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Court Orders Directorate of Education to Issue Circulars in Hindi Language as Well: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the Delhi High Court has ruled on a case concerning the denial of admission to a child under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category due to issues with the validity of the income certificate. The case, titled…
Criminal Justice System Encompasses Reformation Beyond Punishment Orders Release of Impoverished Convicts on Probation Without Deposit: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur addressed the case of Ganesh S/o Rajeng Ninama, Laxman S/o Rakma Charpota, Ganesh S/o Dhan Ji, and Bansu S/o Ravji Charpota who challenged the judgment of the Additional Sessions Judge, Banswara. This decision revolves around the Probation…
Unexplained Prolonged Delay Fatal to Prosecution Court Quashes Rape Case Filed After 16 Years: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala has quashed a criminal case involving allegations of rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, originally registered as Crime No. 696/2017 at the Pathanamthitta Police Station and subsequently pending as S.C. No. 31/2021 in the…
Court Bars T-Series from Using 'Aashiqui' Title in Trademark Infringement Suit Filed by Mukesh Bhatt's Firm: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against the film production company Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, also known as T-Series, preventing it from using the titles "Tu Hi Aashiqui", "Tu Hi Aashiqui Hai", and "Aashiqui" for an…
Court Refuses to Quash Molestation Case Against Astrologer Accused of Inappropriately Touching Woman to 'Fix' Her Kundali: Karnataka High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Karnataka, the petitioners, Deepa Darshan H.P. and Mohandas @ Shivaramu, sought to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against them by Smt. Shruthi H.K.. The petitioners are accused of several serious offenses, including Section 498A, Section 354, Section 354A, and…
Lok Adalat Fosters Social Harmony ,Its Award Cannot Be Challenged on Technical Grounds Unless Fraud or Mischief is Proven: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) faced a legal setback concerning awards passed by the National Lok Adalat. This case highlights the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, particularly focusing on the concept of Lok Adalat and the binding nature of…
Transferring a 7 Year-Old from Mother to Dubai Based Father Not in Child's Best Interest, Regardless of Father's Wealth: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a father’s far better financial condition cannot be the decisive factor in determining the best interests of a minor child in custody disputes. The Court stressed that the welfare of the child must be the paramount consideration, irrespective of the…
Espionage Case, Court Denies Bail to Former Pakistani Citizen Accused of Sending WhatsApp-Based Malware to Airforce Personnel: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment passed on August 22, 2024, by the Honourable Mr. Justice M. R. Mengdey in the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC was dismissed. The applicant, Labhshankar Duryodhan Maheshwari, who had previously relinquished his Pakistani citizenship to become an…
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Vijay Nair After 23 Months in Custody in Delhi Liquor Policy Money Laundering Case
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has addressed the bail application of Vijay Nair in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy Scam. This case revolves around serious allegations of money laundering, with the petitioner challenging the rejection of his bail plea by the Delhi High Court. Background:…
Arbitral Tribunal's Decision is Final, Court Intervention Only for Perverse or Implausible Awards: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Delhi Skills Mission Society (DSMS) against the arbitral award granted in favor of Samuel Foundation Charitable India Trust (SFCT). The judgment, delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vibhu Bakru and Hon’ble Ms. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju on…
