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Court Orders Forensic Examination Of CDs Filed By Husband Alleging Wife's Involvement In Pornography: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has ordered a fresh forensic examination of CDs and DVDs containing audio and video evidence in a divorce case, where the husband has accused his wife of being involved in a pornography racket. The Case Shiv Ram, the petitioner, filed a divorce petition against his wife Pinki (respondent no. 1)…
Rights out of Holding Of Non-Hereditary Office, Dies With Person Death, Not Transferable Or Heritable: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court, on May 21, 2024, issued a significant ruling on the survival of the right to sue following the death of the plaintiff in a case involving church accommodation. The case, involving the Diocese of Delhi, Church of North India (CNI), revolved around whether the legal heirs of the deceased plaintiff,…
Arbitral Award Can't Be Set Aside Merely Due To Incorrect Application Of Law Or Misinterpretation Of Evidence: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the compensation awarded by an Arbitrator in favor of a landowner, affirming the decision based on the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case revolves around the enhanced compensation for a small piece of land situated near a main road,…
Effective Participation In Pre-litigation Mediation Is Essential For Organisations Having Public Character: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on May 3, 2024, the Delhi High Court, presided by Justice Prathiba M. Singh, dealt with a significant case concerning the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, specifically highlighting the implications of Section 12A. The case, CS(COMM) 358/2024, involves Maxwell Partnership Firm Regd as the…
Mining Lease, Forfeiture Of Earnest Money Only When Documents Found Fabricated: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court recently ruled in favor of M/S Pragyason Constructions Private Limited in a writ petition (Writ - C No. - 21022 of 2021) against the State of U.P. and others. The court, comprising Hon'ble Anjani Kumar Mishra and Hon'ble Jayant Banerji, reserved the judgment on…
Prosecution Makes “Copy Paste” Arguments About National Security In UAPA Cases To Psychologically Influence Court: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Khursheed Ahmad Lone, the appellant, had appealed against the rejection of his bail application in a case stemming from FIR No. 87/2013 under Section 13(1) B, 18, 20, 23, 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case, registered at Police Station, Anantnag, involved allegations of collecting money…
If Each Sadhu Or Guru Is Allowed To Build Shrine Or Samadhi On Public Land, It Would Lead To Disastrous Consequences: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on May 31, 2024, the High Court of Delhi dismissed a writ petition filed by Mahant Shri Naga Baba Bhola Giri through his successor Avinash Giri, seeking demarcation of a property located at Ghat No. 33, Triveni Ghat, Nigambodh Ghat, Jamuna Bazar, Delhi. Background of the Case: Mahant…
Court Directs Judicial Officer To Explain Passing Of Two Contradictory Orders On Same Day In Same Case: Allahabad High Court
In a notable development, the Allahabad High Court has directed a judicial inquiry into conflicting decisions issued on the same date by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) in a defamation case under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The inquiry, ordered by Hon'ble Justice Mayank Kumar Jain,…
Arbitration Act, Misplacement Of File By Lawyer Not Sufficient Ground For Condoning 966 Days Delay: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on May 28, 2024, the Allahabad High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) against M/S S.P.G. Infra Projects (Pvt) Limited due to an inordinate delay of 966 days in filing the appeal. The case, cited as 2024:AHC:96757, was presided over by Hon'ble Shekhar…
Witnesses Cannot Be Expected To Present Parrot-Like Version Before Trial Court, Upholds Conviction In Murder Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has upheld the life imprisonment sentence for Om Parkash under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the murder of Ramesh Kumar and one year of imprisonment under Section 25 of the Arms Act for possession of an illegal firearm. The…
