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Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Beheading Woman As She Refused To Convert After Marriage: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail plea of Shoeb Akhtar, who is accused of murdering a woman and pressuring her to convert to Islam. Accusations: Shoeb Akhtar, along with Ajaz Ahmad, is accused of murdering a woman named Priya (name changed to protect identity) in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The prosecution…
While Imposing Conditions For Bail, Trial Court Cannot Direct Accused To Apply For Passport, Obtain It & Then Surrender It: Bombay High Court
The High Court of Bombay at Goa has quashed a bail condition that required the accused, Zakaulla Khazi, to deposit his passport as a condition for his release on bail. The court ruled that the trial court had exceeded its powers by imposing such a condition, especially since Mr. Khazi had never applied for a passport…
Comprehensive Proof Of Talak By Husband With Efforts For Reconciliation Is Essential To Avoid Maintenance Obligations: Jammu Kashmir High Court
Srinagar, July 4, 2024: In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Judge Vinod Chatterji Koul of the Srinagar Bench provided a comprehensive analysis of the conditions required for a valid divorce (Talaak) under Shariat law, emphasizing the strict adherence to Islamic principles and legal standards. The judgment was pronounced…
Terrifying, Perverse Order, Court Raps Trial Judge For Ordering Coercive Action Against Judgement Debtor Without Prior Notice: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent order, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has taken a significant step in addressing the improper handling of an execution petition by the Senior Civil Judge at Kinnaur, Reckong Peo. The case, titled Surjan Singh vs. Jawahar Lal, involved serious procedural lapses that the High Court deemed necessary to…
"Bench Hunting" Shakes Faith In Justice System, Court Dismisses Third Bail Plea Of NDPS Accused: Kerala High Court
In a recent judicial order under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the High Court of Kerala has dismissed a bail application filed by Lijin, the third accused in Crime No.1766/2023 of Attingal Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram. The case involves allegations under Sections 22(c) and 29 of the…
Court Within Whose Jurisdiction First Wife Has Taken Up Permanent Residence Can Try Offences U/S 494/495 IPC: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application filed by a man seeking to quash a summoning order issued against him in a bigamy case. The man, Inder alias Lala, was accused by his wife Sudesh of bigamy (marrying another person while already married) and criminal intimidation under Sections 494, 406 and 506 of the…
Mere Allegation Of Wife Ousting Husband From Matrimonial Home Not Enough To Show Desertion, He Must Show Attempts To Get Back: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, a decree of divorce has been granted under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case involved allegations of mental cruelty brought forward by Mr. Vipin Kumar Agrawal against his wife, Smt. Manisha Agrawal. Background: Mr. Vipin Kumar…
2016 Fake Students Scam: High Court Seeks Status Of Investigation Into Bogus Admissions In Haryana Govt Schools
In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of funds misappropriation intended for non-existent students in various schools across Haryana. This directive comes following a series of judicial…
Long Period Of Service, Gauhati High Court Directs Consider Regularization Of Employee Within 12 Weeks
In a notable case highlighting issues of employment regularization, Shri Yimyumetsu, a retired Peon from Mokokchung, Nagaland, has filed a petition against the State of Nagaland and its administrative bodies. The case, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Kakheto Sema of the Gauhati High Court's Kohima Bench, delves…
Can Counsel Not Designated As Senior Make Submissions Before Court Without Vakalatnama: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Kerala, comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice S. Manu, deliberated on a significant procedural matter. The case revolved around a writ petition filed by Sherly Albert, aged 56, residing at Flat No. 6B2, National Residency, Bank Junction, Edappally, Kochi,…
