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Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Denied Solely Based on Illegitimacy: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a significant decision, has reversed the denial of compassionate appointment to an illegitimate child of a deceased government employee. The case revolved around the interpretation of relevant laws concerning compassionate appointments and the rights of children born out of void marriages.…
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Fine On Himachal Pradesh Housing For Securing Contract For Pvt Company By Deceiving High Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has made a decisive ruling in a civil appeal regarding a tender process dispute. The case involved Level 9 BIZ Pvt. Ltd. and Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), along with other relevant parties. Case Details: The saga began with the…
rejects PIL to ban cross-gender massages in spas, parlours: Delhi High Court
1. Background of the Case: Sh. Anuj Malhotra filed a public interest petition seeking a ban on cross-gender massages in spas/massage centers and requested the sharing of spa records with the Delhi Commission for Women. 2. Violation of Guidelines: The petitioner argued that cross-gender massages were being conducted in…
Affording Personal Hearing Is Mandatory In An Enquiry Under Section 148A(B) Of Income Tax Act: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam addressed a crucial issue regarding the mandatory provision of a personal hearing in an enquiry under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act. The case, titled The Income Tax Officer Ward-2, Aluva vs. Vazhakkulam Block Rural Co-operative Society Ltd.,…
Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction In S.138 NI Act Case Based On Civil Court's Declaration That Cheque Was Only For Security
New Delhi, April 02, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, addressed the conflict between civil and criminal proceedings in cases of dishonored cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Background: The case involved Prem Raj as…
Accused Not Obligated to Prove Innocence Unless Mandated by Law: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India acquitted Pankaj Singh of charges under Sections 342, 376, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which garnered significant attention, involved a criminal appeal (Criminal Appeal No. 1753/2023) where Pankaj Singh was accused of multiple offenses including…
Cognizance Taken By Magistrate For Cheating And Forgery, Bombay High Court Dismisses Arbitration Application in Fraud Allegation Case
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court made a significant decision regarding an arbitration application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involved serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and fabrication of documents, leading to a criminal case under Sections…
Name Of Sexual Assault Victim Not To Be Disclosed In Deposition Sheets; Signature Of Prosecutrix To Be Taken On 'Separate Sheet': Orissa High Court
In a significant legal ruling, the Orissa High Court has upheld the conviction of accused individuals under IPC Section 376-D in a case involving the gang rape of a minor victim, in line with the provisions outlined in Section 228-A of the Indian Penal Code and the protective measures established by the POCSO Act.…
Certified Copy Of Original Arbitration Agreement Attested By 'Notary Public' Is Sufficient Under S. 8(2) Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was employed to resolve a dispute in the High Court at Calcutta. The case involved a revisional application, C.O. No. 3689 of 2015, challenging an order passed by the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Siliguri, in Title Suit No. 210 of…
Court Awards ₹1 Compensation as Token of Respect to Senior Advocate Thrashed by Police: Allahabad High Court
Lucknow, March 20, 2024: In a significant development in the case of a scuffle between lawyers and police personnel that occurred in September 2004, Senior Advocate Dr. Ashok Nigam, who serves as the Chairman of the Elders Committee and is a prominent figure in the legal fraternity, has shown immense magnanimity by…
