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Court Affirms Domestic Violence Act Applies Universally, Regardless of Religious Affiliation: Delhi High Court
In a recent development in the realm of domestic violence law, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment highlighting the essence of justice under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case pertained to a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, filed by…
Evidence Of Family Members In Dowry Death Cases Can't Be Discarded Saying They Are Interested Witnesses : Supreme Court
In a recent development in the Indian legal landscape, the Supreme Court has revisited a crucial case involving dowry death allegations under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Background of the Case The case in question, known as State of Karnataka vs. M.N. Basavaraja & Ors., revolves around the tragic demise of…
Service Tax Not Payable On Flats Constructed Prior To 01.07.2010, Having Less Than 12 Flats: CESTAT
n a significant decision, the Service Tax Appellate Tribunal in Chennai recently rendered a final order (No. 40391/2024) dated 08.04.2024, pertaining to Service Tax Appeal No.40035 of 2020. The Case Details: The case involved M/s. Sandeep N Savani, represented by Shri Sudhir, Chartered Accountant as the appellant,…
Court Awards ₹3.5 Lakh Costs To Puma In Trademark Infringement Suit: Delhi High Court
In a recent development in the legal battle between Puma SE and Ashok Kumar trading as R.K. Industries, the Delhi High Court issued a significant order on April 4, 2024, granting a decree in favor of the plaintiff, Puma SE, in a trademark infringement case. Background of the Case: - Plaintiff: Puma SE, represented by…
Modern Penology Seeks To Reform Prisoners Regardless Of Past; Releasing Bowbazar Blast Convict After 31 Yrs Sets Good Precedent For Other Inmates
In a recent ruling by the Hon’ble Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya of the High Court at Calcutta, Section 432(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code came under scrutiny as the court deliberated over the case of Md. Khalid vs. The State of West Bengal. The central issue revolved around the denial of premature release to Md.…
Mere Mention Of Individual's Name In Suicide Note Can't Be Sole Basis Of Trial For Abetment Of Suicide: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, April 9, 2024: In a recent judgment, Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri of the Delhi High Court dismissed the petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), seeking to set aside an order dated 10.12.2019. The order was passed by the learned ASJ/Special Judge (NDPS), New Delhi, in Criminal…
Archaka Raising Separate Family From Parents In Whose Name Temple Land Is Mutated Can't Be Denied Salary
The case, Writ Petition No.21596 of 2023, revolves around a dispute regarding the payment of salaries to Archakas of Sri Venugopala and Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Huzurnagar Village and Mandal, Suryapet District. The petitioners, who hail from Hereditary Archaka families, were appointed as Archakas of the…
Denying Food To Married Woman Over Non-Fulfillment Of Dowry Demand Amounts To Physical & Mental Harassment: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, under the honorable Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia, deliberated on Misc. Criminal Case No. 46355 of 2019. The case involved Section 498-A, 506, 34 of IPC read with section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, pertaining to allegations of…
What the Delhi High Court said on the release of Amar Singh Chamkila?
Section 9 of the Loan Agreement between Subhash Chandra International Pvt. Ltd. (SCIPL) and Reliance Entertainment Ltd., along with Clause 9 of the March Letter, took center stage in a recent legal dispute concerning the enforcement of a lien or charge on film revenues. The case, CS(COMM) 840/2023, involved complex…
Arbitration Act 1996, Court Directs Dispute Resolution Through Arbitration: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling, Justice Prasenjit Biswas of the High Court at Calcutta exercised Article 227 of the Constitution of India to review an order dated 7th July 2015 passed by the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Siliguri in Title Suit No. 210 of 2013. The case involved M/S Fullerton India Credit Company Limited…
