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Section 31 of Domestic Violence Act Applies Only to Breach of Protection Orders, Not to Maintenance or Residence Orders: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that Section 31 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 applies strictly to cases of breach of a protection order or interim protection order and not to violations of maintenance, compensation, or residence orders. The judgment was…
Deportation of Former Police Constable to Pakistan Halted Due to 26 Years of Service: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a key ruling, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has halted the deportation of Iftikhar Ali, a former constable of the J\&K Police, who was facing removal from India on allegations of being a Pakistani national. Justice Rahul Bharti passed this interim order after reviewing substantial revenue and identity…
False Newspaper Notice About Husband Leads to ₹1 Lakh Fine on Woman: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment by the Calcutta High Court’s Circuit Bench at Port Blair, Justice Supratim Bhattacharya dealt with a unique case involving matrimonial conflict and defamation. The case arose from the act of a wife, Sutapa Das, who publicly accused her husband of intending to remarry while their divorce…
Report Sought On Legal Aid Given To Undertrial Prisoners And Convicts For Bail, Appeals & Revisions: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a significant order dated April 28, 2025, raised serious concerns over the working of the legal aid system in the state, after a convict, Mohd. Aslam, sought condonation of a delay of 850 days in filing an appeal against his conviction in a murder case. The Division Bench of Justice…
Wife Unfairly Blamed for Sons’ Behavior; Divorce Decree Set Aside for Lack of Personal Cruelty Under Hindu Marriage Act: Jharkhand High Court
A man named Rajeev Kumar had filed for divorce in the Family Court of Latehar, Jharkhand, under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, alleging that his wife, Sunita Devi, was subjecting him to mental cruelty. He claimed that she poisoned the minds of their two adult sons, leading them to create disturbances in his…
Ex-Parte Injunctions Granted in Favour of Neil Patel Digital LLC in Breach of LLP Agreement Dispute: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka, in an interim order dated 24 April 2025, took serious note of alleged financial misappropriation by a partner in a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and passed urgent directions to protect the interests of the LLP. The case, AP.IM 4/2025, was filed by Neil Patel Digital LLC against its…
False Rape Complaints Add Unnecessary Burden On Courts And Undermine Justice For Real Victims: Delhi High Court
In a powerful and significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, through Justice Girish Kathpalia, has highlighted the increasing misuse of rape laws in India. The Court, while deciding a plea under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), refused to quash a First Information Report (FIR) filed by a woman…
Either Parent Cannot Be Accused of Kidnapping Their Own Child as Both Are Equal Natural Guardians: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment dated 29th April 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh dismissed a criminal writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The petition was brought by Raja Rekhi, uncle of the minor Kabir Rekhi, seeking a writ of Habeas Corpus to ensure the release of…
Lawyers Engaged in Individual Practice Exempt from GST and Service Tax Levy: Orissa High Court
In a significant decision protecting the rights of legal professionals, the Orissa High Court on 7th April 2025 quashed a service tax demand notice issued to a practicing advocate of Bhubaneswar. The judgment was delivered by a division bench comprising Hon’ble the Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Hon’ble Mr. Justice…
Furnishing False Information Under Section 12(1)(b) of Passports Act Attracts Offence Even If Accused Is a Foreigner: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, on 24th March 2025, dismissed a plea filed by a British citizen of Indian origin, Arjun Madou Dugi, accused in Crime No.1388/2024 of Nedumbassery Police Station, under multiple provisions including Section 465 and Section 471 of the Indian Penal Code, Section 12(1)(b) and Section 12(1A) of the…
