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Future Prospects Must Be Considered in Motor Accident Compensation for Self-Employed and Fixed Salaried Individuals: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the issue of compensation for dependents in motor accident claims, specifically addressing the inclusion of future prospects for individuals on a fixed salary. The judgment has significant implications for claimants seeking fair compensation for the loss…
Investigating Agency Directed to Inform Centre About Foreign Agency's 'Suspicious' Survey Allegedly Affecting Muslim Community's Sentiments: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the Internal Security Investigation Team (ISIT) to inform the Central Government about a "suspicious" survey allegedly conducted by the Princeton Survey Research Associates (PSRA), a foreign agency, without necessary sanction from the Indian government. The court was hearing a plea…
Offering Flowers at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Allowed, Must Be Purchased from Farmers and Sold at Fair Prices: Bombay High Court
The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court has granted permission for the Shri Saibaba Sansthan, Shirdi, to resume the practice of offering flowers to Sai Baba at the temple. This practice had been suspended due to complaints of extortion and issues related to the sale of flowers at inflated prices. The court,…
Nominee Entitled to Bank Deposits After Account Holder's Death, But Subject to Succession Laws: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Manoj Kumar Sharma, directing the Bank of Baroda to release the amounts from the Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) of his deceased mother, who passed away in February 2020. The court held that as the nominee named in the FDR accounts, the…
Body Shaming by Sister-In-Law Prima Facie Constitutes Wilful Conduct Affecting Woman's Mental Health, Attracts Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has ruled that body shaming a woman by her sister-in-law could amount to wilful conduct intended to cause harm to the woman's mental and physical health, thereby attracting an offence of cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court made this…
Missing Records Do Not Invalidate Verified Caste Certificate; Denial Due to Lack of Digital Certificate Termed Arbitrary: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the dismissal order issued by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for one of its Development Officers, Manoj Verma, who had failed to submit a fresh digital caste certificate. The court ruled that dismissing an employee for not providing an…
Rape Accused Acquitted Due to Unreliable Testimony of Victim: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court acquitted an accused in a rape case, noting that the victim's testimony was unreliable and failed to inspire confidence in the court. The court emphasized that while a conviction can be based solely on the testimony of the prosecutrix, such a conviction requires that the…
Husband Forcing Wife to Quit Job and Conform to His Wishes Constitutes Cruelty in Divorce Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has recently ruled on a divorce case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The appellant, a woman working as an Assistant Manager with LIC Housing Finance Limited, filed a petition seeking the dissolution of her marriage with her husband due to allegations of…
Contempt Action Should Be Avoided if Compliance Order Is Under Appeal: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court emphasized that contempt action should be taken sparingly and should generally be avoided when an order is being challenged in appeal. The Court, in its judgment, clarified that contempt proceedings should not be initiated to force compliance with a judgment…
Income of 18-Year-Old Accident Victim Should Be Based on Semi-Skilled Labour Wages, Not Unskilled Labour: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jodhpur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court addressed the issue of income computation for a deceased 18-year-old in a motor accident claim case. The court held that, despite the absence of evidence regarding the deceased's employment, the income should not have been computed based on the…
