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Only Gender Centric Offences Excluded From Plea Bargaining: Madras High Court Lays Down Suggestions For Trial Courts
In a recent judgment delivered on August 7, 2024, by Justice Dr. G. Jayachandran, the High Court of Madras addressed significant issues concerning plea bargaining under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), specifically focusing on the interpretation of sentence reductions and the applicability of certain…
RG Kar Rape and Murder: Supreme Court sets up National Task Force for measures to protect safety, dignity of doctors
In a landmark judgment delivered on August 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, along with Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra, issued a comprehensive directive to enhance the security and safety measures in hospitals and medical institutions across the…
Amount Paid For Obtaining Mining Rights In E-Auctions Can't Be Construed As Income: Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Order
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed the reassessment proceedings against Vedanta Limited initiated under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The case, involving significant sums related to mining rights, saw the Court quash an earlier notice issued by the Income Tax Department. Here’s a detailed breakdown of…
Section 80-IA(7) Deduction Can't Be Denied For Failure To Digitally File Audit Report: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the procedural requirements for reassessment under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (formerly the Income Tax Act) concerning the Audit Report submission. The Court's decision in the case of W.P.(C) 8972/2019 & 8980/2019 provides clarity on the…
POCSO Accused's Culpable Mental State Cannot Be Considered At Pre-Trial Stage: Kerala High Court Dismisses Discharge Plea
Ernakulam, 14th August 2024: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam, upheld the decision of the Special Court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Pathanamthitta, rejecting a discharge petition filed by the accused, P.C. Varghese Muthalali. The Court’s order…
Court denies bail to pujari accused of sexually assaulting minor boy: Allahabad High Court
Amroha, August 13, 2024: A local priest, XYZ, has been denied bail by the Allahabad High Court in a case of alleged unnatural sex with an 11-year-old boy. The victim, who had lost both parents, was living with his uncle when the incident took place on February 9, 2024. According to the prosecution, the boy went…
Not Wearing Protective Headgear By Motorcyclist Cannot Negate Right To Compensation: Karnataka High Court
In a significant judgment under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Karnataka High Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to a motorbike accident victim despite the claimant not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, a violation of Section 129 of the Act. This judgment underscores the principle of "just…
Lok Adalat Can Only Issue Directions On Equity, Natural Justice In Specific Disputes Before It, Cannot Pass General Directions: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, the CHAIRMAN, STATE BANK OF INDIA AND OTHERS challenged the jurisdiction of the Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services) in a case that raises critical questions about the extent of the Lok Adalat's powers. The judgment, delivered on July 24, 2024, by Hon’ble Judge Vinod S.…
'Ex-Army Officer & Celebrity Needs To Be Careful': Kerala High Court Refuses To Quash Case Against Major Ravi For Remarks Against TV Anchor
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court addressed a case involving allegations of defamation, sexual harassment, and misconduct under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Kerala Police Act. The court, presided over by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan, quashed charges under Sections 500 and 501 IPC due to a…
Court Directs District Legal Services Authorities To Hire Advocates To Help Release Of Undertrials Unable To Furnish Bail Bonds: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant development, the Uttarakhand High Court, comprising Hon'ble Chief Justice Ritu Bahri and Hon'ble Justice Rakesh Thapliyal, issued a directive aimed at ensuring that undertrial prisoners, who have been unable to secure their release due to the non-submission of bail bonds, receive appropriate legal…
