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Belagavi woman assault: Karnataka High Court grants bail to 11 accused
In a significant development, the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, has granted bail to several accused individuals involved in a high-profile case registered under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other relevant sections of the law. The case, Crime No. 260/2023 registered by Kakati Police Station…
Enquiry Court Must Examine All Complaint Witnesses In Cases Exclusively Triable By Sessions Court: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, a significant decision was made in Cr. Rev. No. 648 of 2023 regarding allegations of medical negligence against Dr. Punam Sinha. Here are the key highlights of the case: Case Background: The case revolves around a complaint filed by Savita Devi against Dr.…
Family Courts Have Power To Modify Child Custody Orders If Situation Changes, Doctrine Of Res Judicata Not Applicable: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Family Court of Thalassery meticulously examined a child custody dispute under Section 6 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The case, titled Thomas @ Manoj E.J. vs. Indu S, brought forth complex issues surrounding the custody of a minor child. The petitioner, Thomas @ Manoj E.J., aged 39, and the…
Imposes ₹5 Lakh Cost On 'CWC' For Sending Minor Girl Residing With Mother To Children's Home: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad addressed a Habeas Corpus Writ Petition filed by Km Pooja Rajput Corpus and Another against State of UP and four others. The case, numbered 228 of 2024, centered on the custody of a minor child and raised important questions about parental…
High Court Imposes Fine and Refers Advocate's Conduct to Bar Council in Gujarat
In a recent development, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, under the leadership of Honourable Mr. Justice Nikhil S. Kariel, issued an order on 01/04/2024 in R/Special Civil Application No. 2325 of 2024. The case revolves around Diptiben Shankarbhai Rathava & Ors. vs. Gujarat Public Service Commission & Ors. Key…
Labour Court Can't Award Interest In Proceedings For Recovery Of Money From Employer U/S 33C(2): Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Labour Court has made a significant decision regarding the legality of interest awards in cases related to pension delays under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The case in question, titled "Executive Engineer Electricity Transmission Division vs. Mahesh Chandra And…
Court Allows Hanuman Jayanti Yatra in Nirmal District with Music Restrictions Near Mosques: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Telangana, under the jurisdiction of Honorable Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy, has granted permission for the organization of Lord Sri Veera Hanuman Vijaya Yatra. This decision came following a petition filed by Ranjer Gangaprasad, represented by his counsel Abhinav Krishna…
'Living In Adultery' Means 'Continuous & Repeated' Acts of Adultery, Single Instance Won't Disentitle Wife To Maintenance: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore, Justice Prem Narayan Singh presided over Criminal Revision No. 790 of 2019, addressing a significant matter under the Family Courts Act. The case involved a dispute over maintenance payments between Vijendra as the petitioner and Smt. Rekhabai along…
If Rape Victim Has No Strong Motive To Implicate Accused Falsely, Her Evidence Is Ordinarily Acceptable: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a recent verdict, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur upheld the conviction of Deepak Marawi alias Kallu under Sections 363 and 366A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 5(l)/6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case pertains to the abduction and sexual assault of a…
Court Has To Necessarily Extend Mandate Of The Arbitrator If No Ground For Its Substitution Is Made Out, No Need For A Separate Section 29A Application: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court, under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, extended the mandate of the arbitrator in the case involving Religare Finvest Limited and Widescreen Holdings Private Limited and others. The court's decision, delivered by Hon'ble Ms. Justice Neena Bansal…
