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Natural for Two People in Love to Hug & Kiss Each Other; Sexual Harassment Case Quashed Against Man: Madras High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court, on 4th November 2024, quashed the FIR filed in Crime No. 21 of 2022, ruling that no offence was made out against the petitioner, Santhanaganesh, in the case. The petition was filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) to challenge the validity of…
Directions Issued to Family Courts for Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Based on Talaq Nama, Mubarat Agreement, and Similar Grounds: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling on November 7, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of dissolution of marriage under Section 7 of the Family Courts Act, 1984. The case revolved around a petition filed by Anjum Nayyar, the appellant, against her former husband Yavar Ehsan. The appellant and the respondent had sought…
'Basis For Acquittal Should Be Strictly Looked Into Before Rejection', Court Grants Appointment To Candidate As SI: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, comprising Justices C Hari Shankar and Sudhir Kumar Jain, has set aside the decision of the Screening Committee which had cancelled the appointment of Manish Saini to the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Delhi Police. The decision was based on an FIR…
Withholding Rape Victim's Medico Legal Report Raises Adverse Presumption Against Prosecution Case Court Acquits Life Convict After 12 Yrs: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment by the Patna High Court, the conviction of an individual for the crime of rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been upheld, while acquitting him of charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case involved Mantu Yadav as…
Hotel's Replacement of Damaged Furniture and Carpets Considered Allowable Current Expenditure Under Section 37 of Income Tax Act: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court recently ruled on a significant tax-related matter concerning the classification of expenses incurred by a hotel on replacement items. The court clarified that costs spent on replacing damaged items, such as carpets, mattresses, and lampshades, qualify as current expenditure under Section…
Lookout Circular Against Ashneer Grover and His Wife Cancelled After FIR by EOW Quashed: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has disposed of two writ petitions filed by Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jaingrover, challenging the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against them by the Bureau of Immigration at the instance of the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The matter arises from…
Dead Tiger Prompts Suo-Moto Case on Suspected Poaching; Status Report Requested from State: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a proactive move, the Chhattisgarh High Court has registered a Suo-Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) based on a newspaper article that revealed the death of a tiger in Guru Ghasidas National Park, suspected to have been killed by poachers. The article, which was published recently, reported the discovery of a…
Man Not Guilty of False Promise to Marry When Victim Willingly Consented to Physical Relationship: Calcutta High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Calcutta High Court has ruled that when an adult victim knowingly and willingly consents to sexual relations with a man based on the promise of marriage, the man cannot later be held guilty of rape if the promise is not fulfilled. This judgment sheds light on the complex issue of consent,…
Accused Acquitted in Kidnapping and Rape Case Due to Insufficient Evidence: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court acquitted Amgothu Vinod (the appellant) who had been convicted by the trial court for kidnapping, wrongful confinement, and sexual assault. The appellant had been accused of taking his niece, PW.3, who was allegedly 15 years old, from her home in Madigundla Thanda, and…
Only Verified Dolly Workers with Police Clearance and Health Cards Permitted to Carry Pilgrims to Sabarimala Issues Directions by: Kerala High Court
In a significant order, the Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to ensure the safety and fitness of the 'dollies' (bamboo chairs) used to carry devotees at Sabarimala. The Court's decision comes after a report highlighted an incident in which a 59-year-old devotee fell from a dolly and…
