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Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute | Right to make Central Government and Atlanta respondents in partnership of Hindu musical instruments, fine of ₹5000: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on March 5, 2024, the Allahabad High Court allowed the amendment applications in two suits related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute. These suits, Suit no. 1 filed by Deity Bhagwan Shrikrishna Virajman and Suit no. 16 filed by Advocate Hari Shankar Jain, sought to implead…
Quashing Of Drunken Driving Charge U/S 185 MV Act Doesn't Nullify Prosecution Initiated U/S 279 IPC For Rash Driving: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court ruled that the prosecution against an accused under Section 279 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for rash and negligent driving can continue, despite the fact that the proceedings under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act) were quashed. The ruling was issued by…
Allowing Quashing Of Non-Compoundable Offences Like Kidnapping, Theft Based On Compromise Will Set 'Dangerous Precedent': Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has recently refused to quash an FIR registered for non-compoundable offences of kidnapping and theft, even after the parties entered into an amicable settlement. The Court emphasized that permitting the quashing of such cases based on compromise would undermine the very purpose of criminal…
Court Dismisses Plea For Further Probe Into Swami Saswathikananda's Death, Says Investigations Confirm Accidental Drowning: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed a petition that sought further investigation into the death of Swami Saswathikananda under the supervision of an officer not below the rank of Inspector General. The death of the Swami, which occurred on July 01, 2002, was found to be the result of accidental drowning, and…
Arbitrator Should Not Be Made Party To Arbitration Cases In Court Unless... What Court Held: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently reiterated its stance that no arbitrator should be made a formal party to arbitral proceedings pending before courts unless in specific exceptional circumstances. The court's clear instructions aim to uphold the integrity and efficiency of arbitration proceedings. Court's Ruling on…
Brothers Booked For Claiming They Can Alter Gender Of Fetuses Denied Bail: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad has recently rejected the bail applications of Kailas Madhavrao Sonawale and his brother, Annasaheb Sonawale, who were accused of assisting their father, an Ayurveda practitioner, in promoting illegal superstitions. These superstitions included the claim of altering the gender of…
Cheque Dishonor | Conviction Alone Not Sufficient For Appellate Court To Seek 20% Deposit, Must Consider Attending Circumstances: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently provided important clarification regarding the deposit requirement under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in cases of conviction under Section 138 of the NI Act. In its judgment, the Court observed that a conviction for dishonour of cheque alone is not sufficient grounds…
Grabbing Breasts, Breaking Minor Victim's Pyjama String Not Attempt To Rape But Prima Facie 'Aggravated Sexual Assault': Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently modified charges against two accused in a sexual assault case involving a minor. Initially, the accused were summoned under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for rape and Section 18 of the POCSO Act for attempting to commit an offence under the Act. However, the court…
Wife Watching Porn, Engaging In Self Pleasure Not By Itself Cruelty On Husband, Woman Retains Her Individuality Even After Marriage: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently addressed a case involving the ground of cruelty in divorce proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, specifically in the context of a wife's involvement in watching pornography and engaging in self-pleasure. The court ruled that such actions, by themselves, do not automatically…
Leave Encashment Is A Constitutional Property Right; It Cannot Be Denied Without Specific Statutory Authority: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a dismissed employee is entitled to leave encashment, considering it as a property right under Article 300A of the Constitution of India. A single-judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna declared that Karnataka Gramina Bank's refusal to pay the leave encashment to a dismissed…
