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Sexual Crimes Can't Be Settled On Compromise But 'Peaceful Family Life' A Humanitarian Ground If Accused & Victim Marry: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala has ruled to quash the criminal proceedings against the accused in a case involving serious charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This decision marks a notable departure from the…
Discrimination Based On Physical Attribute, Court Grants Relief To Woman Denied Geologist Post Citing 1cm Short Height: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Rajasthan has addressed a contentious issue regarding height requirements for the position of Geologist within the Rajasthan Mines and Geology Service. The court has declared the height criterion for this role as arbitrary and discriminatory, thus ruling in favor of the…
Court Acquits Rape Accused After He Completes 10 Yrs Jail Sentence: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Indore, July 11, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has acquitted XYZ, the appellant, who had been convicted under Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), for rape. The appellant had already served the entire sentence of ten years and was released from jail. This case highlights…
Section 143A NI Act, Company's Authorized Signatory Not 'Drawer' Of Cheque, Can't Be Directed To Pay Interim Compensation: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment dated July 24, 2024, the Supreme Court of India upheld the strict interpretation of the term "drawer" under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), specifically concerning the liability for interim compensation in cheque dishonour cases. The case, SLP(Crl.) Nos. 8849-8850 of 2023,…
In Absence Of Appellant Or His Lawyer , Should Be Dismissed In Default Not An Order On Merit : Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Hon'ble Alok Mathur, J. of the Allahabad High Court at Lucknow addressed a pivotal issue concerning the principles of ex parte proceedings as per the Code of Civil Procedure and U.P. Value Added Tax Rules, 2008. The case revolved around the rejection of a second appeal by the Commercial…
Court Cannot Compel Accused To Languish In Jail Without Progress In Trial: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, a significant development unfolded in the ongoing case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The court, presided over by Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia, granted bail to the applicant, Smt. Suma Bhaskaran (also known as Suma Anil), who was arrested on…
Pay Dues Of Panel Lawyer Or Face Exemplary Cost: Punjab & Haryana High Court To Union Govt
In a recent judgment dated 12th July 2024, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh addressed a case involving a petition filed by Vikram Bajaj against the Union of India and other respondents. The petitioner, a Senior Panel Counsel for the Union of India, sought the release of his pending fees for services…
Companies Act 2013, Supreme Court to Revisit High Court's Decision on Complex Legal Matters Involving Multiple Petitions
New Delhi, July 19, 2024 — The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a re-hearing for a significant batch of petitions challenging a comprehensive judgment delivered by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The case in question involves a multitude of petitions related to various legal issues, with the Supreme…
POCSO Act, Not Safe To Fasten Liability On Cop Who Waited To Record Informant/Victim's Statement Due To Unavailability Of Female Officer: Kerala High Court
Kerala, July 24, 2024: In a recent ruling by the Kerala High Court, a petition challenging the Special Judge's refusal to implead an investigating officer as an additional accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) case has been dismissed. The petition was filed by Hyder Ali, challenging…
Interest Can't Be Demanded When Entire Stamp Duty Paid During Pendency Of Appeal: Madras High Court
MADURAI – In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court addressed a review application filed by the Chief Revenue Controlling Authority, Chennai, and the Special Deputy Collector (Stamps), Thanjavur, against R. Muniyandi, regarding the market value assessment and additional stamp duty on a property.…
