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Married Muslim Woman's Live-In Relationship Deemed 'Haram' and 'Zina'; Protection Plea Dismissed: Allahabad High Court
In a recent order, Hon'ble Mrs. Renu Agarwal, J., of the Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, bearing the Neutral Citation No. 2024:AHC:32157. The case, with the title "Saleha And Anothers vs. State Of UP And 3 Others," was heard in Court No. 81 and was registered…
POCSO Act Doesn't Mandate Doctors to Investigate Sexual Assault Cases: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, the Additional District and Sessions Judge at FTSC-1, Uttar Kannada, has set aside charges framed against Dr. Lata Krishnaraddi Mankali, a renowned gynecologist, under Sections 19 and 21 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Case Background: The case…
Homemaker's Role Recognized: Karnataka High Court Boosts Maintenance, Declares Motherhood a Full-Time Job
In a significant ruling by the Karnataka High Court, Justice M. Nagaprasanna pronounced judgment on Writ Petition No.14094 of 2023 (GM - FC) under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The case involved the application of Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, regarding interim maintenance in…
Denies Parole in Victim's Village: POCSO Convict's Release Concerns Victim's Trauma: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, D.B. Criminal Writ Petition No. 199/2024, convict-petitioner Moti Ram, aged 48, currently serving time in High Security Jail, Ajmer, has been granted a second parole. The order, delivered on 28/02/2024 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Mehta and…
Court Overturns CIC Decision on RTI, Protects Confidentiality of Tax Exemptions for Ram Mandir Trust: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, February 28, 2024: In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has quashed an order issued by the Central Information Commission (CIC) in response to a writ petition (W.P.(C) 340/2023) filed by the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO). The order, dated 30.11.2022, had directed the CPIO to…
Quashes 'Attempt to Murder' Charge; Husband-Wife Settlement Resolves Dispute, No Serious Allegation To Attract Offence: Telangana High Court
In a significant development, the Hon'ble High Court of Telangana, under the purview of Justice K. Sujana, has quashed criminal proceedings in a case filed under Section 320(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). The case, bearing Criminal Petition No.9947 of 2023, revolves around a dispute between parties,…
Exercise of Power under Section 319 of CrPC Must Precede Order of Acquittal in Cases of Joint Results: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, 28th February 2024: In a significant development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Prem Narayan Singh, delivered a crucial order in Criminal Revision No. 3242 of 2023, concerning the case of Majid @ Bablu and Imran @ Ismile @ Bheru Khan versus The…
Karnataka High Court Establishes Guidelines for Reopening Property Tax Self-Assessment
In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court, under the provisions of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Act, 2020, has outlined a comprehensive procedure for the reassessment of property tax returns. The case, Writ Petition No. 1867 of 2024, was filed by Shariff Constructions, a registered…
Rule Disqualifying Candidate Having More Than 2 Children From Govt Job Doesn't Violate Constitution : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under Civil Appeal No. 2744 of 2024, has dismissed the appeal filed by Mr. Ramji Lal Jat against the State of Rajasthan & others, challenging his rejection for the post of Police Constable in the Rajasthan Police. Background: Mr. Ramji Lal Jat, an ex-serviceman who…
Landlord-Tenant Dispute Takes a Turn: Court Fee Payable In Landlord's Eviction Suit Can't Include Security Deposit Which Is To Be Refunded To Tenant Upon Vacating Premises
In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court, under the jurisdiction of the Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.I. Arun, addressed a Civil Revision Petition (CRP No. 461 of 2019) concerning a property dispute between B. Mohammed Kunhi and Mrs. Maimoona (petitioners) and Abdul Saleem Hassan (respondent). Background: The dispute…
