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Man who Married Five Women by Cheating and Fraud do not Deserve Anticipatory Bail
In a recent development in the Bombay High Court, anticipatory bail application number 129 of 2024 was heard by Justice Sarang V. Kotwal. The applicant, Shantilal Yashwant Kharat, sought anticipatory bail in connection with C.R.No. 167 of 2023 registered at Rasayani Police Station, District Raigad, on 07.08.2023,…
Lawyers seek apology from Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay for insulting Advocate General
In a startling turn of events at the Calcutta High Court, over 250 lawyers condemn Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Advocate General Kishore Datta during a court hearing last week. The incident occurred amid a heated case involving a caste certificate scam and a contentious…
Supreme Court Upholds Freedom of Speech: quashes defamation case by lawyer against newspaper owner
New Delhi, January 30, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Sanjay Upadhya, the appellant and registered owner of the 'Sunday Blast' newspaper, in a criminal defamation case filed by Anand Dubey. The case was related to the publication of a news article on February 24, 2013, titled…
Hindu Marriage Act: Plea to Declare Marriage Void under Section 11 Cannot Be Judged on Grounds of Voidable Marriage under Section 12
In a recent legal development, a significant case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has surfaced, involving a challenge against the dismissal of a petition filed under Section 11 of the Act. The case revolves around the appeal of Ms. Ankita Devi against the judgment and order dated 22.11.2023 by the Family Court in…
Denies Employment Assistance to Married Daughter, Rejects Claim of Restored Dependency on Father After Husband's Job Loss: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, a married woman, Arifa T.K., aged 33, has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the rejection of her application for a Dependency Certificate by the District Collector, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), and Tahsildar. The court proceedings, WP(C) No. 33177 of 2022, were heard by…
Court Addresses Plea Against Police Brutality and False FIRs, Asserts Not All Police Officers Behave Like That: Kerala High Court
In a significant move, the Kerala High Court Advocates Association (KHCAA) has approached the Kerala High Court, expressing concern over instances of police brutality and the filing of false FIRs against advocates. President of KHCAA, Advocate Yeshwanth Shenoy, and Secretary, Advocate Anoop V Nair, filed a plea…
Denies Bail to POCSO Accused, Citing Accused's Relationship as Uncle to Victim Girls: Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court, in a detailed order delivered by Justice Prithviraj K. Chavan, has denied bail to Mr. XYZ, an accused facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case pertains to an alleged aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a…
S.138 NI Act Allows Accused to Obtain Certified Copy of Specimen Signature from Bank in Dispute over Cheque Signature: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Ajitsinh Chehuji Rathod against the State of Gujarat & Anr. The case, arising from SLP(Crl.) No(s). 16641 of 2023, revolves around allegations of dishonor of a cheque amounting to Rs. 10 lakhs under Section 138 of the Negotiable…
Renowned Shooter's Victory: Karnataka High Court Affirms Right to 10 Arms and 1 Lakh Ammunition, Quashes Final Notice Under Arms Act, 1959
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court, under the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, addressed a writ petition filed by Mr. K. Sajan Aiyappa, a resident of Kolkeri Village, seeking to set aside a final notice issued by the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Kodagu District. Background: Mr. Sajan…
Grants Bail to Drawing Teacher, Doubtful That Petitioner Sexually Assaulted Six Girls On The Same Day: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the Honorable Mrs. Justice Sophy Thomas of the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam granted regular bail to the accused, Mr. XXXXXXXXXX, a Drawing Teacher at Himayathul Islam School. The bail application, numbered B.A. No. 272 of 2024, pertains to Crime No. 1179/2023 registered at Kozhikode Town…
