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Attempts To Mislead Court Must Be Dealt With Deterrence, Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Party For Suppressing Facts: Punjab & Haryana High
In a recent judgment, the High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Shivam Engineers and Fabricators against the State Bank of India and others, citing concealment of material facts and misleading the court. The court highlighted the importance of approaching the judiciary with clean hands and the consequences…
Swati Maliwal Assault Case, Court Denies Bail To Accused Bibhav Kumar: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, July 12, 2024: The Delhi High Court has rejected the bail application of Bibhav Kumar, an aide to the Chief Minister of Delhi, accused of assaulting a sitting Member of Parliament (MP) Kavita Devi (name changed) inside the Chief Minister's residence. Court's Reasoning The court, presided over by Justice…
Sensitise Police Officers To Register FIR Under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Not IPC: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka, under the judgment of Justice M. Nagaprasanna, issued a stay on the investigation into a crime registered against the petitioners, accused Nos. 1 and 2. The crime, registered on July 1, 2024, was incorrectly filed under provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),…
Dishonour Of Cheque Against Valid Loan Sufficient To Prosecute U/S 138 NI Act, Drawee Need Not Have Money Lending License: Rajasthan High Court
A Rajasthan High Court judge has dismissed a petition filed by Ishak Mohammad, a businessman from Chittorgarh, challenging the lower court's rejection of his request to access the complainant's financial documents in a cheque dishonour case. Highlights of the Case: Act: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Section 138)…
Delay In Issuing Death Certificate, Court Asks Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation To Introduce 'Citizen's Charter', Set Service Delivery Timelines: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has directed the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) to promptly issue necessary documents related to COVID-19 deaths, following a writ petition filed by Smt. Sakhilata Sahoo. The petitioner, claiming to be the widow of the deceased, sought these documents to secure…
No Foreigner In India Can Be Deprived Of Their Rights: Bombay High Court Orders Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Chinese Woman Harassed By Customs Dept
Section 21, Constitution of India: Court Upholds Foreign National's Right to Liberty and Dignity In a significant ruling, the High Court of Mumbai has ordered the Customs Department to pay Rs.10,00,000/- in compensation to Ms. Anna Smith, a Ukrainian national, and issue her an Exit Permit within one week. The judgment…
Court Grants Bail To Rape Accused After Prosecutrix Claims She Concocted Case To 'Get Rid Of Husband': Rajasthan High Court
In a significant development, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has granted bail to Narayan Lal @ Narayan Nath, who was arrested in connection with a case involving serious charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Case Background:…
'Sexual Gestures' Of Accused Must Be Discernible From FIR, Final Report Or Other Material: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed a case against Arun S., who was accused of performing sexual gestures in public that degraded the dignity of women, under Section 119(1)(a) of the Kerala Police Act, 2011 (Kerala Police Act). Case Details: Petitioner: Arun S. Respondent: State of Kerala Court Order Analysis: The court…
Imposing Condition To Furnish Bank Guarantee While Granting Bail Illegal: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru has set aside a contentious bail condition requiring the accused to furnish a bank guarantee. The decision, delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Nagaprasanna on July 9, 2024, has provided relief to Vaibhavaraj Utsav, who was implicated in a case of fund…
'Forum Hunting', Court Imposes Cost On Man For Filing Quashing Plea After Withdrawing Revision Petition In Cheque Bounce Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by Kunal Puri challenging a complaint registered against him under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Highlights of the Case: Negotiable Instruments Act: This act deals with dishonored cheques (bounced cheques). Challenge to Complaint: Puri contested…
