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NDPS Act | Officer Must Mandatory Record In Writing Reasons For Arrest/Search As Per S.41(2), Violation Will Vitiate Trial : Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the High Court acquitted the accused in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, highlighting critical procedural lapses and violations of statutory safeguards. Case Background: The case revolved around the arrest and subsequent prosecution of Accused No. 01…
Landmark Judgment in Section 27 of the Evidence Act, Acquittal in Murder Case: Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India recently pronounced a landmark judgment under Section 27 of the Evidence Act, leading to the acquittal of the appellants in a murder case. The case, titled Ravishankar Tandon & Ors. vs. State of Chhattisgarh, involved critical examination of the principles…
Court Asks Authority To Reconsider Married Daughter's Compassionate Employment Claim: 1974 Harness Rules, Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has directed the reconsideration of a petition filed by Smt. Kavita Tiwari, challenging the rejection of her claim for compassionate appointment under the U.P. Recruitment of Dependants of Government Servants Dying in Harness Rules, 1974. Case Details: Smt. Kavita…
Video Conferencing Mandated for Witnesses Outside Court's Jurisdiction: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development towards modernizing legal procedures, the Hon'ble Vikram D. Chauhan, J., presiding over Court No. 88, has issued an order dated 9th April 2024, emphasizing the implementation of video conferencing for recording evidence in courts. The order pertains to APPLICATION U/S 482 No. 9526 of 2024…
Six-Year Delay in Rectification Application: Bombay High Court Orders Disciplinary Action Against AO
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court upheld the principles of substantive justice as enshrined in Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act. The case involved a dispute between the applicant, Mr. R.K. Madhani Prakash Engineers, and the tax authorities represented by Respondent No.1. The crux of the matter revolved…
BBMP Cannot Insist On NOC From Landlord For Renewing Trade License Of Leased Property: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru has issued a significant ruling regarding trade license regulations under Section 305 of the BBMP Act, 2020. The case, Writ Petition No. 22657 of 2023 (LB-BMP), involved M/S Pancharathna Enterprises challenging the BBMP's order to seal their business…
Court Orders Husband Not Liable for Maintenance Due to Disability, Family Courts Act, 1984: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the Family Court has deliberated on the issue of maintenance in the case of Pankaj Singh Sengar vs. Textron India Private Limited. The court's decision sheds light on crucial aspects of disability and its impact on maintenance…
Child Abuse Scars Victims & Leads To Long Term Consequences; Early Recognition, Prevention Crucial In Safeguarding Children: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court at Calcutta upheld a conviction under Section 7 of the POCSO Act in the case of Subhas Mondal vs The State of West Bengal & Anr. The judgment, delivered by Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul), sheds light on a distressing incident of child abuse and the legal ramifications that followed.…
Court Allows 2010 Acid Attack Victims To Seek Compensation Despite Lapse Of Limitation Period: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court has rendered a significant decision in Writ Petition No.962 of 2016 along with Interim Application No.2022 of 2020, pertaining to victims of acid attacks. The case was presided over by A.S. Chandurkar and Jitendra Jain, JJ and the oral judgment was delivered on 3rd April,…
Hospitals Can't Insist On Police Complaint As A Pre-Condition To Provide Medical Care To Pregnant Minor: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, April 10, 2024: In a significant ruling under Article 226 of the Constitution, the Bombay High Court addressed a petition concerning the health and legal rights of a minor girl, Prajakta Vartak, who is currently 17 years and 4 months old. Case Overview: - Prajakta Vartak's mother filed a writ petition (L.) No.…
