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Supreme Court Halts Attempted Murder Case Against Former AIADMK Leader Following Bar Refusal in Tamil Nadu
In a significant development at the Supreme Court of India, a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No. 3603/2024 was heard today before the bench comprising HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHANSHU DHULIA and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRASANNA BHALACHANDRA VARALE. The petitioner in this case, identified as Spurgeon Samuel, filed…
Court slams lawyer for justifying wearing jeans in court; says he may ask for torn jeans, pajamas next: Gauhati High Court
In a recent development, the Gauhati High Court, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kalyan Rai Surana, has dismissed an interlocutory application filed by Advocate Bijon Kumar Mahajan. The application sought the alteration or modification of a previous order dated 27.01.2023, passed by the Court in A.B. No.…
Rapido Faces Criticism from Delhi High Court for Failing to Ensure Disability-Friendly Services Despite Multiple App Updates
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, in the case of Amar Jain and Anr. vs. Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd (Rapido) and Ors., has issued an order dated February 2, 2024, addressing the concerns raised by the petitioners regarding accessibility barriers faced by visually impaired users while using the…
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Summon Unexamined Prosecution Witness for the Defense
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024, has granted leave to Sunder Lal, the appellant, to examine a witness listed by the prosecution but not presented during the trial. The case, arising from the State of Uttar Pradesh, revolves around the crucial question of whether a…
Court Grants Compounding in Ragging Case, Mandates 7 Days' Community Service for Offender in University Library: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent order by Hon'ble Justice Anand Pathak at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh in Misc. Criminal Case No. 48759 of 2023, a significant development unfolded concerning the quashment of an FIR under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. The case sheds light on the prevalent issue of ragging at Jiwaji University, Gwalior. 1.…
Wife's Right to Interim Maintenance: If Husband Fails To Adhere To Decree For Restitution Of Conjugal Rights: Karnataka High Court
In a significant development, the Family Court has issued an order granting interim maintenance under Section 24 and 26 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case involves a marital dispute between Mr. Arjun B.C. (hereafter referred to as the petitioner) and Mrs. Aisha Arjun (referred to as the respondent). Case…
Court Rejects Pre-trial Notice Mandate, Cites Risk of 'Treatment Worse Than Disease': Delhi High Court
New Delhi, February 8, 2024: In a recent order, the Delhi High Court, in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), has addressed the issue of supplying chargesheets, police reports, and final reports to complainants or victims at no cost. The court made significant observations on the existing legal provisions…
Dark Face Of Society, Court Shines Light on Parents Filing FIRs Against Love Marriages: Allahabad High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Prashant Kumar, has quashed the proceedings of Criminal Case No. 2700131 of 2022 (State of U.P. Vs. Sagar Savita). The case, arising out of case crime no.0041 of 2022, involved charges under Sections 363, 366 I.P.C., and 7/8 of POCSO…
Court Affirms Income Tax Deduction on Excise Duty Claim, Rejects Double Deduction Claim: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, February 2, 2024: In a significant verdict, the Bombay High Court, presided over by Justice K. R. Shriram and Dr. Neela Gokhale, resolved Income Tax Appeal (IT) No. 148 of 2003 and Income Tax Appeal (IT) No. 103 of 2003 in favor of M/s. Johnson and Johnson Ltd. against the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax,…
Urges Swift Age Determination by Police and Prison Authorities Under Juvenile Justice Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken cognizance of a matter of immense public importance involving the treatment of juveniles. The case, titled Akshay Chopra vs State of Haryana and others, was heard on February 6, 2024, by Acting Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice…
