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Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs on Man for Defaming Lawyers and District Judges: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court, a review application was dismissed involving a dispute over a rented shop under the Uttar Pradesh Urban Building (Regulation of Letting Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972. The case centered on the legality of eviction orders and the review of earlier judgments affecting the…
Criminal Trial Outcomes Should Influence Disciplinary Actions When Charges Are Identical: Calcutta High Court
In a notable judgment delivered on 28th August 2024, the High Court of Calcutta, comprising Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, reviewed the disciplinary action taken against Mr. Subal Makhal, an employee of the Indian Red Cross Society. Case Overview: Mr. Subal Makhal, appointed as a…
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging JDU's Internal Elections That Elected Nitish Kumar as President: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the internal party elections of the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) and the decisions made by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The judgment primarily focused on issues related to the Representation of the People Act (RP Act) and…
Rejects Petition Demanding TRAI Action Against Spam Calls and Fraudulent Telemarketing Practices: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment from the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, the court addressed significant issues concerning unsolicited commercial communications under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act. The case, Writ Petition No. 45162 of 2019, involved a petitioner challenging the failure of various…
Court Rules Shashi Tharoor's 'Scorpion on Shivling' Comment Defame PM Modi, RSS, and BJP: Delhi High Court
On August 29, 2024, the Delhi High Court, presided by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, ruled on a defamation case involving Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The case centers around Tharoor's controversial remark in 2018, where he compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a “scorpion on a Shivling.” This statement was made in…
Court Denies Asaram Bapu's Request for Suspension of Life Sentence Conviction Appeal to be Addressed Later: Gujarat High Court
On August 29, 2024, the Gujarat High Court, presided over by Justice Ilesh J. Vora and Justice Vimal K. Vyas, delivered a significant judgment regarding the appeal filed by Asaram Bapu. The appeal sought the suspension of his life sentence following his conviction by a sessions court in January 2023 for a 2013 rape…
Court Rules Interference with Petrol Pump Operations Justifies Bypassing Pre-Institution Mediation Under Commercial Court Act: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Allahabad addressed a dispute over a petrol pump and associated property in the case of Ashok Kumar Katiyar VERSUS Charan Jeet Singh and Others. The appeal challenged an ex-parte interim injunction order issued by the Commercial Court, Kanpur Nagar, on 28 August 2023.…
Court Invalidates Suspension of Forest Officer, Criticizes Suspension Based on Compromise Over Alleged Deer Poaching: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, a significant case has unfolded concerning the administrative suspension of a Range Forest Officer. The court has delivered its judgment on the matter of Ashok Singh, who was placed under suspension under questionable circumstances. Case…
Court Court Orders Appointment of Applicants Due to Lack of Clear Recruitment Guidelines: Gauhati High Court
In a significant decision concerning recruitment for Junior Engineer (Civil) positions in Assam, the Gauhati High Court addressed key issues related to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category. This judgment sheds light on the eligibility criteria and procedural adherence required for appointments under this…
Prosecution for Alleged Instigation of Wife’s Suicide Cannot Be Quashed After Chargesheet is Filed (Section 306 IPC): Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India, the case of L. Bheema Naik v. State of Karnataka has drawn significant attention due to its implications on the interpretation of Section 306 (Abetment of Suicide) and Section 498A (Husband or Relative of Husband of a Woman Subjected to Cruelty) of the Indian Penal…
