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Court Orders Legal Action Against Doctor For Gross Negligence In Postmortem Procedure: Bombay High Court
In a recent development at the Bombay High Court, Justice Prithviraj K. Chavan has issued a directive against Dr. Phad, the medical officer responsible for conducting a postmortem, citing gross negligence and illegality in the process. The case in question, Criminal Bail Application No. 3392 of 2022, involves the…
Juvenile Accused Can't Be Tried As Adult In Absence Of Preliminary Assessment & Report By JJB : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act's mandatory procedures were found to be violated, leading to the release of a Child in Conflict with Law (CICL). The judgment, delivered on March 22, 2024, by Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta in the case of Thirumoorthy v. State represented by the…
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe in Manipur Girl's Death Case
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Ms. A.S. Reingamphi, a 25-year-old girl from Manipur. The case, which has been ongoing since 2013, took a significant turn as the apex court intervened to ensure a thorough investigation into…
Wife Must Be Living in Adultery 'At or Around Time' of Filing S. 125 CrPC Plea to Be Disentitled to Maintenance: Madhya Pradesh High
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore, presided over by Hon'ble Shri Justice Prakash Chandra Gupta, delivered a verdict on Criminal Revision No. 8 of 2023. The case revolved around the application of Section 125(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) and Section 19(4) of the Family…
Domestic Violence Appeals, Court Can't Direct Parties To File Affidavit Of Assets & Liabilities In Appeal Against Final Trial Court Judgment: Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has delivered a crucial judgment regarding financial disclosures in appellate proceedings related to domestic violence cases. The ruling pertains to a writ petition filed by XYZ against her husband ABC and others, under the Protection of Women from Domestic…
Court Criticises Bar Assoc. Resolution Restraining Its Members From Appearing In Cases Against Advocates, Seeks Explanation: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Lucknow Bench of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has issued an interim order staying the criminal proceedings in a case related to a land dispute. The case, filed under Sections 323, 504, 506, 427 & 452 IPC, arose from an incident reported in Case Crime No. 06/2024 at Police…
Court Grants Protection to 19-Year-Olds in Live-In Relationships, Emphasizes Caution in Early Choices: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling on March 14, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore delivered a verdict in Writ Petition No. 3857 of 2024, highlighting the protection of rights in live-in relationships. The case involved Shri Apoorv Joshi, representing the petitioners, and Shri Amay Bajaj, the Government Advocate,…
Examination In Chief Of Witnesses Without Recording Their Cross-Examination Is Contrary To Law: Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to the appellants, Ekene Godwin and another, who were facing charges under Sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Section 66, read with Sections 43(J) and 66D of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008. The case,…
Court Issues Show Cause Notice For Contempt Against Borrower For Using “Extra- Judicial Pressure”: Bombay High Court
In a recent development in the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Writ Petition No. 3132 of 2024 has garnered attention due to a dispute over possession of a secured asset. The matter involves Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd. as the petitioner and the State of Maharashtra along with other respondents.…
Dismisses PIL Seeking Live Streaming Of Court Proceedings: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, has denied a petition seeking live streaming of court proceedings. The case, D.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 3350/2024, was filed by Mr. Harshit Dudawat, urging for a directive to implement live streaming in courtrooms. The bench, comprising Hon'ble Chief Justice Mr. Manindra Mohan…
