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Wife's Maintenance Claim Amid Dowry Allegations Decided in Divorce Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has decided on two criminal revisions concerning maintenance under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. for a wife who was seeking an enhancement in the maintenance amount awarded by the family court. The case involved Smt. Afrin Bee, the petitioner, and her husband Mohammad Shadab. The decision…
Accused Not Required to File Counter in Extension Applications, Presence Needed Only for Objections: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently clarified important procedural aspects concerning statutory bail and the extension of detention under Section 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The court was hearing a batch of petitions where the accused persons had challenged the rejection of their statutory bail applications…
2% Additional Tax on 'Second Vehicle' Unjustified If First Vehicle Is Already Sold: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court has ruled on a case involving the Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963, focusing on the imposition of additional tax on a newly purchased vehicle and the interpretation of the relevant provisions under the Act. The case revolves around a dispute between a…
Kochi Municipal Corporation Directed to Appoint Custodian for Living Wills: Kerala High Court
In a recent order, the Kerala High Court addressed a petition filed by Martha Jacob, seeking the nomination of a competent officer by the Kochi Municipal Corporation for the custody of her living will (also referred to as an advance directive). The petitioner had executed this living will following the directions of…
Court Quashes Rape and Intimidation Charges, Affirms Consensual Relationship Cannot Lead to Criminal Prosecution: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed an FIR filed under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Prashant, after ruling that the relationship between him and the complainant was consensual. The court's ruling came after examining the allegations of sexual assault and…
Court Observes Misuse of POCSO Act by Some Individuals to Settle Scores Against Rivals: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has quashed the proceedings against the petitioner, the sole accused in Crime No. 714/2020 of Kaduthuruthy Police Station. The petitioner sought the quashment of the Final Report filed by the police under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case…
Linguistic Minority Medical Colleges Must Follow NMC's 50% PG Seat-Sharing Rule, Ensuring Implementation of Reservation Policies: Madras High Court
In a crucial decision, the Madras High Court has upheld the National Medical Commission's (NMC) seat-sharing rule, mandating that linguistic minority self-financing medical colleges must reserve 50% of their total seats in Post Graduate (PG) Medical Courses for the Government Quota. The ruling affirms the importance…
Murder Convict Granted 90 Days Parole to Oversee Agricultural Activities on Father's Land: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka has granted parole to a convict, Chandra, currently serving a life sentence for committing murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), following his appeal to oversee his family’s agricultural land. The court has emphasized the humanitarian aspect of…
Collecting Voice Samples Without Accused's Consent Does Not Violate Right to Privacy or Protection Against Self-Incrimination: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling by the Family Court of New Delhi, a landmark judgment was delivered under Hindu Marriage Act, specifically referencing Section 12A, in a case involving a petition for divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty. The case, filed by Mr. Ravi Sharma against his wife, Mrs. Priya Sharma, was heard and…
UP Government Justifies Objection to Renovation of 19th Century Ayodhya Mosque, Cites Lack of Sanction and Communal Tension Over Pipal Tree: Allahabad High Court
In a recent case before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, the petition titled WRIT-CNo.- 9554 of 2024 was heard concerning a land dispute in Ayodhya. The petitioner, Mohd. Siddiq, has approached the court against the State of Uttar Pradesh, represented by the Principal Secretary of the Revenue…
