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Customs Can't Claim Priority Over Bank For Recovery Of Dues From Assessee's Property : Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, three writ petitions involving M/s Maya Spinners Ltd., Bank of Baroda, and the Commissioner of Central Excise were addressed, clarifying the priorities of secured creditors in the face of government dues. Case Background The central issue originated from…
Court Reduces Death Sentence Of Man Who Burnt Alive Woman And 2-Year-Old Child To Life Imprisonment : Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has commuted the death sentence of Deepak Jath, a 46-year-old man convicted of setting ablaze two women and a two-year-old girl. A division bench comprising Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Shyam Chandak determined that the case did not qualify as one of the 'rarest of…
Court Stays Panchayat Polls In Certain Parts Of Punjab; Criticizes State For 'Blatant Abuse Of Power', States Attempt To Destroy Fair Election : Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a critical intervention, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued an interim stay on the upcoming Panchayat Elections, set to take place on October 15, 2024, citing a "blatant abuse of power" by the Punjab Government regarding the filing of nomination papers. This decision comes in response to a series of…
Can High Court Entertain Writ Against ED's Provisional Attachment When Alternate Remedy Exists Under PMLA? , Court Clarifies : Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, the court addressed the validity of a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) issued by the Directorate of Enforcement against MGF Developments Limited. The case, registered as Civil Writ Petition No. 24420 of 2024, focused on whether the petition could be…
Court Stays Apex Council’s Decision That Altered 'Legends League' Cricket Match Result After Declaration : Delhi High Court
In a notable ruling by the High Court of Delhi on October 9, 2024, Justice Sachin Datta addressed a critical dispute arising from the Legends League Cricket involving MRIKSHA Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (the petitioner) and Absolute Legends Sports Pvt. Ltd. (the league owner). Background of the Case MRIKSHA Corporation…
Court Lifts Stay On Alia Bhatt's Film 'Jigra' Release Amidst Trademark Dispute : Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jodhpur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has lifted a stay imposed by a commercial court, allowing the release of the highly anticipated film "Jigra," starring Alia Bhatt. The film is now set to release on October 11, 2024. Background of the Case The interim order was issued on October…
Court Grants Relief To Law Student Accused In Sexual Harassment Cases, States Expulsion Would Lead To 'Academic Death' : Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling regarding student discipline, the Bombay High Court has addressed the case of Rahul Singh, a student of the Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), who faced expulsion following disciplinary proceedings. The judgment, delivered on October 10, 2024, underscores the principles of…
Ayodhya Minor Gangrape Case | 'He May Adversely Affect Trial', Court Rejects Bail To SP Leader : Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has denied the bail application of Moid Ahmad, who faces serious allegations of sexual offenses under Section 376-DA of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The court's decision comes in light of accusations…
Withholding Bail When Court Finds Accused Fit For Release Amounts To Punishment : Delhi High Court
In a significant legal decision, Chandra Dhari Singh, J., presiding over the Delhi High Court, has granted bail to Rakesh Sharma, the petitioner accused under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. This ruling highlights the nuanced approach courts must take when considering bail applications,…
Juvenile Justice Act | Claim Of Juvenility Can Be Raised Even After Conviction & Sentence Has Attained Finality : Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has granted relief to Brijnandan alias Brajesh Sharma, a respondent in Criminal Appeal No. 293 of 2022, by recognizing his claim of juvenility at the time of the alleged offence. The judgment was delivered by Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar…
