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Members In Default Of Membership Fee Stand Disqualified From Society Without Notice; They're Not Entitled To Vote : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the court has delivered a verdict on a case pertaining to the elections of a society governed by the Maharashtra Societies Registration Act, 1860. Background: The case involves a dispute over the elections of the executive body of a society registered under the Maharashtra Societies…
Court Quashes Disciplinary Proceedings Against Lawyer, Cites 'Malafide Complaint' by Opposing Party in Ongoing Litigation: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent order from the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, a writ petition challenging the initiation and continuation of disciplinary proceedings against Advocate Vikash Kumar Dubey has been allowed by Justice Ananda Sen. The case, titled "Vikash Kumar Dubey vs. Jharkhand State Bar Council & Ors," revolves around…
Bar Council suspends license of Lawyer for 7 Years for defrauding Client, forging Court order
The Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) has suspended advocate Peeush Kulshreshtha from practising as an advocate for a period of seven years after he was found guilty of creating forged and fabricated court orders, betraying his client, and committing fraud upon the court. The disciplinary committee of the BCD issued the…
Upholds Wife's Right to Separate Residence and Maintenance: Husband's Impotency Key Factor Under Section 125 CrPC: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a landmark decision, Justice Parth Prateem Sahu of the Chhattisgarh High Court has recently ruled that impotency can be a valid ground for a wife to reside separately from her husband and be entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Case Background: The judgment arose from a…
High Court Raises Serious Concerns over Police Procedural Violations in Child Custody Case
In a recent hearing, the Bombay High Court expressed its serious concerns over procedural violations by the Mumbai Police in a child custody case involving an Uzbekistan national. The court has directed the Maharashtra state police chief to personally ensure the proper maintenance of case diaries by lower-ranking…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Accused Cannot Seek Default Bail Based on Pending Investigation or Incomplete Chargesheet
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment shedding light on the statutory rights of the accused under Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). The judgment, titled Suresh Kumar Bhikamchand Jain Vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr., delves into the complexities…
Quashing Section 34 Order on Grounds of Interest Reduction as Modification of Original Arbitration Award: Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal development, Sushil Kumar Mishra, the claimant/award holder, has filed an appeal challenging the modification of the interest rate awarded in a case under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The appeal, numbered 874 of 2023, was heard in Court No. 1 by the Hon'ble Shekhar…
Court Faces Challenge Over Email Notice Refusal: Petitioner Questions Government Advocate's Order, Allahabad High Court
In a significant development in Court No. 21, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) bearing number 20 of 2024, titled Pradeep Kumar Singh vs. State of U.P. and 4 Others, witnessed a crucial hearing on January 24, 2024, before Hon'ble Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Hon'ble Justice Kshitij Shailendra. Key…
High Court Questions MBBS Admission Requirement Amid Plea on Loss of One Arm Mid-Course: Telangana High Court
In a recent development at the Telangana High Court, Chief Justice (CJ) and Justice JAK presided over W.P.No. 38240 of 2022, where Mr. K. Khamar Kiran, representing Mr. Mohammed Omer Farooq, the petitioner, sought justice. Key Highlights: 1. Date and Representation: On January 22, 2024, the court session witnessed the…
482 of CrPC: Court Imposes ₹25K Cost On Husband Who Sought Registration Of Fake Rape Case Against Wife's Cousin, Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, dismissed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.), seeking to set aside an order passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge. The case, titled Sanjeev Kumar…
