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False POCSO Cases Often Filed Against Spouse To Evade Minor Child’s Custody Transfer: Kerala High Court
Kochi – On February 12, 2025, the Kerala High Court quashed a POCSO case filed by a mother on behalf of her minor child, against her ex-husband. The case was dismissed after the court observed that false allegations under the POCSO Act were sometimes made in cases where one spouse uses the minor child to implicate the…
Lawyer Discharged In Criminal Contempt Case, Warned Against Future Aggressive Conduct: Delhi High Court
New Delhi – In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has dismissed contempt proceedings against lawyer Prashant Jain for his alleged misbehavior during court proceedings in a Hindu Marriage Act case, HMA 108/22, concerning a matrimonial dispute. The case revolves around a petition filed by Brigadier Vijendra…
Role Limited To Setting Paper, court Rejects Examiner's Plea Alleging University Illegally Gave Marks To Failed Students, Fines ₹50K:Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently dismissed an appeal filed by an examiner, Chaitan Vyas, who alleged that Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) had manipulated the examination results for the Business Research Methods (BRM) course to maintain its reputation by illegally awarding marks to 30 students who, according…
Court Flags Exponential Rise In Cases Of Outraging Woman's Modesty, Says It Includes Her 'Moral And Psychological' Modesty: Kerala High Court
This case involves a criminal revision petition filed before the High Court of Kerala, challenging the conviction and sentence of two accused who were found guilty under Section 354 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for outraging the modesty of a woman. The petitioners (accused) have appealed against…
Mere Recovery Of Bribe Without Any Proof Is Not Enough To Convict, Court Sets Aside Officer's Conviction Under PC Act: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment concerning corruption charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the Hon'ble High Court of Telangana has acquitted an official accused of demanding a bribe for clearing a final bill. The court's decision is based on the lack of reliable evidence and contradictions in the…
No Rigid Rule That Convict Should Undergo Half Of Sentence For Bail At Appellate Stage: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling concerning the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), the Supreme Court of India has upheld the suspension of sentence and bail granted by the High Court to Lakhwinder Singh. This decision has come during the pendency of his appeal against conviction. Lakhwinder Singh…
Familial Relationship Between Prosecutrix And Accused Doesn't Negate Possibility Of 'Promise Of Marriage',courtRefuses To Quash Rape FIR: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by Divyansh Bajpai (the petitioner) to quash the FIR registered against him for allegedly engaging in a physical relationship with a woman (referred to as Respondent No. 2) under false promises of marriage. The court emphasized that a prima facie…
Person Belonging To 'Teli' Caste Can't Be Denied OBC Reservation Merely For Being From Muslim Community: Rajasthan High Court
In a notable judgment, the Rajasthan High Court ruled on the eligibility of a Muslim-Teli individual for Other Backward Class (OBC) benefits under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) Scheme. The Court ruled in favor of Sattar Khan, a Muslim-Teli individual, whose contractual employment as Employment…
Evolve Mechanism For Online Classes, Time Frame For Students' Representation On Short Attendance, Court To Delhi University, BCI: Delhi High Court
The case deals with the issue of minimum attendance requirements for students in professional courses, particularly in the context of law degrees (B.A. LL.B/B.B.A. LL.B), and the judicial review of the adherence to these requirements. The petitioners (students) sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution of…
Court Grants Approval To Adani Electricity For Cutting Mangroves To Lay Power Line: Bombay High Court
In a recent legal development, the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Project has been granted approval for execution in the mangrove areas of Mumbai under specific regulatory conditions. The case revolves around the approval process for the HVDC Transmission Line, which is vital for expanding Mumbai's energy…
