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Firing pistol in self-defense is not a violation of Arms Act 1959 license conditions: Allahabad High Court
In a recent order by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, Hon'ble Justice Subhash Vidyarthi has directed an inquiry into an application filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The case pertains to an incident involving Mr. Sunil Dutt Tripathi, the applicant, and the State of…
Domestic Violence Act: Quashes Complaint Against Father and Brother, Upholds Action Against Daughter-in-law - Bombay High Court
In a recent order, the Bombay High Court addressed a significant legal question related to the liability of family members under the Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005 ("DV Act"). The case involved a writ petition (Writ Petition No. 5185 of 2018) filed by Mrs. Zeba Mohasin Pathan, Easak Gulab Pathan,…
MP High Court Upholds Legal Continuity: Substituting Amendment Doesn't Void Unamended Provision for Past Offences
In a recent development in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, Hon'ble Shri Justice Sheel Nagu and Hon’ble Shri Justice Hirdesh heard MCRC No.24473 of 2023, wherein U.S. (UPJEET SINGH) ARORA, a retired Assistant Engineer, has sought the quashment of a charge-sheet dated 17.01.2005 and subsequent orders. Key…
Calcutta High Court Urged for Urgent Hearing on West Bengal ED Attack: Cites Heightened Unrest in the Region
In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court addressed a plea today filed by an advocate highlighting the recent violent attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) convoy. The incident occurred during raids conducted in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali and Bongaon. The advocate, representing the matter, informed the…
School Can't Seek Correction Of Student's Internal Assessment Marks After Uploading On CBSE Website: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court, the case of Nilkanth Das and Others vs. CBSE and Others sheds light on a distressing situation where the Court expresses regret for having to rule strictly on legal grounds rather than empathetically. The case revolves around the challenge faced by the Central Board of…
Allahabad High Court Affirms: Auctions Cannot Be Cancelled Based on Anticipated Higher Bids Alone
In a recent development, M/S Flavuro Foods Pvt. Ltd. has filed a Special Appeal (No. 790 of 2023) challenging an order dated 7.11.2023, issued by the Company Judge in response to Company Petition No. 27 of 2007. The appeal is directed against the decision to re-advertise an auction for a property in question. Key…
Conversion of Abetment of Suicide Charge to Murder Hinges on Substantive Evidence, Not 'Stray Observations' by Medical Officer: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, July 10, 2023: In a significant development, the Bombay High Court, presided over by Justice Prakash D. Naik, has allowed Criminal Revision Application No. 384 of 2022 filed by Gurudas Balasaheb Raut and others challenging an Order dated 16th August, 2022. The order, passed by the Learned Additional Sessions…
Right To Privacy Of Biological Parent Prevails Over Right Of Adopted Child To Conduct 'Root Search': Calcutta High Court
In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court, in WPA No. 3792 of 2023, heard the plea of Fabian Ricklin, alias Ranabir, who seeks to unravel the mystery of his biological roots. The case revolves around the petitioner's right, under the Adoption Regulations, 2022, to discover the identity of his biological…
Motor Vehicle Act: Insurance Company Liable to Compensate Despite Driver's Negligence: Jharkhand high court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, the Civil Miscellaneous Appellant Jurisdiction dealt with a Motor Accident Claims Case (M.A. No.218 of 2018) involving the Branch Manager of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. and the claimants, including Binita Topno and others, residents of…
High Court quashes income tax notices in capital account transaction cases
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court, in a recent order dated December 19, 2023, has quashed notices issued under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in a batch of cases involving foreign companies investing in shares of their Indian subsidiaries. The court also set aside orders passed under…
