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Arrest Declared Illegal As Grounds Informed After 7 Hrs; Must Be Conveyed Meaningfully To Accused: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court declared the arrest of Pushpinder Pal Singh Dhaliwal, a music producer, as illegal due to non-compliance with legal provisions. The court noted that the grounds for arrest were not communicated to Dhaliwal at the time of his arrest. Instead, the grounds were…
"Beyond Territorial Jurisdiction": Plea By Ex-Serviceman Seeking Inquiry Into Havana Syndrome In India Dismissed By Madras High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court dismissed the plea of B. Boopalan, an ex-serviceman who claimed that the Defence Space Agency was targeting him with radiation that caused severe health conditions. Boopalan sought an inquiry into the Havana Syndrome in India and demanded compensation for his alleged…
'High-Handed': Nagpur Civic Body Slammed For Demolishing Homes Of Accused In Communal Violence By Bombay High Court
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court pulled up the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for its high-handed approach in demolishing the homes of individuals accused in the recent communal violence in Nagpur. The case came before a division bench comprising Justices Nitin Sambre and Vrushali Joshi following…
Availability Of Drug For Rare Diseases At Economical Prices Material Factor To Be Considered Before Restraining Via Interim Injunction: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has addressed a significant intellectual property rights (IPR) dispute between F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG and Natco Pharma Limited regarding a patent for the drug Risdiplam. The drug is used to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare disease. The court's decision primarily…
Cannot Be Compelled To Onboard SAHYOG Portal, Have Own Mechanism To Remove Unlawful Content: X Corp Tells Delhi High Court
In a recent case, X Corp. (formerly Twitter) appeared before the Delhi High Court concerning the SAHYOG portal, which was designed to bring together authorized agencies and social media platforms for a quicker response to unlawful online content. The SAHYOG portal was created to allow authorities to send automated…
FIR Quashed In Matrimonial Dispute As Settlement Reached In Cruelty Case Under IPC: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently passed a judgment quashing an FIR (No. 415/2023) filed under Sections 498A (Cruelty by husband or his relatives) and 406 (Criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involved the petitioners, Sohan Prasad (husband) and his family members (petitioners No. 2 to…
Tenant Ordered To Pay Enhanced Rent Can't Be Burdened With Substantial Arrears Due To Delay In Proceedings, Reasonable Installments Called For: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered an important judgment concerning tenant rights under the Rent Control Act. The court ruled that tenants ordered to pay enhanced fair rent cannot be burdened with substantial arrears due to delays in judicial proceedings. In the case of P J Francis v C D Jose, the court observed that…
FIR Quashed Against Retd Professor Who Sent Obscene Message To Female Colleague, Claims Mental Illness: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently quashed a stalking case against retired professor Kailash Chandak after the complainant, a female colleague, consented to withdraw the case, acknowledging that the message he sent was a result of his mental illness. The court's decision highlights the importance of understanding mental…
Convenience Of Litigants Weighs More Than Convenience Of Advocates: Plea Challenging Shifting Of Sessions Court Dismissed By Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by the Machilipatnam Bar Association, challenging a Government Order (G.O. Rt. No.124) issued by the Law (L & LA) (Home-Courts.A) Department, which ordered the shifting of the VI Additional District Sessions Court from Machilipatnam to Avanigadda. The…
Pre-Arrest Bail Denied in Shocking Child Abduction and Forced Marriage Case: High Court of Himachal Pradesh
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has dismissed the pre-arrest bail application of Surender, who was accused of being involved in a child abduction and rape case. The applicant, Surender, filed the bail petition under Section 482 of the Indian Penal Code, fearing arrest in…
