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POCSO Act, Courts Persuaded To Save Lives Of Accused Where Children About To Attain Majority Commit Offence In Love: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, April 26, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has quashed FIR No.0768/2015 under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The case pertained to allegations of kidnapping and sexual offenses, including Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, Section 6 of the Protection of Children from…
Court Quashes Arms Act FIR, Directs Accused To Pay ₹50K Costs To Police Welfare Fund, Lawyers' Bodies: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 against Pritpal Singh. The case, titled CRL.M.C. 5732/2019 & CRL. M.A. 40024/2019, revolved around the possession of 14 live cartridges by Singh, who held a valid arms license. The incident dates back to 25th February…
Minors Must Also Be Taught About 'Virtual Touch', Not Just Traditional Concepts Of 'Good And Bad Touch': Delhi High Court
New Delhi, May 6, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, under the purview of Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, dismissed Bail Application 216/2024 filed by Kamlesh Devi. The case, arising from FIR No. 335/2021 at Police Station Ranhola, Delhi, involves allegations of abduction and sexual…
Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant Who Made 'Lord Hanuman' Party To Private Temple Property Dispute: Delhi High Court
In a recent legal development, the Delhi High Court delved into the intricacies of the Hindu Marriage Act while delivering a verdict on a contentious temple ownership dispute. The case revolved around a temple located on private land, which became a focal point of contention between various parties. The Case Details…
'Lis Pendens' Doctrine Can Be Applied Even If S.52 Transfer Of Property Act Is Not Strictly Applicable In A State : Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, delivered a decisive verdict in Civil Appeal No. 2991 of 2024. The case, titled Chander Bhan (D) Through LR Sher Singh vs. Mukhtiar Singh & Ors., revolved around a dispute concerning the sale of land and the…
Courts should award litigation costs to wife at outset in matrimonial case filed by husband: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Learned Additional District Judge 2nd Court Contai Purba Medinipur delivered a judgment highlighting crucial aspects of litigation costs under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. The case, titled J.Misc Case no. 11 of 2018 - Partha Sakha Maity v. Bijali Maiti (paria), addressed…
Court Rules JBVNL's Refusal to Reimburse Contractor GST Impact on Indirect Transactions Violative of Article 14: Jharkhand High Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of several contracting firms operating under the Jharkhand VAT Act, directing the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) to reimburse the Goods and Services Tax (GST) impact incurred by these firms during the course of their contracts. The ruling,…
Departmental Enquiry Cannot Be Dispensed With Based On Presumption That Accused Police Personnel Would Threaten Witnesses: Delhi High Court
In a significant decision, the Delhi High Court, on 23rd April 2024, quashed the dismissal order of Constable Sant Ram of Delhi Police over allegations of sexual harassment. The court found that the dismissal lacked a proper inquiry, thereby violating Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India. The case dates back…
'People Can't Take Law In Their Hands', Court Denies Bail To Three Accused Of Lynching Rape Accused: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent development concerning a brutal mob lynching incident, the Rajasthan High Court has upheld the rejection of bail for three accused individuals under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015. The accused, Darshan Singh, Vikram, and Harkesh, were seeking bail after being implicated in a case…
Court Refuses To Handover 3-Yr-Old Son's Custody To Biological Mother Considering Child Has Never Lived With Her: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment from the Madras High Court, a significant legal battle over guardianship and custody rights unfolded in H.C.P.No.522 of 2024. The case revolves around Article 226 of the Constitution of India and Sections 7 and 8 of the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890. The Background Story The petitioner, D.…
