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Rape Committed In Oman But Genesis Of Crime In India? Kerala High Court Says Centre's Sanction U/S 188 CrPC Not Required For Trial
In a significant legal development, the Fast Track Special Judge at Chengannur, Kerala, issued a detailed order under Section 227 of the Cr.P.C, pertaining to a case involving crucial legal considerations. The case, which was filed under Crl.M.P. No. 102/2023 in S.C. No. 1089/2022, has seen deliberations culminate in…
Courts Must Refrain From Interim Orders Once Arbitral Tribunal Is Constituted Unless Urgency Demands: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed a petition under Section 9(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 filed by Welspun Enterprises Ltd against Kasthuri Infra Projects Pvt Ltd. The dispute stemmed from a Construction, Procurement of Materials and Equipment Contract dated 6 August 2021,…
'No Work-No Pay' Principle Not Applicable To UP Govt Employees Reinstated After Full Exoneration: Allahabad High Court
Deoria, Uttar Pradesh - In a significant legal victory, Rajesh Kumar, a police officer who was wrongfully dismissed from service, has been awarded his full salary and allowances for the period he was out of service. This decision was handed down by the High Court, quashing the order issued by the Superintendent of…
Person Facing Criminal Cases Doesn't Need Court's Nod For Passport Issuance; Permission Required In Case Of Foreign Travel: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of passport issuance despite pending criminal cases. The case was brought before the court by Umapati, the petitioner, who had applied for a passport on January 20, 2022. The matter involved the Union of India, represented by the Secretary of the…
Court Permits 15-Yrs Old Mentally Challenged Tribal Girl To Terminate 27-Week Pregnancy: Gujarat High Court
In a significant decision, the Gujarat High Court has ordered the termination of pregnancy of a mentally challenged minor girl, aged 15 years and 9 months, under the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. The case involves a petition filed by ABC (Victim), represented by Vasava Yakubbhai…
Consensual Acts Between Two Adults Cannot Be Called Rape: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, a recent judgment has highlighted the intricate distinctions between consent and misconception of facts in cases involving promises of marriage. The case in question involved a woman named Maya, who accused her neighbor Rohan of rape under Section 376 IPC. Background of the Case:…
Take Steps For Online Registration Of Muslim, Christian Marriages Under Compulsory Marriage Order: High Court To Delhi Govt
In a significant move, the Delhi High Court has directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to expedite the registration of a marriage under the Delhi (Compulsory Registration of Marriage) Order, 2014. This directive was issued in light of the ongoing difficulties faced by petitioners Rehan Elahi and his wife, both…
Different Posts Coincidentally Having Same Pay Scale Does Not Create Indefeasible Right To Pay Parity: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court of India has addressed the long-standing pay scale discrepancies affecting officials in the State Education Department. This landmark judgment, dated 15th July 2024, was delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant and Hon'ble Mr. Justice…
Farmers Protest, Court Grants Bail To Protestor Accused Of Breaking Barricades, Attacking Police At Shambhu Border: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant development at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Sandeep Moudgil granted regular bail to Navdeep Singh, who had been in custody since March 28, 2024. The bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. was filed in response to FIR No. 40, dated February 13, 2024, which charged Singh under Sections…
'Specify Proposals To Prohibit Lawyers' Strikes': Allahabad High Court To BCI, State Bar Council, HCBA & District Bar Association
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has issued a detailed order addressing the issue of lawyers' strikes, emphasizing compliance with Supreme Court directives. The order, dated 8th July 2024, pertains to Contempt Application (Criminal) No. 12 of 2024. Key Highlights of the Order: 1. Legal Counsel…
