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Court Grants Eight-Week Parole To Convict In Haren Pandya Murder Case: Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, July 4, 2024: The Gujarat High Court has granted parole leave to Kalim Ahmed, who is seeking remission of his sentence. The details of the case are as follows: Applicant: Kalim Ahmed (also known as Kalim Mulla Mohammed Habib Karimi) Court: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad Case Type: Special Criminal…
Judiciary Taking Firm Stand Against Child Sexual Harassment Encourages Victims, Their Families To Report Crimes: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the High Court of Delhi has upheld the conviction of Pintu Das for voyeurism, reaffirming its commitment to protect minors from sexual harassment. The case revolved around a minor victim preparing for her Class 12th…
Power of Attorney Misuse, Accused Need Not Be Heard Before Directing CBI Investigation: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a landmark decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the investigation in a significant case involving allegations of forgery, fraud, and misuse of the legal process. The case revolves around the illegal transfer and compensation claims for…
Court Quashes Charges Against Teacher Accused of Beating Student: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed charges against a teacher accused of beating a student who secured low marks in a test. The court ruled that the teacher's actions did not amount to cruelty or a violation of the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act. Case Details Petitioner: Jomi, Teacher at St. Joseph School, Thoduva…
In A First, Punjab & Haryana High Court Interprets Provision Of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
In a significant legal development, Mandeep Singh, convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, is seeking relief through a criminal revision petition. This case also highlights the transition from the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) to the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
Written Statement Not Condition Precedent For Considering Application Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a defendant in a civil case can challenge the court fee paid by the plaintiff without filing a written statement. This decision clarifies the procedure for contesting court fees under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The Case In a recent case, Sri…
Upper Side Of Age Must Be Considered In POCSO Cases Where Victim's Age Is Estimated Through Bone Ossification Test: Delhi High Court
This news article explores a recent court judgment on determining the age of a victim in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case when the age is proven through a bone ossification test. Key Considerations in Determining Age The judgment clarifies the following points for courts when dealing with…
Attempted Fraud & Went To The Extent Of Making Allegations Against Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court Imposes Rs 50K Cost On Khandwa BJP MLA
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has given relief to Kanchan Tanve in an election petition case. The court had earlier dismissed the petition ex-parte (without her appearance) but has now allowed her to participate in the case. Here's a breakdown of what happened: Ex-Parte Order: Kundan Malviya, the petitioner, filed…
No Law Prohibits Alteration Of Travel Route In Transporting Goods: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has recently delivered a judgment upholding the right of transporters to choose their routes while transporting goods. This decision comes in the case of M/s. Transways India Transport vs. The Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Appeals)-3 & The Commercial Taxes Officer Vigilance-09. The…
'Incorrect' : Supreme Court Criticises High Court Order Limiting Bail Of Undertrial To 2 Months When He Has Been Under Custody Since 2022
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kishor Karmakar, who was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). Case Details: Petitioner: Kishor Karmakar Respondent: State of Odisha Case Number: Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 8263/2024 Charges: Kishor Karmakar was charged…
