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Tamil Nadu Govt Should Revisit Its Liquor Policy For Welfare Of Citizens; Present Rules Appear To Protect TASMAC Shops, Bars: Madras High Court
A resident of Trichy, D. Prabhu, challenged the decision of the District Collector to grant a liquor license to the S.S.Manamahil Mandram club in a Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. The Petitioner's Argument Prabhu argued that granting the license would be against public interest and…
Parochial & Myopic Mindset, Court Declines To Quash Abetment To Suicide Case Against Teachers Who Threatened, Harrased Minor Girl For Talking To A Boy: Karnataka High Court
The Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition filed by teachers seeking to quash an investigation against them in connection with the alleged suicide of a 14-year-old student. The case highlights the sensitive issue of teacher-student interaction and appropriate disciplinary methods. Crucial Details of the Case: The…
Section. 53A CrPC, Failure To Medically Examine Rape Accused Immediately After Arrest Raises Doubts On Manner Of Investigation: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently acquitted a man accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The court found major loopholes in the prosecution's case, leading them to give the benefit of doubt to the accused, Rajeev Kumar (name changed). Here's a breakdown of the case: Missing…
Return Of Documents Under Order XIII Rule 9 CPC Not Limited To Party Physically Submitting Documents But To Ensure Rightul Ownership: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench, has delivered a judgment clarifying the rightful ownership of property documents submitted as evidence in a legal dispute. The case highlights the importance of interpreting legal provisions like Order XIII Rule 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) in a way that ensures fair…
Court Rejects Plea Against Blocking Of 'Briar' Messaging App In Jammu & Kashmir Over Terror Suspicion: Delhi High Court
Sublime Software Ltd., a British software development company, has filed a Writ Petition (W.P.(C) No. 7789/2023) in the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government's decision to block their open-source messaging application, Briar. This case highlights the tension between national security concerns and access…
Cellular Mobile Service Providers Not Obliged To Deduct TDS On Income Received By Distributors: Calcutta High Court
In a significant decision for the telecom industry, the Calcutta High Court has ruled that Vodafone Idea Limited is not required to deduct tax at source (TDS) on the discounts it offers to its distributors for prepaid SIM cards and vouchers. Case Background The dispute arose from the assessment years 2012-13 and…
Court Rejects Compassionate Appointment for Family with More Than Two Children: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Vidya Ahire and her son Manish Ahire seeking a compassionate appointment for Manish following the death of his father, a police officer, in 2013. Government Resolution Limits Appointments The Court's decision hinged on a Government Resolution (GR) issued in 2001,…
POCSO, Court Grants Interim Relief To Man Booked For Allegedly Making Child Record Sexual Activity Between Him And The Child's Mother: Bombay High Court
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to Umesh Radhai Saroj, who is facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The order was passed by Justice Manish Pitale on 5th July 2024 in the case involving serious allegations of child…
Marriage Not Presumed To Be Irretrievably Broken Down When There Is Long Separation; Voluntary Desertion, Other Factors Necessary: Allahabad High Court
A recent judgment by the High Court has shed light on the importance of providing specific evidence when claiming cruelty in a divorce case. The Court, comprised of Justices Saumitra Dayal Singh and Donadi Ramesh, dismissed the appeal filed by Mahendra Kumar Singh seeking to overturn the lower court's rejection of his…
After Special Sunday Hearing, Court Allows BSP Leader Armstrong's Burial To Be Held At Thiruvallur: Madras High Court
Madras High Court has rejected a petition filed by Porkodi, wife of deceased political leader K. Armstrong, seeking permission to bury her husband on the grounds of the party office and build a memorial there. The court's decision highlights the importance of zoning regulations and land use restrictions in urban…
