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Unconditional Withdrawal Of Prior Petition Filed U/S 11 Of A&C Act Bars Subsequent Petition On Same Cause Of Action: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has ruled that if a petition for the appointment of an arbitrator is withdrawn without the liberty to file a fresh petition, any subsequent petition on the same cause of action will be barred. The judgment emphasizes the application of Order 23 Rule 1(4) of the…
Justice Served: Court Doubles Compensation for Rape Survivor, Boosting Hope for Minor Victims Under POCSO Act: Gujarat High Court
In a landmark judgment delivered on March 28, 2025, the High Court of Gujarat has enhanced the compensation awarded to a minor rape victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections. The case, filed under R/CR.A/2637/2023, was initially heard by the…
S.482 CrPC | Courts Duty Bound To Examine Overall Circumstances To Probe Malicious Intent In Criminal Cases: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, in a recent ruling, quashed an FIR lodged against a group of individuals, stating that the criminal proceedings were initiated maliciously in the guise of a civil dispute. The court's judgment emphasized the importance of preventing the misuse of the criminal justice system…
Parallel Proceedings U/S 145 Of CrPC Are Unsustainable When Civil Suit Concerning Same Property Is Already Pending: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a recent ruling, held that when a civil suit regarding the title and possession of property is already pending, parallel proceedings under Section 145 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC) are unsustainable. The Court observed that conducting such proceedings would not only be unnecessary but…
Regularization Of Govt Employee Withdrawn Citing Educational Criteria Despite Favourable Court Orders, Fines ₹2 Lakh: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has quashed an order that withdrew the regularization of a government employee due to non-fulfillment of educational qualifications. This decision came after the court noted that the withdrawal order was not only against the categorical directions of the court’s Division Bench, which had been…
Executing Court Erred In Seeking Transfer Certificate To Execute Award When It Had Jurisdiction To Entertain Application: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in its ruling delivered by Justice Narendra Singh Dhaddha, held that the Executing Court had erred in directing the petitioner to furnish a transfer certificate for executing an arbitral award. The Court emphasized that the Executing Court had the jurisdiction to hear the execution…
Notification Directing Subordinate Courts In Assam To Dispose Of Pending Execution Petitions In 6 Months: Gauhati High Court
In a significant move aimed at ensuring swift justice, the Gauhati High Court issued an order on March 26, 2025, directing all subordinate courts in Assam to dispose of pending execution petitions within six months. The court stated that failure to comply would result in the concerned presiding officer being…
Shocking Betrayal and False Promises: Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Heart-Wrenching Sexual Assault Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The case of Kadem Satyanarayana vs The State of Andhra Pradesh was heard on March 24, 2025, in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati. The matter concerns the petitions filed by Kadem Satyanarayana and other petitioners seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an alleged sexual assault case under FIR No. 97…
MSME Council Cannot Pass Award On Account Of Failure Of Conciliation Proceedings, Has To Refer Matter To Arbitration: Karnataka High Court
In an important judgment, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) cannot pass an award on a matter after conciliation proceedings have failed, unless the matter is either taken up for arbitration by the Council itself or referred to an arbitration…
Appeal Against Allegations Of Adultery, Cruelty, And Rape In Live-In Relationship: Patna High Court
In a significant legal ruling, the Patna High Court has recently passed a judgment in the appeal of Sangita Kumari against Surendra Kumar Himanshu. The appeal was filed challenging the dissolution of the marriage by the Family Court, Jehanabad. The case revolves around matrimonial disputes, including allegations of…
