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Drugs (Price Control) Order, Supreme Court Upholds Rs 4.6 Crore Recovery Against Sun Pharma For Overpricing Medicine
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has addressed the issue of pharmaceutical pricing and regulatory compliance under the Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995 (DPCO). The case in question, Civil Appeal No. 7209 of 2019, involved M/s. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. as the appellant and the Union of…
Can Doctors Be Prosecuted U/S 19(1) POCSO Act For Failing To Inform Police About Offence Against Minor Within Reasonable Time? Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling from the High Court of Kerala, Justice A. Badharuideen has granted relief to Dr. Radhakrishna S. Naik, the second accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court has set aside the order dismissing Dr. Naik's plea for discharge, resulting in his…
Submitting False Injury Report Highly Despicable, Dereliction Of Duty, Court Affirms Compulsory Retirement Of Medical Officer: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Mahendar Kumar Goyal on July 10, 2024, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur addressed a case involving Dr. K C Chaudhary, a former Medical Officer. The case revolved around the legality of the punishment imposed on Dr. Chaudhary for alleged…
Husband Convicted For Causing Dowry Death Cannot Inherit Deceased Wife's Property Under Hindu Succession Act: Bombay High Court
Bokaro Steel City, July 18, 2024: In a significant legal development, the High Court of India has delivered a detailed order addressing the complexities surrounding Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with dowry deaths. This landmark decision emphasizes the seriousness of dowry-related crimes and…
BNSS Will Be Applicable To All Criminal Appeals Filed After 1st July: Kerala High Court Frames Guidelines
In a recent significant ruling, the High Court has clarified the procedural adaptability and continuity between the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) and the BNSS (Bihar Narcotic Substances and Stimulants) provisions. This decision provides critical insights into how procedural errors, such as misquoting or…
Bar Council Must Uphold Dignity Of Legal Profession: Punjab & Haryana High Court On Alleged Sexual Harassment, Swindling Of Funds By High Court Bar President
In a recent development at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Anjali Kukar and others against the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has brought to light serious allegations of sexual harassment and embezzlement of funds. The case has seen multiple petitioners and…
Refuses Bail, Family Booked For Cheating Depositors Found Involved In More Than 100 Other Cases: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has refused bail to the accused in multiple economic offences under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case pertains to allegations involving a staggering amount of over Rs. 8.2 crore, with the accused facing charges of cheating depositors across…
Asking Name, Address Of Unknown Woman Inappropriate But Prima Facie Not Sexual Harassment: Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, July 16, 2024: In a recent order, the Gujarat High Court addressed the allegations of sexual harassment under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) brought against Mr. Samir Roy. The case, R/SPECIAL CRIMINAL APPLICATION (QUASHING) NO.8587 of 2024, was presided over by Honourable Mr. Justice Nirzar S.…
Cash For Jobs Scam, Court Directs Govt To Submit Details Of Teachers Appointed From 2015 TET Panel: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development in the Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction of the High Court at Calcutta, the case of W.P.A 8680 of 2023 titled Somnath Sen & Ors. vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors. has brought attention to the 2016 recruitment process by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE). The petitioners,…
POCSO Act, Examining Other Witnesses Not Necessary If Victim's Sole Testimony Reliable To Convict Accused: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant ruling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the High Court of Meghalaya has upheld the conviction of an accused in a case involving sexual assault on a minor girl. Case Details: The case revolved around an incident where a minor girl, represented as P.W.2 in court…
