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Judiciary Takes Action Against Delay in Trial Process: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development concerning judicial efficiency and expeditious trial proceedings, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench has taken a stern stance against prolonged delays in a specific case under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case revolves around Mahmood Ahmad Siddiqui as the…
Heart Attack While Driving On Duty Is An 'Accident' For Claim Under Workman's Compensation Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati addressed a civil miscellaneous appeal under Section 30 of the Employees Compensation Act, 1923. The appeal, numbered 33/2024, dealt with a crucial issue regarding the calculation of compensation for the family of a deceased employee. Case…
Court Restricts Ramleela Function Bookings In DDA Grounds Till Fresh SOP Is Published: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling on May 20, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed the issues surrounding the booking and allotment of sites for organizing Ramleela in Delhi. The case was brought forth by Shree Hanumant Dharmik Ramleela Committee Regd & Anr. against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and others, highlighting…
Court Grants Temporary Bail to Convicted Murderer under Section 302, Indian Penal Code, for LLB Entrance Exam: Bombay High Court
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has granted temporary bail to Sohail Salim Ansair, who was convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), allowing him to appear for his LLB CET examination. The decision was made on May 24, 2024, by a vacation court comprising Justices N.R. Borkar and…
Disciplinary Action Against High Court Bar Association Member Is In Realm Of Private Law, Writ Petition Is Not Maintainable: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh addressed the issue of the maintainability of a writ petition against an unregistered Bar Association. The judgment, reserved on April 29, 2024, and decided on May 16, 2024, involves Advocate Abhimanyu Rathor as the petitioner, who challenged disciplinary…
Additional Income Can't Be Treated As Concealed Income: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling by The High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the judicial bench comprising Dr. A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Mr. Justice Syam Kumar V.M. delivered a significant judgment on Income Tax Appeal No. 75 of 2020. The case involved The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Kochi-1 as the Appellant/Respondent…
Fake Birth Certificate Case, Allahabad High Court Stays SP Leader Azam Khan's Conviction, Suspends Sentence Of Son, Wife: Grants Them Bail
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has made a significant decision regarding a case of cheating and forgery. The court has suspended the sentence of Mohammad Azam Khan along with two others, Dr. Tanzeen Fatima and Mohammad Abdullah Azam Khan. This decision comes after a detailed analysis of the case and…
Landmark Judgment on Admissibility of Dying Declarations in Criminal Cases: Supreme Court
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court of India has issued a significant verdict on the admissibility and reliability of dying declarations in criminal cases. This judgment, delivered by Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan on May 15, 2024, addresses crucial aspects of Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.…
Resolution Professional Not To Be Hauled Up In Criminal Case Against Company: Kerala High Court Stays ED Notice To RP
Ernakulam, April 12, 2024: In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, presided over by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, has issued an order providing relief to the Resolution Professional (RP) of the Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act…
Issues On Merits, Should Be Raised Before Arbitrator, Not In Section 11 Proceedings: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling on May 15, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed the critical issue of whether the specified authority granted approval in compliance with Section 153D of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The court's decision came in the appeal filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-15 against Shiv Kumar…
