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Suo Motu Contempt Initiated Against Flat Owners For Illegal Constructions, BMC Reprimanded For Inaction: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment from the Bombay High Court, significant legal action was taken against two respondents, who were found guilty of contempt for violating previous court orders related to unauthorized alterations in a building. The case involved Respondents Nos. 1 and 2, who were accused of illegally amalgamating…
Legally Married Second Wife Of Deceased Railway Employee Not Barred By Service Rules From Claiming Pension: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal case, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld the grant of a Succession Certificate to the first respondent, affirming that the appellants must continue their obligation to pay family pension as per the Pension Rules, without being influenced by a Lok Adalat compromise award between the family…
NDPS Act: Total Weight Of Offending Drug And Neutral Substance Must Be Considered To Determine 'Small Or Commercial' Quantity, Rules Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling related to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the court addressed important legal aspects concerning the determination of "small quantity" and "commercial quantity" in cases involving drug mixtures. The case, which involved the seizure of cough syrups containing…
Mechanically Implicating Doctor Under Section 21 POCSO Act For Failing To Report Crime Against Minor Is 'Absolute Injustice', Causes Mental Trauma: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has quashed the prosecution against Dr. T. Ambujakshi, a 68-year-old gynecologist, who was accused of failing to report a case under the POCSO Act after examining a minor victim, and of performing an abortion without the victim's consent. The case, filed under Section 21…
Stop Memo For Dry Land (Purayidom) Cannot Be Issued By Village Officer Under Section 12 Of Paddy Land Act: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling regarding land classification and reclamation, the Kerala High Court has quashed a stop memo issued by a Village Officer under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 (hereafter referred to as "the Act, 2008"). The court addressed the intricacies of land ownership,…
SC/ST Act Case Against Bank Manager Quashed, Misuse Of Law Enacted To Protect Marginalized Highlighted: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed the criminal proceedings against Sri. K.S. Vishwa Kiran, a 58-year-old Bank Manager, in the case CRL.P No. 3839 of 2022. The petitioner, who was accused No. 2 in the case, sought the quashing of an FIR registered against him by the Hebbal Police Station,…
BRS Allowed To Conduct 'Peaceful' Rythu Maha Dharna–Farmer's Protest On January 28: Telangana High Court
In a significant case involving peaceful protest rights, Bhonagiri Devender, Town President of the Nalgonda BRS Party, filed a Writ Petition before the High Court of Telangana under Writ Petition No. 1518 of 2025. Devender had applied for permission to organize a peaceful protest meeting (Dharna) scheduled for…
Industrial Land Allotments Should Not Be Cancelled Based On Hyper-Technical Grounds: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has allowed an appeal concerning the allotment of industrial land, quashing an order issued by the state Department. The case revolves around an industrial land dispute between the appellant, M/s. Mother’s Rice Mill, and the Kerala Industrial Development Corporation…
Students Accused Of Attempted Murder Asked To Visit Jail, Compile Hygiene Report, And Suggest Improvements: Orissa High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack dealt with a case where the petitioners, students pursuing their graduation, faced charges under the Sections 109, 115(2), 133, 3(5), 324(2), and 351(2) of the BNS Act, 2023. The case was registered following an FIR filed by the father of the victim, alleging…
Jurisdiction Under Hindu Marriage Act Lies At Place Of Marriage, Not Reception Venue For Divorce Petition: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Anup Singh challenging the decision of the Family Court, Prayagraj. The Family Court had refused to entertain the petition for the dissolution of marriage between Anup Singh and his wife, Smt. Jyoti Chandrabhan Singh, on the grounds…
