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Impact of Reducing Grants to Aided Institutions on Students' Education Necessitates Adherence to Natural Justice: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan recently addressed a crucial issue concerning the Rajasthan Non-Government Educational Institutions Act, 1989 in a series of writ petitions challenging the reduction in grant-in-aid for educational institutions. Case Background: The case revolves around three petitions filed…
Abetment to Suicide Case Quashed, Court Highlights Need to Apply Test Based on Normal Person's Reaction to Harassment: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent landmark ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed an FIR lodged under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), pertaining to abetment to suicide. The judgment, delivered by Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi, centered on a case where the deceased had allegedly taken his life due to harassment arising from…
Divorce Case Transferred for Fair Proceedings Under Section 24 of Civil Procedure Code: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Madras High Court, Justice Dr. D. Nagarjun presided over the case involving the transfer of a divorce petition under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The case pertains to the marital dispute between D. Sumithra and Chandrasekar, where the petitioner sought the…
Accused Must Be Given A Legible Copy Of Statement Recorded By Magistrate Under Section 164 CrPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling aimed at upholding the rights of the accused, the Kerala High Court directed the issuance of a legible copy of the 164 statement in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, ensuring that the accused receives all necessary documentation before the commencement of…
Interim Restraint Ordered on Transfer of Late Oberoi Group Chairman's Shares Amidst Daughter's Suit Against Family: Delhi High Court
Plaintiffs have challenged the actions of the defendants regarding the transmission of shares and control over certain properties under a disputed Will. - The plaintiffs' claim involves shares in companies where the Testator held stakes, as well as land in Bijwasan, Delhi. - Defendants, particularly Defendant Nos.…
Fleeing from Police and Conscious Possession, Court Affirms Conviction of Man Found with Counterfeit Currency in 2010: Karnataka High Court
In the case of Appellant vs. State of Karnataka, the appellant was convicted under Section 489-C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for possessing counterfeit currency notes. The judgment was passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka in the case numbered CRL.A No. 55 of 2013. Facts of the Case: The appellant was…
Government Ordered to Pay ₹9 Lakh for 'Hide and Seek' with Court Orders: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent landmark decision, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has imposed exemplary costs amounting to ₹9 lakh on the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This order was passed due to the administration's failure to make payments to contractor Mohammad Afzal Reshi for civil works completed in 2015.…
Court Cancels ₹12.9 Crore Penalty on Footballer Anwar Ali, East Bengal FC, and Delhi FC: Delhi High Court
On September 13, 2024, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant order in the case involving Anwar Ali, Delhi FC, and Emami East Bengal FC against the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and other respondents. The case centers around a dispute arising from a Player Loan Agreement dated January 12, 2023, and…
Sexual Assault Case, Court Upholds FIR Despite Delay, Citing Victim’s Trauma and Legal Presumptions: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh addressed a crucial issue regarding the validity of an FIR in a sexual assault case, focusing on whether an inordinate delay in reporting could justify quashing the complaint. The Court ruled against quashing the FIR solely based on delay, emphasizing the unique…
Court Rules Insurance Company Liable in Motor Accident Case Despite Ownership Transfer Not Being Completed: Allahabad High Court
In a significant case decided by the Allahabad High Court, the New India Assurance Company Limited challenged the decision of the Permanent Lok Adalat, Lakhimpur Kheri. The dispute centered around an insurance claim for a truck involved in an accident. Background of the Case Govind Gupta, the respondent, was the…
