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'Absolutely Irresponsible': FIR Against Lawyer For Disclosing POCSO Victim's Name To Media Not Quashed: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against a woman advocate who allegedly disclosed the name and identity of a minor victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The bench of Justice Nirzar Desai held that the conduct of the applicant was "absolutely…
No Social Media For 3 Years Imposed As Unique Bail Condition On Youth Accused Of Circulating Explicit Content: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, while granting bail to a 19-year-old accused in a case involving the circulation of sexually explicit content and social media intimidation, has imposed an unprecedented condition barring him from using any social media platform for a period of three years, under his real name or any…
Man Acquitted In Rape Case After 7 Years, Trial Court Ignored Forged Birth Certificate Used To Prove Minor Victim's Age: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has overturned a trial court’s conviction of a man accused of raping a minor. The conviction was primarily based on a birth certificate submitted by the victim’s mother claiming the victim was a minor. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri observed that the trial court “manifestly erred in convicting the…
FIR Can't Be Quashed On Basis Of Compromise In Cases Involving Illegal Gratuity Demands For Pension Release: Chhattisgarh High Court
A Division Bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court, comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, has refused to quash an FIR involving allegations of illegal gratification, cheating, and misappropriation of public funds, holding that such offences are not of a private nature and cannot be quashed…
Plea Allowed For Second Wife To Be Included In Govt Employee's Pension Record After First Wife's Death: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently ruled in favor of a retired government employee’s second wife, allowing her to claim the family pension despite the marriage being technically invalid under Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The petitioner’s first wife passed away in 2020, and the petitioner had sought…
Spouse Can Sue Partner's Lover For Damages Over Interference With Marriage, 'Alienation Of Affection' Discussed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment holding that a civil suit filed by a spouse seeking damages from the other spouse’s lover for intentionally interfering in the marriage is maintainable. This landmark decision explores the novel concept of Alienation of Affection, a tort recognized in…
'Classic Instance of Abdication of Judicial Duty': Trial Court Pulled Up For Passing Non-Speaking Order: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has strongly criticized the Trial Court for passing a non-speaking order that dismissed multiple applications, including those filed under Order 1 Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) for substitution of parties. The Trial Court rejected these applications solely on the ground of…
Refusal Of Sanction Without Considering Prosecution Material, Merely Praising Accused's Work Not Valid: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently delivered a significant judgment concerning the validity of sanction orders denying prosecution of public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court held that a sanction order is not valid if it is issued without reference to the prosecution materials and instead only…
Anticipatory Bail Plea Maintainable Even If Absconding Proclamation Issued Against Accused: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently delivered an important judgment clarifying that proceedings under Section 82 (Proclamation for person absconding) and Section 83 (Attachment of property of person absconding) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) do not create an absolute bar on filing anticipatory bail petitions. The…
Maruti Suzuki And Dealer Directed To Pay ₹1.65 Lakh Compensation For Defective Car: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently passed a significant judgment in the case of Arun Tandon versus Maruti Suzuki India Limited, ordering the car manufacturer and its dealers to pay a total compensation of Rs. 1,65,000 to the petitioner for selling a defective vehicle and causing repeated harassment…
