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Certified Copy Of Lease Rent Agreement Is Admissible Evidence In Small Causes Court: Allahabad High Court
In the recent case of M/S Kaizen India and 2 Others v. M/S Rangoli Garments Private Limited (S.C.C. Revision No. 157 of 2023), the Supreme Court addressed critical issues related to the validity of a lease agreement and the procedure for terminating tenancy. Case Summary Background: The dispute arose from a…
Subletting Must Be Presumed In Commercial Tenancy Where Tenant Allows Outsider To Use The Premises For Profiteering: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, August 7, 2024: In a landmark ruling by the High Court of Maharashtra, the issue of subletting under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 has been clarified with important implications for commercial tenancies. The judgment in the Civil Revision Application No. 343 of 2024 addresses the nuances of…
Court orders CBI probe after NCB, Police point fingers at each other in drug case: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur has intervened in a contentious case involving officials from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and state police. The court has decided to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure a fair…
Court flags misuse of POCSO Act, asks who will compensate those falsely accused: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to two petitioners, accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, after a meticulous evaluation of the case's unique circumstances. The court emphasized the need for a sensitive approach in cases involving minors, especially when allegations are…
Any Plea By Ram Rahim Seeking Temporary Release Must Be Decided 'Without Favoritism Or Arbitrariness': Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling from the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, the court has addressed key issues surrounding the temporary release of prisoners under the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 2022 (the Act of 2022). The case involved the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee challenging the…
Offence Of 'Penetrative Sexual Assault' Under POCSO Act Can Be Invoked Against Woman, Not Restricted To Male Offender: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision by the High Court of Delhi, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani has clarified a crucial aspect of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The ruling addresses the interpretation of the term "he" within the Act, affirming that it should encompass individuals of all genders,…
Court Orders Counselling For Cousins Falsely Accused In POCSO Case, Calls State To Implement Guidelines To Prevent Misuse: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to two petitioners, accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, after a meticulous evaluation of the case's unique circumstances. The court emphasized the need for a sensitive approach in cases involving minors, especially when allegations are…
Illegally Terminated Employee Entitled To Benefits As If Termination Never Occurred: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court, under Hon’ble Dr. Justice S.N. Pathak, has directed the State of Jharkhand to regularize the service period of XYZ, a petitioner who faced wrongful termination in 1992. The court’s decision emphasizes the importance of rectifying injustices faced by government…
Court Permits Family To Perform Last Rites Of Three 'Hamar Militants' Killed In Contentious Encounter By Assam Police: Gauhati High Court
In a recent ruling by the Gauhati High Court, significant decisions were made concerning the custody and transportation of deceased bodies, involving the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The court order, dated August 7, 2024, involves the case of Siemthang Hmar and others, highlighting the process for taking custody of…
Court Stops Construction In Hilly Terrain With Steep Slopes: Kerala High Court
Thiruvananthapuram, August 8, 2024 — In a crucial development concerning environmental protection, the High Court of Kerala has directed a temporary suspension on excavation activities in hilly terrains with steep slopes until further notice. This decision comes as part of the ongoing case concerning the regulation of…
