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Man Attending Virtual Hearing From Lavatory Slapped With ₹2 Lakh Costs: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment, the Gujarat High Court imposed a fine of ₹2 Lakh on a 42-year-old man, Dhavalbhai Kanubhai Ambalal Patel, after he joined a virtual court hearing from a lavatory. The Court expressed strong disapproval of the act, considering it indecent and a direct violation of the dignity of the court. The…
Trial court and police reprimanded for insensitive behavior towards rape victim: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently criticized a trial court for showing apparent reluctance to grant exemption to a rape victim from physically appearing in court during proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). Justice Girish Kathpalia, in a single-judge bench, stressed…
Participation In Arbitral Proceedings Does Not Imply Acceptance Of Unilateral Appointment Of Arbitrator Unless Objections Are Waived In Writing: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling, has held that the mandate of an Arbitrator can be terminated under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) if the Arbitrator was appointed unilaterally, which is explicitly prohibited under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act unless…
Marriage Does Not Grant Ownership Of Wife: Allahabad High Court To Man Who Uploaded Wife's Intimate Video
The Allahabad High Court recently ruled on a case where a man was accused of uploading an intimate video of him and his wife on Facebook. The case, heard by Justice Vinod Diwakar, focused on the violation of the right to privacy and the breach of marital trust. The husband, who was accused of uploading the video,…
Imminent Threat To Public Peace Must Be Shown For Taking Action U/S 145 CrPC, Can't Be A Vague Assertion: Rajasthan High Court
A recent judgment by the High Court of Rajasthan, Jodhpur, has dismissed a criminal miscellaneous petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. The petition was filed by Shyam Singh, a resident of Guda Kalan, Tehsil-Sojat, Pali, Rajasthan, who challenged the order passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Sojat, District…
Advocates' Association Bengaluru Calls Meeting To Discuss Corruption In Judiciary: Karnataka High Court
The Advocates' Association of Bengaluru (AAB) has scheduled a special general body meeting on March 24, 2025, to address rising concerns regarding corruption within the Indian judiciary. The meeting has been called in light of two alarming incidents: the discovery of a large sum of cash at the residence of Delhi High…
Senior Citizens Act Can't Be Invoked By One Senior Citizen Against Another To Recover Possession Of Premises: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court addressed the issue of jurisdiction under the Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act, 2007 in the case of Vimal Dagadu Kate & Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors. The court made it clear that the Senior Citizens Tribunal under this Act cannot entertain a suit for…
Persons With Higher Disability To Be Preferred In Public Employment ,Court Quashes Recruitment Process For Violating RPwD Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant decision, the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed a 2024 advertisement and the recruitment process initiated by the Skill Development Department of the state for failing to comply with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act). The Court highlighted that the recruitment process…
Writ Petition Not Maintainable For Establishing New Rights In Contractual Disputes, But To Safeguard Rights Granted In Agreement: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently upheld the maintainability of a writ petition filed by M/s Jai Prakash Associates Ltd (JAL), challenging the cancellation of lease deeds by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) under the Special Development Zone Project. The dispute centered around…
Immoral Trafficking Case Against Man Allegedly Found In Compromising Position Inside Noida Spa Quashed: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed criminal proceedings against Vipul Kohli, who was booked under Sections 3, 4, 5 & 6 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 and Section 370 IPC after being found in a compromising position with a woman inside a Thai Spa in Noida. The incident occurred during a raid…
