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Person Can't Be "Tied Down" To Religion Of Birth, Court Permits Change Of Religion In School Certificates: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court upheld the right to freedom of religion by allowing two petitioners to have their religious status changed in their school certificates. This ruling reinforces the constitutional right to profess and practice any religion, as guaranteed under Article 25(1) of the Indian…
Maintenance Must Be Paid From Date Of Application In Domestic Violence Cases: Andhra Pradesh High Court
Amaravati, July 16, 2024: In a significant ruling under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has resolved a dispute regarding interim maintenance payments. The court's decision overturned a previous modification made by the Sessions Judge, Mahila Court,…
Unrebutted Evidence Of Minor Daughter Substantiating Allegations Of Cruelty Meted Out To Mother Sufficient To Grant Divorce: Allahabad High Court
Barielly, July 22, 2024: In a significant ruling under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Allahabad High Court has granted a divorce to Manjusha Servesh Joshi from Sarvesh Kumar Joshi based on the grounds of cruelty. The decision overturned the earlier judgment of the Family Court, Barielly, which had denied the divorce. The…
Rape FIR 'Suspicious', High Court Denies Permission To Terminate Minor's 28-Week Pregnancy: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, sitting at Jabalpur, has dealt with a sensitive case concerning the termination of a minor's pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 2021. The case highlights critical issues surrounding pregnancy termination laws and the verification of…
Woman's Decision To Continue Pregnancy Or Go For Its Termination, Court On 32 Weeks Pregnancy Of 15-Yr-Old: Allahabad High Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has addressed a sensitive case involving a minor victim of sexual assault who was 25 weeks pregnant. The Court's judgment underscores the importance of reproductive autonomy and sets clear guidelines for the handling of such cases. Case Background The case involved a…
Writ Petition Directing Police To Register FIR Not Maintainable When Alternative Remedy Is Available: Madhya Pradesh High Court
(1) Writ of mandamus to compel the police to register a first information report (FIR) is not maintainable because there is an alternative and efficacious remedy available to the petitioner under Section 154(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to approach the Superintendent of Police or, if still aggrieved,…
Shocking That Lawyer Is Seeking Protection To Run Brothel: Madras High Court Asks State Bar Council To Ensure Members Are Enrolled From 'Reputed Institutions'
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu: In a significant judgment delivered on July 5, 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed both the writ petition and the criminal original petition filed by an advocate accused of running a brothel under the pretense of providing oil bath services. The case, filed under Section…
Court Discharges Man In Contempt Case For Defaming Judges On Social Media, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine: Delhi High Court
In a recent development at the Delhi High Court, Contempt Case (CRL) 13/2023 saw resolution as the court accepted an unconditional apology from Uday Pal Singh for alleged contemptuous behavior towards the judiciary. The matter arose from a video uploaded by Mr. Singh on August 24, 2022, on his social media platforms…
Information Seeker Has No Locus Standi In Penalty Proceedings Against Public Information Officer 20 Of RTI Act: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Delhi has dismissed an appeal challenging earlier orders pertaining to penalties under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The appeal, numbered LPA 638/2024, contested the judgments of March 12, 2024, and May 29, 2024, rendered in W.P. (C) No.10436/2022. Background: The case…
Successful Transfer Petition Before District Court Cannot Be Challenged By Filing Another Transfer Petition In High Court: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judicial development, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur has transferred a civil suit involving allegations of land encroachment within the Jain community to the Senior Civil Judge, Chhoti Sadari. The decision, issued by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Kumar Garg, comes after a…
