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Court Refuses To Handover 3-Yr-Old Son's Custody To Biological Mother Considering Child Has Never Lived With Her: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment from the Madras High Court, a significant legal battle over guardianship and custody rights unfolded in H.C.P.No.522 of 2024. The case revolves around Article 226 of the Constitution of India and Sections 7 and 8 of the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890. The Background Story The petitioner, D.…
Court Highlights Detrimental Effects of Political Influence on College Education and Student Welfare: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court at Calcutta has quashed defamation proceedings against Dr. Sima Banerjee, Principal of Hooghly Women's College, in CRR 992 of 2022. The case revolved around allegations under Sections 499/500 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, highlighting the delicate balance between freedom of…
Court Grants Bail To Suicide Abetment Accused In Custody For 6+ Years, Directs Trial Conclusion By Aug 31: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has directed the immediate release on bail of Aniket Dixit, an undertrial in connection with Case Crime No.375 of 2018 under Section 306 IPC (abetment to suicide) at Police Station Kalyanpur, District Kanpur Nagar. This decision comes after the court noted the…
Court Directs Police Not To Arrest Actor-Producer Soubin Shahir & Producer Shawn Antony In Alleged Cheating Case: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has granted interim bail to Shawn Antony and Soubin Shahir in connection with Crime No. 449/2024 registered at Maradu Police Station, Ernakulam. The order was issued by Honourable Mr. Justice P.G. Ajithkumar on May 3, 2024. Case Background: The bail…
Court Directs Authorities to Release Pension and Benefits to Retired Teacher: Manipur High Court
Imphal, April 25, 2024: In a significant development, the Hon’ble High Court of Manipur, under the stewardship of Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh, delivered a landmark judgment in WP(C) No. 532 of 2020. The case centered around Smt. W. Manileima Devi, a retired educator, versus State of Manipur & others. Case Background…
Forcing Rape Victim to Bear Assailant's Child Violates Article 21 Right to Dignity: Kerala High Court
In a bizarre turn of events, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh recently witnessed an unprecedented legal episode in CRM-M-4790-2024 (O&M), underscoring the need for caution in legal practice. The case, presided over by Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul, featured XXXX as the petitioner and the…
Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Need For Background Analysis Of Convicts In Death Penalty Cases: Orissa High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack has issued a comprehensive order regarding the sentencing procedure in death penalty cases. The court, comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.K. Sahoo and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.K. Pattanaik, took up the matter related to Criminal Appeals CRLA No. 120 of 2023…
Income Tax Authority Should Refrain From Over Analysis Which Leads To Paralysis Of Justice: Bombay High Court
In a significant development in the taxation realm, the Bombay High Court has issued a landmark order in Writ Petition No. 6089 of 2024, concerning Bhatewara Associates versus the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Pune & Others. The court's decision, dated 29th April 2024, holds implications for the interpretation of…
Court Upholds Removal Of Judge Accused Of Bribery In POCSO Case, Says Punishment Must Uphold Court's Dignity & Instil Faith In Litigants: Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, Writ Petition (L) No. 555 of 2020 titled Pradeep Hiraman Kale v. State of Maharashtra delved into the termination of a judicial officer, Mr. Pradeep Hiraman Kale, under Section 12 A of the Hindu Marriage Act. Case Summary: 1. Allegations and Disciplinary Proceedings: Mr. Kale,…
Labour Court's Orders Can't Be Executed Via Writ Before High Court, Workman Must Approach Labour Court First: Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital dismissed several writ petitions concerning the execution of an award issued by the Labour Court, Haldwani (Nainital). The petitions, including Writ Petition (S/S) No.662, No.663, No.664, and No.665 of 2024, were collectively taken up for…
