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Women’s marital status irrelevant while giving up her child in adoption: Madras High Court
Madurai, June 13, 2024 - In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has allowed the adoption of a minor child despite the absence of the biological father's consent. This landmark decision was delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice G.R. Swaminathan in the case concerning the adoption of a…
Nature & Gravity Of Offence Taken Into Account While Considering Anticipatory Bail: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Jaipur Bench, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand rejected the anticipatory bail applications filed by Dilip Sharma in connection with multiple FIRs involving allegations of forgery and fraud. Case Background and Allegations Dilip Sharma, a resident…
Victim Of Prostitution Cannot Be Prosecuted U/S 5 Immoral Traffic Prevention Act: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal decision, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru has quashed proceedings against XYZ, a victim of prostitution, under Section 5 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956. The case, numbered CRL.P No. 807 of 2024, was heard before Justice M. Nagaprasanna. Case Details: 1. Background: The case…
Court Refuses To Quash FIR For Outraging Woman's Modesty By Writing Her Mobile Number On Toilet Wall: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court delves into the nuances of Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the case of CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 1995 OF 2022: Alla Baksha Patel vs. State of Karnataka & ANR, emphasizing the importance of protecting a woman's modesty. The court's detailed analysis sheds light…
Rajkot game zone fire: Gujarat High Court says municipal officer guilty of inaction must not be spared
In a recent development, the Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, Government of Gujarat, has ordered a detailed inquiry into the tragic incident of fire at the TRP gaming zone in Rajkot. This inquiry comes as a response to the unfortunate incident that occurred, highlighting the need…
Mumbai Court Directs Police To Probe Cheating Allegations Against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra
In a significant development, the City Civil & Sessions Court of Mumbai has ordered an investigation against M/s. Satyug Gold Private Limited and its founders, including Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty Kundra, under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 (MPID…
Failure Of Assessee To Update E-Mail Address With Dept, Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Demand Notice: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court, under the Honourable Mr. Justice Murali Purushothaman, recently ruled on a case involving the Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre Limited against multiple respondents from the Income Tax Department. The case revolved around the assessment procedures under the Income Tax Act, 1961, highlighting…
Long List Of Criminal Appeals Pending Hearing, Court Suspends Sentence Of Life Convict Who Served 10 Yrs, Cites Delay In Deciding Appeal: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant decision, the Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to Deepak Khorwal, who had been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in a case dating back to Session Case No. 13/2014. The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Mehta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajendra Prakash Soni, marks a…
Similar Trademark For Drug Treating The Same Ailment But Having Different Composition From Already Registered Trademark Is Deceptive: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, Justice Firdosh P. Pooniwala granted ad-interim relief in a trademark dispute between Zita Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (the Plaintiff) and Xigma Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (the Defendant). The case falls under the purview of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Case Background: The Plaintiff, Zita…
Pensionary Benefits And Gratuity Can't Be Withheld During Pendency Of Criminal Proceedings Against Employees: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent judgment, the Jharkhand High Court, under the Hon'ble Dr. Justice S.N. Pathak, directed the Jharkhand government and Ranchi University to release the pension and other retirement benefits to Shanti Devi, a retired lecturer, despite the pending criminal cases against her. The court emphasized the principles…
