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Section. 4 POCSO Act, Guilt Can Be Established Based On Victim's Uncorroborated Statement Provided It Is Cogent & Relevant: Gauhati High Court
In the case of Budul Das vs. The State of Assam, the court has upheld the conviction of Budul Das for sexually assaulting a minor girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. This judgment underscores the importance of the victim’s testimony in cases involving child victims and the…
Hindu Father Bound To Maintain Unmarried Daughter As Per S. 20 HAM Act If She Is Unable To Maintain Herself: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on 2nd August 2024, the Allahabad High Court addressed a crucial issue regarding the maintenance rights of an unmarried daughter after attaining majority under Section 20(3) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. The case involved a revision petition filed by Rekha Sharma against her…
Bar associations can't prevent advocates from appearing before courts: Madras High Court
Madras High Court recently issued a significant judgment concerning the Advocates Act, emphasizing the fundamental right of advocates to practice law. The ruling was delivered by a division bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice C. Kumarappan on August 2, 2024. Background of the Case The petitioner, V.…
Railway Accident, Claimants Entitled To Benefit Of Higher Compensation Prescribed After Date Of Incident: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has awarded compensation to Doli Rani Saha for the tragic death of her brother, Swapan Kumar Saha, who suffered a fatal accident while traveling on a train. The case revolved around the interpretation of provisions under the Railways Act, 1989 and the…
Taxpayer Can't Be Mulcted With Unjust Penalty Due To Minor Discrepancy Of PIN Code In GST Registration: Madras High Court
In a significant development concerning the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has delivered a judgment regarding the imposition of penalties under the GST Act. The Court has ruled that a penalty imposed due to minor discrepancies in the address details on a tax invoice and an…
POCSO Cases Being Filed By Girl's Family Who Object To Her Romantic Relationship, Young Boys Languishing In Jails: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on August 14, 2024, the Delhi High Court has granted bail to Sahil, the petitioner accused under various serious charges. This order specifically addresses the issues surrounding bail in cases involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and related IPC…
Child Care Leave Should Be Given To Both Male And Female Govt Employees, Family Responsibilities Must Be Shared By Mother & Father: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling on 12th August 2024, the High Court of Calcutta addressed an important issue regarding child care leave benefits for male employees. The case, Md. Abu Raihan vs State of West Bengal & Ors., highlighted the disparity in child care leave entitlements between male and female employees of the West…
Court Quashes Section 377 IPC Charge Against Husband, Discusses Absence Of An Equivalent Provision In BNS: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has quashed charges under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) while allowing the trial to proceed under Section 498A IPC in a domestic abuse case involving allegations of cruelty by a husband towards his wife. The court’s decision sheds light on the nuanced…
Difficult To Digest That Divorce Would Be "Stigmatic" When Parties Are Educated : Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has granted a divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, on the grounds of cruelty. The decision comes in the case of Ruchi Wadhawan vs. Amit Wali, where the court found the marriage beyond repair due to prolonged separation and ongoing litigation.…
No Evidence Against Accused: Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside NDPS Case Against Individual Booked By Police Due To Mistaken Identity
In a recent decision by the Rajasthan High Court, the framing of charges against a petitioner under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) has been contested. The case involves allegations of drug possession and trafficking. Case Overview Bhopal Singh, also known as Pappu Singh, a resident of…
