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Disciplinary Action Ordered Against Revenue Officials for Altering Land Records Despite Status Quo Order: Telangana 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…
Court Overturns 22-Year-Old Acquittal in Dowry Death Case, Highlights Suspicious Circumstances of Woman's Death: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has recently overturned a 22-year-old acquittal in a dowry death case, highlighting the application of Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act. The case involved the tragic death of a woman within three years of her marriage, allegedly due to continuous harassment by her in-laws for more dowry.…
Minor Son Brought To India By Mother In 2018 Is US Citizen, Illegal Migrant In India ,court Allows Father's Habeas Corpus Plea: : Rajasthan High Court
In a significant legal development, the Rajasthan High Court examined the complex issue of custody and guardianship under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, involving a minor child who is a U.S. citizen. The case revolves around the custody dispute between the mother, respondent No. 2, and the father, petitioner. The…
Undue Sympathy Towards Husband in Maintenance Cases Harms Justice for Wife and Children: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, the court dealt with the enhancement of interim maintenance under the Family Courts Act and Criminal Procedure Code, challenging the interim maintenance amounts granted to the applicants. The case, CRR-3457-2024, was heard before Hon'ble Shri Justice…
Illegal Smuggling Of Bovine Animals Poses Threat To Public Order, Not Just Law & Order: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently dealt with the case of Shakeel Mohd, who was detained under the J&K Public Safety Act, 1978. The detenue, through his mother Bano Bibi, challenged the detention order (No. PSA 12 of 2024), issued by the District Magistrate of Jammu on 16th March 2024. The…
Social Audits Must Evolve: Court Suggests Community Service for Counsel While Restoring Plea: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment passed on November 28, 2024, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed issues concerning the condonation of delay and restoration of a writ appeal under the Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules. The case, titled MCC-4014-2024, involved the applicant, Dinesh Batham, seeking relief from a delay of 274…
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[Income Tax Act] Placing Funds Temporarily In One Account Before Transfer To Another Doesn't Invoke Section 69A: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) dealt with a case involving the Pr Commissioner of Income Tax and Sushil Kumar Sharma, where the Income Tax Department raised concerns about unexplained cash deposits in a bank account during the financial year 2016-17. The case revolved around the…
Under Section 79 IT Act, YouTube Can't Be Compelled to Remove Content Without a Court Order Declaring It Defamatory: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that YouTube, as an intermediary, cannot be directed to remove a video unless a court order finds the content defamatory or in violation of the law. The case concerned a petition filed by Aneesh K. Thankachan, who sought the removal of a video uploaded on YouTube, alleging that it was…
Supreme Court Grants Relief To Migrant From East Pakistan, Refers To Provisions Of CAA
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court referred to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 while addressing the citizenship claim of BASUDEV DUTTA, an individual who migrated from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to India in 1969. The bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice R. Mahadevan observed that…
2016 Yogesh Goudar Murder Case: Court Nullifies Permission To Record Statement And Pardon Accused Mid-Trial: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has quashed an order by a Special Court that granted pardon to an accused, Basavaraj Shivappa Muttagi, in the 2016 murder case of Yogesh Goudar, a member of the Dharwad Zilla Panchayat. The High Court found the order to be illegal, as it violated the provisions of…
