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Transferring a 7 Year-Old from Mother to Dubai Based Father Not in Child's Best Interest, Regardless of Father's Wealth: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a father’s far better financial condition cannot be the decisive factor in determining the best interests of a minor child in custody disputes. The Court stressed that the welfare of the child must be the paramount consideration, irrespective of the…
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Vijay Nair After 23 Months in Custody in Delhi Liquor Policy Money Laundering Case
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has addressed the bail application of Vijay Nair in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy Scam. This case revolves around serious allegations of money laundering, with the petitioner challenging the rejection of his bail plea by the Delhi High Court. Background:…
Case File Took 49 Years to Travel from Ludhiana to Samrala, Slower Than a Sloth Court Quashes Case Adjourned by Trial Court in 1977: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In this particular case, the petitioner, Mr. Rajesh Singh, found himself entangled in a criminal proceeding initiated through an FIR filed several years ago. The petitioner sought justice under Section 482 of the CrPC for the quashing of an FIR, citing an unreasonable delay in the trial due to the loss and subsequent…
Court Issues Notice in PIL Against the Release of Kangana Ranaut’s Film 'Emergency: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, a bench consisting of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Judge Vinay Saraf heard the petition in the case titled Jabalpur Sikh Sangat and Others vs. Union of India and Others. The case, numbered WP No. 25911 of 2024, addresses key issues that…
Commercial Courts Have Authority to Hear Commercial Original Petitions Arising from Section 37 of Arbitration Act: Telangana High Court
In a recent case before the High Court, a Civil Revision Petition challenging the rejection of an appeal by a statutory council was dismissed. The court upheld the original decision of the Trial Court, ruling that no illegality or grave injustice was found that would warrant an intervention under Article 227 of the…
State Warned of No Additional Adjournments for Filing Affidavits; Costs to be Levied for Unjustified Time Extension Requests: Bombay High Court
In a notable ruling, the Bombay High Court has taken a strong stance against repeated delays by the State and the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) in Writ Petition No. 9319 of 2022. The Court imposed costs due to persistent non-compliance with its orders regarding the filing of reply…
Possibility of More Victims Involved', FIR Against Man Accused of Defrauding ₹6 Lakhs on Pretext of Offering Job Not Quashed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Cyber Fraud: Section 420 IPC – Court Dismisses Petition for Quashing FIR Despite Compromise Between Parties In a recent ruling, the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld an FIR related to cyber fraud under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), despite a compromise being reached between the involved…
Court Dismisses Contempt Plea Alleging Animal Ill-Treatment at Ambani Wedding, Criticizes 'Sensational Journalism': Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi, in a significant ruling, dismissed a contempt petition filed by Rahul Narula, a practicing advocate, against the Union of India and other respondents. The case centered around allegations of inhumane treatment of animals during a lavish wedding event, allegedly in violation of court orders.…
Assam Police Constable Reinstated by Gauhati HC After Removal Without Hearing Over Alleged Unauthorised Leave: Gauhati High Court
In a significant ruling on 30th July 2024, the Gauhati High Court overturned the removal order of Machum Ahmed Laskar, a constable with the 16th Assam Police (IR) Battalion. The case revolved around the procedural fairness of the disciplinary action taken against Laskar and the application of Article 311 of the…
Article 227 Cannot Typically Be Invoked Against Final Orders or Judgments by Sessions Court in Appeal: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has addressed critical issues concerning the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). This judgment revolves around the maintainability of petitions under Article 227 of the Constitution of India and the admissibility of revision petitions against…
