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Court Remands Matrimonial Divorce Case Under Hindu Marriage Act for Further Review: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Matrimonial Appeal No. 259 of 2016, focusing on issues of desertion and adultery under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Case Details The appellant, Mrs.abc, challenged the decision of the Family Court in a matrimonial dispute where her husband,…
Court Upholds Bank's Recovery of Overpaid Pension, Rejects Widow's Plea, Citing Excess Pension Paid from Public Money: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently dismissed a petition regarding the recovery of excess pension payments, reaffirming the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and the relevant legal precedents. The petitioner, Savitri Devi, a widow receiving pension following her husband’s death, challenged the bank’s recovery of excess…
Court Asserts That the Accused's Fundamental Right to Liberty Encompasses the Right to Attend Significant Family Events: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, in a significant ruling on 2nd September 2024, granted permission to an accused, Mohammed Sadeeque, to travel abroad for his daughter’s engagement ceremony. The petitioner had been facing criminal charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and…
Court Mandates Video Recording of Bail Proceedings Under SC/ST Act for All Cases, Including Sexual Offences: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has mandated the video recording of all bail proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, to enhance transparency and safeguard victims' rights. This requirement aims to address procedural issues and ensure that justice is served effectively.…
Court Directs DDA to Adopt Settlement Approach to Prevent Prolonged Litigation and Imposes ₹25,000 Costs
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to process the petitioners' request for converting their property from leasehold to freehold. This decision addresses the procedural delays and issues that have arisen in the property conversion process. Topic of Judgment: This…
Court Orders ₹10 Lakh Compensation from BSES to Widow of Man Who Died in 2017 Electrocution Incident: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed BSES Yamuna Private Limited to pay an ex-gratia lump sum compensation of Rs. 10 lakh to the widow of a man who died due to electrocution in 2017. The case highlights issues of negligence and liability related to electrical safety. Case Background: The…
Court Criticizes Rajasthan Police for Filing 'Routine' FIRs in Commercial Matters, Notes That Offences of Cheating and Criminal Breach of Trust Cannot Coexist: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has addressed the complexities of criminal breach of trust and cheating under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, identified as FIR No. 319/2024, was registered with Police Station Subhash Nagar, Bhilwara, on June 20, 2024. The judgment, delivered by Justice Arun Monga,…
Court Highlights Misuse of POCSO Act and Shortage of Radiologists for Conducting Ossification Tests: Allahabad High Court
The court has granted bail to Prakash Kumar Gupta, focusing on the age discrepancy revealed by the ossification test and its impact on the application of the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). Detailed News: In a recent judgment delivered by the Hon'ble Justice Krishan Pahal, J., in the…
Court Releases Man Arrested in 2020 Under UAPA for Possessing Phone with 'Objectionable' Weapon Pictures: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has granted bail to Raj Kumar, who was previously denied bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and the Arms Act. The decision was delivered by a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Hon'ble Ms. Justice…
Supreme Court Explains Why Regular Civil Courts or Family Courts Are Better Suited Than Writ Courts for Handling Child Custody Cases
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, the custody of a two-year-old child has come under scrutiny following a petition for Habeas Corpus. The case, marked by emotional and legal complexities, revolves around the unfortunate death of the child’s mother and the subsequent dispute over her custody. Case…
