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Video Conferencing Mandated for Witnesses Outside Court's Jurisdiction: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development towards modernizing legal procedures, the Hon'ble Vikram D. Chauhan, J., presiding over Court No. 88, has issued an order dated 9th April 2024, emphasizing the implementation of video conferencing for recording evidence in courts. The order pertains to APPLICATION U/S 482 No. 9526 of 2024…
Six-Year Delay in Rectification Application: Bombay High Court Orders Disciplinary Action Against AO
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court upheld the principles of substantive justice as enshrined in Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act. The case involved a dispute between the applicant, Mr. R.K. Madhani Prakash Engineers, and the tax authorities represented by Respondent No.1. The crux of the matter revolved…
BBMP Cannot Insist On NOC From Landlord For Renewing Trade License Of Leased Property: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru has issued a significant ruling regarding trade license regulations under Section 305 of the BBMP Act, 2020. The case, Writ Petition No. 22657 of 2023 (LB-BMP), involved M/S Pancharathna Enterprises challenging the BBMP's order to seal their business…
Court Orders Husband Not Liable for Maintenance Due to Disability, Family Courts Act, 1984: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the Family Court has deliberated on the issue of maintenance in the case of Pankaj Singh Sengar vs. Textron India Private Limited. The court's decision sheds light on crucial aspects of disability and its impact on maintenance…
Child Abuse Scars Victims & Leads To Long Term Consequences; Early Recognition, Prevention Crucial In Safeguarding Children: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court at Calcutta upheld a conviction under Section 7 of the POCSO Act in the case of Subhas Mondal vs The State of West Bengal & Anr. The judgment, delivered by Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul), sheds light on a distressing incident of child abuse and the legal ramifications that followed.…
Hospitals Can't Insist On Police Complaint As A Pre-Condition To Provide Medical Care To Pregnant Minor: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, April 10, 2024: In a significant ruling under Article 226 of the Constitution, the Bombay High Court addressed a petition concerning the health and legal rights of a minor girl, Prajakta Vartak, who is currently 17 years and 4 months old. Case Overview: - Prajakta Vartak's mother filed a writ petition (L.) No.…
Domestic Violence Act Applicable To Every Woman Irrespective Of Religious Affiliation: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court upheld the decision of the Appellate Court regarding a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case, Gulshan Kumar & Anr. vs. Nidhi Kashyap, revolves around allegations of domestic violence and subsequent legal proceedings. The case originated…
Court Grants Exemption to Journalist Deepak Chaurasia from Personal Appearance in 2015 POCSO Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar presiding, delivered a significant verdict in the case of Deepak Chaurasia vs. State of Haryana. Case Background: The petitioner, Deepak Chaurasia, had filed a petition under Section 482 of the…
Court Seeks Exact Details of Family's Hutment Demolition After Children Drown in Open Water Tank: Bombay High Court
On 8th April 2024, the Bombay High Court, in its Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, initiated a Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) under the act of High Court in its own Motion, in response to an article titled "Life comes cheap for India’s richest Corporation" by Ms. Jyoti Punwani, published in the…
Police Can't File FIR Solely On Basis Of Seizure Panchnama: Karnataka High Court
In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court acquitted two individuals, Sri Dayananda and R. Ravi, in a case involving the seizure of liquor under Sections 32, 34, and 38-A of the Karnataka Excise Act. The judgment, pronounced by Justice S Rachiah, sets aside the previous convictions dated 26.12.2015 and…
