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Prevention of Corruption Act: No Criminal Conspiracy Can Be Inferred Solely from Officer's Presence During Bribe Acceptance: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of three Central Excise officials in a corruption case, holding that mere recovery of alleged bribe money is not sufficient to convict an accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court ruled that the prosecution must establish the essential ingredients of demand,…
Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act: Cheque Bounce Conviction Upheld: Saket Court
In a cheque bounce dispute decided by the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI Act)-03, Saket District Court, complainant Mukesh Bhardwaj stated that he had given a friendly loan to Abdul Kalam in two parts. First, in January 2014, an amount of Rs. 3,00,000 was given, and later in August 2014, another Rs.…
Bail Granted to School Caretaker Accused of Sexually Assaulting 3-Year-Old Student Cancelled: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has cancelled the bail granted to a school caretaker accused of sexually assaulting a three-year-old nursery student inside a school in Janakpuri. The Court held that the trial court overlooked important facts while granting bail, including the child's identification of the accused, the stage of…
'D-TAN' Trademark Cancelled; Descriptive Words Cannot Be Monopolised in the Skincare Industry: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the expression "D-TAN" is merely descriptive of the purpose of skincare products and cannot be granted exclusive trademark protection. The Court ruled that words commonly used in the cosmetics industry to describe the function of products cannot be monopolised by any single business.…
₹500 Penalty a 'Mere Formality'; DGP Directed to Revisit Action Against Police Officer: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court granted regular bail to two accused arrested in a liquor seizure case while expressing serious concern over incorrect information placed before the Court regarding the alleged criminal antecedents of one of the applicants. The Court held that inaccurate criminal history placed before a…
Appeal Filed Beyond the 120-Day Limitation Cannot Be Entertained Under Gratuity Law: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that an appeal filed beyond the maximum limitation period prescribed under Section 7(7) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 cannot be entertained by the appellate authority. The Court ruled that the statutory limitation under the Act is mandatory and cannot be extended by…
Sabarimala Gold Plating Case: Swift SIT Probe Ordered; No Aspect Should Remain Unexplored: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to expedite the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of gold used in the gold-cladded Dwarapalakas at the Sabarimala Temple. The Court observed that the investigation must be carried to its logical conclusion by ensuring that every…
Judge's Seniority Cannot Be Affected by Complaints That Did Not Lead to Disciplinary Action: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a judicial officer cannot be deprived of her original seniority merely because her promotion was deferred on the basis of a complaint that never resulted in any disciplinary proceedings or punishment. The Court observed that once no departmental inquiry, disciplinary…
Financially Independent Wife Earning More Than Husband Cannot Claim Maintenance Merely Because She Is a Woman: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that a wife who is financially independent and earns substantially more than her husband cannot claim interim maintenance merely because she is the wife. The Court observed that maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is intended to support a spouse…
State Cannot Dissolve Municipality Without Fair Hearing; Purulia Civic Board's Dissolution Set Aside: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the West Bengal Government's decision dissolving the Board of Councillors of the Purulia Municipality, holding that the action violated the principles of natural justice and failed to comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 431 of the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993. The…
