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[POCSO Act] Defense Counsel Cannot Be Barred From Cross-Examining Child Witness Unless It Causes Discomfort Or Misuses Liberty: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the issue of screening a child witness from the defense counsel in criminal trials, particularly under the POCSO Act. The Court declared that there is no provision in the POCSO Act or in the newly introduced Guidelines for Recording of Evidence of Vulnerable…
Hindu Child’s Adoption Within A Hindu Family Does Not Require A Registered Deed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday observed that adoption of a Hindu child in a Hindu family under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 can be legally valid even without a registered adoption deed. This decision came while addressing a case involving a compassionate…
Action Ordered Against 4,000 Illegal Constructions In DLF City, Gurugram: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Haryana authorities to take decisive action against approximately 4,000 unauthorized constructions in DLF City, Gurugram, within the next two months. The Division Bench, consisting of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri, found these constructions to be in…
Customs Directed To Release Traveller’s ₹20 Lakh Gold, iPhone, PlayStation & More Due To Failure To Issue SCN: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the Customs Act, 1962 in the case of Amit Kumar vs. The Commissioner of Customs, which addressed the legality of the detention of goods without the issuance of a Show Cause Notice (SCN) and the principles of natural justice. This judgment…
Punjab’s Principal Jail Secretary Summoned For Failing To Submit Compliance Report On Prisoners’ Parole Release: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant development, the Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Principal Secretary Jails of the Government of Punjab to remain present in the court during the next hearing to explain why the compliance report regarding the parole release of inmates, as per the directions issued by the full…
Dengue Crisis: Heavy Fines Ordered For Individuals & Housing Societies Failing To Remove Stagnant Water, Waste: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to impose heavy fines on individuals, residential societies, or hubs found negligent in clearing stagnant water or waste that could lead to the breeding of mosquitoes, thereby facilitating the spread of Dengue. The Division Bench,…
GST Registration Cannot Be Denied Solely On Grounds That Assessee Is From Another State: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that a person's GST registration under the A.P. Goods and Services Tax Act (APGST Act) cannot be denied solely because the assessee does not belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh. The judgment underscores the rights of individuals to carry out trade anywhere in India under…
Bail Granted In POCSO Case As 25-Year-Old Accused Was In A Consensual Relationship, Not A 'Predator': Bombay High Court
On February 13, 2025, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Mohammed Ajaan Khan, a 25-year-old man accused of raping a 16-year-old girl over a period of 15 months and impregnating her twice. The single-judge bench headed by Justice Milind Jadhav ruled that the case appeared to be one of a consensual relationship…
Tax Assessment Orders Against Companies That Ceased To Exist After Merger Are Invalid: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has quashed tax assessment orders issued to Reliance Polypropylene Limited (RPPL) and Reliance Polyethylene Limited (RPEL) for the assessment years 1993-94 to 1995-96. The judgment, delivered by Justices MS Sonak and Jitendra Jain, holds that the orders issued in the…
Wife Loving Another Man Without Physical Relationship Does Not Constitute Adultery: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife’s love and affection for someone other than her husband does not amount to adultery unless there is physical intercourse with that person. The Court clarified that adultery under the law requires sexual relations, and mere emotional…
