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Can Children from Void Marriage Be Added to Service Record Despite Section 16 of Hindu Marriage Act? To Be Decided: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court is set to resolve a crucial legal issue regarding the legitimacy of children born from a void marriage and whether such children can have their names entered into service records for entitlement to benefits. The case involves Mukesh Kumar, an ex-serviceman, who has appealed against the…
Supreme Court Urges Centre to Create Rehabilitation Framework for Victims of Sex Trafficking
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India heard the Miscellaneous Application No. 530/2022 in W.P.(C) No. 56/2004, a case concerning the protection and rehabilitation of victims of sex trafficking. This application, filed by the original petitioner Prajwala, sought the Court's intervention in ensuring that…
Students Strip Search Case High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Police for Non-Compliance in Investigation: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, the Bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari has directed the Police Commissioner of Indore to appear personally before the Court on November 25, 2024, to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him. This direction…
Mental Disorder Alone Not Sufficient Ground for Divorce, Rules: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently addressed a crucial issue related to the Hindu Marriage Act, specifically under Section 13(1)(iii), which deals with divorce on the grounds of mental illness or unsoundness of mind. In this landmark judgment, the Court emphasized that the mere existence of a mental disorder is not…
‘Capital Grant Subsidy’ Provided to Contractor for Economic Shortfall in Revenue Not Subject to TDS Deduction: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that the capital grant subsidy extended by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to its contractors is not subject to Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act. The Court concluded that such subsidies cannot be construed as…
Fitness Certificate, 3-Day Rest Period, and 3-Hour Parade Limit for Elephants Issued to Prevent Cruelty During Temple Festivals: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has expressed deep concern over the commercial exploitation of elephants in the state, particularly in the context of their use in temple festivals. The court described the practice of parading elephants during religious events as a form of "commercial exploitation," highlighting the lack of care…
Counsel for Accused Cannot Directly Contact Investigating Agencies or IOs Without Court’s Permission, Objects to Lawyers' Emails to ED: Allahabad High Court
In a recent case involving allegations of money laundering, the Allahabad High Court took strong exception to the actions of the accused’s counsel, who had emailed Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers, requesting them to file a counter-affidavit as directed by the court. The court criticized this direct communication…
Court Issues Contempt Notice to Indore Police Commissioner for Failure to File Report in Alleged Case of Schoolgirls Forced to Remove Clothes for Phone Search: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench, has issued a show-cause notice to the Police Commissioner of Indore for failing to comply with its previous order regarding the application of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) in a case involving alleged…
Ex-MLA Dilbag Singh's Plea Challenging ED's Provisional Attachment in Illegal Mining Case Dismissed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Dilbagh Singh, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), in connection with a money laundering case involving…
Single Debt Assignment Not Considered a 'Commercial Dispute,' ₹5 Lakh Cost Imposed on Plea for Return of Plaint in Summary Suit: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court recently quashed the First Information Report (FIR) filed against Pernod Ricard India Private Limited in connection with an accident involving a consignment of Royal Stag Whiskey. The case revolved around allegations of violating the Gujarat Prohibition Act and Gujarat…
