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Court Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail To Film Director Omar Lulu In Alleged Rape Case: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the Kerala High Court, under The Honourable Mr. Justice A. Badharudeen, granted interim bail to movie director Omar Abdul Wahab, popularly known as Omar Lulu, on Thursday, 30th May 2024. Omar Lulu, aged 39, faces charges related to a consensual relationship being portrayed as a non-bailable…
POCSO Case, Courts should not make unfounded assumptions against lawyers: Kerala High Court
Ernakulam, May 27, 2024: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has quashed an order from the Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) in Thrissur that required the accused's lawyer to submit an affidavit affirming that the victim's statement recorded under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) would…
Office Attached To Residential House Of Advocate Cannot Be Exempted While Calculating Plinth Area For Computing Luxury Tax: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court has clarified an important aspect of the Kerala Building Tax Act, 1975. The ruling addressed whether a room in a residential house, used as an office by an advocate, can be exempted from the calculation of the plinth area for tax purposes. This case was presided over by The…
Correction of Date of Birth In Service Records Cannot Be Claimed As A Matter Of Right: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court has overturned a decision by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam Bench, regarding a belated request for correction of date of birth in service records. This decision, anchored on Section 21 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, underscores the importance of…
Special Marriage Act, union between Hindu and Muslim not valid under Muslim Law: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The petitioners, XYZ, approached the court seeking protection and legal recognition for their inter-religion marriage under the Special Marriage Act. The key highlights of the case and the court's decision are as follows: 1. The Petition: The petitioners sought the following reliefs: i. Protection from the family…
Article 226 in Action, Over Dimensional Cargo Can't Be Penalized For Reaching Earlier Than Estimated Time: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judicial development, the Allahabad High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Shekhar B. Saraf, delivered a significant verdict under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. The case, titled M/S Ace Manufacturing Systems Limited vs. State Of U.P And 3 Others, involved a writ petition challenging a…
Court Denies Bail To 'Maulvi' Accused Of Forcibly Changing Religion Of Mentally Retarded Minor: Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal development, the Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail application of Maulvi Syed Shad Kazmi, also known as Mohd Shad, in a case involving allegations of forced religious conversion under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. The case has been…
Article 226, Court appoints wife as guardian of husband in coma, allows her to sell his property: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a recent judgment dated 23.05.2024, has rendered a significant decision under Article 226 of the Constitution of India regarding the appointment of a guardian in cases involving individuals in a comatose state. The case, S.Sasikala vs The State of Tamil Nadu & Others, revolves around the…
Lord Shiva Doesn't Need Our Protection, Court Rejects Plea Against Demolition Of Temple "Encroaching" Yamuna Flood Plains Area: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has passed a significant judgment regarding the removal of a temple structure situated on the Yamuna floodplains. The court's decision, outlined in Section 13 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957, comes as a response to a writ petition filed by a petitioner society, seeking…
Child Must Receive Love and Support from Both Parents Unless Proven Unworthy of Custody: Kerala High Court
Ernakulam, May 24, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam, presided over by the Honourable Mr. Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Mr. Justice P.M. Manoj, delivered a verdict on a matrimonial appeal regarding child custody and guardianship. The case involved Lekha Komath, the appellant, and…
