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Every Room In Police Stations Must Be Equipped With CCTV Cameras With Audio, Any Lapse Will Be Considered Contempt: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken a significant step towards ensuring accountability in law enforcement by mandating the installation of CCTV cameras with audio facilities in every police station across the state. This decision comes in light of a disturbing case involving a petitioner who…
Cyclone Dana: Court Instructs Cuttack Authorities to Eliminate Bamboo Structures and Hoardings; Raises Concern Over 'Artificial Scarcity' of Essential Commodities: Orissa High Court
In a crucial order issued by the Orissa High Court on October 22, 2024, urgent measures have been mandated to mitigate the risks posed by the impending Cyclone DANA. The court convened via hybrid arrangement to address the immediate threat posed by numerous bamboo structures remaining from the recent Durga Puja…
No Double Jeopardy, Court Refuses to Quash Rape Case Against Alleged Fraudster Monson Mavunkal: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling regarding allegations of sexual assault, the Honorable Court dismissed a petition challenging the trial of a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 376 (punishment for rape), Section 354A (sexual harassment), and others. The case sheds light on the…
Court Acquits Accused in ₹28,00,000 Cheque Dishonor Case Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Tis Hazari Court
In a significant judgment delivered on October 23, 2024, the Judicial Magistrate (First Class) at Tis Hazari Court, Delhi, addressed the complexities surrounding cheque dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case revolved around the intricacies of liability, enforceability of debts,…
'Serious Misconduct': Plea of Govt Officer Barred from Class-I Exam for Misbehaving with Invigilator Rejected: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling on 18th October 2024, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad addressed the case of Vaishali Gagjibhai Variya (Petitioner) versus the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) (Respondent), concerning alleged misconduct during a civil services examination. Case Background: Vaishali Variya,…
Court Declines Request To Present Inquiry Commission's Report On 2017 Mandsaur Firing Before Assembly, Noting That 6-7 Years Have Passed: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the court addressed the delayed submission of the Justice Jain Commission report regarding the tragic police firing incident during farmer protests in Mandsaur District. The case, identified as Writ Petition No. 10626 of 2022, raised critical questions about…
Provisions of Maternity Benefits Act Take Precedence Over Contractual Conditions and Apply to Contractual Employees: Madras High Court
In a landmark decision, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that contractual nurses working under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in Tamil Nadu are entitled to maternity benefits, including 270 days of paid maternity leave, as per the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Case Background The case,…
Verdict Delivered in POCSO Case Involving Minor, Accused Convicted Under POCSO Act: Madras High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court addressed a serious case of abduction and sexual assault involving a minor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This ruling highlights the court's commitment to safeguarding children…
FoodPharmer Permitted To Comment On Facts But Prohibited From Disparaging Bournvita: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling by the Delhi High Court, the plaintiffs, Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd., represented by senior advocates Rajiv Nayar and Sandeep Sethi, are pursuing a legal battle against the defendant Revanthi Matsingka, a prominent social media influencer known as FoodPharmer. The plaintiffs filed CS(COMM)…
Father Of Another Minor Present In The Pune Porsche Accident Denied Anticipatory Bail: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Honorable Manish Pitale, the court addressed serious allegations involving forgery related to blood sample tampering in a case that has garnered significant public attention. The case revolves around the Indian Penal Code (IPC), particularly focusing on Section 467 (forgery of…
