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Title Disputes Cannot Be Resolved Through Suits Filed Under Section 6 Of The Specific Relief Act: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent ruling from the High Court of Jharkhand, the court addressed the issue of impleadment of parties in a property dispute under the Civil Procedure Code, Order 1 Rule 10(2). The case involved a petition filed by Randhir Kumar and Rahul Kumar Kashyap, who sought to be added as defendants in a suit for the…
Corroboration In Child Sexual Offenses Is Not Mandatory For Conviction: A Landmark Ruling By The Court
In a significant ruling related to sexual offense cases, the High Court of India examined the issue of corroboration in the testimony of a child complainant. The case revolved around a girl named Purni, who alleged that she was sexually assaulted. The High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the accused, reaffirming…
Permission For Higher Ticket Rates At Pushpa 2 Premiere: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued strict safety guidelines for school buses operating in the state. This judgment focuses on the regulations surrounding the transportation of students, ensuring their safety while traveling to and from schools. The Court has taken into account various…
Appeal Cannot Be Rejected As Non-Maintainable Due To Non-Payment Of Required Fee: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the issue of Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 compliance, focusing on the rejection of an appeal due to incomplete payment of the requisite fee. The court emphasized the procedural obligations of the Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling and the…
Rape Conviction Under POCSO Act and IPC in Minor Girl's Case Upheld: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Maharashtra upheld the conviction of Bhagwan Vishwanath Waghmare for the sexual assault of a minor girl. The appellant had been sentenced under Section 376(2)(i) and Section 376(2)(m) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as well as Section 3 of the Protection of Children from…
Flags 'Alarming' Rise in VISA Frauds, Highlights Impact on Nation's Reputation and Immigration Integrity: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court underscored the critical importance of meticulous investigations in cases of visa fraud. Justice Anoop Chitkara emphasized the necessity for law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough verification of the complainant’s credentials when an FIR is registered…
[Divorce Case] Evidence Recording by Court Commissioner Allowed in Matrimonial Dispute Under Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment regarding the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 (PMDA), the High Court has addressed key issues related to the flexibility of procedural rules in matrimonial disputes. The case delves into the use of modern technology and procedural mechanisms to expedite legal proceedings without…
Court Grants Protection from Arrest to BRS MLA in Alleged Phone Tapping Case: Telangana High Court
In a significant legal development, Thanneeru Harish Rao, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Siddipet Assembly Constituency in Telangana, has filed a Criminal Petition in the High Court of Telangana seeking to quash an FIR registered against him at Panjagutta Police Station. The petition raises concerns…
Calling Wife for Conciliation After Marital Dispute Does Not Amount to Mental Harassment: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed a criminal case filed by a woman against her brother-in-law and others under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The case, which was based on allegations of mental harassment, was filed after a domestic…
Allegations of Manufacturer Secretly Clearing Goods to Evade Taxes Require Concrete Evidence: Delhi High Court
The Commissioner of Central Tax, GST Delhi East, filed an appeal under Section 35G of the Central Excise Act, 1944 challenging the final order No. A/53739-53740/2017 dated 08 June 2017 passed by the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). This case pertains to allegations of clandestine removal of…