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Strict Compliance With Proviso Clauses A Precondition For Prosecution Under Section 138 Of NI Act: Jammu and Kashmir High
In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court reviewed an important matter involving the Negotiable Instruments Act, specifically Section 138 and its provisos (a), (b), and (c). The case under scrutiny involved the alleged dishonor of cheques due to the closure of the drawer's bank account, and the…
Court Stipulates That Children's Court Must Verify If Child Can Be Tried As Adult, Even If Juvenile Board Has Said So: Kerala High Court
The case revolves around the issue of whether a child, charged with heinous offenses, can be treated as an adult for trial purposes under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, particularly under Section 19 and Section 101(2). The petitioner, Dr. Sankarjee, contended that the impugned order…
Guest Faculty's Harassment Allegations Over Joining RSS Addressed As State Assures Action: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, in Writ Petition No. 488 of 2025, Dr. Ramjas Choudhary, a Guest Faculty member at Government Arts and Commerce College in Majhauli, District Sidhi, raised serious concerns about threats and coercion from college authorities. Dr. Choudhary…
Pre-Arrest Bail Denied To Man Who Forged Aadhaar Card To Secure Bail For Accused: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana dealt with a plea filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) by Rajeev Rai, seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with an FIR No. 66 dated 29.07.2024. The case involves serious charges under Sections 120-B, 406, 420, 465,…
Advocates Act | State Bar Council Must Have 'Reason To Believe' Before Issuing Notice To Lawyer On Misconduct Complaint: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on January 29, 2025, by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana in CWP-26166-2024, the petitioner, Naresh Dilawari, challenged the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him by the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana. The petitioner sought the quashing of the complaint DCE/101/2024…
First Proviso To Section 479 BNSS Not Applicable Retrospectively To Convicted Prisoners: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam, dealt with a plea for suspension of sentence filed by Arunkumar, the appellant in Crl. Appeal No. 1042 of 2023, who was convicted in Sessions Case No. 3 of 2021 by the First Additional Sessions Court, Thrissur. Arunkumar sought suspension of his sentence under…
₹50k Cost Imposed On Haryana Pollution Control Board For Failing To Restore Electricity To Factory With Valid Operating Authority: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant development on 27th January 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed a case of inaction by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) regarding the restoration of electricity supply to the factory of Singla Ice Factory. The Court imposed a fine on the Pollution Control Board for its…
Can Married Persons In Live-In Relationship Seek Protection Orders? Rajasthan High Court Refers Matter To Larger Bench: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, the issue of granting protection orders to couples living in live-in relationships was critically examined. The case highlights the complex intersection of law and societal norms, with a focus on whether married individuals living with unmarried partners are entitled…
Court Sets Aside HAL Circular That Reversed Employee Pay Hike, Disrupting Financial Planning: Karnataka High Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the High Court of Karnataka addressed the issue of revising the pay scale of employees in a government company, leading to a significant ruling on the protection of employees' legitimate expectations regarding their pay and benefits. The case involved a dispute over the downward revision…
Minor Girl Has Autonomy To Decide On Continuing Pregnancy, Court Permits Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy: Madras High Court
In a significant case involving the termination of pregnancy for a minor, the Madras High Court has passed an order to allow the medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) for a 16-year-old girl, referred to as “S”, in accordance with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The writ petition was filed by the…
