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Courts May Not Look At Pay Package Of Parties Alone For Determining Alimony: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court reviewed an appeal filed under Section 19 of the Family Court Act, 1984, challenging a decree from the Family Court in Kanpur Nagar. This case centers around the alimony granted under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Case Details: 1. Marriage and Separation: - Marriage…
Failure to Notify Magistrate on Bank Account Freezing Directions Can Lead to Invalidity: High Court of Kerala
The petitioner challenges the freezing of his bank account by the Federal Bank based on a requisition from the Cyber Police Station, Ahmedabad. This action was taken following Cyber Crime Incident Reports related to online financial fraud or UPI fraud. Petitioner’s Argument: The petitioner cites the precedent set in…
Magistrate Can Only Take Cognizance on Complaint by Aggrieved Person in Marriage-Related Offenses: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court in a significant ruling clarified the legal procedure that must be followed by a Magistrate when handling complaints filed under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), dealing with bigamy. The case underlines the procedural importance of adhering to Section 198 of the Criminal Procedure Code…
Ocean Freight Services Exempt from IGST Under Reverse Charge: Madras High Court Orders Refund
Madurai, August 14, 2024 - In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court quashed the levy of GST on Ocean Freight Services and directed the respondents to refund the amount collected under this levy. The case, filed by Viterra India Pvt Ltd., was heard by The Honourable Mr. Justice Mohammed…
Government's Rights Over Trees in Assigned Land Upheld: Focus on Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960: High Court of Kerala
Ernakulam, August 13, 2024 — In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has reinforced the government's ownership rights over trees planted on assigned land, in the case of Mary Baby versus State of Kerala. Case Summary: The petitioner, Mary Baby, a 65-year-old resident of Kappunkal House, Asarikkad P.O.,…
Court Expresses Outrage Over Police Failures in Badlapur School Sexual Assault Case: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, while hearing a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the alleged sexual assault of two minor kindergarten girls at a school in Badlapur, Thane, has raised significant concerns over the delay in lodging the First Information Report (FIR) and the lapses in the preliminary…
Why Did the SIT Probe Into Ex-RG Kar Principal Start Only After Resident Doctor’s Death Despite Earlier Complaints? Questions the State by: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court raised concerns on Wednesday regarding the timing of a special investigating team (SIT) probe into Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar College & Hospital. The court questioned why the SIT investigation was only initiated on August 16, following a rape-murder incident involving a…
Inserting Wakf Board's Name in Land Records Doesn't Confirm Wakf Property: Karnataka High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Karnataka, a critical case regarding property ownership and the Wakf Act was resolved. The case, WP No. 202162 of 2022, was heard by Justice Suraj Govindaraj on August 6, 2024. Background of the Case: The petitioner, Smt. Chennamma, a resident of Chikragri Village in Raichur,…
Commercial Tax Officer's Duty on E-Way Bill Does Not Include Physical Verification: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling on August 7, 2024, the Madras High Court addressed the legality of suspension orders under Tamil Nadu General Clauses Act, 1897. The case, W.P.No.33639 of 2023, concerns the suspension of an officer in the Commercial Taxes Department amidst allegations of mishandling tax refund applications.…
Court Questions ₹6 Lakh Interim Maintenance Claim: ‘Does Anyone Spend That Much?: Karnataka High Court
On August 20, the Karnataka High Court expressed surprise after an estranged wife filed an application seeking Rs 6,16,300 per month as interim maintenance from her husband. Justice Lalitha Kanneganti, presiding over the case, questioned the reasonableness of the requested amount, suggesting it was excessive for an…
