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Three-Month Cap on Jail Term for Maintenance Arrears in Successive Execution Petitions: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has set aside an order of civil imprisonment in a maintenance case under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court held that the petitioner, Mr. [Appellant's Name], cannot be sent to civil prison again for the same decree for arrears of maintenance that have…
Sex on genuine promise of marriage not rape if promise broken due to parental disagreement: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Mr. Gaurav Wankhede, who was facing charges under Sections 376(2)(n) and 417 of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.). The case was registered in connection with First Information Report (F.I.R.) No.213/2019 at Police Station…
Civil Services Appellate Tribunal Cannot Entertain Appeal in Service Matter of Rajasthan Financial Corp's Contractual Employee: High Court
In a significant legal development, the Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur, through its bench, has ruled in favor of Anil Pareek, a 61-year-old contractual employee of the Rajasthan Financial Corporation. The court's decision, dated 04/01/2024, revolves around the dismissal of Pareek's writ petition challenging a transfer…
Court Grants Stay on Inspection Note for LPG Distributorship Under Motor Transport Workers Act: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the Kerala High Court, presided over by the Honorable Mr. Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V, granted interim relief to Sindhu Radhakrishnan Nair, a 55-year-old individual, who is the petitioner in WP(C) No.3383/2024 (W). The case was heard on Monday, the 29th day of January 2024. Background of the…
Directs CID Probe Following Disturbing Video Call in Alleged Spousal Murder Case: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development in the case of Nilanjan Mitra vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors., the Calcutta High Court, under the Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction, has ordered the transfer of the investigation to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The case involves the death of a victim, where the…
Preventive detention order should not be passed merely on the apprehension that accused is likely to get bail: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a detention order in the case of Muyeeb Shafi Ganie, challenging the preventive detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The order, dated 31.01.2024, was reserved on 29.01.2024 and pronounced on the mentioned date by Hon’ble Mr.…
Bombay High Court Upholds Eviction Deadline for Dwarka Restaurant and Occupants at Dalal Street Junction
In a recent ruling by the Bombay High Court under Writ Petition (L) No. 26283 of 2023, the court has upheld an earlier order directing Kamath Brothers (Dwarka) & Ors to vacate their premises by January 29, 2024. The case, which falls under the Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, involves a dispute between the…
Supreme Court Clarifies: High Court under S. 482 CrPC Should Not Adjudicate on Time-Barred Debt in Cheque Dishonour Cases
New Delhi, January 22, 2024: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted leave and allowed the appeal filed by Atamjit Singh against the order of the High Court of Delhi. The case pertains to a criminal appeal arising out of a Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 298 of 2023 challenging the quashing of…
Landowner's Plea Denied by Karnataka High Court due to 9-Year Delay, Likens Situation to 'Rip Van Winkle'
Bengaluru, January 22, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court, under the jurisdiction of Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, dismissed a writ petition filed under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act). The…
Illegal detention case: Orders Action Against Erring Jail Officers For Illegal Detention Of Man Based On Expired Production Warrant
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, in a habeas corpus petition, ordered the immediate release of Dharam Narayan Gautam from Tihar Jail. The decision was made on 29th January 2024 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Jain. Background: Dharam Narayan Gautam had filed a…
