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Court Upholds Arbitrator Appointment from Panel of 5 Names With Respondent's Consent: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by Justice Prathiba M. Singh on April 10, 2024, the Delhi High Court made significant rulings regarding the appointment of arbitrators under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case, O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 256/2023, involved intricate legal arguments and interpretations,…
Court Guidelines on DNA Testing for Children Born to Rape Victims and Adopted: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has addressed the issue of Violation of Privacy of Adopted Children under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The court's order, dated 19th April 2024, sheds light on a contentious matter that has been the subject of much debate.…
Court Upholds Maintenance Despite Husband's Disapproval of Wife's Modern Lifestyle: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur under Hon'ble Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia has upheld a maintenance order in M.Cr.C No.54170/2023, addressing a crucial aspect of modern lifestyles and marital obligations. Case Background: The case involved Sukhendra Chaturvedi, an advocate…
High Court Orders State To Pay ₹3 Lakh Compensation To Mother-Daughter Duo For 'Illegal' Arrest, 30-Hour Detention: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a recent judgment by the Chhattisgarh High Court, two petitioners, Smt. Anju Lal, a retired teacher, and Ms. XYZ, an aspiring engineer, were awarded compensation by the State of Chhattisgarh following an incident involving police misconduct. Background of the Case: The incident dates back to [mention the year],…
Court Upholds Major Woman's Right to Choose in Live-In Partner's Habeas Corpus Plea: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, comprising Honourable Mr. Justice Biren Vaishnav and Honourable Mr. Justice Pranav Trivedi, issued an order dated 08/04/2024 in the matter of Sarvaiya Rajubhai Bachubhai vs. State of Gujarat & Ors. Case Summary: The case revolved around Sarvaiya Rajubhai…
Can Partial Compromise Be Ground For Quashing FIR? Punjab & Haryana High Court Refers Matter To Larger Bench
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has referred key questions regarding the partial quashing of FIRs to a Larger Bench for adjudication. The court's decision came in response to arguments made by the learned amicus curiae, highlighting the complex legal issues surrounding partial compromises in criminal…
Court Allows Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy Of 14-Year Old Rape Survivor: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has intervened in a case concerning the medical termination of pregnancy of a minor girl aged around fourteen. This decision follows the dismissal of a petition by the minor's mother, who sought permission for the termination in light of alleged sexual assault. Case Background The minor, who filed an…
Court Orders Re-Adjudication After GST Registration Cancellation for Non-Filing of Reply: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, delivered a significant judgment in W.P.(C) 3373/2024 & CM. APPLS. 13870/2024, concerning M/S Jain Cement Udyog, represented by proprietor Sh. Sanjay Jain, against the Central…
Court Stays Single-Judge's Order Mandating Segregation Of 'Chaotic' Common Cause List: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur has recently issued a significant order regarding the listing and management of cases before the court. The order, dated 16/04/2024, pertains to D.B. Spl. Appl. Writ No. 480/2024 and addresses various key aspects of judicial administration. Background of the Case:…
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Cost On Wife's Father For Filing False Cases At Different Places To Harass Husband
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has quashed a second FIR filed against Parteek Bansal, citing misuse of legal processes. The case, titled SLP(CRL.) NO. 2520 OF 2017, highlights issues related to multiple FIRs based on identical allegations. The case originated from a complaint filed in Hisar, Haryana, under…
