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Oral Complaints Insufficient For Inquiry Under POSH Act Without Written Complaint: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the important issue of whether oral complaints can substitute written complaints under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (POSH Act). The case involved a dispute between the manager of an IT company, Abraham Mathai, and an employee who accused him…
'Zero FIR' Empowers Victims To Lodge Complaints Irrespective Of Jurisdiction Under Section 173 BNSS: Kerala High Court
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court recently emphasized the importance of Zero FIR under the Bharatiya Nagarika Samarthya Sashaktikaran (BNSS) Act. The court addressed the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) across jurisdictional boundaries, ensuring that victims can file complaints regardless…
Ex-MLA Patnam Narender Reddy's Plea Against Remand in Lagerchala Collector Assault Case Dismissed: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court recently dismissed a plea filed by former MLA Patnam Narender Reddy, seeking to quash the order remanding him to judicial custody in connection with the alleged attack on the District Collector and other officials in the Kodangal area. The attack took place in November 2023, when a group of…
Court Render Justice to Minor Victim, Upholds Conviction for Sexual Assault and Abduction under POCSO Act: Madras High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Madras High Court, P.Prakash, the appellant in Crl.A.No.858 of 2016, has had his conviction upheld for the offences of Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 6 read with 18 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act, 2012). The…
Summary Of SCN In GST DRC-01 Cannot Replace Issuance Of SCN Under Section 73(1) Of CGST Act: Gauhati High Court
In a recent ruling by the Gauhati High Court, significant clarifications were made regarding the procedure for issuing a Show Cause Notice under the Assam Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (AGST Act), specifically under Section 73 of the Act. The case, filed by Udit Tibrewal, who runs M/s High Tech Marketing,…
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[PMLA] Liberty Is Fundamental To Rule Of Law, Court Cannot Be Prevented From Granting Bail Due To Restrictive Provisions: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has granted bail to Kunal Gupta, who was under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Gupta faced allegations of running a fake call centre that defrauded victims from various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom,…
Grills On Bus Windows, Ban On Employing Drivers With Speeding Challans: Guidelines Issued For Safe Travel Of School Children: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant decision aimed at ensuring the safety of children traveling in school buses, the Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court issued comprehensive safety guidelines for school buses and vehicles used by educational institutions. This ruling was made in response to a tragic accident involving a school bus…
Constables With Color Blindness Pose Public Risk,Court Upholds BSF Dismissals: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the court addressed the issue of medical fitness for recruits in the Border Security Force (BSF). The case revolves around two petitioners, Anand and another, who had applied for the position of Constable (General Duty) in the BSF…
WhatsApp Video Call Used to Verify Accused's Participation in Cheating Probe: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent case before the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Kulwinder Singh and Karan Singh, the petitioners, approached the court seeking an extension of time for joining the investigation in a criminal matter. The petitioners had been granted time to join the investigation as per an earlier order passed by the…
Jyoti Shyamdasani Murder Case: Conviction of 5, Including Husband, Upheld; Alleged Lover Acquitted: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court upheld the life imprisonment sentences for five individuals, including the husband of the deceased, Piyush Shyamdasani, in connection with the brutal murder of Jyoti Shyamdasani, a case that shocked Kanpur in 2014. The accused were found guilty by the trial court and…
