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BCI Directed To Enrol South Korean Citizen As Advocate Within Two Days: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to enrol Daeyoung Jung, a South Korean national, as an advocate within two days. The bench, consisting of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, emphasized that the BCI should proceed with Jung's enrolment…
Senior Citizens Entitled To Revoke Gift Deeds If Children Fail To Take Care Of Them: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of S Mala v. District Arbitrator and Ors., addressing the issue of senior citizens' rights under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The court ruled that senior citizens have the right to revoke gift deeds or…
Sanction Order Copied From Draft Provided By Vigilance Bureau, Conviction In Corruption Case Set Aside: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Case Story: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently delivered a significant judgment concerning Kamalpreet Singh Dhariwal, a former District Manager at the Markfed, who was convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court set aside Dhariwal’s conviction, noting a critical flaw in the prosecution process.…
UP Stamp Act | 2021 Amendment Imposing Limitation On Refund Not Applicable To Agreement Entered Prior To Amendment: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed an order rejecting the refund of stamp duty paid by the petitioners, stating that a retrospective amendment in 2021 to the U.P. Stamp Act imposing a limitation period cannot extinguish the right of the petitioners, who had entered into an agreement before the amendment was…
Prescribing Minimum Marks In Judiciary Exam Necessary, Otherwise Standards Will Be Diluted: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently upheld the requirement of a minimum of 50% marks in the Haryana District Judiciary exam as a necessary standard for selecting candidates for judicial positions. The court emphasized that the criteria set by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) were essential to ensure…
"Would Change Rules Of Game", Court Rejects Plea By Disabled Candidate Who Failed To Sign Answer Sheet Of Civil Services Exam: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently dismissed the plea of a candidate, Mohammed Ibrahim, who sought relief for the failure to sign his answer sheet during the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The candidate, who has a 60% locomotive…
Thane Civic Body Criticized For Delay In Demolishing Illegal Mosque: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a recent judgment, has severely reprimanded the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) for its failure to complete the demolition of an unauthorized mosque in Borivade Village, Kasarvadavali. The case concerns a petition filed by the New Shree Swami Samartha Borivade Housing Company Pvt Ltd, which…
No Killer Would Keep Leftover Poison For Police To Discover After Months, Court Overturns Conviction In 20-Yr-Old Murder Case: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently overturned the conviction of Mohd. Shafi, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment for the alleged murder of his two-year-old son. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjeev Kumar and Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, found several inconsistencies and gaps in the prosecution's…
Wife Cannot Implicate Husband's Uncle In Cruelty Case To Pressurize Husband's Family To Return 'Stridhan': Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently made significant observations regarding the misuse of Section 498-A IPC in matrimonial disputes. The court deprecated the practice of implicating the relatives of the husband as accused, particularly when there are no substantial allegations against them. In the case at hand,…
Courts Dealing With Maintenance Cases Must Follow Supreme Court Guidelines: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the Supreme Court's guidelines regarding maintenance cases under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The judgment, passed by Justice Kauser Edappagath, sets a clear directive for all courts in the state handling…
