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Court Upholds Right to Condone Delay: SARFAESI Act Applications Can Seek Relief Beyond 45-Day Limit
Jabalpur, January 3, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Justices Sheel Nagu and Vivek Jain, has set a precedent by allowing a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India challenging a final order passed by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) under the…
Be Gentle In Dealing With Advocates, Don't Take Up Cudgels With Bar : Supreme Court To DRT Judge
In a recent development at the Supreme Court of India, a Special Leave Petition (SLP) bearing number 27317/2023 was dismissed by the Hon'ble Chief Justice and the bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra. The case arose from the final judgment and order dated 03-11-2023…
S. 5(1) COTPA Won't Apply To Persons Not Engaged In Tobacco Business: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Action Over Film Poster Showing Actor Smoking
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, under the bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Oka and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, heard the Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filed by S. Cyril Alexander against the State represented by Dr. V.K. Palani & Anr. The petition, Diary No. 49498/2023, arose…
Court orders police protection at festival where family offers cooked meat to goddess at private temple: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, presided over by the Honorable Mr. Justice Devan Ramachandran, addressed a writ petition (civil) bearing No. 1702 of 2024. The petitioner in this case is Pushpalatha.P, a 56-year-old resident of Chathoth House, Kunnamakkara P.O, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode…
Supreme Court upholds life sentence of man who murdered wife by setting her on fire
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed Criminal Appeal No. 1189 of 2012, upholding the life imprisonment sentence of a man named Naresh, convicted for the offence under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolves around a tragic incident where Naresh set his wife on…
Elections | Even Details Of Acquittal In Criminal Case Should Be Disclosed By Candidate In Nomination Form: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, a writ petition (WP No. 107291 of 2023) was filed challenging the election results of the Bevoor Gram Panchayath in Bagalkote district held on December 27, 2020. The petitioner sought various reliefs, including the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari to quash the judgment dated November 10, 2023,…
Soldier supposed to protect dignity of citizens: Kerala High Court denies bail to soldier in POCSO case
In a significant development at the High Court of Kerala, Justice Sophy Thomas dismissed the bail application (Bail Appl. No. 11634/2023) filed by Anwer Hussain T., a 32-year-old soldier hailing from Amini Island in Lakshadweep. The case, registered as Crime No.16/2023 at Amini Police Station, pertains to serious…
Mere 'Absconding' Not Conclusive Proof Of Guilt Against Accused In Cases Of Murder: Orissa High Court
Cuttack, January 4, 2024: The Orissa High Court acquitted Mr. [Appellant's Name] in a murder case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolved around the alleged murder of Ms. [Deceased's Name] in connection with a dispute over the sale of landed property. In a detailed judgment, Justice S.K.…
Upholds Trial Court's Decision on S. 138 NI Act: Insufficient Funds Opinion Not Interdicted by Appellate Court: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the Kerala High Court, Ernakulam, pronounced its judgment on Criminal Appeal No. 2489 of 2006, arising from the order in CC No. 263/2004 dated 12.10.2006. The case pertains to a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, against Mr. Vijayan Unnithan. Background:…
Kerala High Court Orders Fire Safety Audit At Hotels & Other Establishments In Sabarimala
In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has taken suo motu cognizance of the recent fire incident at Arya Bhavan Hotel in Sannidhanam, Sabarimala, and issued directives to ensure the safety of devotees and visitors at the revered site. The order was delivered by the Honourable Mr. Justice…
