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Disapproval Of Marriage Alone Not Sufficient For Abetment Of Suicide: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 706 of 2017, challenging an order passed by the Calcutta High Court. The appeal was filed by Smt. Laxmi Das, the appellant, against the High Court's decision on 13th June 2014 in Criminal Revisional Application (CRR) No.…
Exclusive Jurisdiction Lies With Designated "Seat" Of Arbitration, Not Venue: Calcutta High Court
The High Court at Calcutta recently heard a case that revolved around the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, particularly addressing the issue of territorial jurisdiction concerning arbitration awards. The case concerned Versatile Construction, the appellant, and Tata Motors Finance Ltd., the respondent. The…
Judicial Declaration Of Sale Deed's Validity Before Loan Sanction On Minor's Property Sold Without Approval Not Arbitrary: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by petitioners Yamuna Kumari and Aswathy, challenging the refusal of a housing loan by the State Bank of India (SBI) and seeking a declaration that a sale deed (Ext.P1) executed in favor of the second petitioner is valid. The case revolves…
Right Of Accused To Fair Trial For Seeking Call Detail Record U/S 91 CrPC In Trap Case Outweighs Police Privacy Rights: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Rajasthan dealt with the preservation of mobile tower location data in an anti-corruption case involving the petitioner Narendra Kumar Soni. The case, S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous (Petition) No.4342/2024, arose from a challenge to an order passed by the Special Judge,…
Procedural Delays In Reporting Seizures Under UAPA Won't Invalidate Proceedings: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar delivered an important judgment concerning the seizure of a vehicle under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The case, Crl A (D) No. 10/2023, involved the appellants Mohammad Amin Sheikh and Khalida Begum, who challenged the legality of the seizure…
Bail Denied To Man Accused Of Taking Money On Pakistani Intelligence Officer's Behalf, Citing 'Larger Conspiracy': Orissa High Court
The High Court of Orissa recently rejected the bail application of Mohammad Iqbal Hussain, who is currently in custody since September 20, 2023. He faces charges related to a cybercrime operation under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, 2000. Hussain's involvement is tied to…
SCN And Order Without Proper Officer's Signature Under Section 73 Of CGST Act Deemed Ineffective: Gauhati High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of India addressed the procedural intricacies involved in issuing Show Cause Notices under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The case revolves around the failure of the Proper Officer to provide a valid and duly authenticated…
Expedited Divorce Order By Supreme Court Cannot Deny Wife's Right To Contest: Allahabad High Court
This is a First Appeal filed by the appellant-wife, Alka Singh Chauhan, under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, challenging the decree of divorce passed against her by the husband, Shakti Singh, through a judgment and order dated 2nd May 2019. The appellant contends that her reasonable opportunity to contest…
Law Students Allowed To Appear For Government Post Exam Despite Mid-Process Eligibility Change: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant legal development, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled in favor of candidates who were applying for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) post under the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). The case revolves around the confusion created by contradictory stands taken by RPSC regarding the…
Husband's Refusal To Present Evidence Insufficient For Granting Further Opportunity To Submit Proof: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the appeals filed by both Neeraj Kumar, the appellant-husband, and Smt. Shradha Goel, the respondent-wife, challenging the family court's decision regarding permanent alimony. The family court had ordered the husband to pay Rs. 10 lakhs to his wife and…
