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Court Within Whose Jurisdiction First Wife Has Taken Up Permanent Residence Can Try Offences U/S 494/495 IPC: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application filed by a man seeking to quash a summoning order issued against him in a bigamy case. The man, Inder alias Lala, was accused by his wife Sudesh of bigamy (marrying another person while already married) and criminal intimidation under Sections 494, 406 and 506 of the…
Mere Allegation Of Wife Ousting Husband From Matrimonial Home Not Enough To Show Desertion, He Must Show Attempts To Get Back: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, a decree of divorce has been granted under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case involved allegations of mental cruelty brought forward by Mr. Vipin Kumar Agrawal against his wife, Smt. Manisha Agrawal. Background: Mr. Vipin Kumar…
2016 Fake Students Scam: High Court Seeks Status Of Investigation Into Bogus Admissions In Haryana Govt Schools
In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of funds misappropriation intended for non-existent students in various schools across Haryana. This directive comes following a series of judicial…
Long Period Of Service, Gauhati High Court Directs Consider Regularization Of Employee Within 12 Weeks
In a notable case highlighting issues of employment regularization, Shri Yimyumetsu, a retired Peon from Mokokchung, Nagaland, has filed a petition against the State of Nagaland and its administrative bodies. The case, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Kakheto Sema of the Gauhati High Court's Kohima Bench, delves…
Can Counsel Not Designated As Senior Make Submissions Before Court Without Vakalatnama: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Kerala, comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice S. Manu, deliberated on a significant procedural matter. The case revolved around a writ petition filed by Sherly Albert, aged 56, residing at Flat No. 6B2, National Residency, Bank Junction, Edappally, Kochi,…
Constitution Allows Citizens To Profess, Propagate Their Religion But It Doesn't Permit Them To Convert Others: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail plea of Shriniwas Rav Nayak, an accused in a case involving alleged unlawful religious conversion in Uttar Pradesh. The order was delivered on July 9, 2024 by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal. The Case The case pertains to an incident that took place on February 15, 2024, in…
Contempt: Delhi High Court Sentences Man To 'Sit In Court Till Rising', Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine
New Delhi, July 5, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court found Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal guilty under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for his attempt to misuse the judicial process for personal gain. This case exemplifies the stringent measures courts can take to uphold the integrity and…
Discriminates Based On Sex,Court Strikes Down Govt Order Reserving Compassionate Appointment In Noon Meal Schemes For Women:Madras High Court
Chennai, 26 June 2024: In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has declared a Tamil Nadu Government Order illegal for discriminating against male legal heirs in compassionate appointments. This judgment is set to have far-reaching implications for employment policies related to compassionate grounds. The Case:…
Rajasthan High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Constable 24 Yrs After Dismissal, Rules Different Punishment To Co-Delinquents Violates Article 14
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled in favor of Ashok Kumar, a government employee who was dismissed from service. The court found that the dismissal order violated Kumar's right to equal treatment under the Constitution of India. Details of the Case: Ashok Kumar, a government employee, was dismissed from service…
SARFAESI Act, Nature Of Secured Asset Continues To Remain Same Even After Being Purchased By Secured Creditor: Kerala High Court
A secured creditor who purchases a secured asset at auction can still use the SARFAESI Act to take possession. SARFAESI Act (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002): This act empowers banks and financial institutions to recover loans through enforcement of…
