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Plea by EV Company Okinawa Autotech Against Show Cause Notice Rejected: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling delivered by the High Court of Delhi, the case of Okinawa Autotech International Private Limited against the Union of India raises critical questions regarding the validity of a Show Cause Notice issued under the FAME-II Scheme. The Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) 957/2024 was reserved on…
Heated Exchange Between Family Members Over Non-Preparedness of Food Insufficient to Prove Abetment to Suicide: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the acquittal of two individuals, Rakesh Kumar and Harbans Lal, accused of abetting the suicide of Sanjokta Kumari, under Section 306 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). This judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice M A Chowdhary on October…
Person Cannot Be Prosecuted for Allegedly Smoking ‘Beedi’ Containing ‘Ganja’ Without Forensic Examination of the Beedi: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has quashed the proceedings against Hamjith, a 26-year-old resident of Malappuram, in connection with a case filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. This decision came during a hearing on October 15, 2024, regarding Crl.MC No.…
Conviction for Allegedly Selling Fake Cassettes on Footpath Set Aside as Ingredients of Copyright Infringement Not Established: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir on October 9, 2024, the court dismissed an appeal by the State against the acquittal of Rakesh Kumar and his brother-in-law, Harbans Lal, in a case concerning the alleged abetment of the suicide of Sanjokta Kumari. The appeal was filed after the Principal…
High Court to Decide Whether Burning Paddy Stocks or Paddy Straw Pellets in Brick Kilns Causes More Pollution: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant hearing concerning environmental pollution in Punjab, the Punjab Brick Kiln Owners Association challenged the state government over the issue of paddy straw burning. The case, titled CWP-24772-2023, examines whether the combustion of vast amounts of paddy straw in agricultural fields causes more…
ED Issues Internal Guidelines Prohibiting Questioning Beyond Office Hours After Rebuke from Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling on October 14, 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay addressed concerns regarding the treatment of individuals summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for interrogation. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to humane practices during such proceedings, particularly for…
Burning Dead Body Inside Someone’s House Is Disrespectful and Constitutes an Act of Desecration: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court denied bail to petitioners Rupa Ram and Amra Ram, accused in a violent incident stemming from a tragic accident. Both individuals, residents of Sirohi, Rajasthan, were arrested following an FIR registered at Abu Road Sadar Police Station. The FIR alleges serious…
Fixing Marriages During a Child’s Minority Violates Free Choice, Ban on Child Betrothals Suggested: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has urged the Parliament to consider amending the Prevention of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 to include provisions that outlaw child betrothals. This significant recommendation arises from the concern that current laws do not adequately address the issue of child…
Delay in Investigating 2022 Rape Allegations Against Ponnani Police Officers Questioned as “Shocking Failure to Take Action”: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling concerning allegations against public servants, the High Court has delivered a judgment that underscores the procedural requirements for prosecution under Section 197(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The case involved serious accusations of sexual misconduct by police officers,…
Administrative Tribunal Cannot Modify Punishment Without Recording That Dismissal Was Disproportionate to Charges: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court addressed issues of employee misconduct, specifically related to the acceptance of illegal gratification, under the Karnataka Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeals) Rules, 1957. The case involved Smt. H.S. Kanthi, a former typist in the Mysore zone's…
