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Court orders probe against student who accused teacher of attempting conversion, establishing sexual relation: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Principal of St. Aloysius High School in Kanpur, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, finds himself entangled in a controversial case involving allegations under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). The case centers around a complaint made by the father of a Class X student, Mr. Anand…
Gujarat High Court issues notice to BCI on plea by 8 law colleges for recognition
The High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, in a Common Oral Order dated 21/05/2024, has directed the M.S. Bhagat and C.S. Sonawala Law College to be served with a notice returnable on 24/05/2024. Case Details: The case, bearing R/Special Civil Application No. 8281 of 2024 along with several other related applications,…
Section 85 Finance Act, Limitation Period Prescribed In Special Statutes Prevails Over Limitation Act: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development under the purview of the Finance Act, 1994, a notable case has emerged shedding light on the intricacies of appeal time limitations. The case, titled M/S S Kumar Construction vs. Commissioner Of Central Excise (Appeals), Central Goods And Services Tax (Appeals) And Another, addresses the…
POCSO Act, No Absolute Bar To Recall Child Victim For Further Cross-Examination: Orissa High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Orissa in Cuttack, Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra presided over a crucial decision regarding the application under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. in CRLMC No.1506 of 2024. The case pertained to an application filed by Tapas Swain, also known as Tapas Kumar Swain, seeking the recalling…
Sexual harassment case: Supreme Court grants interim relief to former TN special DGP
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant development, has issued a notice to the State, represented by the Superintendent of Police II, in response to a Petition for Special Leave to Appeal filed by Rajesh Das. The case arises from the final judgment and order dated 23-04-2024 in CRLMP No.3067/2024 and CRLMP…
Does Demand Notice Sent Via 'Courier' Constitute A Valid Service In Cheque Dishonor Cases? Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling by the Allahabad High Court, several important legal questions regarding the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 were addressed. This decision provides significant clarity on the procedures and validity of notices served under Section 138 of the Negotiable…
Hindu Marriage Act, Withdrawal Of Divorce Petition By Wife Does Not Abate Counterclaim Filed By Husband: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has clarified the legal standing of counter-claims in matrimonial disputes under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court's decision came in the case involving Ishita Dua (the appellant) and Tarun Kumar Sharma (the respondent), addressing the procedural intricacies when…
Discharging Lawyer In Contempt Case, Delhi High Court Asks BCD To Assess If He Is Fit To Continue In Legal Profession
In a recent development, the High Court of Delhi has discharged Advocate Ranjeet Singh Malhotra in a criminal contempt case, taking into account his medical condition and behavioral issues. Background: The case stemmed from an incident where Advocate Ranjeet Singh Malhotra allegedly exhibited disrespectful behavior…
Court Holds Man Guilty Of Criminal Contempt For Posting Video On Social Media Defaming Judges: Delhi High Court
In a recent development at the Delhi High Court, a contempt petition (CONT.CAS.(CRL) 13/2023) was filed by Sudha Prasad against Uday Pal Singh, alleging interference with the administration of justice and scandalizing the authority of the court. Background: The case revolves around a property dispute concerning a…
Sexual Harassment Complaint Allowed for Further Proceedings: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development, the Calcutta High Court has made a significant ruling regarding a case involving allegations of sexual harassment. The case, which falls under the purview of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, saw XYZ, an Associate Professor at the…
