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Adults Willingly Engaging In Sexual Relations Outside Marital Setting Constitutes No Offence: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur, under the esteemed leadership of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Birendra Kumar, reaffirmed the legality and autonomy of live-in relationships in the case of Y and Others vs. State of Rajasthan and Others. The case delved into the intricacies of…
Writ Courts Limited to Noting Established Rights, Can't Adjudicate Disputed Property Rights: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a writ appeal filed under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, challenging an order dated 22/05/2023 passed in WP No.25582/2022. The appeal sought to set aside the said order and peruse the case. Case Details: In the case at hand, the appellant, Mr.…
S.14 SARFAESI Act Confers Ministerial Powers On Magistrate, Not Required To Adjudicate Disputes Qua Secured Asset: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent order dated 14/03/2024, Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand of the Rajasthan High Court clarified the powers under Section 14 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) in response to a writ petition filed by Mr. Jamesh Bedi, Advocate.…
Court Quashes Dowry Case, Citing Section 188 CrPC: Centre's Sanction Required for Offences Committed Outside India: Telangana High Court
Allegations of Dowry Demand and Marital Dispute: Court Quashes Proceedings in C.C.No.1873 of 2022 In a recent development, the Honorable Smt. Justice T. Madhavi Devi presiding over Criminal Petition No. 6110 of 2022 and Criminal Petition No. 6074 of 2022 has issued a significant order quashing the proceedings in…
Don't Commence Vacation Classes Without Court Permission: Kerala High Court To Unaided Minority School
In a recent development, the High Court of Kerala has granted permission for vacation classes to be conducted by the Principal of Jeevass CMI Central School, Mrs. Preeti George, pending the final decision of the court. The court, comprising of Honourable Mr. Justice A.Muhamed Mustaque and Honourable Mrs. Justice Shoba…
Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Ban on Coercive Measures: Gujarat High Court
In a recent order dated 19/03/2024, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, comprising Chief Justice Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal and Mr. Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee, addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) bearing Case No. C/WPPIL/23/2024. The case involved the Daman Wine Merchant Association through its President…
Membership Not Mandatory for Arbitration Invocation: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, March 22, 2024: In a significant legal development, the High Court of Delhi has pronounced its judgment in the case of RANI CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. versus UNION OF INDIA under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case revolves around disputes arising from an Engineering, Procurement, and…
Bail Condition Restraining Political Activities Violates Fundamental Rights, Can't Be Imposed : Supreme Court
New Delhi, March 22, 2024: In a significant judgment delivered today, the Supreme Court of India pronounced its decision in Criminal Appeal Nos. of 2024 arising from SLP(Crl.) Nos. 2523-2527 of 2024. The case involved Siba Shankar Das @ Pintu as the appellant and The State of Odisha & Anr. as the respondents.…
Both husband and wife duty-bound to create congenial family atmosphere: Calcutta High Court
In a groundbreaking decision, the High Court at Calcutta recently issued a judgment under FAT 181 & 182 of 2018, addressing crucial aspects of marital law under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case, titled Dipanwita Das (Sarkar) v. Moloy Das, delved into the intricate dynamics of cruelty allegations and restitution…
Court judges receive threatening phone calls from scammers: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal Wani dismissed SWP No. 498/2004, a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case involved Jagdish Kumar, Reyaz Ahmed, and Princy Thaploo as the petitioners and the State of…
