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Court Denies Permission to Law Student with Low Attendance Citing Medical Reasons, Upholds Mandate of Law: Meghalaya High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Meghalaya has addressed the case of a student seeking relief for an attendance shortfall preventing him from appearing in the 5th Semester End Semester Exams at Shillong Law College. The petitioner, Shri Bamang Nabam, approached the court under Article 226 of the Constitution of…
Anticipatory Bail Granted in Extortion Case Involving Fake Rape Allegation and Social Media Threats: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted anticipatory bail to Rafik @ Bheem in connection with an extortion case under Section 384 (extortion), Section 379-B (snatching), Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy), Section 147 (rioting), Section 149 (unlawful assembly), Section 365 (kidnapping), and…
Full Pension Granted to Widow of Soldier Who Died in 1965 War Despite 54-Year Delay: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, the court has granted the petitioner, Anguri Devi, the right to receive the Liberalized Family Pension (LFP) from the Government of India, following the death of her husband during the 1965 India-Pakistan war. The case, titled CWP-3548-2020, involved the…
Registrar of Co-Operative Societies Must Provide Information Under RTI Act Unless Exempt: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently ruled on a significant case regarding the Right to Information Act, emphasizing the obligation of public authorities to provide information to applicants, as long as the information is not exempt under Section 8(1) of the Act. The case involved the Registrar of Co-operative Societies…
Court Directs State to Evict Illegal Occupants and Prevent Sewage Contamination in Musi Riverfront Project: Telangana High Court
In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has directed the state authorities to implement guidelines laid out by the Supreme Court regarding encroachments in the Musi Riverfront Development Project area. This ruling pertains to the removal of "unauthorized constructions" located in the Full Tank Level…
Mother's Shock Over Unmarried Daughter's Pregnancy Justified Delay in Reporting, Kerala High Court Quashes Case Under Section 19 POCSO Act: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court has recently delivered a significant judgment on a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (PoCSO) Act, focusing on the Section 19(1) obligation to report crimes related to minor victims. The Court quashed the criminal proceedings against the mother of a 17-year-old girl who…
Court Directs Police to Investigate Rape FIR Against BJP MLA Without Fear or Favor: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad has disposed of a Special Criminal Application related to the petition for police protection and the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against a MLA from Prantij Constituency, Gajendrasinh Udesinh Parmar. The case, identified as…
Accused Claiming Non-Access to Rape Victim Can Request Paternity Test to Support Defense: Calcutta High Court
In a recent judgment concerning the interpretation and application of Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, the legal presumption of a child's legitimacy within marriage was addressed. The case examined the intricacies of determining paternity and legitimacy when allegations of infidelity and non-access are made.…
Seriously Disputed Facts Like a Maze: Cheating Case Against Two Accused of Defrauding Amazon of Rs 70 Lakh Not Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the High Court erred in quashing the criminal proceedings against Radhey Shyam Gupta in a case related to alleged cheating, and it has ordered the matter to be reinstated for trial. The Court clarified that Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)…
Four Students Granted Bail in Clash Leading to Student's Death, Directed to Assist in Trauma Ward: Madras High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Judicature at Madras, the court granted bail to four petitioners who were accused of involvement in a student rivalry that resulted in the death of a student named Sundar. The petitioners were arrested in connection with Crime No. 228 of 2024, which includes charges under…
