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High Court Directs Bihar DGP To Conduct Inquiry On Allegations Of Assault On Advocate Inside Police Station
In a significant development, the Patna High Court, in Criminal Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 1081 of 2023, has intervened in a case arising out of Mokama Police Station Case No. 198 of 2021, involving Anand Gaurav, an advocate by profession. Background: Anand Gaurav, son of Ganesh Prasad Singh, residing in Sakni…
Minor Girl Fearing Life In Parents' Custody Can Be Sent To Shelter Home Till Adulthood; 'Husband' Lacks Right To Claim Her Custody: Patna High Court
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Patna High Court addressed the pressing issue of child marriages and reinforced the protective measures for minor girls under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The court, in its order dated 16-01-2024, dealt with the matter of a minor girl, Shivani Kumari, and her marriage,…
Animal Cruelty Case: Court Refuses To Enhance ₹1K Fine Imposed On Senior Citizen Woman In Case Over Death Of Street Puppies: Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru, January 11, 2024: In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by the Hon'ble Ms. Justice J.M.Khazi, addressed a Criminal Revision Petition (CRL.RP NO.1344 OF 2019) involving a case of animal cruelty under multiple sections of the law. Case Overview: Harish K.B., an Animal Welfare Officer,…
Cheque Bounce, Accused Cannot Lead Evidence By Affidavit, Statute Only Permits Complainant To Tender Evidence In Such Form: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent order by the Hon’ble Smt. Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa, the court addressed a criminal petition (Criminal Petition No.1594 of 2020) filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The petitioner, Mr. Kadiveti Ramanaiah, sought direction to the Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class…
UPGST, Court Affirms Truck as Capital Asset; Raises Concerns Over Seizure Without Notice Impacting Civil Rights: Allahabad High Court
In a recent order dated 9th January 2024, the Allahabad High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Justices Saumitra Dayal Singh and Manjive Shukla, addressed a writ petition under Section 129 of the U.P. Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (GST Act). The case revolves around the seizure of a TATA LPT 407 truck, bearing…
10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Man Inducing Minor into Prostitution in Red Light Area: Bombay High Court
In a recent court order, Justice Prithviraj K. Chavan delivered a verdict convicting Vijay Bhika Dive under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C) for the kidnapping of a minor. The case, which unfolded in Nashik, Maharashtra, involved serious charges under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956,…
Court Dismisses Plea for Age Limit Relaxation in District Judge Recruitment Due to Delay in Advertisement: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment, the Honorable Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Honorable Mr. Justice Rajiv Roy of the High Court of Judicature at Patna addressed the matter of age limit criteria for the District Judge (Entry Level) examination in a writ petition filed by Shahjahan, son of Late Shahidul Haque. Background:…
Court Upholds Right to Condone Delay: SARFAESI Act Applications Can Seek Relief Beyond 45-Day Limit
Jabalpur, January 3, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Justices Sheel Nagu and Vivek Jain, has set a precedent by allowing a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India challenging a final order passed by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) under the…
Be Gentle In Dealing With Advocates, Don't Take Up Cudgels With Bar : Supreme Court To DRT Judge
In a recent development at the Supreme Court of India, a Special Leave Petition (SLP) bearing number 27317/2023 was dismissed by the Hon'ble Chief Justice and the bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra. The case arose from the final judgment and order dated 03-11-2023…
S. 5(1) COTPA Won't Apply To Persons Not Engaged In Tobacco Business: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Action Over Film Poster Showing Actor Smoking
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, under the bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Oka and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, heard the Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filed by S. Cyril Alexander against the State represented by Dr. V.K. Palani & Anr. The petition, Diary No. 49498/2023, arose…
