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Directs CID Probe Following Disturbing Video Call in Alleged Spousal Murder Case: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development in the case of Nilanjan Mitra vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors., the Calcutta High Court, under the Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction, has ordered the transfer of the investigation to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The case involves the death of a victim, where the…
Preventive detention order should not be passed merely on the apprehension that accused is likely to get bail: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a detention order in the case of Muyeeb Shafi Ganie, challenging the preventive detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The order, dated 31.01.2024, was reserved on 29.01.2024 and pronounced on the mentioned date by Hon’ble Mr.…
Issues Contempt Notices To Lawyer, Client For Seeking Judge's Recusal Based On 'Fabricated' News Clipping Against Him: Bombay High Court
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has taken a stern stand against the misuse of fabricated news to manipulate legal proceedings. A division bench comprising Justices Anuja Prabhudessai and NR Borkar has directed the registration of a suo motu contempt petition against lawyers Zoheb Merchant and Minal…
Revenue Authorities Lack Authority to Issue 'No Caste, No Religion Certificate': Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court, headed by Justice S.M. Subramaniam, addressed the issue of obtaining a 'No Caste No Religion Certificate' through a Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case, titled H. Santhosh vs. The District Collector, Tirupathur, raised questions…
Bombay High Court Upholds Eviction Deadline for Dwarka Restaurant and Occupants at Dalal Street Junction
In a recent ruling by the Bombay High Court under Writ Petition (L) No. 26283 of 2023, the court has upheld an earlier order directing Kamath Brothers (Dwarka) & Ors to vacate their premises by January 29, 2024. The case, which falls under the Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, involves a dispute between the…
Supreme Court Clarifies: High Court under S. 482 CrPC Should Not Adjudicate on Time-Barred Debt in Cheque Dishonour Cases
New Delhi, January 22, 2024: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted leave and allowed the appeal filed by Atamjit Singh against the order of the High Court of Delhi. The case pertains to a criminal appeal arising out of a Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 298 of 2023 challenging the quashing of…
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 6 Lakhs Cost on Maharashtra Police Officers for Unlawful Eviction of Tenants
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has pronounced its judgment in Special Leave Petition (CRL.) No. 14585/2023, shedding light on a case of alleged tenant harassment, illegal detention, and property demolition. The judgment, delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, addresses…
Gyanwapi Masjid Committee Urges Expedited Supreme Court Hearing Amidst Controversy Over Hindu Prayers Decision
New Delhi, February 1, 2024 - Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi, an Advocate on Record at the Supreme Court of India, has raised an alarm in a letter to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, citing "extreme urgency" regarding the ongoing dispute over the Gyanwapi Mosque in Varanasi. In the letter dated February 1, 2024, Ayyubi…
Quashes POCSO Case, Acknowledges Consensual Relationship Leading to Marriage: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India and Section 482 of the Cr.P.C, has quashed FIR No. 274/2017 under Sections 376/363 IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar, showcases a nuanced understanding of…
Husband's plea for paternity test on charges of adultery under Hindu Marriage Act rejected: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court, the case of MAT.APP.(F.C.) 29/2024 brought to light a husband's appeal against the Family Court's decision to reject his plea for a paternity test. The judgment, pronounced on January 31, 2024, sheds light on the complex interplay between marital discord, allegations of…
