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'Mubarat' Agreement Entitles Couple to Marriage Dissolution Declaration: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has pronounced its judgment in Miscellaneous First Appeal No. 4711 of 2022, concerning the dissolution of a Muslim marriage under the purview of the Special Marriage Act, 1955. Background of the Case: The appellants, Shabnam Parveen Ahmad and Mohammed Saliya Shaikh,…
Police Protection Denied to Petitioner with Criminal Antecedents under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment by The Honourable Mr. Justice N.ANAND VENKATESH in Writ Petition No. 5163 of 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Madras addressed the petition seeking police protection under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. Case Background The case involved Mr. K. Venkatesh, an individual engaged in…
Retrospective GST Registration Cancellation Cannot Solely Rest on Non-Filing of Returns: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on March 20, 2024, by Hon'ble Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Hon'ble Justice Ravinder Dudeja at the High Court of Delhi, the case of Good Life ZIP India versus Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax & Anr. has gained attention. The case revolves around the cancellation of GST…
Workmen's Compensation Act | Court Stresses Proof of Employment-Related Accident for Death Claim Eligibility
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir addressed a significant legal question related to compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923. The case, titled Rakesh Kumar Sharma and Others v. Shamsher Singh and Another, revolved around a claim for compensation by the family of a deceased workman.…
Stigma Of Ex-Parte Divorce Can't Hang Over Head Of Widow To Deny Her Benefits Of Being Spouse Of Ex-Serviceman: Karnataka High Court
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court delved into the intricacies of the Hindu Marriage Act while addressing a case regarding the grant of a widow identity card to a petitioner. The case involved a widow seeking the issuance of an identity card after her husband, an ex-serviceman, passed away during the…
Section 107 Transfer Of Property Act | Lease Deed For Under 12 Months Cannot Be Rejected Due To Non-Registration: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the rights of landlords in tenant disputes were reaffirmed. The case, titled RCREV. NO. 1 OF 2024, involved a dispute between Sheela and Abdul Gafoor over a shop room in Thiruvananthapuram, under the purview of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and…
Revision Petition Challenging Order Of Waqf Board Is To Be Made In 90 Days As Per High Court Rules: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Karnataka, a civil revision petition under Section 83(9) of the Waqf Act sought to challenge an order dated 17th August, 2019, passed by the Karnataka Waqf Tribunal in Application No.20 of 2017. The petition, filed by Syed Mohammed Husaain, alleged irregularities in the…
Court Dismisses Bail Plea, Emphasizes Severity of Corruption Allegations Under PC Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Mr. Rishi Raj, a government official embroiled in a corruption scandal. The case, under Section 7, 13(1), and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, highlights the gravity of economic offences and the stringent…
Union of India Grants Expedited Visa Clearance for Cricketer Facing Legal Obstacles
Sri K C Cariappa, a talented cricketer from Bengaluru, had faced hurdles in obtaining a police clearance certificate due to an ongoing investigation related to a case filed against him by his fiancée in Crime No. 458 of 2023. The alleged offenses included Sections 323, 504, 506, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. Legal…
Man ends Live-in Partner's Life as she insisted for Marriage
In a tragic turn of events, the Palghar region of Maharashtra witnessed the death of 22-year-old Anisha Barasta Khatun due to strangulation by her live-in partner. The accused, identified as Minazuddin Abdul Ajij Mulla, also known as Ravindra Reddy, was arrested in West Bengal after a week-long manhunt. The incident…
