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Court Grants Bail To 4 Persons Accused Of Issuing Fraudulent Halal Certificates, Hurting Religious Sentiments: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, members of a private trust involved in the issuance of Halal certificates have been granted bail by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench. The bail was granted in response to Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 3340 of 2024, 3350 of 2024, 3355 of 2024, and 3357 of 2024,…
Section 357 CrPC, Payment Of Compensation To Victim Not A Factor To Reduce Convict's Sentence : Supreme Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has made significant modifications to a case involving Rajendra Bhagwanji Umraniya versus the State of Gujarat. The case revolves around several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Gujarat Police Act. The appellant, Rajendra Bhagwanji Umraniya, originally…
Supreme Court Asks Meghalaya Govt To Issue Clear Instruction About Ban On 'Two-Finger' Test In Rape Cases
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has taken a strong stand against the outdated medical practice of conducting the "two-finger test" on victims of sexual assault. This action came during the hearing of a petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No. 1481/2024, arising from a case dated 23-03-2023…
Court cautions advocate who appeared for VC hearing in colour shirt: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, a significant case regarding the substitution of parties following the demise of the Managing Director of a company has been brought to light. The proceedings under Criminal Petition Nos. 2246, 2261, and 2740 of 2020 witnessed arguments and concerns from…
Burden Of Proving Completion Of 240 Days of Service In Any Calendar year rests On Petitioner: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court's Civil Appellate Jurisdiction, under Writ Petition No. 6125 of 2007, deliberated on a significant matter involving employment disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act. Key Details of the Case: Petitioner: Prakash S. Hande Respondent: Hindustan Lever Limited Act:…
Baba Tarsem Singh Murder Case, Court Rejects Ex-IAS Officer Harbans S. Chugh's FIR Quashing Plea: Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent case under the Hindu Marriage Act, a petition filed by Mr. XYZ, a retired bureaucrat and President of a society, seeking protection and quashing of an FIR was dismissed by the court. Case Details: The case involved a serious crime where two shooters from Punjab stayed in a society's Sarai for 10 days…
Customs Act, 1962, Monetary Limit Of Rs 1 Crore For Appeals To High Court, Delhi High Court Dismisses Dept's Appeal
New Delhi, May 8, 2024: The High Court of Delhi recently deliberated on a case concerning the Customs Act, 1962. The matter revolved around a dispute between The Principal Commissioner of Customs, ACC Imports New Delhi as the petitioner and M/S. Salasar Synthetics as the respondent. Case Overview: The petitioner…
POCSO Act, UP Amendment To S. 438 CrPC Doesn't Bar Grant Of Anticipatory Bail To Accused Booked U/S 376(3) IPC: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently granted anticipatory bail to Krishna in a case filed under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), concerning allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Case Overview Krishna, represented by his counsel Intekhab Alam Khan and…
SARFAESI Act, Auction Purchasers Can't Object to Bank Offering One-Time Settlement Until Auction Sale is Confirmed: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act), the Kerala High Court delivered a significant judgment favoring auction purchasers embroiled in a dispute with a bank over a One Time Settlement (OTS). The case pertained to…
Wife's Appeal Challenging Divorce Decree Does Not Stand Abated On Husband's Death: Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru, 19th April 2024: In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court delivered a judgment in the case of XYZ vs. ABC under Section 13(1)(ia)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, setting a precedent for cases involving matrimonial disputes and divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion. Case Details: The case…
