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Court Rejects Bail In POSCO Case Despite Trial Delay, Considering Seriousness Of Offence: Meghalaya High Court
Shillong, Meghalaya: In a recent order, the Meghalaya High Court denied bail to Thosterning Lyngdoh Nonglait, accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl. The case highlights the seriousness of POCSO Act violations and the court's consideration of both the nature of the offense and the rights of the accused. Case…
Patient's Vulnerability Can't Be Used As A Weapon To Sexually Exploit Them, Declines Relief To Doctor Accused Of Sexual Harassment: Karnataka High Court
In a recent case of alleged professional misconduct, Dr. Chethan Kumar S., a 33-year-old doctor based in Bengaluru, is facing serious accusations under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The allegations against him include unwelcome physical contact and advances involving explicit sexual overtures towards a…
Husband Acquitted From Offence Of Dowry Death U/S 304B IPC Can Be Held Guilty Of Marital Cruelty U/S 498A Depending On Facts: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of an individual under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for subjecting his wife to cruelty and harassment over dowry demands. The judgment highlights the legal principles governing dowry harassment and the definition of "husband" under…
Lawyers To Ensure Dignity Of Court Even When Challenging Its Order, Court Deprecates Disrespectful Drafting Of Review Application: Allahabad High Court
Lucknow: In a significant judgment concerning the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Allahabad High Court dismissed a review petition filed by M/S Rajshi Processors, challenging an earlier order that rejected their claims for Input Tax Credit (ITC). The case, presided over by Hon’ble Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, was a…
Delaying Decisions In Service Appeal For 7 Years Without Any Reason Amounts To Denial Of Justice: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has quashed an order imposing a penalty of withholding increment for three years on a teacher, Madan Lal Verma, finding the appellate order to be flawed. Case Background Madan Lal Verma, a teacher, was served with a memorandum of chargesheet alleging that he had taken half-day leave without…
Didn't File Complaint Despite Repeated Forceful Rape, Instead Married The Accused: Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Holding Prosecutrix's Version Unreliable
In a recent order passed on May 15, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Vishal Dhagat, quashed the FIR and charges against Sandeep Kumar Soni. The charges were framed under Section 376(2)(n) (rape) and Section 506-II (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)…
Court Imposes 50K Cost On Lawyer Accused Of Hurting Religious Sentiments In WhatsApp Message, Asks Bar Council To Keep Vigil On His Conduct: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Chandigarh, May 22, 2024 — In a significant decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 153-A, 295-A, and 505(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), highlighting the power of compromise in criminal jurisprudence. The case involved Pritpaljit Singh Sangha as the petitioner, with the State of…
Indian Succession Act, Question Of Title Over Property Can't Be Decided During Probate Proceedings, Requires Filing Of Separate Suit: Patna High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Judicature at Patna has set aside an order by the 2nd Additional District Judge of Vaishali at Hajipur regarding the impleadment of respondents in a Letter of Administration (LOA) case under Order 1 Rule 10(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The High Court's decision,…
Court Rejects Wife's Plea to Appoint Expert Committee to Examine Doctor Husband Amidst Divorce Proceedings: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Dr. X (wife) seeking to appoint an Expert Committee to examine her husband, Dr. Y, a doctor who was allegedly diagnosed with a porencephalic cyst (missing brain). Background of the Case Dr. X filed a complaint against her husband Dr. Y before the Karnataka…
Beneficiaries Of Waqf To Be Impleaded In Matters Related To Sale Of Waqf Property: Allahabad High Court
Waqf Tribunal Order Set Aside Due to Improper Impleadment and Lack of Documents New Delhi, June 12, 2024: The High Court of Delhi has set aside an order passed by the Waqf Tribunal in a case concerning property rights. The Court ruled that the order was obtained by fraud as a necessary party was not included in the…
