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Advocates Can Appear In Confiscation Proceedings Under Forest Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently delivered an important judgment in the case Bhagban Singh Parmar v The State of Madhya Pradesh and Others, ruling that advocates have the right to appear in confiscation proceedings under the Indian Forest Act, 1927. This ruling is significant as it clarifies the role of legal…
Notion That Indian Woman Won't File False Sexual Assault Case Incorrect: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently made a significant observation in the case Ajith v. State of Kerala & Anr. regarding false allegations of sexual assault. In this case, the court dealt with the petition filed by a man seeking to quash the proceedings registered against him under Section 376, Indian Penal Code, which…
Preliminary Probe A Must Before Lodging Cases Against Teachers For Disciplining Students: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently delivered a crucial judgment in the case of Sibin SV v. State of Kerala regarding the registration of criminal cases against teachers. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan emphasized the necessity of conducting a preliminary inquiry before registering criminal cases against teachers for disciplinary…
Panchayat Directed To Register Child's Birth Despite Lack Of Medical Records: Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the registration of a birth under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. The petition was filed by Ummu Kulsoom, a 2-year-old child, through her natural guardian and father Shamnas Shamsudeen, and her mother Shamsiya N. The…
Courts Can't Interfere In Assessment By Reporting Officer In Absence Of Bias Or Prejudice Against Employee: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dealt with a petition challenging the grading system used in the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of a government employee. The case, Aabi Binju versus Union of India, involved the Petitioner’s claim that his grades had been unfairly downgraded in his ACRs, affecting his…
Dispute Regarding Marital Status Is Within Exclusive Jurisdiction Of Family Court: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court recently dealt with a significant issue regarding the jurisdiction of Family Courts under the Family Courts Act, 1984. The case of Kshirbati @ Kharabati Naik VERSUS Premsila Naik & Anr. involved a dispute over the marital status of the deceased Srimukha Naik, leaving the question of whether the…
Arbitration Clause In Invoices Can Be Binding On Parties When They Acted Upon The Invoices And No Objections Were Raised: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently addressed an important matter regarding the existence of an arbitration agreement in the case of Sanjiv Mohan Gupta VERSUS Sai Estate Consultants Chembur Pvt. Ltd.. The case revolved around the question of whether the parties had agreed to arbitration based on the invoices raised by the…
Directions To Enforce Ban On Certain Single-Use Plastics Issued, Strict Compliance Ordered: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court directed the state government to ensure strict enforcement of the ban on certain single-use plastics (SUP). The court issued a series of guidelines aimed at ensuring manufacturers, importers, and entities involved in the recycling and processing of plastic waste are registered…
Adolescent Inter-Faith Relationship: POCSO Case Against Muslim Man Quashed After He Marries Victim, Says Romantic Relationship Not Coercion: Orissa High Court
In a notable judgment, the Orissa High Court recently quashed charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) against a Muslim man, Fayazuddin Khan, who was accused of kidnapping and having repeated sexual intercourse with a minor Hindu girl. The case took a significant turn when the man…
Court Directs Indore Municipal Corporation To Release Musical Instruments Seized From Singer Honey Singh's Concert Over Organiser's Tax Liability: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Indore Municipal Corporation to release the musical instruments seized from the event organized for Singer Honey Singh’s Concert in Indore. The seizure took place due to non-payment of entertainment tax. The Court's order comes after hearing the…
