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Domestic Violence Act, Divorced Wife Can't Be Evicted From 'Shared Household' Except With Procedure Established By Law: Kerala High Court
This Kerala High Court judgement clarifies a woman's right to reside in a shared household after divorce under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (D.V. Act). Case Details: Petitioner: Aisha Khan (name changed) Respondent: Rajeev Menon (name changed) The Story: Aisha Khan and Rajeev Menon were…
No Prescribed Format Of Recording Dying Declaration But Courts Must Satisfy Whether It Was Made In 'Fit State Of Mind': Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Sandeep Kumar Tripathy, upholding his conviction for the murder of Sanju Pandey. Case Details: Appellant: Sandeep Kumar Tripathy Victim: Sanju Pandey Accusations: The prosecution alleged that Tripathy assaulted Sanju Pandey with a sharp weapon called a…
Omnibus Allegations Without Specific Instances Of Harassment Not Sufficient To Attract Offense Of Abetment To Suicide: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed an FIR filed under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) alleging abetment of suicide due to insufficient evidence. Case Details: Petitioners: Nazir Ahmad Dar & Ors. Respondents: UT of J&K & Ors. Accusations in the FIR: The FIR alleged that the petitioners, who are…
Mitigating Factors Like Long Service, Promotions To Be Considered While Imposing Punishment On Delinquent Employee: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled in favor of a bank officer, Sri M.R. Nagarajan, in WRIT APPEAL NO. 1337 OF 2015. Nagarajan, earlier dismissed from service for alleged reckless lending and negligence, has received a reduced punishment of compulsory retirement. Background of the Case Nagarajan, a former Branch…
Order On Miscellaneous Applications U/S 17 Regarding Court Fee Is Appealable U/S 18 SARFAESI Act: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Hon'ble High Court of Justice, presided over by Hon'ble Ajit Kumar, dismissed a petition filed by Kasturi Devi Sheetalaya Pvt Ltd and Another challenging an order issued by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). The petitioners sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution, contesting the…
Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Senior Advocate Accused Of Accepting Bribe To Influence Judges: Telangana High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Telangana exercised its powers under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) to protect a senior advocate from arrest in a case involving allegations under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case pertains to allegations…
Court Is Neither Counsellor Nor Executioner To Compel Parties To Continue With 'Unworkable Marriage': Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Hon’ble Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and M.G. Priyadarsini granted an appeal filed by XYZ against the dismissal of his divorce petition by the Trial Court. The appeal arose from an order dated 02.11.2021, where XYZ's petition for divorce…
Court Summons Patanjali Director In Trademark Infringement Case: Bombay High Court
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Mangalam Organics Ltd. and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., the High Court of Judicature at Bombay's Commercial Division, presided over by Hon'ble Justice R.I. Chagla, issued an order dated June 21, 2024, addressing the alleged breach of an ad-interim order.…
Criminal Proceedings Should Be Restored Against Those Who Don't Adhere To Settlement In Cheque Dishonour Cases: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru recently pronounced its decision on a settlement dispute under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case, involving Sri Mathikere Jayaram Shantharam as the petitioner and Sri Pramod C. as the respondent, revolved around a cheque dishonour issue and…
Section 306 IPC, Merely Rejecting To Marry Girl After Being Engaged To Her Doesn't Amount To Abetment Of Suicide: Orissa High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Orissa, Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was at the forefront of a case involving allegations of abetment of suicide. The case revolved around a young engineer named Priyank Tapuria and his relationship with Sheetal, leading to tragic consequences. 2. Case Details: The…
