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Arms License Cannot Be Canceled Merely Due to FIR Registration, Reiterates: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has clarified that the mere registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against an individual cannot serve as grounds for the cancellation of their Arms License. This decision arose from a case presided over by Justice Mohit Kumar Shah, where the petitioner, Sunil…
Governor Bound by Cabinet's Recommendation on Premature Release of Life Convict: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature at Madras addressed the premature release of life convict Veera Bharathi in W.P.No.14908 of 2024. The bench, consisting of Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice V. Sivagnanam, quashed the impugned order denying his release, citing the binding nature of the State…
Interference Under Article 227 Permissible Only If Arbitrator's Order Is Completely Perverse and Illegal: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, October 15, 2024 – In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition filed by Dr. Rajan Jaiswal against M/S SRL Limited under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, challenging an order from the Sole Arbitrator. This case sheds light on the limitations of judicial intervention in…
'No Reason to Say UP Govt Won't Follow SC's Order on Demolitions': Accused Granted 15 Days to Respond to PwD Notices: Allahabad High Court
Lucknow: In a recent hearing of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 909 of 2024, filed by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) through its Vice President for the Uttar Pradesh East Chapter, the High Court of Uttar Pradesh addressed significant concerns regarding the demolition of unauthorized…
Family Court Must Ensure Party's 'Wilful' Absence Before Proceeding Ex-Parte in Maintenance Case: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature at Patna has allowed the revision petition filed by Avinash Kumar @ Abinash Kumar, challenging an ex parte maintenance order issued by the Family Court in Begusarai. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle concerning maintenance obligations…
Refusal to Quash Cruelty Case Against Husband Despite Monetary Settlement: Delhi High Court
New Delhi: In a significant ruling dated 18th October 2024, the High Court of Delhi addressed a petition seeking the quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, CRL.M.C. 5667/2023, involves the petitioner, Rachit Jain, and the respondents, Govt of…
Rejection of Voluntary GST Registration Cancellation Application Without Stating Reasons Quashed: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the court addressed the complexities surrounding the cancellation of registration under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, specifically focusing on the procedural fairness required in such actions. Case Background Om Impex,…
Denial of Bail to Mother of Young Daughters for Alleged Possession of Heroin and Drug Money Without Prima Facie Evidence Is a 'Misfortune': Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has granted bail to Parveen @ Raman, a mother of three young daughters, who had been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The case highlights the balance between enforcing drug laws and protecting the rights of…
FIR Against Lawyer for Shouting "Pannas Khoke Ekdum Okay" at Shiv Sena (Shinde) Leader Quashed: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the Criminal Writ Petition No. 589 of 2023 filed by Sharad Ramdas Mali, a legal practitioner from Jalgaon, was allowed, resulting in the quashing of an FIR lodged against him and several others for alleged unlawful assembly during a protest. Background…
Bail Denied to Uncle Accused of Rape; Sexual Offences Within Family Are Graver, Minor Contradictions in Victim's Testimony Not Fatal: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, the complexities of consent and the credibility of testimonies in sexual assault cases involving minors were brought to light in the matter of Mousaji, a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The judgment…
