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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…
Section 42 Arbitration Act, Party Filing Section 9 Application in One Court Cannot Dispute Jurisdiction Later for Section 34 Application: Calcutta High Cour
In a significant decision, the High Court at Calcutta has reinforced the jurisdictional boundaries stipulated under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This ruling arose from a writ petition challenging an order from the Commercial Court at Gautam Buddh Nagar. Case Background The case involved a dispute…
Transfer Of Workman From Original Place To New Place, Without Valid Reasons Is Unfair: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has sided with the workmen in a dispute centered around transfer orders issued by the management. The case, involving CWP-17142-2014 & 16 connected petitions, sheds light on the legal intricacies of employment transfers and the rights of employees under the Industrial…
Court Warns Its Officers Of Disciplinary Action On Failure To List Cases As Per Roster: Kerala High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Kerala, a significant ruling has been made regarding the handling of writ petitions under the Non-Trading Companies Act. The case, titled Nair Service Society & Ors. vs. T.K. Gopalakrishnan Nair & Ors., revolves around an interim order dated 12.04.2024 in WP(C) No.15512 of…
Inform Donor Or Recipient Via WhatsApp Or Email About Deficiencies In Organ Transplant Documents: Delhi High Court
In a significant development in healthcare regulation, the Delhi High Court has issued a comprehensive order regarding the functioning of Authorization Committees under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 (THOTA). The court's decision, delivered by Justice Prathiba M. Singh on May 20, 2024, marks…
Court Proposes Limitation Period for Matrimonial Counter Relief to Address Case Disposal Delays: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Madras High Court on 29.04.2024, a significant ruling was made in the case of XYZ vs. ABC, shedding light on critical aspects of matrimonial law and the application of Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act. Case Summary: The case involved a contentious dispute between XYZ and ABC,…
Stamp Authorities Cannot Levy Duty Twice on Same Sale Consideration for Property Transfer: Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, July 6, 2022 – In a significant ruling, the High Court of Gujarat, presided by Honourable Mr. Justice A.S. Supehia, delivered a judgment in the case of Meera S. Desai W/O Shaileshbhai Desai Through POA Nitin Yogeshchandra Trivedi & 1 Other(s) VERSUS Deputy Collector & 1 Other(s), providing clarity on the…
Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions To Review Article 370 Verdict
In a significant judicial pronouncement, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed multiple review petitions filed in connection with several public interest litigations (PILs) against the Union of India. The review petitions were primarily aimed at challenging the Court's final judgment dated December 11, 2023, in…
