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Landowner's Plea Denied by Karnataka High Court due to 9-Year Delay, Likens Situation to 'Rip Van Winkle'
Bengaluru, January 22, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court, under the jurisdiction of Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, dismissed a writ petition filed under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act). The…
Illegal detention case: Orders Action Against Erring Jail Officers For Illegal Detention Of Man Based On Expired Production Warrant
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, in a habeas corpus petition, ordered the immediate release of Dharam Narayan Gautam from Tihar Jail. The decision was made on 29th January 2024 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Jain. Background: Dharam Narayan Gautam had filed a…
Wife Entitled to Maintenance as Husband Fails to Fulfill Agreement for Separate Living: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Section 125 of Cr.P.C.: Court Orders Maintenance for Wife and Children in Landmark Judgment In a significant ruling under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), the First Additional Principal Judge of the Family Court in Jabalpur delivered a judgment on 29th January 2024, granting maintenance to a…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Writ Petition Against GST Registration Cancellation Citing Procedural Lapses: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment by the Patna High Court in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.205 of 2024, the court dismissed the writ petition filed by Ramesh Radav, challenging the cancellation of his Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration by the Union of India through the Commissioner of Central GST, Patna. Background:…
Quashes Sexual Abuse Case, Citing Embarrassment to Victim and Mockery Upon Womanhood: Madras High Court
In a recent development, the Madras High Court made a significant ruling in a case under Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. The case involved a woman who had filed a complaint about an incident that occurred on November 20, 2020. According to the petitioner, while on a morning walk,…
Disposes Writ Petition on Hate Speech Against Rohingya Community on Facebook: Delhi High Court
In a recent order, the Delhi High Court disposed of W.P.(C) 1227/2024, a writ petition filed by Mohammad Hamim and another individual against Facebook India Online Services Pvt. Ltd. and others. The petitioners sought directions to monitor and suspend hate speech and harmful content originating from India on Facebook,…
Acquits Accused Under Section 84 IPC, Citing Mental Health, Affection for Parents, and Lack of Escape Attempt: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has acquitted an individual suffering from Paranoid Schizophrenia under Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, authored by Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar and Justice Johnson John, sheds light on the delicate balance between legal and medical…
Jacqueline Fernandez knowingly used, enjoyed conman's proceeds of crime, court told
In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed the Delhi High Court that Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, embroiled in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case, was allegedly aware and knowingly involved in the possession and use of the proceeds of crime associated with alleged conman…
Supreme Court Orders Rs 2.5 Lakh Compensation in Medical Negligence Case: Patient Loses Vision in One Eye
Overview: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled in the case of P.C. Jain vs. Dr. R.P. Singh, addressing a medical negligence claim under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Case Background: The appellant, P.C. Jain, filed a complaint before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission,…
Magistrate Must Ascertain Accused Intentions in NBW Cases, Not Just Rely on Chargesheet Statements: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, Rahul.R, the accused in Crime No. 579/2022 of Pangode Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram, has moved the High Court of Kerala challenging the non-bailable warrant issued against him. The case, bearing C.P. No.41/2023, was being heard by the Judicial Magistrate of First Class -II,…
