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Court Denies Suspension of Sentence for Kuldeep Singh Sengar's Brother in Unnao Rape Case: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Denies Suspension of Sentence for Jaideep Singh Senger in Unnao Rape Victim's Father's Death Case In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, under the leadership of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has rejected the plea filed by Jaideep Singh Senger, the brother of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh…
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail in contract breach case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024 arising out of SLP(Crl.) No. 14423 OF 2023, addressed the issue of whether a mere breach of contract could be deemed a criminal offense under Section 420 or Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The case involved appellants Jay…
Court Quashes Disciplinary Proceedings Against Lawyer, Cites 'Malafide Complaint' by Opposing Party in Ongoing Litigation: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent order from the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, a writ petition challenging the initiation and continuation of disciplinary proceedings against Advocate Vikash Kumar Dubey has been allowed by Justice Ananda Sen. The case, titled "Vikash Kumar Dubey vs. Jharkhand State Bar Council & Ors," revolves around…
Quashing Section 34 Order on Grounds of Interest Reduction as Modification of Original Arbitration Award: Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal development, Sushil Kumar Mishra, the claimant/award holder, has filed an appeal challenging the modification of the interest rate awarded in a case under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The appeal, numbered 874 of 2023, was heard in Court No. 1 by the Hon'ble Shekhar…
Court Faces Challenge Over Email Notice Refusal: Petitioner Questions Government Advocate's Order, Allahabad High Court
In a significant development in Court No. 21, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) bearing number 20 of 2024, titled Pradeep Kumar Singh vs. State of U.P. and 4 Others, witnessed a crucial hearing on January 24, 2024, before Hon'ble Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Hon'ble Justice Kshitij Shailendra. Key…
High Court Questions MBBS Admission Requirement Amid Plea on Loss of One Arm Mid-Course: Telangana High Court
In a recent development at the Telangana High Court, Chief Justice (CJ) and Justice JAK presided over W.P.No. 38240 of 2022, where Mr. K. Khamar Kiran, representing Mr. Mohammed Omer Farooq, the petitioner, sought justice. Key Highlights: 1. Date and Representation: On January 22, 2024, the court session witnessed the…
482 of CrPC: Court Imposes ₹25K Cost On Husband Who Sought Registration Of Fake Rape Case Against Wife's Cousin, Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, dismissed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.), seeking to set aside an order passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge. The case, titled Sanjeev Kumar…
Passport Can't Be Seized Or Retained By Investigating Agency In Absence Of Any Crime Committed With It: Kerala High Court
In a recent development in the case of the Intelligence Officer of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) versus Davood, the Honorable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas of the High Court of Kerala has ordered the release of the petitioner's passport. The case, bearing Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 5301 of 2022, pertains…
ITC Not Allowable for Payments to Third Party Instead of Selling Dealer: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development, the West Bengal Taxation Tribunal has upheld the order passed by the tribunal in the case of Pacharia Exports Private Limited challenging the assessment order dated 27.06.2011. The case, titled W.P.T.T. 1 of 2023, involved a dispute between Pacharia Exports Private Limited and The Special…
Proposed Purchaser Of Joint Family Property Cannot Be Impleaded As Party Respondent In Suit For Partition: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, a Writ Petition (WP) filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India challenges an order dated 22nd July 2015 passed by the Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class in Kadur. The petition, numbered 37203 of 2015, pertains to a property dispute and questions the validity of the…
