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Court Issues Notice On Congress Leader's Plea Challenging Election Of BJP's Khandwa MP Gyaneshwar Patil For Filing 'False Affidavit': Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent order from the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, a significant step has been taken in the ongoing legal proceedings of Execution Petition No. 18 of 2024. The order was issued by Justice Vivek Jain on 30th July 2024, addressing the case of Narendra Patel vs Shri Gyaneshwar Patil. Case Background The…
Freedom Of Expression Doesn't Grant License To Exploit Celebrity's Persona: Bombay High cout Protects Arijit Singh's Personality Rights
In a significant ruling addressing the protection of personality rights and right to publicity, the High Court has granted an interim injunction in favor of renowned singer Arijit Singh against various defendants who were found to be exploiting his personality traits without permission. Court Highlights Key Aspects of…
Consensual Relationship With Married Man, Woman Was Adult Enough, Court Quashes Case Against Man Accused Of Raping Victim For 31 Yrs: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Bombay has quashed the First Information Report (FIR) No. 303/2018, originally registered with Powai Police Station and subsequently transferred to Mulund Police Station. The decision, delivered by Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale and Justice A. S. Gadkari, addresses allegations of…
Severe Depression With Anxiety Disorder Life Threatening: Allahabad High Court Directs Employer To Reconsider Voluntary Retirement Application
In a significant legal development, the Allahabad High Court has issued a landmark decision concerning voluntary retirement requests by employees suffering from severe health conditions. The case highlights the intersection of employee rights, medical conditions, and administrative decisions under the Fundamental…
Husband's Alleged Involvement In Criminal Case No Ground To Deny Security Clearance To Spouse For OCI Registration: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has addressed the issues of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) registration and visa extension for Anastasiia Pivtsaeva and her minor son. The Court's decision emphasizes the need for fair treatment and proper legal procedures in administrative decisions affecting foreign…
Motor Vehicles Act, Parents Living Separately Or At Native Place Entitled To Compensation Upon Ward's Accidental Death: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling under the Motor Vehicles Act, the court addressed the fair apportionment of compensation following a fatal accident, focusing on the dependency of the deceased's family members. The case highlights how compensation should be distributed among dependents, considering their respective needs and…
Woman Seeking Divorce From 'Loveless Marriage' Not Expected To Recall Each And Every Incident Of Cruelty: Kerala High Court
Divorce Proceedings Under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act Involving Allegations of Cruelty In a significant legal development, the High Court has recently deliberated on a divorce case involving allegations of cruelty under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case presents a detailed narrative of…
Is Interest On Solatium Payable From Date Of Land Acquisition Or Date Of 'Sunder' Judgment? Supreme Court Refers To 3-Judge Bench
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has issued directives concerning compensation in the case involving The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Housing Board and V. Saraswathiamal & Anr. The court's order emphasizes the release of compensation to the respondents while ensuring the appellant's rights are…
Supreme Court Grants Bail To Money Laundering Accused Considering Age & Custody Period
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Humayun Suleman Merchant, who is facing charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). This decision comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings and highlights the Court's consideration of the appellant's advanced age and prior…
Adulterer need not be heard by court while deciding divorce petition: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision on July 16, 2024, the High Court of Delhi upheld a Family Court's ruling regarding a contentious divorce case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case, involving intricate issues of cruelty, adultery, and desertion, highlights significant interpretations of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the…
