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Supreme Court Affirms Right to Self-Defense as a Fundamental Right, Strikes Down Bar Association's Ban on Representation
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court of India, headed by Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma, emphasized that the right to defend oneself is a fundamental right under the Constitution of India. The ruling came during the hearing of a Writ Petition filed by an individual who chose to represent…
Supreme Court Slaps Rs. 10 Lakh Fine on Rajasthan Government for Harassing Labourer in 22-Year Legal Battle
In a scathing decision on Friday, the Supreme Court imposed a hefty cost of Rs. 10,00,000 on the State of Rajasthan for subjecting a poor litigant to prolonged legal battles, terming the state's plea as "frivolous litigation." The bench, consisting of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, expressed dissatisfaction…
Great Sanctity for Finality of Judgment: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Second Review Petition Arising from Writ Proceedings
In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, headed by Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla, has dismissed a review petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, in the matter of Sadashiv Joshi vs. State of Madhya Pradesh. The case, marked as Review Petition No. 1705 of…
Advocate's Caution List Removal Petition Granted Under Article 226: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment by the Bombay High Court, the court has granted relief to Shri. Shailesh Vishwanath Jambhale, an advocate, under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The case, with Writ Petition No.14373 of 2018, revolves around the removal of the advocate's name from the "Caution List" maintained by…
'No Claim Certificate' Not a Bar to Arbitration, S. 11 Application Granted: Gujarat High Court
In a recent development in the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, an arbitration application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, bearing number C/ARBI.P/141/2023, was heard by the Honorable Chief Justice Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal on 9th February 2024. Background: Poll Cont Associates…
Police Cannot Register FIR, Prosecution Under Water and Air Acts Requires Complaint Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court, at Chandigarh, has quashed FIR No. 99 dated 17.03.2016 against Ravi Shanker Gupta, the proprietor of M/s Mahadev Forgings & Components Firm. The decision was rendered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar on 8th February 2024 under CRM-M No.…
Court Sets Three-Year Limitation for Tax Reassessment on Concealed Income Below Rs50 Lakh: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has quashed an income tax notice issued to M/s. Sevensea Vincom Private Limited, through its Director, Mr. Rupak Pasari, citing procedural violations. The case was filed as W.P. (T) No. 2815 of 2023, with the court comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay and…
Supreme Court Agrees to Expedite Marital Rape Petitions, Addresses Urgency in Intimate Violence Cases
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has agreed to consider the early listing of a series of petitions related to the criminalization of marital rape. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has expressed its commitment to finding a suitable slot between Constitution bench hearings to address…
Insolvency Petition Under Section 9 Filed Against Sporta Technologies Private Limited
In a significant development at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench -V, a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) has been initiated against Sporta Technologies Private Limited. The petition, numbered CP No. 775/IBC/MB/2021, was filed under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,…
POCSO Act Section 6, The 14-year-old daughter, who was living with him, was accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting him: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court at Calcutta delivered a judgment on 7th February 2024 in Criminal Appeal No. 70 of 2019 under Section 376(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case involved the appellant, Moloy Roy,…
