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Court Acquits Man in POCSO Case, Cites Lack of Age Proof for Victim: Madras High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has set aside the conviction and sentence of a man accused of sexual assault under the Prevention of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice KK Ramakrishnan observed that the prosecution failed to prove the age of the victim, a crucial element under the POCSO…
Court Grants Bail to Accused of Abusive and Casteist Remarks Against Minister K. Radhakrishnan on Facebook: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the Kerala High Court has granted bail to the appellant who was in judicial custody for allegedly making abusive and casteist remarks against the Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes and Devaswom, K. Radhakrishnan, in connection with his visit to…
Supreme Court Upholds Delhi High Court: Advocates' Residential Offices Exempt from Property Tax as Non-Business Buildings
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court judgment, dismissing the South Delhi Municipal Corporation's attempt to impose property tax on advocates' offices situated in residential buildings. The Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih, in a unanimous decision,…
Bar Council suspends license of Lawyer for 7 Years for defrauding Client, forging Court order
The Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) has suspended advocate Peeush Kulshreshtha from practising as an advocate for a period of seven years after he was found guilty of creating forged and fabricated court orders, betraying his client, and committing fraud upon the court. The disciplinary committee of the BCD issued the…
High Court Raises Serious Concerns over Police Procedural Violations in Child Custody Case
In a recent hearing, the Bombay High Court expressed its serious concerns over procedural violations by the Mumbai Police in a child custody case involving an Uzbekistan national. The court has directed the Maharashtra state police chief to personally ensure the proper maintenance of case diaries by lower-ranking…
Will continue referring to IPC, CrPC by their original names, don't know Hindi: Justice Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court
Headline: Justice Anand Venkatesh Lightens Courtroom Atmosphere with Humorous Take on Hindi Naming of Legal Acts In a recent hearing at the Madras High Court, Justice Anand Venkatesh showcased a lighthearted approach regarding the Hindi naming of legal acts, expressing his difficulty in pronouncing them fluently. The…
The lawyer threw a shoe at the judge in the crowded court, also tried to snatch the case file.
Agar, Madhya Pradesh - In a shocking incident that unfolded on Monday, a lawyer engaged in a heated courtroom dispute took an extreme step by throwing his shoe at the presiding judge in Agar district's court. Fortunately, the judge managed to duck in time, avoiding any injuries. The chaotic scene erupted when a…
Rahul Gandhi Deletes Tweet Revealing Rape Victim's Identity; Delhi High Court Disposes of PIL
In a recent development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi informed the Delhi High Court that he has deleted his 2021 tweet, which allegedly disclosed the identity of a 9-year-old rape victim. Advocate Tarannum Cheema, representing Gandhi, stated that the tweet had already been withheld in India and has now been taken down…
True teenages love is beyond police interference: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, under the leadership of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has observed that the essence of true love between two individuals, even if one or both are minors, cannot be stifled by the strictures of law or state intervention. The court's profound remarks came while quashing a…
Allows Minor Rape Victim's Plea For Termination Of Pregnancy, Asks For Affidavit Stating She Won't 'Resile' Allegations At Trial: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted permission for the medical termination of pregnancy for a minor girl who alleged rape under the pretext of marriage. The court, headed by Justice G.S. Ahluwalia, emphasized the delicate circumstances surrounding the case, considering the age of the…
