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Murder Case Filed by Son Against Father Over Mother's Fall from 16th Floor Apartment Not Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court has refused to quash murder proceedings against a man accused by his son of causing the death of his wife, after she fell from their 16th-floor apartment. Justice M Nagaprasanna dismissed the petition filed by the petitioner, Devendra Bhatia, stating that the matter…
Bail Denied to Man Accused of Sexually Abusing and Attempting to Convert Married Woman to Islam: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has rejected the bail plea of Rafiq, a man accused of sexually abusing a married woman, wrongfully confining her, and allegedly forcing her to convert to Islam. Justice S Rachaiah, while delivering the judgment, stressed that the accused's actions were unpardonable and…
'Neither Judicial Officer Nor His Family Were Treated with Dignity After Death', Costs Imposed on Administration for Pension Delay: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 25,000 on the State of Punjab and its administrative side for the undue delay in releasing the pension and other retiral dues to the widow of Gurnam Singh Sewak, a former Civil Judge (Senior Division)-cum-Additional Chief Magistrate.…
Permanent Injunction Issued Against Trademark & Copyright Infringement of Acquaguard's Spare Parts, ₹2 Lakh Costs Imposed: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favor of Eureka Forbes Limited, restraining a manufacturer of spare parts from infringing on its registered trademarks and copyrights. The company, which owns the Aquaguard brand, sought legal action against the defendants who were…
Lok Adalat Meant for Conciliated Settlement of Disputes, Not for Orders on Merits, Training of Judicial Officers Directed: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has reiterated that Lok Adalats do not possess adjudicatory powers and can only record settlements between willing parties. The Court held that when a compromise is not reached, the case must be referred back to the appropriate court. In this case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in…
'Victim Refused to Undergo Medical Examination', Pre-Arrest Bail of Man Accused of Rape Confirmed: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to an accused in a rape case. The case involves the application of Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to the offense of rape. The accused had filed a pre-arrest bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC.…
Income Tax | Proper Notice a Disputed Question of Fact, Cannot Be Challenged Under Article 226: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the issue of a disputed question of fact in a tax-related case under the Income Tax Act. The petitioner, Aanjaly Sandeep Shetty, challenged the Income Tax Authorities' handling of her case regarding tax arrears for the assessment year 2017-18. She contended that the…
Arbitration Agreement Valid Without Specifying 'Applicable Law', 'Seat' or 'Venue' If Intent to Refer Dispute to Private Tribunal Is Clear: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar has made a significant ruling stating that for an arbitration agreement to be binding, it is not necessary for the clause to mention the applicable law, seat, or venue. The Court held that as long as the arbitration clause indicates that both parties agreed to…
Omission by Trial Court in Framing Issue on Suit Maintainability Does Not Restrict Appellate Court's Power to Decide Maintainability: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case titled Punjab National Bank vs V K Gandotra, addressing crucial legal issues related to the maintainability of a suit and the validity of termination in the context of private employment. The court emphasized the appellate court's…
Mere Breach of Land Sale Contract Not Enough for Cheating Prosecution Without 'Dishonest Intention' at the Time of Promise: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has recently quashed an order that took cognizance of a cheating case filed under Sections 420 (cheating) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case stemmed from a dispute over a land sale contract where the complainant alleged breach of agreement after making an…
