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Woman Judge dies by suicide at her government residence
In a shocking turn of events, Civil Court Judge Jyotsana Rai, aged 45, was allegedly found dead by suicide at her government residence in Badayun on Saturday morning. Judge Rai, originally from Mau, had been serving in Badayun for the past year. The distressing incident came to light when her aides, concerned after…
Tense Exchange Between NCLT Judicial and Technical Members Goes Viral, Reveals Ongoing Disputes
In a recently surfaced video, a heated exchange between National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Members (Judicial) Dr. Patibandla Satyanarayana Prasad and (Technical) Umesh Kumar Shukla has gone viral on social media and messaging apps. The three-minute video, captured during a January hearing in Chandigarh, showcases a…
Extramarital Affair Not Grounds for Labeling a Parent as 'Incompetent' in Custody Battles: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has taken a stern stance against alleged irregularities in the drafting of counter affidavits by stenographers in the offices of Chief Standing Counsel, Additional Chief Standing Counsel, and Standing Counsels in Uttar Pradesh. The move comes as part of a hearing…
Court Sets Aside Conviction in Father-Daughter Rape Case, Citing Lack of 'Foundational Facts': Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Conviction in Father-Daughter Rape Case, Citing Lack of 'Foundational Facts' In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the conviction of a father accused of raping his daughter. The court, comprising Justices Sujoy Paul and Vivek Jain, held…
Acquits Husband in Abetment of Suicide Case, Upholds Conviction for Cruelty: Kerala High Court
In a recent verdict, the Kerala High Court acquitted a husband accused of abetting his wife's suicide under Section 306 IPC while upholding his conviction for cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The judgment, delivered by Justice P G Atjithkumar, sheds light on the crucial role of mens rea in abetment cases and the…
Issues Contempt Notices To Lawyer, Client For Seeking Judge's Recusal Based On 'Fabricated' News Clipping Against Him: Bombay High Court
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has taken a stern stand against the misuse of fabricated news to manipulate legal proceedings. A division bench comprising Justices Anuja Prabhudessai and NR Borkar has directed the registration of a suo motu contempt petition against lawyers Zoheb Merchant and Minal…
Quashes Sexual Abuse Case, Citing Embarrassment to Victim and Mockery Upon Womanhood: Madras High Court
In a recent development, the Madras High Court made a significant ruling in a case under Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. The case involved a woman who had filed a complaint about an incident that occurred on November 20, 2020. According to the petitioner, while on a morning walk,…
Jacqueline Fernandez knowingly used, enjoyed conman's proceeds of crime, court told
In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed the Delhi High Court that Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, embroiled in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case, was allegedly aware and knowingly involved in the possession and use of the proceeds of crime associated with alleged conman…
Denies Bail to Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Nieces, Highlights Broader Interpretation of POCSO Act: Bombay High Court
Justice Prithviraj Chavan's Ruling Sets Precedent for Inclusive Definition of Penetrative Sexual Assault In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has denied bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting his minor nieces, emphasizing that even the slightest touching of the penis to a minor's private…
We Don't Trust You: Gujarat High Court Rejects Narayan Sai's Plea for Interim Bail to Care for Ailing Father Asaram Bapu
In a recent development, the Gujarat High Court has dismissed the plea of rape convict Narayan Sai, son of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, seeking interim bail to attend to his critically ill father. The court expressed its disinclination to entertain the plea, citing a lack of trust in Sai's credibility…
