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Court Quashes Case Against Police Officer Over Remarks on Walayar Rape Victims, Directs DGP to Review Action Against News Channel: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently quashed the criminal case filed against Superintendent of Police M. P. Sojan. This case involved controversial comments made about the child victims in the Walayar rape case, which had ignited significant public outrage. Background of the Case The Walayar case involves the tragic…
Court Drops Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Father for Abusive Language in Court, Cites Frustration Over Separation from Son: Delhi High Court
The case revolves around Abhinav Kathuria, who was found in contempt of court for his conduct during family court proceedings related to the custody of his minor son. The contempt petition arose from an incident on April 12, 2024, where Kathuria used abusive language in the courtroom. Details of the Judgment: 1.…
Hyderabad Businessman Arun Pillai Granted Bail in Money Laundering Case Tied to Excise Policy: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Arun Ramchandran Pillai, a Hyderabad-based businessman, in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-2022. The court cited the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and referred to key Supreme Court judgments on bail,…
Tossing Award File From One Table to Another by State Authorities Is Not Sufficient to Condone Delay: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, has ruled that delays in filing objections under Section 34(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, cannot be condoned when the reasons given are insufficient, such as internal file movements within government departments. Case Overview In…
Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Inclusion of Taekwondo, Judo, Karate as Regular Courses for Girls in Classes 1 to 8: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court rejected a petition filed under Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 1058 of 2024, which sought the inclusion of Taekwondo and Judo Karate as part of the educational curriculum for girls from classes 1 to 8. The petitioner, Smt. Shalini Agrawal, aimed to make martial…
Court Upholds Charges Against Jamtara MLA For Disclosing Rape Victim's Identity Through WhatsApp Group: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Hon’ble Arun Kumar Rai, the court addressed significant issues concerning the disclosure of a victim's identity in media platforms under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and related legal provisions. Case Summary The case involves allegations against the petitioner for disclosing the…
Vehicle Owners Cannot Be Penalised for Using Plastic Film on Windows If It Adheres to Stipulated Standards and Specifications: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court has ruled that motor vehicle owners cannot be penalized for using Safety Glass or Safety Glazing in their vehicles, provided the materials comply with the stipulated standards under Rule 100 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The case, which revolved around…
Court Reprimands Dr. KA Paul for Calling Judge 'Mad' During In-Person Appearance, Warns of Contempt Proceedings If He Fails to Appoint Lawyer: Andhra Pradesh High Court
Court Denies Party-In-Person Appearance for Dr. K.A. Paul Under Contempt of Court Act Over Disrespectful Remarks Contempt of Court Act – Prohibition of Party-In-Person Rights In a significant legal development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati denied Dr. K.A. Paul, also known as Kilavi Anand Paul, the right…
Court Sets Aside Order Passed Against A Dead Person: Madras High Court
In the case of W.P.No.25129 of 2024, M/s.S.R.Steels (represented by Mr. Anandbabu) challenged an order issued by the Deputy State Tax Officer, Hosur (South) II Circle, dated 07.02.2024. The core issue revolved around the validity of an order issued against a deceased individual. Background: M/s.S.R.Steels, a company…
Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act Independent of Wife's Self-Maintenance Ability, Unlike Section 125 CrPC: Court: Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi addressed an appeal challenging the order of interim maintenance granted under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The petitioners contested the decision of the learned Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) who had upheld the Trial Court’s order for interim relief.…
