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Discharging Lawyer In Contempt Case, Delhi High Court Asks BCD To Assess If He Is Fit To Continue In Legal Profession
In a recent development, the High Court of Delhi has discharged Advocate Ranjeet Singh Malhotra in a criminal contempt case, taking into account his medical condition and behavioral issues. Background: The case stemmed from an incident where Advocate Ranjeet Singh Malhotra allegedly exhibited disrespectful behavior…
Court Holds Man Guilty Of Criminal Contempt For Posting Video On Social Media Defaming Judges: Delhi High Court
In a recent development at the Delhi High Court, a contempt petition (CONT.CAS.(CRL) 13/2023) was filed by Sudha Prasad against Uday Pal Singh, alleging interference with the administration of justice and scandalizing the authority of the court. Background: The case revolves around a property dispute concerning a…
Sexual Harassment Complaint Allowed for Further Proceedings: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development, the Calcutta High Court has made a significant ruling regarding a case involving allegations of sexual harassment. The case, which falls under the purview of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, saw XYZ, an Associate Professor at the…
Unbecoming Of A Judge, He Auctioned His Dignity: Allegations Against Judicial Officer Dismissed: High Court Quashes FIR Against C.J.M. Dr. Bhagwan Das Gupta
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR against Chief Judicial Magistrate (C.J.M.) Dr. Bhagwan Das Gupta, dismissing all allegations against him. The order, dated May 21, 2024, highlights the importance of integrity and ethical conduct expected from judicial officers. Background: The case,…
Court Stresses Vigilance in Matrimonial Disputes with Affidavit Requirement Under Section 156(3) CrPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has reaffirmed that procedural irregularities in the registration of complaints do not necessarily invalidate the subsequent legal proceedings if no failure of justice has occurred. This decision, rendered by Justice A. Badharudeen, addresses crucial aspects of Section…
As Civil Suit To Enforce Claim In Benami Property Is Barred, Criminal Proceeding By 'Real' Owner Also Impermissible: Supreme Court
New Delhi, May 15, 2024 – In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings in a case involving benami transactions. The bench, comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Sandeep Mehta, emphasized the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes, reinforcing the stringent provisions of the…
Existence Of Arbitration Clause Doesn't Automatically Bar Criminal Proceedings: Jharkhand High Court
Background: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment regarding criminal breach of trust under Section 405 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This case pertained to financial misappropriation by a company and raised crucial legal questions about entrustment, misappropriation, and the…
Hindu Marriage Act, Substantially 'Hinduised' Tribes Cannot Be Relegated To Customary Courts For Attaining Divorce Decree: Telangana High Court
In a recent judgment pronounced by Hon’ble Sri Justice Laxmi Narayana Alishetty on 22.01.2024, the High Court for the State of Telangana addressed a crucial matter related to the jurisdiction under Section 2(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act in Civil Revision Petition No.3413 of 2023. Background of the Case Kadavath…
Court Allows Interfaith Couple To Cohabit After Girl Says She Voluntarily Left Home, Wasn't Facing Any Coercion Or Undue Influence From Husband: Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru, May 9, 2024 In a recent development, the High Court of Karnataka passed a significant order in Writ Petition (H No.41 of 2024) under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case, titled XYZ vs. The State of Karnataka and Others, revolves around the custody of the detenue, Greeshma Venkatesh, daughter…
Case Of Missing Minor Girl, Court Orders Contempt Proceedings Against Senior Superintendent of Police: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has ordered contempt proceedings against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saumya Mishra, IPS, of Ferozepur. The court found that Ms. Mishra had willfully disrespected its order by failing to appear in a case involving an untraced…
