, the High Court of Delhi addressed a petition seeking the quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, CRL.M.C. 5667/2023, involves the petitioner, Rachit Jain, and the respondents, Govt of…
Rejection of Voluntary GST Registration Cancellation Application Without Stating Reasons Quashed: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the court addressed the complexities surrounding the cancellation of registration under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, specifically focusing on the procedural fairness required in such actions. Case Background Om Impex,…
Denial of Bail to Mother of Young Daughters for Alleged Possession of Heroin and Drug Money Without Prima Facie Evidence Is a 'Misfortune': Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has granted bail to Parveen @ Raman, a mother of three young daughters, who had been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The case highlights the balance between enforcing drug laws and protecting the rights of…
FIR Against Lawyer for Shouting "Pannas Khoke Ekdum Okay" at Shiv Sena (Shinde) Leader Quashed: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the Criminal Writ Petition No. 589 of 2023 filed by Sharad Ramdas Mali, a legal practitioner from Jalgaon, was allowed, resulting in the quashing of an FIR lodged against him and several others for alleged unlawful assembly during a protest. Background…
Bail Denied to Uncle Accused of Rape; Sexual Offences Within Family Are Graver, Minor Contradictions in Victim's Testimony Not Fatal: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, the complexities of consent and the credibility of testimonies in sexual assault cases involving minors were brought to light in the matter of Mousaji, a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The judgment…
Plea by EV Company Okinawa Autotech Against Show Cause Notice Rejected: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling delivered by the High Court of Delhi, the case of Okinawa Autotech International Private Limited against the Union of India raises critical questions regarding the validity of a Show Cause Notice issued under the FAME-II Scheme. The Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) 957/2024 was reserved on…
Heated Exchange Between Family Members Over Non-Preparedness of Food Insufficient to Prove Abetment to Suicide: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the acquittal of two individuals, Rakesh Kumar and Harbans Lal, accused of abetting the suicide of Sanjokta Kumari, under Section 306 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). This judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice M A Chowdhary on October…
Person Cannot Be Prosecuted for Allegedly Smoking ‘Beedi’ Containing ‘Ganja’ Without Forensic Examination of the Beedi: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has quashed the proceedings against Hamjith, a 26-year-old resident of Malappuram, in connection with a case filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. This decision came during a hearing on October 15, 2024, regarding Crl.MC No.…
Conviction for Allegedly Selling Fake Cassettes on Footpath Set Aside as Ingredients of Copyright Infringement Not Established: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir on October 9, 2024, the court dismissed an appeal by the State against the acquittal of Rakesh Kumar and his brother-in-law, Harbans Lal, in a case concerning the alleged abetment of the suicide of Sanjokta Kumari. The appeal was filed after the Principal…
