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Trial Court Criticized For Patriarchal Outlook And 'Copy-Paste' Reasoning In Denial Of Divorce To Husband: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has granted divorce to a husband on the ground of cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, setting aside a trial court order that had previously denied the divorce. The High Court criticized the lower court’s judgment for being a “copy-paste” from earlier matrimonial orders, lacking attention to…
Policy Sought To Curb Bulletproofing Of Vehicles By Criminals And Terrorists: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Punjab & Haryana High Court has expressed serious concern about how an alleged A-category gangster was able to get a modified bulletproof vehicle registered in Punjab. The Court has sought affidavits from the State Governments of Punjab and Haryana, the Union Territory of Chandigarh, and the Central Government to…
Dismissal Of Judge For Misconduct Involving Staff Harassment & Public Humiliation Of Lawyers, Cops Upheld By Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the discharge of Kaustubh Khera, a civil judge who faced serious allegations of misconduct during his probation. The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain, ruled that the discharge was based on unsatisfactory performance during the…
Rape FIR Quashed Against Man After Long-Term Relationship As Allegations Surfaced Post Marriage Denial: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Jammu & Kashmir High Court recently quashed an FIR registered against a man accused of rape and criminal intimidation under Sections 376 and 506 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). The Court based its decision on the significant delay in filing the complaint and the long-term consensual relationship shared between the…
Acquittal In Rape Case Upheld Due To FIR Delay And Contradictions In Testimony Despite Victim's Ordeal: Gujarat High Court
The case involves the State of Gujarat as the petitioner and a respondent accused of the offence of rape. The incident reportedly took place in 1996, involving a minor victim whose age was a critical point of dispute. The trial court had acquitted the accused, but the State appealed this decision. Discrepancy in Date…
Lawyer Entitled To Pending Legal Remuneration, NCTE Directed To Pay ₹50K Cost For Delay In Settlement: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court recently allowed a writ petition filed by an advocate seeking payment of over Rs 12 lakh in unpaid legal fees from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Court also imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the NCTE, criticizing its conduct as “blameworthy.” Background of the Case The petition…
State Should Frame Scheme Ensuring Food, Shelter & Education For Children Of Sexual Offence Survivors, Suggests Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently allowed a 31-weeks pregnant minor rape survivor to give birth to her child. The Court also urged the State Government to consider creating a policy to provide food, shelter, education, and safety for children born to survivors of sexual assault, rape, or incest. Background of the…
Trial Judge Bribery Case Sees Five Judge Transfers Amid Concerns Over Lawyers Undermining Legal Integrity: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is hearing a petition seeking to quash an FIR related to allegations of bribery and corruption involving a trial court judge. The case was registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in 2023. The judge accused is alleged to have extended undue favours to the owners of certain real estate…
Suspension Of MBBS Students Accused Of Impersonating In NEET Set Aside On Procedural Grounds: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court recently granted relief to several MBBS students who were suspended by the National Medical Commission (NMC) after FIRs were filed against them. The FIRs alleged that these students impersonated other candidates during the NEET UG Examination-2023. The Court directed the respective medical…
Judicial Interference In Medical Expert Opinion Permissible Only If Found Arbitrary: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, through Justice Aniruddha Roy, ruled that courts cannot overturn or replace the judgment of medical experts. Judicial intervention is only justified if there is clear proof of mala fide intent, arbitrariness, or inconsistency in the expert opinion. In this case, no such grounds were found, and…
