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Gujarat High Court issues notice to BCI on plea by 8 law colleges for recognition
The High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, in a Common Oral Order dated 21/05/2024, has directed the M.S. Bhagat and C.S. Sonawala Law College to be served with a notice returnable on 24/05/2024. Case Details: The case, bearing R/Special Civil Application No. 8281 of 2024 along with several other related applications,…
Section 85 Finance Act, Limitation Period Prescribed In Special Statutes Prevails Over Limitation Act: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development under the purview of the Finance Act, 1994, a notable case has emerged shedding light on the intricacies of appeal time limitations. The case, titled M/S S Kumar Construction vs. Commissioner Of Central Excise (Appeals), Central Goods And Services Tax (Appeals) And Another, addresses the…
Court Notifies Arrangement Of Hearing Urgent Matters During Summer Vacations: Delhi High Court
"High Court of Delhi Announces Summer Vacation Arrangements for 2024" The High Court of Delhi has released a notification detailing the arrangements for handling urgent matters during the upcoming Summer Vacation of 2024. Hon’ble the Acting Chief Justice has nominated several judges to hear these urgent matters during…
POCSO Act, No Absolute Bar To Recall Child Victim For Further Cross-Examination: Orissa High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Orissa in Cuttack, Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra presided over a crucial decision regarding the application under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. in CRLMC No.1506 of 2024. The case pertained to an application filed by Tapas Swain, also known as Tapas Kumar Swain, seeking the recalling…
Manali Gangrape Case, Case Of Accused Under S.313 CrPC Not Suggested To Victim In Cross-Examination: Supreme Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction In Rape Case
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction and sentencing of the accused in the notorious 1989 Manali gangrape case, brought under Section 376(2)(g) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which had been languishing in the judicial system for decades, saw its final resolution on…
Sexual harassment case: Supreme Court grants interim relief to former TN special DGP
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant development, has issued a notice to the State, represented by the Superintendent of Police II, in response to a Petition for Special Leave to Appeal filed by Rajesh Das. The case arises from the final judgment and order dated 23-04-2024 in CRLMP No.3067/2024 and CRLMP…
Does agreement of separation between married couple amount to divorce? Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by Hon'ble Shri Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh in Jabalpur, an important legal precedent was set regarding the interpretation of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the case of marital discord. The Case Background: The case, registered as M.Cr.C…
Relief To Flat-Owners, Rejects Appeal By Builder, Landowners Attempting To "Grab" Area Earmarked For Common Facilities: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court recently delivered a crucial judgment in L.P.A. No. 431 of 2023 & batch cases, addressing complex legal disputes related to property rights and building plan approvals. Key Points from the Judgment: 1. Background: The case involved a series of appeals concerning disagreements over property…
Does Demand Notice Sent Via 'Courier' Constitute A Valid Service In Cheque Dishonor Cases? Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling by the Allahabad High Court, several important legal questions regarding the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 were addressed. This decision provides significant clarity on the procedures and validity of notices served under Section 138 of the Negotiable…
Hindu Marriage Act, Withdrawal Of Divorce Petition By Wife Does Not Abate Counterclaim Filed By Husband: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has clarified the legal standing of counter-claims in matrimonial disputes under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court's decision came in the case involving Ishita Dua (the appellant) and Tarun Kumar Sharma (the respondent), addressing the procedural intricacies when…
