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Urges Swift Age Determination by Police and Prison Authorities Under Juvenile Justice Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken cognizance of a matter of immense public importance involving the treatment of juveniles. The case, titled Akshay Chopra vs State of Haryana and others, was heard on February 6, 2024, by Acting Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice…
Court Quashes Case Against Parents of Rape Accused: Cites General Tendency to Implicate Family for Personal Scores
In a significant development, the First Additional Sessions Judge in Jaora District, Ratlam (M.P), quashed extortion charges against the parents of the main accused, Nishit @ Mayur, in a case filed under Sections 376(2)(n), 450, 385, 506, 328, 411, 420, 120-B, 354(G), 201, 176 of IPC and Section 66-E of the…
Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail for Man Accused of Sexual Abuse Against Wife: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has dismissed the anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) in the case of BAIL APPLN. 2833/2023. The judgment, delivered on 05.02.2024, sheds light…
Section 148 Income Tax: Court Emphasizes Bonafide Satisfaction for Jurisdiction; No Requirement to Record "Reason to Believe": Allahabad High Court
In a recent order by the Allahabad High Court, a writ petition under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was dismissed challenging the reassessment proceedings initiated against Shri Durga Trading Co for the Assessment Year 2016-17. Key Highlights: 1. Supplementary Affidavit Filed: The court, comprising Hon'ble…
Court Quashes Penalty for Expired E-Way Bill, Citing Lack of Intent to Evade Tax: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, under the leadership of The Hon’ble Justice Shekhar B. Saraf, addressed a writ petition (Writ Tax No. 141 of 2023) filed by M/s Globe Panel Industries India Pvt. Ltd. against the State of U.P. and others. The matter revolved around a penalty order dated…
Court Overrides Spousal Objection, Clears Path for Life-Saving Liver Donation: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a groundbreaking judgment delivered by Justice Raj Mohan Singh on February 5, 2024, the Delhi High Court provided clarity on the rights and procedures concerning living donor liver transplants under the Organs Transplantation Act, 1994. The case, titled Vinay Agrawal v. State of Delhi, revolves around the…
Enquiry Violating Legal Guidelines: Contempt Proceedings Initiated Against Police Officials: punjab and haryana high court
In a recent development, a case under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C) has been filed by Surinder Kumar and others against the State of Punjab. The primary contention in the petition is to seek relief from unnecessary harassment by respondent No.5 in connection with a complaint filed by respondent…
Emergency Parole Granted to Convict for Father's Funeral Rituals: Kerala High Court
In a recent development in the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas passed an order on Tuesday, the 6th day of February 2024, in Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 135 of 2024. The petitioner, Pournami Gopinath, aged 39, sought a direction for the grant of emergency parole to her husband, Sri…
Court Upholds Artistic Freedom, Decries Intolerance in 'Antony' Case: Kerala High Court
Act Name: Constitution of India, Article 19(1)(a) - Freedom of Speech and Expression In a recent judgment by the Kerala High Court, Justice Devan Ramachandran addressed the concerns raised by Mr. Joji Varghese in WP(C) No. 42896 of 2023 regarding the depiction of a controversial scene in the Malayalam movie 'Antony.'…
Court Advocates Action Against Rape Victims Turning Hostile Post Compensation: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has granted bail to Aman, the petitioner in the criminal miscellaneous bail application numbered 41458 of 2023. The order, dated February 2, 2024, pertains to a case where Aman is the applicant, and the opposite parties include the State of U.P.…
