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Possibility of Victim Being a Partner in Crime: 7 Convicts Acquitted in 2004 'Minor' Kidnapping and Rape Case: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently delivered a significant judgment, acquitting seven individuals who had been convicted in connection with the 2004 kidnapping and rape case of a minor girl. The court found that the victim's allegations were fabricated, undermining the credibility of her testimony. The case centered on…
Principle of Res-Judicata Not Applicable to Alimony and Stridhan Reliefs Claimable at Any Stage: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court clarified that the Doctrine of Res Judicata does not apply to claims for permanent alimony and stridhan under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Court emphasized that reliefs sought under Section 25 can be claimed at any subsequent stage…
Notional Income of a 5-Year-Old Minor in Motor Accident Claim Decided: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently ruled on the notional income for a 5-year-old boy who has been in a vegetative state since a tragic accident in 2016. The child, who was hit by a car driven recklessly, has since lost his childhood and suffers from paraparesis, with a 77 percent disability. The Court increased the…
Class 10 Marksheet Recognized as Public Document and Credible Proof of Birth: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court upheld the election tribunal's decision to disqualify a man from the post of Sarpanch due to his violation of the child limitation norms under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. The petitioner, who was elected as the Sarpanch, had two children after the cutoff…
Two Law Experts Appointed to Assist in ANI's Copyright Case Against ChatGPT: Delhi High Court
In a significant development in the tech and copyright sector, the Delhi High Court has addressed a pressing copyright infringement case filed by ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. against OpenAI Inc. and its affiliates. The case concerns the alleged unauthorized use of ANI Media's copyrighted works, particularly its news articles,…
Right to Be Forgotten: Names of Couple to Be Masked on Search Engines, Directs Delhi High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the right to privacy and the right to be forgotten by issuing directions for the masking of the names of the petitioner and respondent in a criminal case that has been quashed. The case, CRL.M.C. 495/2019, was disposed of by the Court on 10th May 2024, where it set…
District Magistrate and SP Directed to Secure Uttarkashi Jama Masjid and Act Against Hate Speech: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court has intervened in the growing controversy surrounding the Jama Masjid in Uttarkashi, directing authorities to ensure enhanced security around the mosque and to take strict action against hate speech and threats of demolition. Court’s Intervention in Escalating Dispute A Division Bench…
Supreme Court Directs Patna High Court to Expedite Rape Convict's Appeal After Multiple Judges Recuse
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has intervened in a case involving a delay in hearing a criminal appeal. The petitioner, Rajballabh Prasad (also known as Rajballabh Yadav), challenged his conviction and life sentence for committing a crime under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and…
POCSO Case Quashed Against Man After Marriage to Victim in Love Affair: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR in Love Affair Case under Sections 363, 376 IPC, and POCSO Act In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and several other sections, including Section 376 (rape) and Section 4 of the Protection of Children…
Justice Delivered in Divorce Case: Delay Condonation and Substituted Service Upheld by: Delhi High Court
In a recent case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the legal issue revolved around the Section 13(1)(i-b) related to the setting aside of an ex-parte divorce decree. The key concern was whether the substituted service was correctly applied and whether the delay in filing the application to set aside the ex-parte…
