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Husband Who Has Deserted Wife And Child Is Bound To Pay Maintenance Irrespective Of Financial Status: Karnataka High Court
High Court of Karnataka Upholds Family Court's Maintenance Order Article 226 and Article 227 - Maintenance Rights of Spouse and Minor Child In a recent ruling, the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, upheld the interim maintenance order issued by the Family Court of Belagavi. This order mandates the husband to…
Arbitration Act, Awarding Interest Rate Is Discretion Of Arbitrator, Can't Be Claimed As Matter Of Right: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, filed by M/s Space 4 Business Solution Pvt Ltd, seeking the appointment of an independent arbitrator to resolve a contractual dispute with the Government of National Capital Territory of…
Medicare Is A Huge Business, Court Calls For Uniform Liberal Approach While Dealing With Applications For Approval Of Organ Donation: Madras High Court
Madurai, June 1, 2024: In a significant ruling on May 31, 2024, the Madras High Court addressed the rejection of a kidney transplant application under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. The court ordered the reconsideration of the application submitted by J. Rajkumar, an Electrical Assistant in…
Public Prosecutor Has No Authority To Request Trial Court To Discharge Accused Once Application U/S 321 CrPC Is Rejected: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court underlined the pivotal role of the Public Prosecutor in criminal cases, specifically addressing Sections 225 and 226 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). The case, involving a complex legal battle, shed light on the duties and responsibilities of the Public Prosecutor in…
Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award for Perverse Conclusions Disregarding Evidence on Record: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court made a significant ruling under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act concerning a dispute over loss of profit. The case, titled O.M.P. (COMM) 162/2020, revolved around the assessment of loss of profit and the validity of the arbitral award. Key Details of the Case: The…
Misleading Court, Court Imposes Rs 50K Cost For Not Disclosing Similar Plea Was Dismissed For Non-Prosecution: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to quash an FIR under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973. The decision underscores the court's cautious approach to intervening in ongoing criminal proceedings, particularly when substantial evidence has…
Duty Of Public Servant's Wife To Discourage Him From Taking Bribe, Madras High Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction Of Sub-Inspector's Wife
In a recent legal development, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has upheld the conviction of Sakthivel under Section 13(1)(e) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The case revolves around allegations of amassing disproportionate assets, leading to a rigorous legal scrutiny. The case details…
Does Agreement Of Separation Between Married Couple Amount To Divorce? Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development, a woman from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has filed an FIR against her husband and in-laws under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The case, registered under Crime No.388/2023 at Police Station Mahila Thana in Bhopal, revolves around…
Court Modifies Attempted Rape Conviction To Outraging Modesty: Rajasthan High Court
Jaipur, 13 May 2024 – In a significant judgment, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur altered the conviction of Suwalal from Section 376/511 IPC (Attempt to Commit Rape) to Section 354 IPC (Assault or Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty). The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Mr.…
Why Does Telecom Ministry Permit Multiple Prepaid SIMs In One Name?: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant development in a high-profile cybercrime case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied interim bail to the petitioner, Sumit Kumar Nandwani, accused of involvement in an elaborate scheme involving numerous SIM cards. The decision was made under Section 438, Criminal Procedure Code, which pertains…
