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Court Quashes Section 377 IPC Charge Against Husband, Discusses Absence Of An Equivalent Provision In BNS: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has quashed charges under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) while allowing the trial to proceed under Section 498A IPC in a domestic abuse case involving allegations of cruelty by a husband towards his wife. The court’s decision sheds light on the nuanced…
Difficult To Digest That Divorce Would Be "Stigmatic" When Parties Are Educated : Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has granted a divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, on the grounds of cruelty. The decision comes in the case of Ruchi Wadhawan vs. Amit Wali, where the court found the marriage beyond repair due to prolonged separation and ongoing litigation.…
Merely Donating Eggs Or Sperm Does Not Make Donor A Biological Parent Of Child Born Through IVF: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, August 13, 2024 – In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has issued a judgment concerning a contentious custody battle involving surrogacy and parental rights. The case, highlighting the application of the National Guidelines for Accreditation, Supervision, and Regulation of ART Clinics in India and the…
No Evidence Against Accused: Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside NDPS Case Against Individual Booked By Police Due To Mistaken Identity
In a recent decision by the Rajasthan High Court, the framing of charges against a petitioner under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) has been contested. The case involves allegations of drug possession and trafficking. Case Overview Bhopal Singh, also known as Pappu Singh, a resident of…
Automatic Cancellation Of Bail Order Without Hearing Accused Is Violative Of Natural Justice Principles, Fundamental Rights: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a notable decision by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, the court has addressed the contentious issue of whether a bail order can be automatically canceled under certain conditions, and if such a condition infringes upon fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India. The case, involving…
Gram Nyayalaya Lacks Jurisdiction to Handle Muslim Women's Divorce Rights Claims: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Kerala, the court addressed a crucial issue concerning the jurisdiction of Gram Nyayalayas in handling applications under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986. The case at hand involved a dispute between a former husband and his ex-wife over the…
Existence and Absence Of Motive Acquires Significance When Ocular Testimony Is Suspected: Allahabad High Court Acquits Man In Murder Case
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, the conviction of Sunil for the alleged murder of Kunti Devi was overturned. The case highlights significant concerns about the credibility of witness testimonies and the adequacy of evidence presented by the prosecution. Case Background: The…
Reply Not Considered In Totality: Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Blacklisting Order
In a significant legal development, the Allahabad High Court has quashed the indefinite debarment of M/S Hi Tech Pipe Limited from supplying materials to any project under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The case sheds light on the principles governing blacklisting and debarment by governmental authorities, emphasizing the…
Quashing of FIR Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Due to Amicable Settlement: Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, August 1, 2024: In a significant development, the Gujarat High Court has quashed an FIR lodged under Sections 294(b), 323, 506(1), and 114 of the Indian Penal Code following an amicable settlement between the parties involved. The order was passed by Honourable Mr. Justice Nirzar S. Desai on August 1, 2024.…
No rules in love and war, Court acquits rape accused after victim and accused have second child: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court acquitted X, who was previously convicted by the District Mahila Sessions Court, Cuddalore, for charges under Section 376(2)(n) (committing rape repeatedly on the same woman), Section 450 (house-trespass to commit an offense punishable with imprisonment), and Section 506(i)…
