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Doctrine Of 'Paternity' By Estoppel, Court Says Child's Parentage Can't Be Challenged When Conduct Proves Otherwise: Kerala High Court
Ernakulam, May 23, 2024: In a significant judgment delivered by the Honourable Mr. Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and the Honourable Mr. Justice P.M. Manoj, the Kerala High Court upheld the Family Court's decision rejecting a petitioner's request for a DNA test to determine the paternity of a minor child. The case,…
Court Directs Immediate Action in Post-Poll Violence Cases: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has taken a strong stance against post-poll violence in West Bengal following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a landmark order, the court has directed the state machinery to ensure the safety and security of citizens and take immediate action against perpetrators. Key Points of the Order:…
Court Restrains Release Of Film “Hamare Baarah” Allegedly Derogatory To Islamic Faith Till June 14: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ordered a stay on the release of the film "Hamare Baarah" until June 14, 2024. The order was passed in a writ petition filed by Azhar Basha Tamboli Ltd. (Petitioner) challenging the certification granted to the film by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) (Respondent No. 8). Grounds…
Murder Case, No Reason To Discard Testimony Of 8-Yr-Old Child If Competent To Give Rational Answers: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Ganesh Balai under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the brutal murder of his wife, Aarti Balai. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Hirdesh on May 29, 2024. Case Background…
Court Denies Permission To Terminate Pregnancy After Prosecutrix's Mother Concedes They'll Turn Hostile In Trial Against Rape Accused: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – On April 23, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, presided by Hon'ble Shri Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia, delivered a significant ruling on a petition seeking medical termination of pregnancy. The case, Victim A D/O Not Mentioned, Through Natural Guardian Mother Not Mentioned…
Dekhte Hi Goli Maar Di Jayegi & Trespassers Will Be Shot Sign Boards Outside Defence Stations Not Proper: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court, under the purview of Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, granted bail to Etvir Limbu. The case involved serious charges under Sections 3 and 7 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 461 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for unauthorized entry into a…
Section 145 Evidence Act, Witness Not Expected To Accurately Recall Sequence Of Rapid Events, Minor Errors In Testimony Not Contradiction: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court highlighted the vital role medical evidence plays in supporting eyewitness accounts in assault cases. The case involved Chandanapurath Rajeevan and another accused (referred to as accused No. 2) facing charges under Sections 450 (house-trespass), 324 (causing hurt), and 307…
Court Grants 30-Day Parole to Life Convict for Wife Seeking Progeny: Karnataka High Cour
The Karnataka High Court has granted a 30-day parole to a life convict, Anand (CTP No. 11699), to be with his wife Neetha G. (Petitioner) who seeks to have children. The order was passed by Hon'ble Mr Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar in Writ Petition No. 11827 of 2024 (GM-Police). Case Details: Neetha G. filed a writ…
Non-Alienating Members Of Joint Family Cannot Be Impleaded In Suit Filed For Specific Performance Of Contract: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment dated May 27, 2024, the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum, dismissed a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The case involves a dispute over the specific performance of a contract, with…
Actress Assault Case, Court Imposes Rs 25K Cost On Pulsar Suni For Filing 10th Bail Application: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has denied bail to Sunil N.S., an accused in a high-profile assault case against a Malayalam movie star. This was the tenth bail application filed by Sunil N.S., and the court found no new grounds to justify his release. Case Details: Accused: Sunil N.S. Victim: (Name withheld to protect privacy)…
