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Orders Halt on Construction of Durga Puja Mandaps Over Public Roads to Prevent Traffic Congestion: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling delivered by the High Court of Orissa in Suo Motu W.P.(C) PIL No.2140 of 2020, the court has mandated immediate action to address pressing civic issues in Cuttack City, ensuring the well-being of its residents in light of ongoing challenges related to infrastructure, health, and public safety.…
Court Stays Investigation in FIR Against Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP Leaders Over Alleged Electoral Bonds Extortion: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Karnataka on September 30, 2024, the court examined the intricacies of criminal law pertaining to extortion under Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, brought forth by Sri Naleen Kumar Kateel against the State of Karnataka, raises critical questions about…
Court Seeks Details of Criminal Cases Registered Against Isha Foundation on Aggrieved Father's Plea: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling on September 30, 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Madras addressed the urgent plea of Dr. S. Kamaraj, a retired professor and agricultural scientist, regarding the custody of his daughters, Geetha Kamaraj (aged 42) and Latha Kamaraj (aged 39). The petition alleges that the daughters are…
Court Suggests Use of Advanced Technologies to Reduce Judges’ Stress in Writing Down Witness Depositions in Trial Courts: Kerala High Court
In a landmark decision, the High Court of Kerala has mandated that the Additional Sessions Court in Thiruvananthapuram provide readable copies of witness depositions to the petitioner, Vaisakh @ Hari, who is currently seeking to appeal his life sentence. This ruling underscores the importance of access to clear and…
Mere Messages or Chats With a Minor Without ‘Sexual Intent’ Do Not Constitute Sexual Harassment Under Section 11 POCSO Act: Kerala High Court"
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed against Praveen Prakash, a 24-year-old resident of Ernakulam, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This judgment highlights…
Disciplinary Authority "Coerced" By Chief Vigilance Officer, While Service Reversing SBI Branch Manager's Removal From: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling regarding disciplinary actions within public sector banks, the Rajasthan High Court has delivered a judgment that questions the binding nature of recommendations from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The case, which centers on the disciplinary authority's powers and the principles of…
Forcible Sexual Intercourse Between Husband and Wife Cannot Be Considered ‘Rape’: Gauhati High Court
In a significant ruling delivered on September 27, 2024, the Gauhati High Court acquitted Md. Farid Ali of charges related to rape under Section 376 of the IPC. The case sheds light on critical issues surrounding consent, marriage, and the judicial interpretation of evidence. Case Overview The legal proceedings began…
Court Revokes Anticipatory Bail in Sexual Assault Case, Emphasizing Victims’ Rights and Maintaining Procedural Integrity: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling by the Calcutta High Court, anticipatory bail granted to an accused in a sexual assault case has been revoked due to serious procedural irregularities and a failure to consider the victim's rights. This case highlights critical aspects of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) and emphasizes…
Contradictory Versions and Incomplete Evidence, Court Overturns Death Sentence of Man Convicted for Murder of Pregnant Wife and Infant: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand has set aside the death sentence imposed on an accused in a brutal murder case involving his pregnant wife and their infant child. This decision emphasizes the need for concrete evidence in capital punishment cases, reflecting the importance of due process under the…
Court Establishes Procedure for Filing Writ Appeals; Allows Tagging of Writ Petition and Pleadings From E-Filing Database: Kerala High Court
On September 24, 2024, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam heard two significant writ appeals, WA NO. 1276 OF 2024 and WA NO. 1281 OF 2024, stemming from a common judgment issued by a Single Judge on June 4, 2024. The cases involved M.K. Gopalan, a 77-year-old resident from Kozhikode, who appealed against the…
