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Matrimonial Fraud Unearthed, For Summoning Accused, Prima Facie Case Made Out From Allegations In Complaint Is Sufficient: Supreme Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has reinstated charges against Sharmila Das and others in a case of matrimonial deceit and financial fraud. The case, arising from Criminal Appeal No. [Insert Case Number], revolves around allegations of fraudulent inducement leading to an illegitimate marriage. The…
Acid Attack Convicts Offer "Blood Money" in Bail Plea, Victim Refuses Acceptance: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment with the case number 1957-1961 of 2024, the High Court addressed a complex legal scenario involving an acid attack case, highlighting critical aspects of victim compensation, bail conditions, and judicial considerations. Case Details: - Case Number: 1957-1961 of 2024 - Petitioner: Shivani Tyagi -…
Supreme Court to Deliberate on Transfer of Cheque Dishonour Case Despite Section 142A of NI Act
Court Proceedings Overview: - Case Title: Transfer Petition(s)(Criminal) No. 33/2018 - Case Type: Criminal Transfer Petition - Date of Hearing: 24-04-2024 - Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice C.T. Ravikumar, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar Key Points from the Order: 1. Issue at Hand: The case involves an interpretation and…
EVMs Can't Be Tampered With, Return To Ballot Paper Will Undo Electoral Reforms: Supreme Court
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Delhi High Court has reinforced the credibility and reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India's electoral framework. The judgment, delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta, addresses pivotal concerns raised by the petitioner, the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR),…
'Egg Shell Skull' Rule Can Be Applied Only When Patient Had Pre-Existing Conditions : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling by the Court of Appeals, the application of the Eggshell Skull Rule under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has been meticulously examined, shedding light on crucial aspects of liability and compensation in cases of medical negligence. Background of the Case (CA OF 2024 @ SLP(C) 242 OF 2016): The…
If Courts Find Presence Of Govt Officers Necessary, They Should Be Allowed To Appear Virtually At First Instance : Supreme Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding the personal appearance of government officers in court proceedings. This SOP comes in response to a case involving The State of West Bengal as the petitioner and Ganesh Roy as the respondent,…
Movie Trailer Not A Promise, Producer Not Liable If Content Shown In Trailer Is Not Included In Film: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, delved into the legal ramifications of promotional trailers in the context of the movie industry. The case, titled Yash Raj Films Private Limited v. Afreen Fatima Zaidi & Anr., addressed crucial questions regarding the nature…
Court Allows Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy Of 14-Year Old Rape Survivor: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has intervened in a case concerning the medical termination of pregnancy of a minor girl aged around fourteen. This decision follows the dismissal of a petition by the minor's mother, who sought permission for the termination in light of alleged sexual assault. Case Background The minor, who filed an…
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Cost On Wife's Father For Filing False Cases At Different Places To Harass Husband
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has quashed a second FIR filed against Parteek Bansal, citing misuse of legal processes. The case, titled SLP(CRL.) NO. 2520 OF 2017, highlights issues related to multiple FIRs based on identical allegations. The case originated from a complaint filed in Hisar, Haryana, under…
Article 226, Delay Defeats Equity, HC Should Dismiss Writ Petition If Petitioner Is Guilty Of Delay Or Laches : Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled on a crucial matter regarding the approval of LPG distributorship. The case, which arose from a Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 30152 of 2018, involved a dispute between Mrinmoy Maity (the appellant) and Chhanda Koley and Others (the respondents). Case…
