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Occasional Misbehavior Alone Not Sufficient for Abetment to Suicide: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, Justice Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar allowed a criminal revision petition in Criminal Revision No. 639 of 2024, discharging the accused, Khairu @ Satendra Singh Rawat, from charges of abetment to suicide under Section 306 read with Section 34 of…
The proceedings against a woman who fatally attacked her husband while he attempted to sexually assault their daughter have been dismissed: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Madras, the court has quashed the criminal proceedings against a woman who killed her husband while defending her daughter from sexual assault. The case highlights the legal protection offered under Section 97 IPC, which allows a person to defend themselves or another…
Court Rules on Fair Trial, Orders Review After Evidence Closure in Civil Suit: Gauhati High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court has reviewed the order of the Civil Judge, Bongaigaon, in Title Suit No. 26/2018. The case concerns a dispute involving Priyanath Saha, Bijit Kumar Saha, and Sanjit Kumar Saha challenging an order that closed their opportunity to present evidence in their ongoing civil…
Lawyer Cannot Make A Statement Of Fact Not Specifically Pleaded In Anticipatory Bail Plea: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court dismissed an Anticipatory Bail Application filed under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) by Manish Kumar, who is currently facing serious allegations of financial misconduct at his workplace, a local bank in Jhansi. The case revolves around an…
Supreme Court Grants Bail to School Principals and Managing Committee Members in Jabalpur - Allegations of Fee Hikes and ISBN Irregularities
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to several school principals and officers of the Schools' Managing Committee, including a Bishop, from Jabalpur. These individuals were previously arrested for allegedly increasing fees and selling textbooks with altered International Standard…
Courts May Not Look At Pay Package Of Parties Alone For Determining Alimony: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court reviewed an appeal filed under Section 19 of the Family Court Act, 1984, challenging a decree from the Family Court in Kanpur Nagar. This case centers around the alimony granted under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Case Details: 1. Marriage and Separation: - Marriage…
Failure to Notify Magistrate on Bank Account Freezing Directions Can Lead to Invalidity: High Court of Kerala
The petitioner challenges the freezing of his bank account by the Federal Bank based on a requisition from the Cyber Police Station, Ahmedabad. This action was taken following Cyber Crime Incident Reports related to online financial fraud or UPI fraud. Petitioner’s Argument: The petitioner cites the precedent set in…
Ocean Freight Services Exempt from IGST Under Reverse Charge: Madras High Court Orders Refund
Madurai, August 14, 2024 - In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court quashed the levy of GST on Ocean Freight Services and directed the respondents to refund the amount collected under this levy. The case, filed by Viterra India Pvt Ltd., was heard by The Honourable Mr. Justice Mohammed…
Government's Rights Over Trees in Assigned Land Upheld: Focus on Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960: High Court of Kerala
Ernakulam, August 13, 2024 — In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has reinforced the government's ownership rights over trees planted on assigned land, in the case of Mary Baby versus State of Kerala. Case Summary: The petitioner, Mary Baby, a 65-year-old resident of Kappunkal House, Asarikkad P.O.,…
Inserting Wakf Board's Name in Land Records Doesn't Confirm Wakf Property: Karnataka High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Karnataka, a critical case regarding property ownership and the Wakf Act was resolved. The case, WP No. 202162 of 2022, was heard by Justice Suraj Govindaraj on August 6, 2024. Background of the Case: The petitioner, Smt. Chennamma, a resident of Chikragri Village in Raichur,…
