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Cash For Jobs Scam, Court Directs Govt To Submit Details Of Teachers Appointed From 2015 TET Panel: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development in the Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction of the High Court at Calcutta, the case of W.P.A 8680 of 2023 titled Somnath Sen & Ors. vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors. has brought attention to the 2016 recruitment process by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE). The petitioners,…
Rape Committed In Oman But Genesis Of Crime In India? Kerala High Court Says Centre's Sanction U/S 188 CrPC Not Required For Trial
In a significant legal development, the Fast Track Special Judge at Chengannur, Kerala, issued a detailed order under Section 227 of the Cr.P.C, pertaining to a case involving crucial legal considerations. The case, which was filed under Crl.M.P. No. 102/2023 in S.C. No. 1089/2022, has seen deliberations culminate in…
'No Work-No Pay' Principle Not Applicable To UP Govt Employees Reinstated After Full Exoneration: Allahabad High Court
Deoria, Uttar Pradesh - In a significant legal victory, Rajesh Kumar, a police officer who was wrongfully dismissed from service, has been awarded his full salary and allowances for the period he was out of service. This decision was handed down by the High Court, quashing the order issued by the Superintendent of…
Person Facing Criminal Cases Doesn't Need Court's Nod For Passport Issuance; Permission Required In Case Of Foreign Travel: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of passport issuance despite pending criminal cases. The case was brought before the court by Umapati, the petitioner, who had applied for a passport on January 20, 2022. The matter involved the Union of India, represented by the Secretary of the…
Consensual Acts Between Two Adults Cannot Be Called Rape: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, a recent judgment has highlighted the intricate distinctions between consent and misconception of facts in cases involving promises of marriage. The case in question involved a woman named Maya, who accused her neighbor Rohan of rape under Section 376 IPC. Background of the Case:…
Take Steps For Online Registration Of Muslim, Christian Marriages Under Compulsory Marriage Order: High Court To Delhi Govt
In a significant move, the Delhi High Court has directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to expedite the registration of a marriage under the Delhi (Compulsory Registration of Marriage) Order, 2014. This directive was issued in light of the ongoing difficulties faced by petitioners Rehan Elahi and his wife, both…
Farmers Protest, Court Grants Bail To Protestor Accused Of Breaking Barricades, Attacking Police At Shambhu Border: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant development at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Sandeep Moudgil granted regular bail to Navdeep Singh, who had been in custody since March 28, 2024. The bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. was filed in response to FIR No. 40, dated February 13, 2024, which charged Singh under Sections…
'Specify Proposals To Prohibit Lawyers' Strikes': Allahabad High Court To BCI, State Bar Council, HCBA & District Bar Association
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has issued a detailed order addressing the issue of lawyers' strikes, emphasizing compliance with Supreme Court directives. The order, dated 8th July 2024, pertains to Contempt Application (Criminal) No. 12 of 2024. Key Highlights of the Order: 1. Legal Counsel…
Right To Be Forgotten, Upholding Acquittal Of POCSO Act Accused, Himachal Pradesh High Court Directs Masking Of Names Of Parties In Digital Records
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Bilaspur, the court upheld the acquittal of Mr. Arjun Kumar in a case involving allegations under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. The case revolved around Mr. Kumar's marriage to Ms. Sita Sharma, the prosecutrix, and subsequent allegations of criminal wrongdoing. Key…
Watching Child Pornography Online Will Not Attract Offence U/S 67B Of IT Act: Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru, July 10, 2024 – The High Court of Karnataka has quashed an FIR against Inayathulla N, a resident of Bengaluru, who was accused of violating Section 67B of the Information Technology Act, 2008. The FIR, registered under Crime No.200/2023 by the Bengaluru Central Crime Police Station, alleged that Inayathulla…
