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Dowry Demand Not Mandatory To Invoke Section 498A IPC For Cruelty Against Wife: Supreme Court
New Delhi, December 12, 2024: The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment, clarifying that the demand for dowry is not a pre-requisite to invoke the offence of cruelty against a wife under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court emphasized that the central aspect of cruelty under this…
Unauthorized Websites Barred From Using Reliance's 'YOUSTA' Trademark, Social Media Accounts To Be Blocked: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling by the Delhi High Court, a significant judgment has been passed regarding the protection of intellectual property under the Copyright Act, 1957, particularly focusing on the infringement of rights concerning domain names, websites, mobile numbers, social media handles, and bank accounts. Case…
Parental Strained Relationship Should Not Impact Child's Welfare: MEA, Indian Consulate In US Directed To Renew Minor's Passport: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs and the Consulate General of India in Houston, USA, to renew the passport of a 15-year-old minor girl, despite her mother's refusal to provide consent. The court emphasized that the child's right to education, guaranteed under…
When Can A Second FIR Be Filed? Supreme Court Clarifies
New Delhi, February 2025: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has laid down five key principles regarding the registration of a second First Information Report (FIR) for the same incident or related set of circumstances. This decision comes as a significant clarification on the issue of when a second…
Husband Wins Jewelry And Property Dispute Amid Divorce Proceedings: Rohini District Court
In a significant legal battle, the court recently passed a judgment in favor of Vineet Goel against Rushmi Goel in the case regarding the ownership of movable assets and the properties located in Delhi. The case involved the applicability of the Specific Relief Act and its various provisions, with particular attention…
Customs Officers Assaulting Complainant To ‘Extract Truth’ Not Acting Beyond Official Duties: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled in favor of customs officers accused of assaulting a complainant during an interrogation. The case involved allegations of grievous hurt and torture against the officers, but the Court set aside the criminal proceedings, citing the lack of sanction under…
'Concerns Raised Over Judge's Competence': Order Treating Major Accused As Juvenile Set Aside In POCSO Case: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has strongly reprimanded a Special Court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) for referring a case to the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) despite clear evidence suggesting that the accused had reached adulthood at the time of the last alleged…
Delhi Police Pulled Up For Delay In Investigating 2016 Modesty Insult Case: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, February 14, 2025: The Delhi High Court has recently addressed a concerning issue of police inaction in the investigation of a case involving Mohinder Singh, the petitioner, who has been accused in an FIR No. 36/2016, registered under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Amar Colony Police Station.…
Director Of Medical Education Directed To Organize Awareness Programs On LGBTQ+ Issues, Include Community Speakers: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently issued a significant directive in the case S Sushma and Another v. Director General of Police and Others (Writ Petition No. 7284 of 2021), involving the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ issues in the medical education curriculum. The court emphasized the need to raise awareness about LGBTQIA+…
Accused Cannot Be Compelled To File RTI To Obtain Documents He Is Legally Entitled To: Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru, February 2025: The High Court of Karnataka has recently quashed the order passed by the Special II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Chitradurga, and granted relief to Dr. Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, the Peethadyaksharu of SJM Mutt, Chitradurga. The case was related to a criminal petition filed by…
