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Court Refuses Permission To Rectify Incorrect Mention Of Cheque Dates In Complaint, Says It's A Substantial Defect: Madhya Pradesh High Court
1. The Case Background: In a significant legal development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, under the stewardship of Hon'ble Justice Pranay Verma, has issued a pivotal order regarding a dispute stemming from a typographical error in a cheque date under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. 2. The…
Kanyadan Ceremony Not Essential for Marriage: Allahabad High Court Clarifies Hindu Marriage Act
In a recent development, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, under the jurisdiction of Hon’ble Subhash Vidyarthi J., dismissed Criminal Revision No. 296 of 2024 filed by Ashutosh Yadav. The revision sought to challenge the validity of an order passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge,…
Divorce Petition Can't Be Dismissed If Acts Of Cruelty Once Condoned By Spouse Are Repeated: Allahabad High Court
Section 13 (1) (i) of the Hindu Marriage Act was the focal point in a recent legal battle between Richa Mumgaie and Harendra Prasad. The case, which revolved around allegations of cruelty and adultery, culminated in an appeal filed by Richa Mumgaie against an order dated 16.02.2024 passed by the Principal Judge of the…
Fake currency a threat to national security; cases must be dealt with sternly: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated April 3, 2024, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the High Court of Delhi dismissed Bail Application 1147/2024 filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case revolves around Irshad @ Bhuru as the petitioner and The State N.C.T of Delhi as the respondent. Case…
UP 'Anti-Conversion' Law Prohibits Live-In Relation Between Interfaith Couples: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court, a significant ruling regarding live-in relationships and the U.P. Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 has been made. The case, bearing Criminal Misc. Writ Petition No. 2330 of 2024, involved Shilpa Alias Shikha and another…
Are Civil Courts' Decrees Binding On Criminal Courts? Supreme Court Explains
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed the contentious issue of parallel civil and criminal proceedings in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case in question, Criminal Appeal No. ……………… of 2024, involved Prem Raj as the appellant and Poonamma Menon & Anr. as…
Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home From Time To Time Without Husband's Fault Is Mental Cruelty: Delhi High Court
In a landmark ruling under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Family Court delivered a significant judgment on a divorce case involving cruelty and desertion grounds. The case, filed by Mr. XYZ as the petitioner against Mrs. ABC as the respondent, unfolded a tumultuous matrimonial journey spanning over two decades.…
Denies Bail To Woman Accused Of Extortion For Filing False Rape Cases Against Multiple Persons: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development at the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Justice Maninder S. Bhatti presiding, a bail application filed by XYZ has been dismissed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The case pertains to FIR/Crime No. 32/2023 dated 17.1.2023 registered at Police Station Omti District Jabalpur…
Appointment Of Near Relative Of An Officer In A Co-Operative Society, Violates Rules: Madras High Court
In a recent development, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, under the jurisdiction of Justice R. Vijayakumar, pronounced its decision on W.P(MD).Nos.10177 of 2023. The case pertained to a writ petition filed by S. Keerthana against the Commissioner of Milk Production and Dairy Development Department, the…
Advocate Commissioner Assaulted During Official Duty: High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail
Ernakulam, April 2, 2024: In a recent ruling, the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Badharudeen of the High Court of Kerala denied anticipatory bail to Anwar Sadique K., the accused in Crime No.296/2024 of Tirur Police Station, Malappuram. The case involves alleged offenses under Sections 353, 354, 341, and 342 read with…
