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Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Can't Be Quashed Merely For Absence Of Affidavit Supporting Allegations: Orissa High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Orissa addressed the validity of departmental proceedings initiated against a Senior Civil Judge, Santosh Kumar Agarwal. The decision focuses on compliance with the guidelines issued by the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India regarding complaints against judicial officers. Case…
Supreme Court slaps ₹10k costs on PIL petitioner challenging Section 149 BNS, provisions of Constitution
Context: In a recent order, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a writ petition filed by Dr. S. N. Kundra. The petition sought to challenge various constitutional provisions and sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. Order Summary: 1. Hearing and Petition: - The…
Voter ID Card And Voter List Not Conclusive Proof Of Date Of Birth: Orissa High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, Justice Dr. S.K. Panigrahi addressed a dispute involving the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and a petitioner regarding a claim repudiation based on discrepancies in the date of birth. The judgment, delivered on July 24, 2024, emphasizes the…
No Provision In Law Prescribing Sisters To Be Legal Representatives When Wife, Son And Daughter (First Class Heirs) Surviving: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent order, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, presided by Justice Manoj Kumar Garg, dismissed a revision petition concerning the substitution of legal representatives in an eviction suit. The case revolved around the substitution of legal heirs after the death of the plaintiff, Jai Shiv Singh, who was the…
'Delay Due To Confusion Created By High Court Registry' : Supreme Court Affirms Permission Given To File Written Statement After 17 Years
In a significant ruling on July 30, 2024, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal filed by PIC Departmentals Pvt. Ltd. in a case of trademark infringement under the Trademark Act. The bench, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, heard arguments from both…
GST Registration Shall Not Be Cancelled For Non-Filing Of Returns If Taxpayer Is Not Found Adopting Dubious Process To Evade Tax: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court, under the Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction, has provided relief to Pranabesh Sarkar, the petitioner, by setting aside the cancellation of his registration under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The order…
Supreme Court Holds Hospital Liable For Handing Over Dead Body To Wrong Family, Allows Rs 25 Lakh Compensation
In a significant judgment concerning compensation for medical negligence, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of a hospital's responsibility for mishandling deceased bodies. The case involved M/S Ernakulam Medical Centre & Anr. (Appellants) and Dr. P.R. Jayasree & Anr. (Respondents). Case Background: -…
To Attract Offense U/S 111(1) BNS Two Or More Persons Must Carry Out Continuous Unlawful Activity Leading To More Than One Chargesheet Within Last 10 Yrs: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has ruled on a bail application concerning Section 111(1) of BNS, which deals with organized crime. The petitioner, Muhammad Rasheed, was accused under this section for alleged involvement in unlawful activities. This case provides a detailed interpretation of…
Section 354A IPC Not Attracted On Alleged Sexual Harassment Of A Woman By Another Woman: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on August 12, 2024, the High Court of Kerala, led by Justice A. Badharudeen, addressed the Criminal Miscellaneous Case concerning the quashing of FIR and subsequent proceedings under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). The case, CRL.MC NO. 7541 OF 2023, involved allegations…
Simply Because Judge Has Gone Wrong In Law No Grounds For Review, May Be A Ground For Appeal: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment dated August 7, 2024, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar dismissed a review petition filed by Pervaz Ahmad Parra against the State of Jammu & Kashmir & Others. The petitioner had sought the review of a judgment passed on May 17, 2019, which had dismissed his writ petition…
