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Court Declines To Quash Case Against Man Who Allegedly Insulted Son-In-Law's Tribe, Said "Tum Log Chhota Jaat Hai": Calcutta High Court
Charges: Section 323, Section 341, Section 506, Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 3 (1) (r) (s) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 In a recent ruling, the High Court of Calcutta, under the presiding Hon’ble Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee, dismissed a…
Commission Of Sexual Act By Any Of The Accused Is Sufficient To Rope In Remaining Accused In Offence Of Gang Rape: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, July 30, 2024 – In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of four accused under Section 376D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), dealing with gang rape. The judgment, delivered by Justice G.A. Sanap, meticulously analyzed the evidence and testimonies, leading to the dismissal of the…
Court Quashes Removal Of Advocate From Bar Association Citing Lapses In Procedure Set By State Bar Council: Madhya Pradesh High Court
On July 26, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench, delivered a significant ruling regarding the membership status of an advocate within a Bar Association. The case centered around Ram Sahai Chiroliya and his dispute with the District Bar Association, Datia and the State Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh.…
Mumbai lawyer arrested after client's daughter files rape case
Mumbai-based advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh was arrested on Saturday following serious allegations levied by the daughter of his client. Deshmukh, who was representing the complainant’s mother in a divorce case, is accused of rape, unnatural sex, and criminal intimidation. The complainant alleges that Deshmukh…
Ban on child marriage applies to all religions, overrides Muslim personal law: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has reaffirmed the supremacy of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 over personal laws concerning marriageable age, particularly Islamic personal law. The court’s ruling emphasizes that the Act applies universally, regardless of religious affiliation, and aims…
Women cannot be held liable for sexual harassment under Section 354A IPC: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of [Your State] has delivered a landmark judgment quashing charges against the petitioner, XYZ, under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This decision underscores the gender-specific nature of certain offenses under Indian criminal law. Here’s a step-by-step…
If Burden Of Excess Duty Passed On To Customers, Granting Refund Would Result In 'Unjust Enrichment': Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling by the Bombay High Court, a significant decision was made regarding the levy of octroi by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on M/s. Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. The case revolves around the legality and calculation of octroi charges imposed between 1995 and 2001. Background of the Case:…
Police Officer In Accused In Passport Fraud Case, Matter To Be Investigated By Crime Branch: Kerala High Court
In a recent hearing at the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the Honourable Mr. Justice C.S. Dias presided over the bail application of Ansil, aged 37, son of Abdul Azeez, residing at Ayaan Vila, Kodi Parambu, Konchira P.O., Vembayam, Thiruvananthapuram. The application, registered under Bail Appl. No. 5853 of 2024,…
"Conscious Decision" Of Minor To Terminate Pregnancy, Court Overturns Single Judge Order Denying Permission Over 'Suspicious' Rape FIR: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark decision, the High Court has authorized the termination of a pregnancy in a case involving a minor rape victim. This decision comes under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (MTP Act), focusing on the legal and medical complexities surrounding high-risk pregnancies. Background of the Case The…
Pending Criminal Case Not Sole Ground To Cancel Arms License Unless Public Peace & Safety At Threat: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Bhopal, July 25, 2024 – The Madhya Pradesh High Court, under the guidance of Hon'ble Justice G.S. Ahluwalia, has recently ruled on a significant case concerning the cancellation of a firearm license. The case highlights the legal intricacies of firearm license issuance and the implications of pending criminal charges.…
