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Punjab Government Criticized For Budget Restraint Claim On FSL Tools, Directed To Provide Details Of Ad And Vehicle Expenses For Police: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant case concerning the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was presented with a petition for regular bail under FIR No. 143 dated 15.09.2023, filed against Vinay Kumar, who has been accused under Sections 21-C, 27-A, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and…
No Father Would Sexually Assault His Daughter Or A Daughter Make Such Allegations, But Mistakes Can Happen: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on January 22, 2025, the appellant, was acquitted by the Honorable Court in a case where he had been convicted under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. The conviction was based on allegations that the appellant had sexually abused his daughter, who was a minor…
Use Of Loudspeakers Not An 'Essential Religious Practice': Mumbai Police Directed To Take Action Against Loudspeaker Use At Religious Places: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has issued a significant order regarding the use of loudspeakers in religious places, particularly in the city of Mumbai, in the case titled Jaago Nehru Nagar Residents Welfare Association vs Commissioner of Police. The court ruled that using loudspeakers for prayers or religious discourses is…
Simply Claiming Use Of Obscene Language Is Insufficient To Constitute Offence Of Insulting/Outraging Woman's Modesty: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently dealt with a case involving the interpretation of Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with the offense of insulting the modesty of a woman. The Court clarified that the mere use of "filthy language" is not sufficient to invoke Section 509…
Bank Fraud | Bail Granted To Man Arrested Under PMLA Due To Extended Detention: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has considered the issue of granting bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for an accused who had been in custody for an extended period, highlighting the right to a speedy trial as enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Background of the…
Merely Marrying A Muslim Man Does Not Lead To Automatic Conversion From Hinduism To Islam: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court clarified that merely marrying a Muslim man does not automatically result in the conversion from Hinduism to Islam. This observation was made by Justice Jasmeet Singh while adjudicating a partition suit filed in 2007 by the eldest daughter of a man from his first wife. The…
No Legal Framework For Arrests Via Video Calls, Court Examines 'Digital Arrest Scams': Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, under the leadership of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, has taken suo motu cognizance of the increasing menace of digital arrest scams and cyber crimes in the country. This alarming rise in such cases has led to the loss of money and even lives, particularly through digital arrest scams. The Court…
PIL Alleging Inaction On 'Illicit Liquor Trade': Indore Excise Commissioner Directed To Resolve Representation In 4 Weeks By: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, a petition was filed seeking to address the growing issue of illicit liquor trade in the districts of Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar. The petitioner, Mathiyas, moved the court with a plea to investigate the illegal liquor trade, prosecute those involved, and enforce…
The Assessing Officer in an Income Tax case is not just a decision-maker but also an investigator. They cannot disregard claims without conducting a proper inquiry: Kerala High Court.
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Kerala has upheld the revision of an assessment order passed by the Income Tax Department under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The appeal was filed by Cochin International Airport Ltd. (the appellant), a company engaged in operating and maintaining Cochin…
Challenge Against Dismissal Of Coast Guard Officer Over Vessel Collision Causing Deaths Of Fishermen Rejected: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment involving the Coast Guard Act, the Kerala High Court addressed the case of Commander Harisankar V. Menon (hereafter referred to as "the petitioner") against the decision of the Coast Guard authorities regarding his dismissal from service following an incident involving the death of six…
