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Court Lacking Jurisdiction to Entertain Section 34 Application Cannot Examine Merits of Award: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla addressed an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, challenging a judgment passed by the learned District Judge Kangra at Dharamshala. The appeal concerns a dispute between Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi…
Foreign Law Graduates Must Clear BCI's Qualifying Exam to Practice in India, Even After Completing Bridge Course: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed critical issues concerning the recognition of foreign law degrees and the Qualifying Examination that candidates holding such degrees must clear to practice law in India. The case revolved around the notification issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI), dated…
Prosecution Cannot Rely Solely on Co-Accused's Statement Under Section 50 PMLA, Grants Bail to Recruitment Scam Accused Sujay Krishna Bhadra: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court has granted bail to Sujay Krishna Bhadra, who was accused in the recruitment scam linked to The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The case involved Bhadra’s company, which was connected to the transfer of proceeds of crime to M/S Leaps & Bounds Pvt…
Subsequent Buyer of Imported Vehicle Not Liable for Customs Duty; Responsibility Lies with Importer: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed issues related to customs duty and the legal implications of ownership for a Porsche Carrera car imported into India. The case involved Nalin Choksey, the appellant, challenging a judgment passed by the Kerala High Court on 3rd April 2018, which had…
Misuse of Section 376 IPC, Court Quashes Rape FIR, Observes It Being Used as a Tool to Harass Men: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently quashed an FIR filed under Section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against a man, observing that it was a clear example of how some individuals misuse this section to harass innocent people. The Court emphasized that while Section 376 addresses heinous crimes against women, it…
Court Stays Trademark Registration of “JACK DANIEL'S” by Another Business Entity: Delhi High Court
In a recent legal development, Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc., a renowned producer of alcoholic beverages, filed a petition before the High Court of Delhi challenging the registration of an impugned trademark by M/s Manglamkrupa & Anr.. The case, involving trademark issues under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, centers on…
False Promise to Marry: Rape Case Quashed Against Man as Married Woman Misrepresented Divorce Status on Dating App: Karnataka High Court
In a notable judgment, the Karnataka High Court quashed the rape case registered against Akhil Thomas based on allegations made by a woman he met on the dating platform Bumble. The woman had misrepresented her marital status, claiming to be divorced when she was still married. The court observed that a promise of…
Court's Shocking Divorce and Murder Case Verdict: Accused Acquitted Despite DNA Evidence and Flawed Prosecution Claims: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment, acquitted the accused appellant, Bheem Raidu, who had been convicted for the murder of K. Nagesh. The case revolves around the alleged circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution, specifically focusing on the disclosure statement made by the accused and the…
Court Grants Bail to Jamshed Khan in Shocking Extortion, Blackmail, and False Rape Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to Jamshed @ Jamshed Khan in a case involving allegations of extortion, criminal conspiracy, and multiple offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. The case was registered at Police Station Dhauj, District Faridabad, under…
Court Quashes Rape and Intimidation Charges in Allegations of Tying Rope and Rape Incident: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal decision, the Calcutta High Court on December 3, 2024, quashed the criminal proceedings against Sri Anindya Das in a case involving allegations of rape under Section 376, criminal intimidation under Section 506, and common intention under Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case arose…
