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Court Dismisses Woman's Domestic Violence Plea, Citing Lack of Evidence
In a recent ruling, an Additional Sessions Judge in Mumbai has dismissed a woman's plea challenging a magistrate court order related to her complaint against her husband and in-laws. The woman, employed as an assistant in the state secretariat 'Mantralaya,' had filed a complaint under the Protection of Women from…
Court Urges State Bar Council Intervention to Mediate Lawyers' Factions Dispute in Kittur Taluk: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development at the Karnataka High Court, a writ petition (WP No. 100505 of 2024) has been filed by The Bar Association Kittur and its President, Vishwanath, along with Advocate Mareppa, General Secretary of the association. The petition challenges the resolution (Annexure-A1) of the Karnataka State Bar…
Local Court Directs SSP Chandigarh to Probe Social Media Harassment Case, Expresses Discontent with Investigating Officer's Conduct
In a significant development, a local court in Chandigarh has rebuked the investigating officer (IO) handling a case involving the harassment of a city-based woman on social media. The court has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to personally look into the matter and take appropriate action. The…
Calcutta High Court Acts Swiftly: Suo Moto Cognizance of Alleged Sexual Assault at Gunpoint in Sandeshkhali
In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court, on its Appellate Side, has taken suo moto cognizance of distressing incidents reported in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The matter, titled "The Court’s on its Own Motion vs. State of West Bengal," WPA 4011 of 2024, was heard by the Hon'ble Justice…
Consumer entitled to have his car replaced if there is manufacturing defect, not just repair: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. faced a setback in its appeal against a consumer complaint filed by Mr. Ramesh Chander Sharma. The case, registered under OWP No. 873/2009, revolves around a dispute regarding a Maruti 800 CC Car purchased by Mr.…
High Court Quashes Bar Council's Decision, Directs Reconsideration of Enrollment
In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court, on January 29, 2024, delivered a verdict in Writ Petition No. 11806 of 2020, challenging the order dated November 6, 2019, issued by the Karnataka State Bar Council. The petitioner, Sri. Shelhan, aged 62 years, sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution…
No Restriction on Compassionate Employment for Daughter if Son is Already in Government Service: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judicial pronouncement, the Allahabad High Court, under the jurisdiction of Court No. 38, addressed a writ petition challenging the rejection of a compassionate appointment. The case revolves around the rejection of Kumari Nisha's application for compassionate appointment following the demise of her…
S.21 Registration Of Births & Deaths Act Doesn't Authorise Registrar To Compel DNA Test on Parents and Child: Kerala High Court
In a recent order (W.P.(C) No. 447 of 2024), the Kerala High Court addressed the plea of petitioners Romeo Victor and Jenny Cherunny seeking the issuance of a birth certificate for their child. The order, delivered by the Honorable Mr. Justice V.G. Arun on Wednesday, the 7th day of February 2024, sheds light on the…
Custody Battle In Canadian Court | Husband's Father, Lawyer Serving Contempt Notice At Wife's House Not Criminal Trespass: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Breaking News: High Court Quashes FIR Under Section 482 of Cr.P.C in Matrimonial Dispute In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a case involving a matrimonial dispute, has quashed an FIR under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. The case pertains to an application filed by…
Court Affirms Discretion: Failure to Produce Necessary Document Not Grounds for Automatic Rejection of Suit Under Order 7 Rule 14 CPC
In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, under the supervision of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, has set aside an order passed by the Ist Additional District Judge, Jammu, in the case of Daljit Singh (Handicapped) aged 74 years, challenging the rejection of a crucial document in a…
