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Delhi High Court Clears Police Officials: Adverse Remarks Expunged, Disciplinary Action Nullified
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court has taken a decisive stance on expunging adverse remarks against police officials. The court, presided over by Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar, not only expunged certain directions for disciplinary action against the police but also emphasized the importance of avoiding adverse…
Allahabad HC Orders Action for Vimala Devi Students; University Fined Rs 2L for Admission Lapse
In a recent order dated 16.12.2023, the Hon'ble Piyush Agrawal of Court No. 5 addressed the matter in WRIT-C No. - 43297 of 2023, involving the petitioner, C/M Smt. Vimala Devi Mahavidyalay Bhamai, and respondents State of U.P. and Another. The case revolves around an issue regarding the admission and examination…
High Court Orders Inquiry into Contempt Allegations Against Lawyers and Respondent in Enforcement Directorate Case
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court's Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction has ordered an inquiry into contempt allegations against lawyers and a respondent in a case involving the Directorate of Enforcement. The order, dated November 10, 2023, pertains to CR. WRIT PETITION NO.612 OF 2023 and connected cases.…
Medical Termination of 20+ Week Pregnancy Allowed for Minor Rape Victim With Sickle Cell Anaemia: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court has granted permission to a 17-year-old minor rape victim to terminate her pregnancy under the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The court considered the minor's physical and mental health while allowing the termination of the pregnancy,…
Court Declares Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan As A Religious And Charitable Trust; Rules That Its Anonymous Donations Are Not Taxable : Bombay High Court
On October 8, 2024, the Bombay High Court ruled that the Shree Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi, qualifies as both a religious and charitable trust. As a result, the trust is entitled to an exemption from income tax on anonymous donations amounting to Rs. 159.12 crores received in its cash collection box during the…
Change in Law Needed to Allow Christian Women to File Divorce Petitions from Their Place of Residence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has urged the Parliament to amend the Divorce Act, 1869 and provide Christian women the right to file divorce petitions before the Family Court where they are residing after leaving their matrimonial home. The Court observed that women governed by other matrimonial laws already enjoy this…
