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Issuing Summons In Defamation Cases Cannot Be A Mechanical Exercise, Requires Proper Application Of Mind: Jammu And Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has set aside an order issued by a lower court due to procedural lapses in handling a matrimonial dispute and allegations of defamation. The case, CRM(M) No.310/2019, involves allegations against Manju Bhat, who is accused by her…
POCSO Act, Mode Of Examination Through Intermediary Remains Unchanged Even If Victim Attains Majority During Trial: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment delivered on July 30, 2024, the Honourable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas of the High Court of Kerala clarified the application of Section 33(2) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 to victims who attain the age of majority during the trial. The case involved Anujith,…
Evidence Act, Certified Copy Of Registered Sale Deed Is A Public Document, Can Be Produced As Secondary Evidence: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court affirmed the admissibility of certified copies of sale deeds as secondary evidence in legal proceedings. The judgment, delivered by Justice Arun Kumar Jha on July 11, 2024, addressed the interpretation of provisions under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Registration…
Asking Wife To Clean House And Show To In-Laws On Video Call Is 'Sadist Ill-Treatment': Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has refused to quash an FIR filed under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with cruelty to a woman by her husband or his relatives. The case, which involves allegations of harassment and cruelty towards a newlywed woman by her husband and…
Impossible To Anaesthetise Woman Against Her Will: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail In Rape Case Citing Modi's 'Medical Jurisprudence'
Allahabad High Court: In a recent decision by Justice Krishan Pahal, the Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Ravindra Singh Rathaur in a case involving multiple serious charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, registered under Case Crime No. 63 of 2024 at the Dadri Police Station,…
Formal Contract Signature Not Required To Enforce Arbitration Clause If Parties Are Ad Idem: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has appointed a sole arbitrator to resolve a dispute between the petitioner, V. Sriram, and the respondent, Sanjay Agrwal, over a contract for the supply of pipes. The case underscores the enforcement of arbitration clauses and the court's role in ensuring disputes are…
Illegal 'Talaq-E-Sunnat' Not Punishable As 'Triple Talaq': Kerala High Court
In a recent landmark decision, the High Court of Kerala has clarified crucial aspects of divorce under Muslim personal law and the implications of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 2019. This decision distinguishes between talaq-e-sunnat and talaq-e-biddat, and their respective legal…
Husband Cannot Escape From Maintenance Obligations Towards Wife Due To Temporary Disability: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Jabalpur, July 29, 2024: In a recent judgment, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh upheld the decision to enhance the maintenance amount awarded to Kavita Singh by the Nyayadhikari, Gram Nyayalaya, Pawai, District Panna under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case, presided over by Hon'ble Justice…
Court Directs Agra Police Commissioner To File Affidavit On Refresher Course For Investigating Officers On BNS: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad, July 23, 2024: In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court addressed a petition filed by Smt. Shahnaz and six others against the State of Uttar Pradesh and two others. The case involves serious allegations under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 498A, 323, 377, and 376, as well as Sections 3/4…
Court Grants Bail To 22-Yr-Old Woman Accused In Kollam Child Kidnapping Case: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court has granted bail to 22-year-old Nisha Sharma, who was accused along with her parents of committing serious offences due to financial distress. The decision emphasizes the importance of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which safeguards life and personal liberty, even during…
