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High Court Imposes Fine and Refers Advocate's Conduct to Bar Council in Gujarat
In a recent development, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, under the leadership of Honourable Mr. Justice Nikhil S. Kariel, issued an order on 01/04/2024 in R/Special Civil Application No. 2325 of 2024. The case revolves around Diptiben Shankarbhai Rathava & Ors. vs. Gujarat Public Service Commission & Ors. Key…
Labour Court Can't Award Interest In Proceedings For Recovery Of Money From Employer U/S 33C(2): Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Labour Court has made a significant decision regarding the legality of interest awards in cases related to pension delays under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The case in question, titled "Executive Engineer Electricity Transmission Division vs. Mahesh Chandra And…
Court Allows Hanuman Jayanti Yatra in Nirmal District with Music Restrictions Near Mosques: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Telangana, under the jurisdiction of Honorable Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy, has granted permission for the organization of Lord Sri Veera Hanuman Vijaya Yatra. This decision came following a petition filed by Ranjer Gangaprasad, represented by his counsel Abhinav Krishna…
'Living In Adultery' Means 'Continuous & Repeated' Acts of Adultery, Single Instance Won't Disentitle Wife To Maintenance: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore, Justice Prem Narayan Singh presided over Criminal Revision No. 790 of 2019, addressing a significant matter under the Family Courts Act. The case involved a dispute over maintenance payments between Vijendra as the petitioner and Smt. Rekhabai along…
If Rape Victim Has No Strong Motive To Implicate Accused Falsely, Her Evidence Is Ordinarily Acceptable: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a recent verdict, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur upheld the conviction of Deepak Marawi alias Kallu under Sections 363 and 366A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 5(l)/6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case pertains to the abduction and sexual assault of a…
Court Guidelines on DNA Testing for Children Born to Rape Victims and Adopted: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has addressed the issue of Violation of Privacy of Adopted Children under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The court's order, dated 19th April 2024, sheds light on a contentious matter that has been the subject of much debate.…
Court Upholds Maintenance Despite Husband's Disapproval of Wife's Modern Lifestyle: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur under Hon'ble Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia has upheld a maintenance order in M.Cr.C No.54170/2023, addressing a crucial aspect of modern lifestyles and marital obligations. Case Background: The case involved Sukhendra Chaturvedi, an advocate…
High Court Orders State To Pay ₹3 Lakh Compensation To Mother-Daughter Duo For 'Illegal' Arrest, 30-Hour Detention: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a recent judgment by the Chhattisgarh High Court, two petitioners, Smt. Anju Lal, a retired teacher, and Ms. XYZ, an aspiring engineer, were awarded compensation by the State of Chhattisgarh following an incident involving police misconduct. Background of the Case: The incident dates back to [mention the year],…
Can Partial Compromise Be Ground For Quashing FIR? Punjab & Haryana High Court Refers Matter To Larger Bench
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has referred key questions regarding the partial quashing of FIRs to a Larger Bench for adjudication. The court's decision came in response to arguments made by the learned amicus curiae, highlighting the complex legal issues surrounding partial compromises in criminal…
Court Allows Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy Of 14-Year Old Rape Survivor: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has intervened in a case concerning the medical termination of pregnancy of a minor girl aged around fourteen. This decision follows the dismissal of a petition by the minor's mother, who sought permission for the termination in light of alleged sexual assault. Case Background The minor, who filed an…
