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₹50.90 Lakh Compensation Upholds by CourtTo Family Of Deceased Lawyer In Motor Accident Case : Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling concerning motor vehicle accidents, the court has clarified important provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, particularly Section 158(6) and Section 159. This judgment emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced approach in claims related to motor accidents while highlighting the…
Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Matters Concerning Prisoners With Mental Illness And Mental Disabilities In Bengal : Calcutta High Court
In a recent court session held on October 3, 2024, a detailed review of various cases concerning the welfare of prisoners was conducted. The session focused on the conditions of mentally ill and terminally ill prisoners, highlighting several critical aspects regarding their rights and health. The West Bengal State…
RAPE CASE ,Court Allows Termination of Pregnancy for Minor Rape Victim, Safeguarding Her Rights Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act : Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted permission for a minor victim of rape to terminate her pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of protecting the mental and physical health of the victim. The case highlights the application of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, particularly…
Court Holds DU Officials Guilty Of 'Wilful Disobedience' In St. Stephen's PG Seats Allocation Case : Delhi High Court
In a significant development at the High Court of Delhi, St. Stephen’s College has initiated contempt proceedings against Delhi University (DU) and its officials for allegedly failing to comply with court orders regarding the allocation of postgraduate (PG) seats. This case arose from a previous judgment delivered on…
Court Dismisses Recovery Case Against Government Employee Who Received 'Excess' Salary For 30 Years, Citing Department's Error : Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling from the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, the court has set aside a recovery order against Purna Shanker Sharma, a Computer-cum-Data Entry Operator at MLV Textile & Engineering College, Bhilwara. The case, identified as S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 18683/2019, revolved around…
Court Stays GNLU's Suspension Of Law Student From Hostel Over Alleged Misconduct : Gujarat High Court
In a recent ruling from the Gujarat High Court, Gaurav Meena, a student at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), has successfully challenged his suspension from the university's Halls of Residence. This case revolves around an Anti-Ragging Complaint that Gaurav filed in September 2023. Details of the Complaint…
Due Date For Employer To Deposit Employee's Contribution To PF Not Governed By Section 43B Of Income Tax Act: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling delivered by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, the case involving the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur -II and the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd was decided on September 26, 2024. This case centers around the interpretation of specific provisions of the Income…
'They Resided Together As Husband-Wife' Court Denies Relief To Man Charged With Dowry Death Of 'Live-In' Partner : Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal ruling, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the application filed by Adarsh Yadav, seeking discharge from charges related to dowry death and cruelty. The case arose from an incident involving the suicide of a woman who had previously been married to Rohit Yadav. The court's decision hinged on…
Court Rules Alleged Paramour Not A 'Necessary Party' In Husband's Divorce Plea Over Wife's "Cruelty" In Making False Adultery Allegations : Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling concerning divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Family Court addressed a case involving allegations of adultery and cruelty. The case brought to light important legal principles regarding the treatment of such allegations in divorce proceedings. Case Background The petitioner filed a…
Court Disapproves Of 'Restrictive Interpretation' Of PPF Scheme By Combining Parent And Child's Account To Calculate Annual Deposit Limit : Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Kerala, the case titled WP(C) No. 23639 of 2017 addressed a dispute concerning the Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts of three petitioners—Mrs. Fareeda Sukha Rafiq, Dr. Shabnam Jameela Rafiq, and Mrs. Ameena Rafiq—against various government respondents, including the…
