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Court Instructs District Courts To Record Advocates' Appearances In Order Sheets, Recommends Implementation Of 'Drop Box' And 'Chat Box' Systems : Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Delhi addressed an essential issue concerning the formal recording of advocates’ attendance in court proceedings. The case, involving Ranjeet Kumar Thakur, a practicing advocate and member of the New Delhi Bar Association, highlights the need for transparency and uniformity…
Court Refuses To Dismiss Case Against Priest Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Intercourse Under The Pretext Of Marriage And Promising To Leave Priesthood : Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on October 7, 2024, the Kerala High Court addressed serious allegations against Fr. Jose Mathai Myladath, a 59-year-old priest from the St. John's Baptist Church, Kaloor. The court dealt with a Criminal Miscellaneous Case seeking the quashment of charges under Section 376…
Court Issues John Doe Order To Safeguard Master Capital Services' Trademark, Directs Meta To Block WhatsApp Accounts Misusing The Mark : Delhi High Court
In a pivotal judgment delivered by the High Court of Delhi, significant developments have emerged regarding the protection of trademarks under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. The case, CS(COMM) 832/2024, filed on 01.10.2024, involves Master Capital Services Limited and another plaintiff challenging the misuse of…
Court Asserts That State Authorities Cannot Dispossess Individuals From Property Without Compensation, Labeling Such Actions As 'Goondaism' : Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed the fundamental rights of citizens regarding property ownership, emphasizing that state authorities cannot unlawfully dispossess individuals from their property without due process. The court ruled in the case of Smt. Shashi Pandey, addressing issues…
Court Issues Guidelines To Ensure Timely Compensation Release For POCSO Survivors : Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling by the Delhi High Court, the issue of timely victim compensation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been addressed, highlighting the need for better communication between the courts and legal services authorities. Background of the Case The case, identified as…
Court Declines Intervention In Leasing 2.5 Acres Of Temple Land For College Construction, Citing "Benevolent Object" : Madras High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Madras, significant issues surrounding the proposed lease of temple land under the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Act have come to light. The case, initiated by T.R. Ramesh, concerns a contentious decision made by the Commissioner of the Hindu Religious…
Court Approves Bail For BJP MLA's Son Charged Under Atrocities Act : Gujarat High Court
In a notable judgment delivered by the High Court of Gujarat, the court addressed the critical issue of bail under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The appeal was filed by Jyotiradityasinh @ Ganesh Jayrajsinh Jadeja (Garasiya Darbar) and four others, seeking regular bail…
Insurer Must Pay Claimants First, Then Recover From Vehicle Owner If Permit Was Invalid During Accident: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling concerning compensation claims under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Karnataka High Court examined the complexities of liability and interest rates in accident cases. The judgment primarily addressed the petitions filed by the claimants seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a vehicular…
Ashneer Grover And Wife Petition Court To Quash EOW FIR Following Settlement With BharatPe: Delhi High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Delhi, a petition was filed by Madhuri Jain Grover and several others seeking to quash an FIR registered against them under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This case underscores the importance of settlements in criminal proceedings. Case Background The…
One Cannot Impose Religious Beliefs On Others, Court Declines To Quash Case Against Man For Criticizing Muslim Girl's Handshake : Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Kerala, the petitioner's case, Crl.M.C. No. 2575 of 2018, brought to light a controversial incident involving a handshake between a Muslim female student and the then Finance Minister of Kerala, Dr. T.M. Thomas Isaac. The petitioner, Abdul Noushad, has been accused of…
