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![[Sidhu Moosewala] 'Tribute' To Late Singer: Pre-Arrest Bail Granted To Author Of Sidhu Moosewala Book In Defamation Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court](https://law4u.in/newsImage-location/newsImage4088.webp)
[Sidhu Moosewala] 'Tribute' To Late Singer: Pre-Arrest Bail Granted To Author Of Sidhu Moosewala Book In Defamation Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court granted anticipatory bail to Manjinder Singh, the author of the book ‘The Real Reason Why Legend Died’, which is based on the life of the late Sidhu Moosewala, a famous Punjabi singer. The complaint in the defamation case was filed by Moosewala's father, accusing…
'Prolonged Detention Can Harm Undertrial’s Mental Health, Increase Drug Abuse Risk': Bail Granted To Murder Accused After 9 Years In Jail: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, 14th February 2025: In a significant ruling, the Honorable Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused who had been in pre-trial detention for an extensive period of 9 years and 25 days. This case involved a detailed discussion about the negative psychological effects of prolonged incarceration and the…
No Vicarious Liability: FIR Against Daughter Quashed After Father, Accused In Criminal Case, Transferred Her Money: Rajasthan High Court
Jodhpur, 11th February 2025: In a significant judgment, the High Court of Rajasthan at Jodhpur quashed the proceedings against Bharti Sharma, the daughter of the main accused in a property-related dispute. The case involved an FIR No. 181/2016, registered at Police Station Ratangarh, District Churu, alleging various…
Proceedings Against Delinquent Employee Abate Upon Death As No One Else Can Defend Allegations: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court ruled that departmental proceedings against a delinquent employee cannot continue if the employee passes away during the pendency of the proceedings. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand delivered this decision in the case Girdhari Karmachandani v Punjab National…
₹5,000 Cost Imposed On 5 States, 1 UT For Failing To Submit POSH Act Compliance Report: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently imposed costs of ₹5,000 on the States of Manipur, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Pondicherry for failing to comply with the Court's directives regarding the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)…
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[Advocates FEE BCI] Mandatory Minimum Fee Structure for Advocates in India: BCI
Here is the legal fee structure in a table format: | Service | Approximate Fees (INR) | Fee Structure | |--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------| | Legal Consultation & Advice | | | | Legal C
Compensation Granted To Man Disabled By Police Tear Gas Upheld, Criminal Justice Appears 'Hollow' Without It: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
This case involves an appeal against the ex parte judgment and decree passed by the 2nd Additional District Judge, Srinagar, in a Civil Suit for Declaration and Mandatory Injunction. The appellants (State of J&K and another) filed the appeal, challenging the compensation awarded and the procedure followed in the case,…
Misuse Of Section 498A IPC To Harass Husband And His Family Is Alarming: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court expressed serious concerns regarding the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which is intended to protect married women from cruelty and dowry harassment. The court pointed out that while Section 498A was introduced to safeguard women from ill-treatment, it…
Consumer Protection Act 2019 | State Commission Cannot Dismiss Complaint For Non-Prosecution, Must Decide On Merits: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court ruled that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) is not authorized to dismiss complaints for default or non-prosecution. The Court emphasized that the Commission must adjudicate all cases on their merits, regardless of whether the complainant appears…
Registry Must Not Accept Petitions That Refer To A Woman As 'Divorcee': Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has recently raised concerns over the use of the term "divorcee" in legal petitions, particularly when it refers to a woman. The court emphasized that such terminology reflects an outdated and derogatory mindset. Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul strongly criticized the use of the…
