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Wife's Conduct Of Attempting Suicide, Trying To Put Blame On Husband And His Family Amounts To Cruelty: Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce
In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court has upheld a divorce decree granted by a family court, emphasizing the act of "extreme cruelty" as grounds for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case involves a husband, Mr. [Husband's Name], and his wife, Mrs. [Wife's Name], where the…
Rules Joinder of Wife's Paramour as 'Defendant' Not Obligatory in All Adultery-based Divorce Cases: Orissa High Court
Orissa High Court Clarifies Paramour Joinder in Divorce Cases under Rule 5 of Hindu Marriage and Divorce (Orissa High Court) Rules, 1956 In a landmark judgment, the Orissa High Court has shed light on the mandatory inclusion of paramours in divorce cases based on adultery, clarifying the provisions under Rule 5 of the…
Calcutta High Court Urged for Urgent Hearing on West Bengal ED Attack: Cites Heightened Unrest in the Region
In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court addressed a plea today filed by an advocate highlighting the recent violent attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) convoy. The incident occurred during raids conducted in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali and Bongaon. The advocate, representing the matter, informed the…
Former Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Files Criminal Case Against Business Partner and Close Friend for Alleged Cheating
In a surprising turn of events, former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed a criminal case in the Ranchi court against Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Wishwash of Arka Sports and Management Limited. Mihir Diwakar, a close friend and business partner of Dhoni, had reportedly signed an agreement with the…
Chief Justice of High Court angry over the arbitrariness of parking contractor in railway station, reprimanded DRM
In a scathing rebuke, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha at the High Court expressed strong displeasure over the chaos at Bilaspur Railway Station, specifically highlighting the illegal recovery tactics employed by a contractor through the installation of barriers at the Drop and Go section. The court…
Kerala High Court bans deputation of judicial officers to administrative posts: KAT Advocates Association files petition
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Kerala High Court has upheld its decision to limit the deputation of judicial officers to administrative posts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining efficiency in the judiciary. The case, titled The Kerala Administrative Tribunal Advocates' Association v State of Kerala, brings to…
Kerala High Court Directs Comprehensive Measures for Handling Sexual Abuse Cases under POCSO Act
Kerala High Court Directs Comprehensive Measures for Handling Sexual Abuse Cases under POCSO Act In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court, led by Justice Gopinath P., has issued a set of crucial directions aimed at enhancing the support and rehabilitation of minor victims of sexual abuse, ensuring appropriate…
Supreme Court rejects the petition to declare Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as the national son
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) related to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The petition sought the court's direction to declare Bose as the "Son of the Nation" and demanded an apology from the Congress for allegedly downplaying his role in India's freedom…
Digital rape of a 4 year old girl, High Court Reduces Jail Term for 'Digital Rape' Conviction from 20 years to 12 Years
1. Reduction in Sentence: The Delhi High Court has reduced the 20-year jail sentence of a man convicted for 'digital rape' of a four-year-old girl in 2014 to 12 years, emphasizing the appellant's age (38 years) and satisfactory conduct in prison. 2. Justice's Rationale: Justice Amit Bansal stated that the appellant…
'Blood is not for sale, only processing cost may be charged by the blood centre': Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)
- The Health Ministry in India has issued a notice, dated December 26, directing hospitals and blood banks to only charge processing fees for blood, aiming to prevent overcharging in the supply of blood. - The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), the apex drug regulator, declared that all other fees…
