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Upholds Arms License Cancellation Amid Criminal Case, Prioritizing Public Peace and Safety: Allahabad High Court
Revocation of Arms License under Section 17 (3) (b) of the Arms Act, 1959 In a recent order dated 30th January 2024, the [Your Court Name] dismissed a writ petition challenging the revocation of an arms license under Section 17 (3) (b) of the Arms Act, 1959. The petitioner, Mr. [Petitioner's Full Name], had sought…
Section 228 CrPC Analysis: Kerala High Court Stresses Judicial Opinion Prior to Framing Charges
In a recent development in the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the Honourable Mrs. Justice Sophy Thomas has issued an order in Crl.MC No. 818 of 2024, concerning the quashing of charges against the petitioner, Litty Thomas, the second accused in Crime No.178/2022 of Vanitha Police Station, Pathanamthitta.…
Allegations Against Relatives Quashed Under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in a Matrimonial Dispute: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Jabalpur, January 29, 2024: In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, led by Hon'ble Justice Maninder S. Bhatti, quashed the First Information Report (FIR) and subsequent proceedings in Misc. Criminal Case No. 59501 of 2021, invoking Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The case involves…
Supreme Court Judge confuses ‘Kindle’ with ‘Tinder’, leads to amusing banter in Courtroom
In a lighthearted and amusing turn of events at the Supreme Court on Friday, a judge mistakenly confused Amazon's Kindle e-reader with the popular dating app Tinder. During a hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the establishment of rural libraries to promote reading in villages, the mix-up occurred…
Woman Judge dies by suicide at her government residence
In a shocking turn of events, Civil Court Judge Jyotsana Rai, aged 45, was allegedly found dead by suicide at her government residence in Badayun on Saturday morning. Judge Rai, originally from Mau, had been serving in Badayun for the past year. The distressing incident came to light when her aides, concerned after…
Tense Exchange Between NCLT Judicial and Technical Members Goes Viral, Reveals Ongoing Disputes
In a recently surfaced video, a heated exchange between National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Members (Judicial) Dr. Patibandla Satyanarayana Prasad and (Technical) Umesh Kumar Shukla has gone viral on social media and messaging apps. The three-minute video, captured during a January hearing in Chandigarh, showcases a…
Court Grants Divorce: Wife's Constant Taunts on Husband's Finances Deemed Grounds for Cruelty: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, in the case of MAT. APP. (F.C.) 167/2019, pronounced on January 30, 2024, granted divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) and Section 13(1A)(ii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, highlighting the grave impact of mental cruelty on the petitioner. Case Background: The case involves…
CBI Obligated to Disclose Information on Corruption and Human Rights Violations: Delhi High Court Upholds RTI Transparency
In a significant ruling on January 30, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed a case involving the Right to Information (RTI) Act and its applicability to intelligence and security organizations. The case, titled W.P.(C) 2833/2020 & CM APPLs. 9857/2020, 44582/2022 - CBI vs. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, focused on the Central…
Adultery of parent cannot be sole ground to deny custody of child to him/ her: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment by the Delhi High Court, Justices Neena Bansal Krishna and Suresh Kumar Kait delivered a groundbreaking decision in a matrimonial dispute under the Family Courts Act, 1984 and Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. The case, numbered MAT.APP.(F.C.) 23/2020 & MAT.APP.(F.C.) 63/2020, has shed light on…
Three-Month Cap on Jail Term for Maintenance Arrears in Successive Execution Petitions: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has set aside an order of civil imprisonment in a maintenance case under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court held that the petitioner, Mr. [Appellant's Name], cannot be sent to civil prison again for the same decree for arrears of maintenance that have…
