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Forfeiture of Earnest Money Is a Statutory Consequence If Auction Purchaser Fails to Deposit Balance on Time: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling under the SARFAESI Act, the Supreme Court clarified the mandatory nature of Rule 9(5), which pertains to the forfeiture of earnest money deposits in the auction process for immovable property. This decision highlights the legal framework governing debt recovery and the obligations of auction…
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[POCSO ACT]Principal and Teacher Not Guilty of Failing to Report Crime as Student's Complaint Was Sent to Police the Next Day: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on October 16, 2024, the Kerala High Court addressed the complexities surrounding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (PoCSO Act) in the case of Crl.MC No. 7715 of 2023. This decision focused on the responsibilities of school authorities and staff in reporting allegations of…
Insurance Company Directed to Pay Full Insured Amount; Government Relief Considered Irrelevant: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the decision of the J&K State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, affirming a consumer's right to full compensation for damages under the Consumer Protection Act. The case involved the Oriental Insurance Company and a local wine shop,…
Bail Denied in Attempted Murder Case Involving Rape Allegations: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, the bail application of Raj Chander Negi was dismissed, highlighting serious allegations under Section 307 (Attempt to Murder) and Section 201 (Causing Disappearance of Evidence) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Background of the Case Raj Chander Negi, a…
Using Criminal Law to Resolve Family Disputes Is an Abuse of Legal Process; FIR Filed by Nephew Over Property Dispute Quashed: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, the court addressed a critical issue involving a family property dispute between uncle and nephew. The petitioner, Kishore Singh Mertiya, sought to quash an FIR registered against him for alleged criminal offenses, including Section 420…
In Multiple Divorce Cases, Plea Seeking Higher Maintenance Should Be Prioritized: Allahabad High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has clarified the provisions related to maintenance allowance under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, emphasizing the rights of financially vulnerable spouses, particularly in cases of marital discord. Case Background: The case of Rajnesh Vs. Neha & Anr. revolved around a petition…
PGIMER Hospital Workers Directed to Immediately Resume Work or Face Coercive Action by Administration: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a critical ruling regarding the ongoing strike by outsourced hospital attendants, sanitation, and housekeeping workers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), the High Court addressed the significant disruption to hospital services. Case Overview The case, titled CWP-PIL-162-2024…
Plea Alleging District Hospital Was Set Up Near Municipal Board Chairman's Wife's Land to Increase Its Value Rejected: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling delivered on October 10, 2024, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan dismissed a writ petition challenging the establishment of a District Hospital in Deoli, Tonk District. The petition, filed by Jitendra Singh, sought to quash the resolution passed by the Municipal Board of Deoli and the…
Penetration with Male Organ Not Essential to Constitute Rape; It Can Be with Any Body Part, Object, or Even an Attempt: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling dated 18th September 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a petition seeking to quash a charge sheet related to serious allegations of sexual offences, highlighting the legal interpretations of Section 354A, Section 376, and Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code. Case…
Can't Blocked Credit in Electronic Credit Ledger If Sufficient Balance Is Not Available: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling concerning the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, the Gujarat High Court has made important clarifications regarding the invocation of Rule 86A of the CGST Rules, 2017. This judgment is pivotal for businesses regarding the conditions under which the input tax credit can be blocked by tax…
