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Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail to Doctor Accused of Sex-Determination Racket, Highlights 'Deeply Disturbing' Female Infanticide:Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has denied anticipatory bail to Dr. Arvind Sharma, a doctor accused of conducting illegal sex determination tests. The case, under scrutiny, involves serious allegations under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of…
Lawyer May Opt to Limit Request to Waiver of Penalty if Court Is Unlikely to Grant Relief for Deficient Stamp Duty: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Allahabad, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, addressed a significant issue regarding the Indian Stamp Act and the application of the Estoppel Doctrine. The case involves the Ascent Education Trust, which sought to challenge two orders related to the payment of…
No Succession to Marital Union Court Rejects Mother's Request to Pursue Deceased Son's Divorce Appeal: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In the case of Kuldeep Singh (since deceased) through his legal representative versus Seema Singh, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh delivered its judgment on 14.08.2024. The appeal was heard under FAO-3869-2014 (O & M) and was reserved on 06.08.2024. The case concerns the dissolution of marriage under…
Court Affirms Arbitrator's Ruling on Denial of Pre-Reference and Pendente Lite Interest in Project Delay Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Delhi High Court has addressed a dispute between Kunal Food Products Pvt. Ltd. and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) concerning the sale of a hotel plot and the invocation of a performance bank guarantee. Background of the Case Kunal…
Calls for Reassessment of Mandatory Attendance Policies in Higher Education: Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi is reviewing the mandatory attendance norms for educational institutions in light of the tragic suicide of Sushant Rohilla, a law student from Amity Law School. This case has highlighted significant concerns about student welfare and the adequacy of current regulations. Case Details: 1.…
Person Holding LMV License Allowed to Drive Tractor with Unladen Weight Below 7500 Kgs, Insurance Company Liable for Compensation in Accident: Karnataka High Court
In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court recently ruled on compensation enhancement for victims of road accidents caused by negligent driving, citing the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Mukund Dewangan vs. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. case. The appeals involved multiple cases: MFA No. 200721 of 2019, MFA…
Court Ruling Individual Rights Under State Orders Demand Distinct Legal Remedies: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development under the West Bengal Highways Act, 1964, the Calcutta High Court has addressed a challenge regarding the alleged encroachment of public land by individuals Suklal Singh and another petitioner. The petitioners contested an order dated August 14, 2024, issued by the respondent no. 2, which…
Denies Asaram's Son's Request for Personal Laptop in Jail, Urges Prison System to Adopt Technological Advances: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment dated 16th August 2024, the Gujarat High Court, under the leadership of Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, addressed a significant issue concerning the use of electronic devices by inmates. This decision came in response to a petition filed by an inmate seeking permission to use a personal laptop and iPad…
Upholds Life Sentence in Murder Case, Increases Compensation to ₹50,000 from ₹1,000: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a detailed judgment delivered by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, significant developments have emerged in the criminal appeals concerning the recovery of incriminatory weapons and evidence. The case revolves around the effectiveness of disclosure statements made by the accused and the admissibility of…
Court Directs State Government to Convene High-Level Stakeholder Meeting to Address Hospital-Specific Issues Amid Doctors’ Strike: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on 27-08-2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur addressed several critical issues concerning the healthcare system in the state, focusing particularly on the grievances of the Junior Doctors Association. This case highlights various aspects of hospital management and…
