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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Litigant Charged with Contempt for Non-Payment and Contemptuous Remarks
In a significant development at the Supreme Court of India, a contempt case has been initiated against Upendra Nath Dalai for non-compliance with a previous court order. The case, SMC No(s). 3/2023, relates to Section XVII of the legal proceedings. Background of the Case The proceedings stem from a writ petition filed…
Supreme Court issues contempt notices to lawyers who alleged that Rajasthan High Court judge forced withdrawal of case
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has taken a serious view of allegations made by the petitioners, Suman & Ors., against a High Court Judge in Rajasthan. The case revolves around the alleged pressure exerted by the learned Judge on the petitioners to withdraw a petition filed under Section 482 of the…
Chit Funds Act | Appellate Authority's Order U/S 70 Is Final, High Court Can't Sit In Appeal: Karnataka HC
In a recent legal development under the Chit Funds Act, 1982, a significant ruling was made regarding a dispute between a chit fund company and a subscriber. The case revolves around the obligations of the subscriber, identified as Mr. X, towards a chit fund managed by the petitioner, referred to as Company Y. The…
Court Emphasizes Scrutiny of Wife's FIR for Truth Amid Allegations: 'Clever Drafting' vs. Genuine Claims: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Delhi has quashed an FIR registered under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code against family members accused of dowry harassment. The decision came in response to a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking the quashing of the FIR.…
Court Grants Permission to Sell Minor's Share in Joint Family Property Under Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court, Court No. 50, heard a First Appeal from Order (FAFO) No. 272 of 2024 filed by Smt Preeti Arora against Subhash Chandra Arora and Another regarding the rejection of her application under Section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956. The case was argued by…
High Court Decides Not to Take Action Against Lawyer with Expired Bar Council ID, Citing 'Certificate of Practice' Validity
The Bombay High Court, in a recent ruling dated March 15, 2024, has allowed the withdrawal of Bail Application No. 2632 of 2022 filed by Moinoddin Golder Aminoddin Golder, who was seeking bail for offences under sections 420, 465, 468, 471 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The case, registered under C.R.…
Ousting Woman From Matrimonial Home Over Dowry Is Mental Cruelty, Continuous Offence With Fresh Cause Of Action Each Day: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, Misc. Criminal Case No. 18576 of 2022 brought forth a clash between the Petitioners, represented by Advocate Vikas Mishra, and the Respondents, with Advocate Dilip Parihar appearing for Respondent 1 and Advocate Ajay Sen for Respondent No. 2, the complainant. Case Overview: The…
PIL Seeking Mining Lease Cancellation in Khetri Rejected by Rajasthan High Court, Litigants Fined Rs 5 Lakhs
The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by villagers seeking the cancellation of mining leases and the cessation of mining activities in a specific area. The case, titled "Mahendra Singh vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors." (D.B. PIL Petition No.7114/2011), addressed concerns…
High Court Grants Interim Relief to Mother Seeking Exemption from IGST for Life-Saving Drug
In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has granted interim relief to a mother, Amrutha S., aged 35, whose three-year-old son is suffering from a life-threatening disease known as 'Spinal Muscular Atrophy' (SMA). The court order, delivered by Honourable Mr. Justice Gopinath P. on Friday,…
Arvind Kejriwal Sedition Case, Court Adjourns Matter To Await Supreme Court's Decision On Section 124A IPC: Punjab & Haryana High Court
New Delhi, March 16, 2024: In a recent development, the Delhi Court, presided over by Judge Vikas Bahl, adjourned the case of Tarsem Lal vs Arvind Kejriwal to July 8, 2024. The decision to adjourn the case was made to await the outcome of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's decision in the case titled S.G.Vombatkere vs. Union…
