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Information in Matrimonial Proceedings, Wife Entitled To Know Husband's Salary Details To Make A Rightful Claim Of Maintenance: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Justice G.R. Swaminathan delivered a verdict on January 4, 2024, in W.P.(MD)No.15513 of 2020, shedding light on the delicate balance between the right to privacy and the right to information, particularly in the context of matrimonial proceedings.…
Court Revokes Bail for Bhavninder Singh in Cheating Case Filed by Actress Amala Paul: Madras High Court
In a significant development, the Madras High Court, in the case of Amala Paul vs. Deputy Superintendent of Police, invoked Section 439(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C) to cancel the bail granted to the 2nd respondent, Bhavninder Singh Dhatt (Bhuvi), in Crime No.26 of 2022. The case involves serious charges…
Contention Of Accused About False Implication Cannot Be Examined In Section 482 CrPC Proceedings: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, headed by Hon’ble Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, has dismissed an application filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C) challenging the order dated 21.09.2023. The order in question pertains to the learned Special Judge's decision in…
Shared Custody Upheld: Karnataka High Court Advocates Child's Right to Both Parents' Love
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru addressed a custody dispute between Mrs. Vineeta Shaji and Mr. Dominic Joseph Zacharia, the natural parents of a 3½-year-old girl named Renee. The case, registered under Miscellaneous First Appeal No. 7082 of 2023, falls under Section 47 of…
Sampling of Seized Narcotic Substance to Be Done Only Before Magistrate, Not at Time of Seizure: Andhra Pradesh High Court Emphasizes
In a significant development, the Hon’ble Justice T. Mallikarjuna Rao granted regular bail to the petitioner, identified as A.3, in Criminal Petition No.47 of 2024 under Sections 437 and 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The case pertains to Crime No.82 of 2023 registered at Krishna Devi Peta Police Station,…
Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Rodent Menace In A Prayagraj Hospital: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court, led by Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Gupta, Acting Chief Justice, and Hon'ble Kshitij Shailendra, J., has taken suo motu cognizance of a matter pertaining to the alarming menace of rodents in SRN Hospital, as highlighted in a news report published in the daily newspaper…
There Can Be No Limitation For Filing Application For Compounding Of Offence Contrary To Sec 279(2) Of I-T Act: Madras High Court
In a recent order dated 13.12.2023, the Honorable High Court of Judicature at Madras, headed by Justice C. Saravanan, addressed the case of M/s. Jak Communications Private Limited and Others vs. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) and Others under W.P.Nos. 4855 and 4857 of 2023. The central issue revolved around…
Income From Sub-Letting Deemed as 'Business Income' in the Business of Renting/Licensing of Shops: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court recently pronounced its judgement on an income tax matter involving the classification of income derived from sub-licensing commercial spaces. The case, filed under ITA/168/2010, revolves around M/S. Oberoi Building & Investment (P) Limited challenging the assessment by…
Denying Financial Assistance and Exclusion from Service Register Deemed as 'Cruelty' in Divorce Case: Madras High Court
Hindu Marriage Act - Section 13(1)(ia): Madras High Court Rules in Favor of Wife in Landmark Divorce Case (C.M.A.(MD).No.1121 of 2017) In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court, led by Justice RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN and Justice P.B.BALAJI, pronounced its decision on 22.12.2023 in the Civil Miscellaneous Appeal under…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Section 197 CrPC Limited to Acts in Discharge of Official Duties; Fabrication of Documents Not Covered
Topic: Quashing of Complaint and Chargesheet against Public Servant In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment on Criminal Appeal No.256 of 2024, challenging the decision of the Karnataka High Court that quashed a complaint and chargesheet against a public servant. The appellant,…
