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Misuse Of Section 498A IPC Flagged In 26-Year-Old Dowry Cruelty Case, Husband Acquitted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently acquitted Rajesh Chaddha, a man who had been convicted 26 years ago in a case related to dowry harassment and cruelty to a married woman under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The Bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish…
Issuance Of Show Cause Notice Under Section 74 Of CGST Act Does Not Violate Natural Justice: Himachal Pradesh High Court
A case has recently been decided by the Himachal Pradesh High Court under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The petition was filed by M/s Himalaya Wellness Company, challenging the show cause notice issued by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) authorities. The company sought several reliefs,…
Separate Orders Must Be Passed For Bail Bond Cancellation And Penalty Imposition: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent decision, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, while hearing Criminal Appeal No. 247 of 2024, held that separate orders must be passed for cancellation of bail bond and for imposition of penalty under Section 446 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. The judgment was delivered by Justice Virender Singh, who…
Award Set Aside Over Unilateral Appointment Due To 'Patent Illegality' In Ignoring SC Judgment: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling dated 13th May, 2025, the Hon’ble Justice Shampa Sarkar of the Calcutta High Court’s Commercial Division on the Original Side allowed an application filed by Virgo Softech Limited and another party. The petition was filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996,…
Police Can't Refuse To Register FIR Based On Jurisdiction; High Court Slams Delhi & UP Cops For "Passing The Buck" Under S.173 BNSS: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling dated May 16, 2025, the Delhi High Court sharply criticized both the Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh Police for failing to register a First Information Report (FIR) in a case involving the mysterious death of a 27-year-old man, Rahul Verma. The court found that despite overwhelming signs of…
Children Are Future Of Society; Punitive Approach Towards Juveniles Is Self-Destructive Under JJ Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a crucial judgment reinforcing the principles of juvenile justice, has set aside the conviction and sentence of a juvenile who was earlier held guilty under the Arms Act. The Court held that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 aims at reforming children in conflict…
Sex Determination Offences Under PCPNDT Act Are Cognizable; FIR Registration Not Barred by Law: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has affirmed that offences under the Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PC & PNDT Act) are cognizable. This ruling establishes that the registration of an FIR and police investigation under the Act is not barred by…
State’s Failure To Provide Financial Aid Under 2012 CM Welfare Scheme For Newly Enrolled Advocates: Notice Issued On PIL: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the State Government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging the failure to provide financial assistance to newly enrolled advocates under the Chief Minister Welfare Scheme, 2012. The matter was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Suresh Kumar…
More POCSO Courts Needed to Tackle Delays in Child Rape Trials: Supreme Court
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court of India has called on both the Central Government and the State Governments to prioritize the creation of dedicated courts to handle the growing number of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). This step comes as a response to the…
Officer Cannot Resign Without SP's Permission or Two Months’ Notice; Constable’s Plea Dismissed: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Bilal Ahmad Yatoo, a former constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, filed a petition in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court challenging the acceptance of his resignation on the same day it was submitted. Yatoo, who had been appointed in 2016, faced multiple disciplinary issues during his training and work…
