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CBI Ordered to Investigate Death of Chhattisgarh Senior Judicial Officer's Wife: Supreme Court
In a crucial ruling, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into a case involving the death of a man in Chhattisgarh in 2016. The appellants, who are family members of the deceased, alleged police bias and undue influence in the investigation conducted by the Chhattisgarh…
Supreme Court Directs Allahabad High Court Chief Justice to Take Steps for Speedy Trials in Heinous Crimes and Crimes Against Women and Children: Supreme Court
the Supreme Court of India took a significant step by granting bail to Mubarak Ali, who has been in custody as an under-trial for about seven years. This case revolves around the unnatural death of his wife, which falls under the provisions of Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Comments: The Supreme Court…
Gauhati Court Expresses 'Serious Concern' Over Plea Regarding Lack of Medical Assistance and Reconstructive Surgery Facility for Transgender Persons: Gauhati High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Gauhati High Court, the bench of Justice Suman Shyam and Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita has addressed the urgent issue of access to reconstructive surgery for the transgender community. The court's intervention came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by…
NEET Aspirant with 50% Locomotor Disability to Undergo 'Functionality Assessment' Test for MBBS Admission Eligibility: Kerala High Court
A crucial judgment was passed by the High Court of Kerala on 6th September 2024 in a case involving a 17-year-old aspirant, Liya Rose Riju, who appeared for NEET 2024. The petitioner, Riju Joseph, filed a writ petition on behalf of his daughter Liya, seeking relief regarding her admission into the MBBS course. The…
Supreme Court Approves Levy of Tenfold Penalty on Deficit Stamp Duty for Admitting Document in Evidence Under Karnataka Stamp Act
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has addressed the issue of deficit stamp duty and the corresponding penalty in the case of N.M. Theerthegowda VERSUS Y.M. Ashok Kumar and Others. This decision clarifies the applicability of the Stamp Act provisions concerning insufficiently stamped documents and the…
Supreme Court Affirms Conviction for Rape of Step-Daughter but Reduces Jail Term
In a significant judgment dated September 03, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal in Criminal Appeal arising from SLP(Crl.) No. 7003/2024. The appeal was filed by Mallan @ Rajan Kani, who challenged the conviction and sentence imposed by the High Court of Kerala. Case Details: 1. Background: The…
Supreme Court Orders Release of Former Bhushan Steel MD Neeraj Singal in PMLA Case, Finds ED Violated Arrest Procedures
In a significant decision by the Supreme Court of India, the Court has granted relief to Neeraj Singal, the appellant in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024. This case arose from an appeal against the judgment and order of the High Court of Delhi. Case Background The case pertains to the allegations under the Prevention of…
Court Pulls Up Then Gwalior Collector Collector for Demolishing Shops Despite Interim Protection Order, Decides Against Contempt Proceedings: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Writ Appeal No. 760 of 2022 was filed by Krishna Kant Jaiswal challenging the order passed by a learned Single Judge on 17.06.2022 in WP No. 1523/2022. The Single Judge's order had disposed of the writ petition by relying on a precedent from WP No. 26757/2021 (Smt. Renu Sharma vs. State of M.P. and Others). This…
Court Upholds Conviction of ESI Office Storekeeper for Seeking Bribe to Provide Injection, Emphasizes the Need for Strict Action: Karnataka High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Karnataka High Court, the court addressed the conviction and sentencing of a storekeeper under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The case involved allegations of bribery against the accused, who was a storekeeper at the ESI dispensary in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru. Case…
Court Directs Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to Raise Awareness About Insurance Coverage for Cylinder Blast Incidents: Orissa High Court
On August 16, 2024, the Orissa High Court delivered a significant judgment regarding compensation for victims of a tragic gas leak fire incident. The case involved the late Santosh Kumar Sahoo and a petitioner who suffered grievous injuries and substantial losses due to the fire caused by a gas leak from an LPG…
