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Passport Can't Be Seized Or Retained By Investigating Agency In Absence Of Any Crime Committed With It: Kerala High Court
In a recent development in the case of the Intelligence Officer of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) versus Davood, the Honorable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas of the High Court of Kerala has ordered the release of the petitioner's passport. The case, bearing Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 5301 of 2022, pertains…
Breaking News: Supreme Court Introduces Digital Paper Books for Advocates-on-Record
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a notice regarding the sharing of scanned (digitized) paper books with Advocates-on-Record on a pilot basis. The move aims to address concerns related to variations in reference to page numbers of scanned documents during court proceedings, causing…
Will continue referring to IPC, CrPC by their original names, don't know Hindi: Justice Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court
Headline: Justice Anand Venkatesh Lightens Courtroom Atmosphere with Humorous Take on Hindi Naming of Legal Acts In a recent hearing at the Madras High Court, Justice Anand Venkatesh showcased a lighthearted approach regarding the Hindi naming of legal acts, expressing his difficulty in pronouncing them fluently. The…
Acquits Woman In 23 Year Old Murder Case After Finding Her To Be A Juvenile At The Time Of Offence: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, under Criminal Appeal No. 64/2012, has overturned the conviction of Pramila, who was found guilty under Sections 302 and 201 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The judgment, delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka, addresses a crucial issue of juvenility…
The lawyer threw a shoe at the judge in the crowded court, also tried to snatch the case file.
Agar, Madhya Pradesh - In a shocking incident that unfolded on Monday, a lawyer engaged in a heated courtroom dispute took an extreme step by throwing his shoe at the presiding judge in Agar district's court. Fortunately, the judge managed to duck in time, avoiding any injuries. The chaotic scene erupted when a…
Court Quashes Preventive Detention Of 21-Yr-Old, Appoints Advocate As His 'Mentor' : Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on Wednesday, the 24th day of January 2024, the Kerala High Court, with the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen presiding, addressed the matter of WP(CRL.) No.1220/2023. The petitioner in this case is Mr. Sreejith R., aged 47 years, father…
Rahul Gandhi Deletes Tweet Revealing Rape Victim's Identity; Delhi High Court Disposes of PIL
In a recent development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi informed the Delhi High Court that he has deleted his 2021 tweet, which allegedly disclosed the identity of a 9-year-old rape victim. Advocate Tarannum Cheema, representing Gandhi, stated that the tweet had already been withheld in India and has now been taken down…
ITC Not Allowable for Payments to Third Party Instead of Selling Dealer: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development, the West Bengal Taxation Tribunal has upheld the order passed by the tribunal in the case of Pacharia Exports Private Limited challenging the assessment order dated 27.06.2011. The case, titled W.P.T.T. 1 of 2023, involved a dispute between Pacharia Exports Private Limited and The Special…
Proposed Purchaser Of Joint Family Property Cannot Be Impleaded As Party Respondent In Suit For Partition: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, a Writ Petition (WP) filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India challenges an order dated 22nd July 2015 passed by the Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class in Kadur. The petition, numbered 37203 of 2015, pertains to a property dispute and questions the validity of the…
Readiness To Transfer Possession Not Sufficient In Case Of Joint Family Property Where Executor Incompetent To Execute Agreement: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Landmark Judgment on Specific Performance of Contract under Hindu Law: Court Dismisses Appeal In a significant legal development, the Hon'ble Shri Justice Vishal Mishra delivered a decisive judgment in a case related to specific performance of a contract under the Hindu law. The case, bearing the title "Manohar Lal…
