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Hardly Any Enquiry About Accused's Previous Conduct Before Sentencing: Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Directions For Trial Courts In Cheque Dishonour Cases
Chandigarh, July 18, 2024 — The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently issued important directives aimed at enhancing fairness in sentencing for cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The ruling addresses concerns over the often-overlooked consideration of an accused's previous convictions during…
Courts Can't Constantly Interfere And Micro-Manage Arbitral Proceedings: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Kerala has reaffirmed the protection and reliefs provided under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 for victims of domestic abuse. Case Overview The case, XYZ vs. State of Kerala, centers around the allegations of domestic violence brought forth by Mrs.…
Court Declines PIL Against YouTube Vloggers Uploading Videos Of Women, Minor Girls Without Consent: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, July 18, 2024 — The Delhi High Court has recently dealt with a significant public interest litigation concerning the unauthorized online publication of videos featuring women and minor girls. The case, filed by petitioners Amita Sachdeva and others, sought a judicial directive to compel respondents to take…
POCSO Act, Showing Private Parts, Dirty Movies To A Child Is Prima Facie 'Sexual Harassment': Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the court has addressed the applicability of Section 377 IPC (unnatural offences) concerning consensual sexual acts between married couples and evaluated the implications of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) for child protection. Case Overview: The…
Court Quashes Case Against Man Accused Of Voyeurism, Stalking For Secretly Clicking Photos Of Woman From His Residence: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal ruling, the Calcutta High Court quashed the stalking charges against John Doe under Section 354D and Section 354C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case highlights the stringent requirements needed to constitute these offences and sets a precedent for the interpretation of these sections. Case…
Husband Can't Be Held Guilty U/S 377 IPC For 'Unnatural Sex' With Wife: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court has clarified the application of Section 377 IPC and its intersection with Section 375 IPC regarding consensual acts between a husband and wife, as well as the applicability of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) in such cases. This judgment…
Forcing Spouse To Continue Broken Marriage, Denying Separation Perpetuates Mental Agony And Constitutes 'Cruelty': Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has dissolved a marriage that had been in turmoil for several years, invoking Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The case involved John Doe, the appellant, and Jane Doe, the respondent, whose marriage had deteriorated beyond repair. Marriage Dissolution under Section…
Wife's Refusal Of Carnal Intercourse Against Order Of Nature Due To Physical Incapacity Not Mental Cruelty: Uttarakhand High Court
Nainital: The Uttarakhand High Court, presided over by Hon’ble Justice Ravindra Maithani, delivered a significant judgment on July 19, 2024, in the case concerning maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The court dismissed the criminal revision petition filed by XYZ against the…
Dawood Ibrahim Is A Terrorist In Individual Capacity, Gang Association With Him Not Punishable Under UAPA: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to Parvez Zubair Vaid and Faiz Shakeel Bhiwandiwala, who were previously denied bail under stringent charges related to terrorism and narcotic substances. Case Summary: Parvez Zubair Vaid and Faiz Shakeel Bhiwandiwala, the appellants in this matter, faced…
Didn't Use 'Sharp Side' Of Axe, Not Murder, Court Alters Conviction To Culpable Homicide: Orissa High Court
In a significant legal development, the Orissa High Court has reduced the conviction of Raja from Section 302, Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to murder, to Section 304 Part-I, Indian Penal Code (IPC), concerning culpable homicide not amounting to murder. This decision came following an appeal against the…
