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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…
Court Grants Premature Release After 23 Years: Rejecting Would Be a 'Social Crime': Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court, under the jurisdiction of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, has granted premature release to Afzal Khan, also known as Fazo, who had been incarcerated for over 23 years on charges of kidnapping a minor under WPA No. 1023 of 2024. Background of the Case:…
FIR Registered Sans Territorial Jurisdiction, Chargesheet Stands; Police Directed to Present Before Appropriate Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, the court has quashed proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution of India related to an FIR lodged at Police Station Anjad, District Barwani. The case, involving matrimonial discord, was filed under Sections 498A, 341, 323, 506, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along…
AgustaWestland Scam, court rejects plea by Christian Michel seeking release from custody: Delhi high court
In a significant development in the extradition case involving Christian James Michel, the Special Judge (PC Act)(CBI)-10 at Rouse Avenue District Court, New Delhi, dismissed the release application filed by the accused on the 23rd day of February 2024. Case Overview: Christian James Michel, a British citizen, is…
Orders KPTCL to Encash Retired Employee's Privilege Leave, Affirming Equivalence of Tubectomy & Vasectomy for Maternity Benefits: Karnataka high court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court, under the jurisdiction of the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum, has delivered a judgment on a writ petition filed by Smt. A. Alice against Karnataka Transmission Corporation Limited. The case, bearing Writ Petition No.33653 of 2014 (S-RES), revolves around…
Supreme Court Acquits Husband in Abetment Case 30 Years After Wife's Suicide in a Swift 10-Minute Verdict
Indian Penal Code Section 306: Acquittal in Abetment of Suicide Case In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Naresh Kumar, the appellant accused, in a case involving Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolved around the alleged abetment of suicide by his wife, Rani.…
Legal Representatives Protected: Rajasthan High Court Bars Inquiry or Recovery Proceedings Against Deceased Persons
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur bench, has ruled on the legal issue of whether recovery proceedings can be initiated against a deceased person or their legal representatives. The case, titled Nand Lal Raigar and Kisna Raigar vs. State of Rajasthan and Others, dealt with the recovery notices…
Court Rejects Protection Plea for Married Woman in Live-In Relationship, Imposes ₹2K Cost: Allahabad High Court
In a recent order issued by the Allahabad High Court, Hon'ble Mrs. Renu Agarwal dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, bearing Neutral Citation No. - 2024:AHC:26454. The case, with Court No. - 81 and Writ - C No. - 1579 of 2024, involved the petitioners Pinki and Avnesh Kumar versus the…
Court Orders Swift Action to Expedite Bail Process, Initiates Suo Motu Case On Delay In Processing Of Bail Bonds By Jail Superintendents
Delhi High Court Orders Swift Action to Expedite Bail Process In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, headed by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Amit Mahajan, took suo-motu cognizance of delays in the release of an individual despite the court's order to suspend the sentence and grant bail. The case, under the spotlight, is…
Acquittal in Murder Case, Burden Of Proof Can't Be Shifted On Accused When Multiple Witnesses To Crime Present
Behali Sessions Court, Sonitpur: In a significant development, the Behali Sessions Court in Sonitpur has acquitted Rajen Nayak of the charges of committing murder or homicidal death of the deceased Naku Nayak. The judgment and sentence, passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, FTC, Biswanath Chariali, on…
