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Rape On Pretext Of Marriage, Arranging Rented House Does Not Show Intent To Marry Victim But To Keep Her 'Easily Available': Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court dealt with a sensitive case involving Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to rape and the intricacies of consent. This case emphasized the difference between a false promise to marry and a breach of promise, shedding light on the legal interpretations and…
Settlement Affidavit Cannot Be Relied On To Quash Rape Case, Nature Of Victim's Relationship With Accused To Be Decided In Trial: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has dismissed a petition seeking to quash criminal proceedings in a severe rape case. The petition was filed by Pradeesh Kumar, the accused in a case involving serious allegations under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Background: The criminal miscellaneous case,…
Father Can't Be Charged Of 'Kidnapping' His Minor Child From Wife's Custody Unless He Was Specifically Prohibited By Competent Court: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, has quashed an FIR against XYZ under Section 363 IPC. The case, overseen by Justice Venkatesh Naik T, revolved around the legality of a father taking his minor child from the mother’s custody. Case Details: XYZ, a 40-year-old employee of a private…
Untimely Demise Of Husband Sufficient Explanation To Condone Delay In Seeking Leave To Continue Appeal On His Behalf: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Honourable Mr. Justice K. Babu of the Kerala High Court, the court addressed the issue of whether an appeal involving a composite sentence of fine and imprisonment abates upon the death of the appellant. This decision came on Wednesday, the 31st of July 2024, in a case…
Court Stays Proceedings Initiated By Children Against Parents For 'Starvation, Physical Abuse & Forbidding Them From Watching TV': Madhya Pradesh High Court
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – In a recent hearing at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Justice Vivek Rusia presided over MCRC No. 30535 of 2022, where Ajay Chouhan and Others were petitioning against The State of Madhya Pradesh and Others. The case has seen significant developments following the latest court proceedings on…
Uploading Of Empaneled Lawyers' Fee Bills On 'Online Single Window System' Must Be Made Smooth, Without Glitches: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the ongoing challenges faced by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) regarding the implementation of the One Single Window System (OSWS). The system, designed to streamline the processing and payment of advocate fee bills, has encountered…
Police Officers Have To Join Music Band Practice As Directed: Madhya Pradesh High Court Reiterates
Jabalpur, August 1, 2024: The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Anand Pathak, has issued a significant order in a case involving police personnel who were directed to participate in a Police Band training program. This case, identified as Writ Petition No. 21183 of 2024, addresses the…
Court Quashes FIR Against Teacher For Slapping 3-Yr-Old Who Failed To Recite 'ABCD': Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Delhi, an FIR filed under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 was quashed, concluding a significant legal battle. The case involved a dispute between a teacher and the mother of a minor child over allegations of corporal punishment. On July 15, 2024,…
Court Calls For 'Zero Tolerance Policy' Against Unqualified Proxy Teachers In Govt Schools, Issues Interim Directions: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court has recently addressed a pressing issue concerning the quality of education in government schools across the state. The Court has issued a series of directives aimed at tackling the problem of proxy teaching, which undermines educational standards and the welfare of students. Background In a…
Suspending Registration Of Vehicle Without Providing Opportunity For Hearing Is Void Ab Initio, Illegal: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, set aside the suspension of a truck registration, citing a violation of principles of natural justice. The case involved M/s Ak Jilshan Cont, Through Its Proprietor Shri Akram Khan, challenging the order of suspension issued by the District Transport…
