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Court Quashed order to close POCSO case against father for sexual assault of daughter: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Bombay at Goa, Justice Bharat P. Deshpande overturned a previous ruling by the Children's Court, reinstating charges against the accused under Section 8(2) of the Goa Children's Act. The case revolved around allegations concerning a minor victim, highlighting crucial aspects…
Court Requests UP Government's Response Regarding the Demolition of a House Allegedly Done Without Adhering to Legal Procedures: Allahabad High Court
In a significant case, Sunil Kumar has filed a writ petition challenging the legality of two judgments that led to the demolition of his property. This petition is addressed to the Hon'ble Prakash Padia, J. in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. Case Story: 1. Background: The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, has…
Court Quashes Officer's Transfer Over Delayed Sexual Harassment Inquiry Under POSH Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the transfer order of a police officer, Shankarlal Namdeo, was quashed due to the indefinite stalemate in proceedings under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). The court held that the…
Court Directs Departmental Inquiry Against Police for False NDPS Chargesheet Impacting Students' Careers: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed a prosecution under Section 27 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), directing the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against three police officers for filing a false charge sheet. Despite the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report…
Family Court Cannot Grant Divorce On Previous Consent If Withdrawn During Proceedings: Allahabad High Court
In a notable judgment, the Allahabad High Court has addressed a crucial issue under the Hindu Marriage Act concerning the validity of a divorce decree based on consent that was later withdrawn by one of the parties. The case at hand involves Smt. Pinki and Pushpendra Kumar, married since 2006. Case Story: Background:…
Rampant Use of 'Cool Lip' Tobacco Products by School Children,Court Takes Suo Motu Action and Adds Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to Case: Madras High Court
On 12th September 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, delivered a significant judgment regarding a bail application under CRL OP(MD) No. 14942 of 2024. Background: The petitioner, Aunestraja, was arrested on 25th August 2024 and charged with…
Court Rules That Victims or Informants Must Be Notified About Removal of Names from Accused List in Final Report: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Kerala, the court addressed a significant issue related to the procedural requirements under Section 157(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). This judgment underscores the importance of notifying the informant or victim when certain accused individuals are removed from…
Misuse of NDPS Act by Police Erodes Public Trust,court Demands Report from DGP on Alleged False Drugs Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling by the Punjab High Court, Lovepreet Singh, also known as Lovely, has been granted regular bail in a case involving the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The decision came after a detailed examination of the case and evidence presented. Detailed Case Description:…
Court Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Publisher and Chief Editor of Newspaper for Revealing Identity of Sexual Offence Victim: Kerala High Court
The petitioners, Fr. Joseph Kuzhinjalil and Fr. Boby Alex, sought the quashment of a final report filed against them in C.C. No. 1576 of 2018, on the files of Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Angamaly, arising from Crime No. 2078/2017 of Nedumbassery Police Station. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners,…
A Child’s Fundamental Right to Affection from Both Parents,Court Orders Father to Return Infant to Mother and Grants Visitation Rights - Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a notable decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed a crucial custody issue involving a minor child under Section 491 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The case underscores the court's commitment to ensuring the welfare of children amidst parental disputes. Case Background The case revolves…
