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Repeatedly Raising Same Issue Amounts To Manipulation & Misleading Of Court: Allahabad High Court Imposes 50K Costs For Filing Motivated PIL
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, led by Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Vikas Budhwar, addressed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 117 of 2024 filed by Bhartiya Kisan Union Pathik against the State of U.P. and others. The case revolves around the acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition…
Bail Denied Based on Accused's Preference for Private Medical Care: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, under the guidance of Hon'ble Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has granted interim bail to Mr. Ashok Kumar under Section 439 and 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. This decision comes in light of his medical condition and the need for specialized treatment. Case…
Supreme Court Directs TN DGP to Act Against Police Tutoring Prosecution Witnesses
The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment under Criminal Appeal No. 1609 of 2011, acquitted two accused persons, Manikandan (Accused No. 1) and Siva (Accused No. 2), who were convicted for an offense under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolved around the murder of…
Court Queries Punjab Govt on Zero FIR Amid Allegations of Haryana Police Abduction in Farmers Protest Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The case revolves around injured Pritpal Singh, who alleged that he was unlawfully taken from Punjab to Haryana and subjected to severe physical assault. This prompted the registration of a Zero FIR (FIR No. 0075, dated 02.04.2024) at Police Station Patra, District Patiala. Key Details: - The FIR was lodged based on…
Informed Consent in Physical Relations Not Misconception of Fact: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, addressed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.), titled "I S vs. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr." The case pertained to…
Directs Trademark Registrar To Decide Applications For Renewal/Restoration Of Expired Marks For Which No Removal Notice Was Issued Within 4 Weeks: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling on 27 March, 2024, the Bombay High Court, in the case of Indi Pharma Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr., addressed the petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case pertained to the restoration and renewal of the trademark 'VOMISET' (word) under No. 711095 in…
Priceless Lives: What is the price of human life in Mumbai? Bombay High Court to examine negligence of civic bodies
In a significant move, the Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a distressing incident highlighted in a recent article by Ms. Jyoti Punwani titled “Life comes cheap for India’s richest Corporation.” This development underscores a critical examination of the responsibilities and liabilities of civic…
Wife Waiving Maintenance Rights in Mutual Divorce Cannot Claim Later: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad addressed the issue of interim maintenance in cases of mutual divorce under Section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The court's decision focused on the case involving Gaurav Mehta and Anamika Chopra. Case Details: Gaurav Mehta and Anamika Chopra were…
Court warns of action against judicial officers who do not allow use of video conference: Allahabad High Court
The recent order dated 28.3.2024 from Court No. 90 has brought attention to the implementation of video conferencing facilities in Uttar Pradesh courts. The case, filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, revolves around Smt Anju Madhusoodanan Pillai seeking to quash an order from Additional Chief…
Preserving Reputation: Madras HC's Cautionary Advice to Press Regarding Allegations Against Religious Leaders
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice K.K.Ramakrishnan, recently delivered a landmark judgment in the case of S. Mariaselvi vs. A.S. Mani & Others. The judgment addresses issues of defamation, journalistic responsibility, and the rights of individuals against malicious…
