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Court Orders Status Quo On "Illegal Construction" Of Temple On Housing Society Land In Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, July 31, 2024: The Gujarat High Court, under the bench of Honourable Ms. Justice Sangeeta K. Vishen, has issued an interim order in a dispute involving Shardanagar Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, among others. The case revolves around allegations of unauthorized…
Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Can't Be Quashed Merely For Absence Of Affidavit Supporting Allegations: Orissa High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Orissa addressed the validity of departmental proceedings initiated against a Senior Civil Judge, Santosh Kumar Agarwal. The decision focuses on compliance with the guidelines issued by the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India regarding complaints against judicial officers. Case…
Supreme Court slaps ₹10k costs on PIL petitioner challenging Section 149 BNS, provisions of Constitution
Context: In a recent order, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a writ petition filed by Dr. S. N. Kundra. The petition sought to challenge various constitutional provisions and sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. Order Summary: 1. Hearing and Petition: - The…
Voter ID Card And Voter List Not Conclusive Proof Of Date Of Birth: Orissa High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, Justice Dr. S.K. Panigrahi addressed a dispute involving the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and a petitioner regarding a claim repudiation based on discrepancies in the date of birth. The judgment, delivered on July 24, 2024, emphasizes the…
No Provision In Law Prescribing Sisters To Be Legal Representatives When Wife, Son And Daughter (First Class Heirs) Surviving: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent order, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, presided by Justice Manoj Kumar Garg, dismissed a revision petition concerning the substitution of legal representatives in an eviction suit. The case revolved around the substitution of legal heirs after the death of the plaintiff, Jai Shiv Singh, who was the…
'Delay Due To Confusion Created By High Court Registry' : Supreme Court Affirms Permission Given To File Written Statement After 17 Years
In a significant ruling on July 30, 2024, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal filed by PIC Departmentals Pvt. Ltd. in a case of trademark infringement under the Trademark Act. The bench, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, heard arguments from both…
GST Registration Shall Not Be Cancelled For Non-Filing Of Returns If Taxpayer Is Not Found Adopting Dubious Process To Evade Tax: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court, under the Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction, has provided relief to Pranabesh Sarkar, the petitioner, by setting aside the cancellation of his registration under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The order…
To Attract Offense U/S 111(1) BNS Two Or More Persons Must Carry Out Continuous Unlawful Activity Leading To More Than One Chargesheet Within Last 10 Yrs: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has ruled on a bail application concerning Section 111(1) of BNS, which deals with organized crime. The petitioner, Muhammad Rasheed, was accused under this section for alleged involvement in unlawful activities. This case provides a detailed interpretation of…
Section 354A IPC Not Attracted On Alleged Sexual Harassment Of A Woman By Another Woman: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on August 12, 2024, the High Court of Kerala, led by Justice A. Badharudeen, addressed the Criminal Miscellaneous Case concerning the quashing of FIR and subsequent proceedings under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). The case, CRL.MC NO. 7541 OF 2023, involved allegations…
FIR Lodged On Or After July 1 Would Be Under IPC If Offence Committed Before That Date; Investigation Will Be As Per BNSS: Allahabad High Court
New Criminal Procedure Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Its Impact on Procedural Law In a recent landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court clarified the application of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, following the repeal of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure…
