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Advocate Commissioner Assaulted During Official Duty: High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail
Ernakulam, April 2, 2024: In a recent ruling, the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Badharudeen of the High Court of Kerala denied anticipatory bail to Anwar Sadique K., the accused in Crime No.296/2024 of Tirur Police Station, Malappuram. The case involves alleged offenses under Sections 353, 354, 341, and 342 read with…
Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Denied Solely Based on Illegitimacy: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a significant decision, has reversed the denial of compassionate appointment to an illegitimate child of a deceased government employee. The case revolved around the interpretation of relevant laws concerning compassionate appointments and the rights of children born out of void marriages.…
Affording Personal Hearing Is Mandatory In An Enquiry Under Section 148A(B) Of Income Tax Act: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam addressed a crucial issue regarding the mandatory provision of a personal hearing in an enquiry under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act. The case, titled The Income Tax Officer Ward-2, Aluva vs. Vazhakkulam Block Rural Co-operative Society Ltd.,…
Cognizance Taken By Magistrate For Cheating And Forgery, Bombay High Court Dismisses Arbitration Application in Fraud Allegation Case
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court made a significant decision regarding an arbitration application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involved serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and fabrication of documents, leading to a criminal case under Sections…
Name Of Sexual Assault Victim Not To Be Disclosed In Deposition Sheets; Signature Of Prosecutrix To Be Taken On 'Separate Sheet': Orissa High Court
In a significant legal ruling, the Orissa High Court has upheld the conviction of accused individuals under IPC Section 376-D in a case involving the gang rape of a minor victim, in line with the provisions outlined in Section 228-A of the Indian Penal Code and the protective measures established by the POCSO Act.…
Certified Copy Of Original Arbitration Agreement Attested By 'Notary Public' Is Sufficient Under S. 8(2) Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was employed to resolve a dispute in the High Court at Calcutta. The case involved a revisional application, C.O. No. 3689 of 2015, challenging an order passed by the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Siliguri, in Title Suit No. 210 of…
Court Awards ₹1 Compensation as Token of Respect to Senior Advocate Thrashed by Police: Allahabad High Court
Lucknow, March 20, 2024: In a significant development in the case of a scuffle between lawyers and police personnel that occurred in September 2004, Senior Advocate Dr. Ashok Nigam, who serves as the Chairman of the Elders Committee and is a prominent figure in the legal fraternity, has shown immense magnanimity by…
Court Upholds MV Rules 1989, Allowing Additional Fees for Delayed Renewal of Vehicle Registration and Driving Licence: Bombay High Court
In a landmark legal battle encapsulated in Public Interest Litigation No. 130 of 2022 titled 'K' Savakash Auto Rickshaw Sangha v. Union of India and Ors., the Supreme Court has delved into the intricacies of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, specifically focusing on the interpretation of Section 211 regarding the levy…
Veterinary Student Death, Court Declines To Grant Stay On Suspension Of Vice-Chancellor: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, Dr. M.R. Saseendranath, the Vice Chancellor (under suspension) of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, has filed a writ petition challenging his suspension order issued by the Chancellor under Section 9(9) of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act, 2010. The…
Court Grants to Bail, Maintain Old Panel Of Advocates For At Least Six Weeks After Govt Change To Avoid Adjournments: Supreme Court To States/UTs
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Sachin Kumar in Criminal Appeal No. 1843 of 2024 arising from S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 16513/2023. The appeal pertained to charges under Sections 420, 409, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, along with Sections 3, 4, 6, 9, and 10 of the Uttar…
