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Women Attaining Motherhood Through Surrogacy Entitled To 'Maternity Leave': Orissa High Court
June 25, 2024: In a landmark judgment, the Odisha High Court has ruled that mothers who conceive through surrogacy are entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, ensuring parity with biological mothers. The case titled Supriya Jena v. State of Odisha & Ors., W.P.(C) No. 30616 of 2020,…
Court Denies Bail To Chinese Man Who Allegedly Attempted To Enter India With Fake Nepali Passport, Travel Documents: Calcutta High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition challenging the rejection of default bail for a Chinese national accused of attempting to enter India with a fake Nepali passport. Justice Subhendu Samanta delivered the verdict, which carefully analyzed the provisions of the Code of Criminal…
Court Raises Concern Over Misuse Of POCSO Act Against Teenagers Involved In Consensual Romantic Relations: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Satish Kumar, alias Chand, who was accused of kidnapping, abduction with intent to compel marriage, rape, and violation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Case Details: The prosecution alleged that Satish Kumar abducted a minor girl on June 13,…
POCSO Offence Could Not Have Been Committed Without Interposition Of Alleged Abettor Not Enough, 'Intention' Of Abettor Must Be Shown: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on July 3, 2024, the High Court of Kerala, presided over by Justice P.G. Ajithkumar, upheld the charge of abetment against Jeffin Kuriakose under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case highlights crucial aspects of Section 17 of the POCSO Act and the…
Court Grants Relief To Contractor Whose License Was Cancelled After He Barged Into Zilla Parishad Office Without Authorization: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, July 3, 2024 – In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court quashed the termination of a contractor's license issued by the Zilla Parishad, Palghar, citing disproportionate action and lack of due process. The case, Himalay Manohar Patil vs. The State of Maharashtra & Anr, revolved around the abrupt…
Section 376 IPC, Absence Of Independent Witnesses Doesn't Warrant Acquittal Of Rape Accused If Survivor's Testimony Reliable: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment pronounced on 19th June 2024, the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad confirmed the conviction of Shaik Mohammed Khasim @ Khashu under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant, a tailor by profession and neighbor of the victim, was sentenced by the Special Sessions Judge for…
Court Upholds Child's Right to See Father in Ongoing Custody Battle: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently issued a judgment in a child custody case, Priyanka Agarwal vs. Abhishek Agarwal, emphasizing a child's right to maintain relationships with both parents. Background: Priyanka Agarwal appealed a lower court decision granting visitation rights to Abhishek Agarwal, the child's father.…
WhatsApp Conversations Can't Be Read As Evidence Without Mandatory Certificate Under Evidence Act: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, July 05, 2024: In a recent judgment, the High Court of Delhi has dismissed a writ petition filed by Dell International Services India Private Limited (Dell) against a consumer court order. The case involved a dispute between Dell and a customer, Adeel Feroze, who had filed a complaint against the company…
Divorce Dispute, Court Transfers Husband's Petition to Wife's Residence for Convenience: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently issued an order regarding the transfer of divorce petitions filed by a couple, John Mathew (husband) and Sarah Thomas (wife). This order highlights the application of Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) in transferring cases between courts for the convenience of parties.…
Court Grants Bail Citing Provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Vislavath Akash, accused in a cheating case under Sections 420, 409, 467, 468, and 471 of the IPC, highlighting procedural lapses in the investigation and trial process. This decision, based on provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita…
