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"Hybrid Courts Are Also Courts": Lawyer Criticized For Attending VC From Park, Need For Courtroom Decorum Emphasized: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of maintaining proper decorum during videoconferencing appearances in hybrid courts. The Court specifically called attention to an instance where a lawyer appeared while standing in a park and holding a mobile phone. The Delhi High Court emphasized that…
Directions Issued To Expedite Pending Cheque Bounce Cases In Magistrate Courts: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has issued a series of directions to ensure the speedy disposal of cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, following concerns about the mounting pendency of such cases in Magistrate Courts. Justice Anand Venkatesh highlighted the issue of delayed disposal, which…
Bail Cannot Be Granted Casually Through Vague Orders In Money Laundering Cases: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday (Union of India vs Kanhaiya Prasad) reiterated the gravity of the offence of money laundering and cautioned against granting bail in such cases in a casual or cryptic manner. A Bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Prasanna Varale underscored that those…
2023 Ghaziabad Advocate Murder | 'Grant Security To Wife If She Seeks Protection Under Witness Protection Scheme': Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has issued an order to provide adequate security to Kavita Chaudhary, the widow of Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, a 42-year-old advocate who was tragically shot dead by two assailants in his Ghaziabad chamber in 2023. The Court’s directive ensures that Kavita Chaudhary and key witnesses are given…
Physically Disabled Accused On Bail May Appear Virtually For Judgment Pronouncement By JMFC: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on January 27, 2025, the High Court of Kerala has granted relief to Chinnamma George, an elderly woman aged 86, accused in a criminal case involving the offense under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, originating from Crime No. 1731 of 2014 registered at Palluruthy Police…
Death Penalty, Imprisonment, Breach Of Peace, Trial Of Offences: Scope & Application Of Criminal Writ Petitions Clarified: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified the distinction between Writ Petitions (Civil) and Writ Petitions (Criminal) under Article 226 and Article 227 of the Constitution of India. The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu, has emphasized that petitions which…
Prospective Home Buyers Also Entitled To Seek Remedies Under RERA: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has clarified that homebuyers who have deposited money for a project, even if it is prospective, can file complaints before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for the redressal of grievances. This decision came after a petition was filed challenging…
In Case Of Ambiguity In Arbitration Agreement, Business Efficacy Test May Be Used To Determine Parties’ Intent: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has provided clarity on resolving ambiguities in arbitration provisions under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The court emphasized the application of the business efficacy test when an agreement is unclear on the parties' intent to arbitrate. Case Background:…
Absence Of Family Courts In All Districts, Shorter 30-Day Appeal Period Under FC Act Compared To 90 Days Under HMA May Prejudice Litigants: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court recently allowed an application for condonation of a 21-day delay in filing an appeal against a family court's order, noting that the delay, though beyond the prescribed 30-day limitation period under the Family Courts Act, 1984, was not "inordinate" and should not bar the appeal. Case Details:…
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[POCSO Act] Bail Granted To Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Granddaughter As His Custody Was Causing Her Further Trauma: Kerala High Court
In a noteworthy decision, the Kerala High Court granted bail to an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, considering the extraordinary circumstances involving the victim's psychological trauma. The accused was the step-grandfather of the victim, and the court found that his…
