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Only Co-Owners Can Claim Benefit Of Section 44 Of Transfer Of Property Act: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court has ruled on the eviction and license termination involving the Transfer of Property Act and the Partition Act. The case revolved around the property dispute between the plaintiffs, A. Ramanathan and B. Varadarajan, and the defendants, C. Krishnan and D. Ravi. The primary…
Forums Under Senior Citizens Act Can't Decide Question Of Property Title: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court adjudicated on a case related to the Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. Here's a breakdown of the key events and the court's ruling: Background: Manju Tokas and her family were embroiled in a legal battle with the GNCT of Delhi over…
Court Quashes POCSO Case Against 21-Yr-Old Man Who Eloped With Teen Girl, Calls Them "Romeo-Juliet" Who Successfully Married: Madras High Court
In a heartening turn of events, the Madras High Court, under the purview of [Section 482 of Cr.P.C.], has quashed a case involving a 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old auto driver. The case, which originated as a missing person complaint filed by the girl's mother and escalated into a kidnapping case under [Section…
Cheques Dishonored With Endorsements 'Insufficient Fund', 'Account Closed', 'Signature Mismatch' Attract S. 138 NI Act: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, J., dismissed an application to quash the summoning order and proceedings in a case filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Case Background: The applicant, Vijay Kumar, was summoned by the learned…
Attacks Against Doctors & Hospital Staff Are Continuing: High Court of Kerala Denies Anticipatory Bail in Case of Assault on Ayurvedic Doctor
Ernakulam, May 28, 2024 – In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala, presided over by the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Badharudeen, denied anticipatory bail to Joseph Chacko, the accused in a case involving assault on an Ayurvedic doctor, Dr. Haritha H.S. This case, filed under Crime No. 212/2024 of Mannanthala…
Section 15(1) Of Hindu Succession Act Works Against Widow Of Pre-Deceased Son, Needs Rectification: Delhi High Court
In the case of REKHA OBEROI v. AMIT OBEROI, the Delhi High Court recently issued a comprehensive order addressing the rights of widows in property matters under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Here are the key highlights from the order: Section 15 & 16 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956: The court meticulously examined…
In A Sacred Relationship Husband Is Property Of Wife & Vice-Versa: Meghalaya High Court Modifies Conviction Of Husband Accused Of Killing Wife's Paramour
In a significant ruling, the Meghalaya High Court has modified the conviction of an accused from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 2 to Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code. This decision came in light of evidence that the crime was committed under sudden provocation, reducing the…
Too hot to handle? Delhi consumer forum adjourns case on account of summer heat
In a recent hearing under the Consumer Protection Act, the Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum VII of the Govt of National Capital Territory of Delhi faced a unique challenge due to extreme heat conditions in the courtroom. Case Details: The case, titled Rajender Singh vs. Vodafone & Others, was scheduled for arguments…
Past Conduct Of Workman Must Be Looked Into While Passing Order Of Dismissal: Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru, May 27, 2024: In a significant ruling under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, the High Court of Karnataka has reinstated the dismissal of a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) conductor, Sri. N.N. Mahadeva, due to repeated misconduct. The decision was rendered by Hon'ble Ms.…
Rohit Vemula suicide, Court closes quashing petitions of accused after police file closure report: Telangana High Court
In a recent development concerning the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, a contentious case from Hyderabad has sparked debates over caste discrimination and legal proceedings. Case Background: The case, centered around the tragic suicide of Rohith Vemula, a Ph.D. scholar…
