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Court Issues Notice To Karnataka Govt On Plea Against Withdrawal Of National Education Policy: Calcutta High Court
The High Court of Calcutta has issued a landmark judgment in a case between M/s Zillion Infraprojects Pvt Ltd (Zillion) and Bridge and Roof Co (India) Ltd (Bridge and Roof) regarding unfair arbitration clauses in subcontract agreements. The judgment sheds light on the rights of subcontractors in construction projects…
Woman's Partner In Live-In Relationship Cannot Be Prosecuted For Offence Of Cruelty U/S 498A IPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has quashed all further proceedings in a criminal case involving allegations under Section 498(A) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, Crl.M.C No. 2654 of 2024, arose from Crime No. 939/2023 registered at Quilandy Police Station, Kozhikode. Details of…
Forgery Of Will, Criminal Proceedings Cannot Be Obliterated Merely Because An Issue Appears To Be Civil In Nature: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Vanitha, wife of the late Mani, and Venkatesh M., son of Mani, challenging a First Information Report (FIR) registered against them for alleged forgery and cheating. Sections 420 & 468 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) were invoked in the FIR which was registered…
Court Refers Contempt Case Against Advocate General To Larger Bench Amid Claims Of False Affidavits, Procedural Complexities: Jharkhand High Court
The High Court of Jharkhand, presided over by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, has raised critical questions regarding the procedure to be followed in contempt of court cases. This comes in light of the apparent contradictions between the Supreme Court’s rulings and a previous decision by the Division Bench of the same…
Discharge Of Debt By Drawer To Be Determined At Trial, Can't Be Ground For Quashing Cheque Bounce Case U/S 138 NI Act: Jharkhand High Court
Moina Khatoon, a resident of Ramgarh, Jharkhand, recently faced a setback in the High Court of Jharkhand after their petition to quash a cheque bounce case against them was dismissed. The Case: Khatoon had issued a cheque of Rs. 80,000 to Abhishek Kumar Verma for the purchase of cement. However, when Verma presented…
Non-Custodial Parent Must Have Visitation Rights To Ensure Contact With Child, Joint Parenting A Norm: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Delhi has ruled on a child custody dispute between Amit Sharma and Sugandha Sharma. The court determined that granting interim custody to the father, Amit Sharma, would not be in the child's best interest at this stage. The Case Couple: Amit Sharma and Sugandha Sharma Marriage:…
Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Beheading Woman As She Refused To Convert After Marriage: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail plea of Shoeb Akhtar, who is accused of murdering a woman and pressuring her to convert to Islam. Accusations: Shoeb Akhtar, along with Ajaz Ahmad, is accused of murdering a woman named Priya (name changed to protect identity) in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The prosecution…
While Imposing Conditions For Bail, Trial Court Cannot Direct Accused To Apply For Passport, Obtain It & Then Surrender It: Bombay High Court
The High Court of Bombay at Goa has quashed a bail condition that required the accused, Zakaulla Khazi, to deposit his passport as a condition for his release on bail. The court ruled that the trial court had exceeded its powers by imposing such a condition, especially since Mr. Khazi had never applied for a passport…
Terrifying, Perverse Order, Court Raps Trial Judge For Ordering Coercive Action Against Judgement Debtor Without Prior Notice: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent order, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has taken a significant step in addressing the improper handling of an execution petition by the Senior Civil Judge at Kinnaur, Reckong Peo. The case, titled Surjan Singh vs. Jawahar Lal, involved serious procedural lapses that the High Court deemed necessary to…
"Bench Hunting" Shakes Faith In Justice System, Court Dismisses Third Bail Plea Of NDPS Accused: Kerala High Court
In a recent judicial order under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the High Court of Kerala has dismissed a bail application filed by Lijin, the third accused in Crime No.1766/2023 of Attingal Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram. The case involves allegations under Sections 22(c) and 29 of the…
