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Beawar "Sexual Exploitation" Case: Court Orders 'Status Quo' On Proposed Demolition Of Properties Of Muslim Accused: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the status quo regarding the demolition notices issued to families of Muslim individuals booked for allegedly sexually exploiting minor girls in Beawar last month. Justice Mahendra Kumar Goyal passed the order, noting that the petitioners had received show cause notices for…
Advocates Act | State Bar Council's Disciplinary Probe Must Conclude Before BCI Hears Appeal: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent landmark decision, the Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that the Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot entertain an appeal against an interim order passed by the State Bar Council’s disciplinary committee when the investigation is still ongoing and no final punishment has been imposed. The ruling clarifies…
Supreme Court Resolves Long-Standing Child Custody Dispute Involving US-Based Guardianship Under The Guardianship And Wards Act
New Delhi, March 3, 2025 – In a significant ruling related to the Guardianship and Wards Act, 1890, the Supreme Court has resolved a long-standing custody dispute between Sharmila Velamur (Appellant) and V. Sanjay (Respondent). The court emphasized the importance of the child’s welfare, the family's stability, and the…
Why court rejected Tanushree Dutta’s MeToo complaint against Nana Patekar: Mumbai Court
A recent ruling from a Mumbai court has generated significant attention as it refused to take cognizance of Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar and other individuals involved in the 2008 film Horn Ok Pleasss. Judicial Magistrate First Class NV Bansal, based in the Railway…
Will Ease Road Congestion & Reduce Carbon Emission: Adani Cement Permitted To Cut Mangroves For Jetty Construction In Raigad: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court has granted Adani Cementation Limited permission to cut 158 mangroves to facilitate the construction of a jetty, along with a conveyor corridor and approach road along the Amba River in Raigad District. The Court granted this permission after noting that the company had…
'Man In Uniform' Being Unauthorizedly Absent From Duty, Sending False Information About His Death Is Gross Misconduct: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court upheld the dismissal of CRPF Constable Satya Narayan Gurjar for remaining absent from duty for an extended period of 65 days beyond his sanctioned leave. The Constable had failed to report back to duty after his sanctioned leave of 15 days expired,…
Not Coherent: Upholds Dismissal Of Woman's Complaint Claiming She Survived 25 Gunshots Using Ayurvedic Medicines, Without Surgery: Delhi High Court
In a remarkable case, the Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of a woman's criminal revision petition, where she claimed to have survived 25 gunshot wounds to her head and heart without surgery or a visit to the hospital, using only ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines. The bench, led by Justice Anup Jairam…
'Legal Fight Between Guv & CM Not Desirable': Asks Mamata Banerjee & Ananda Bose To Amicably Settle Defamation Case: Calcutta High Court
In a defamation case filed by West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Calcutta High Court has suggested that the parties resolve the dispute amicably outside the court. The bench, led by Justice Krishna Rao, remarked that a "legal tussle" between the Governor and the Chief…
Supreme Court Upholds Minor's Protection Under POCSO Act, Confirms Age Determination Process Under Juvenile Justice Act
The Sikkim High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Bickey Pariyar Alias Darjee VERSUS State of Sikkim, addressing crucial legal issues under the POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, especially focusing on age determination procedures for minors and the use of birth certificates as…
NI Act Allows Filing Of Cheque Dishonour Complaint At Place Of Payee Bank; Accused Can't Seek Transfer Citing Inconvenience: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling on March 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified the jurisdictional issue regarding complaints related to cheque dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The Court stated that a complaint for cheque dishonor should be filed in the court that has…
