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Court Denies Retiral Benefits to Second Wife as Husband Performed Second Marriage During Subsistence of First Without Government's Permission: Patna High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on September 10, 2024, the Patna High Court addressed the complex issue of pension rights for the second wife of a deceased employee of the Bihar Agriculture University. The case, involving Baby Devi (the petitioner) and Samunder Devi (the respondent), highlights the legal…
Court Quashes FIR, Criticizes Abysmal State Of Affairs Where Litigants Prefer False Complaints In Matrimonial Disputes: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR filed under Sections 498A, 377, and 406 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following a mutual settlement between the estranged couple. The court took this decision while exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure…
Court Sets Aside Charges Framed Against Mother for Failing to Report POCSO Case Involving Daughter: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently overturned a trial court order that charged a mother under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for not reporting her daughter's alleged rape by her father. This judgment highlights the complexities of mandatory reporting laws, particularly when the reporting party…
Court Directs MCD to Pay ₹10 Lakh Compensation to Parents for Son's Death Due to Negligence: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on September 12, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed the calculation of compensation for the death of a minor in a road accident under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court emphasized the importance of revising the standard compensation and…
Court Flags 'Serious Lapses' in Murder Investigation, Orders Formation of Serious Crimes Investigation Supervising Teams in Every District: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – In a significant development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore has granted bail to Sumit Singh, accused of involvement in a brutal murder and robbery case registered under Sections 302, 34, 450, 397, 398, 114, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Sections 25 and 27 of the…
Court Grants Bail to Amit Katyal, Aide of Lalu Yadav, in Land For Jobs Scam Case Under PMLA: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court has granted bail to Amit Katyal, a close associate of RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, in a significant money laundering case. The case is linked to an alleged land-for-jobs scam involving high-profile individuals. This decision was delivered on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna.…
Fair Trial Is Essential, Both Prosecution and Defense Must Be Heard Before Setting Trial Dates: Kerala High Court
In this case, the petitioner, Asanul Banna, was facing trial in the Special Court for NDPS Act Cases scheduled for 11th September 2024. However, his lawyer requested an adjournment due to a scheduling conflict with another trial. The application for adjournment was rejected by the Sessions Judge on 6th September 2024,…
Court Reduces Juvenile Detention Period Who Was found Guilty For Anal Intercourse With 4 Year-Old Boy under S.377 IPC: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has upheld the conviction and sentencing of a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This decision concerns the appeal against a judgment from the Additional Sessions…
Court Overturns Children’s Court Decision to Discharge Father Accused of Sexual Assault, Citing Victim’s Age as Not a Minor: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has intervened in a case under the Goa Children's Act, addressing crucial legal aspects that impact minor victims. The case revolves around allegations under Section 8(2) of the Goa Children's Act and other relevant provisions of the law. Case Background: The…
Bail Granted to Four Accused Allegedly Involved in Gauri Lankesh Murder Case: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court has granted bail to the accused individuals in a high-profile case involving serious offenses under the Karnataka Control of Organized Crimes Act, 2000 (KCOCA). The court, after examining the case details and the prolonged nature of the trial, invoked…
