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Court Raps Commissioner Of Customs For Prohibiting Import Of Body Massagers Citing Probable Use As 'Adult Sex Toys': Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay reviewed a customs appeal case regarding the classification of imported goods under the Customs Act, 1962. The case revolved around the importation of "Caresmith Wave Body Massagers" and whether they should be considered as adult sex toys, thereby falling…
'No S.153A IPC Offence Without Presence Of Two Or More Communities' : Supreme Court Quashes Case Against Journalist
Case Overview: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 2024, arising from SLP(Crl.) No. 3687 of 2020, titled Shiv Prasad Semwal vs. State of Uttarakhand and Others. The appeal questioned an order by the High Court of Uttarakhand that dismissed a criminal writ…
Supreme Court Directs Police & Probe Agencies To Strictly Follow Norms On Arrest
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India upheld the compensation awarded in a case concerning police brutality under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The case, SOMNATH v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS., shed light on the abuse of authority and violation of personal liberty by law enforcement officials.…
Ordinary Marital Quarrels Not Grounds for Abetment of Suicide under Section 306 IPC: Kerala High Cour
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas examined the nuances of abetment of suicide in a case involving X, accused of abetting her husband's suicide, Y. The judgment, delivered on March 20, 2024, sheds light on the legal intricacies surrounding such cases. Case…
Delhi High Court allows 73-year-old NDPS convict to travel to Mecca for Hajj
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has granted permission for the renewal of the passport of Syed Abu Ala, a petitioner in Criminal Appeal No. 1294/2010. The court's decision comes in response to an application filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking necessary permission for…
Husband Would Know Wife's Caste Identity, Presumption Under Section 8 SC/ST Act Applies: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the court upheld the conviction of an individual under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for attempting to murder his wife, a member of the Scheduled Caste community. Case Details: The incident dates back to April 5, 2016, when Mr. Rajesh Kumar, the appellant and husband of Ms. Anjali…
Arbitration and Conciliation Act: Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award Due to Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment: Delhi High Court
In a recent development under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Delhi High Court has intervened in a case between Alka Sachdeva and Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. The court's decision revolves around a petition filed under Section 34 of the Act challenging an Arbitral Award dated…
Court Emphasizes Natural Justice in POSH Act Case: Complaint Not Served on Respondent, Witnesses Examined in Absence: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court, presided over by Justice Basant Balaji, issued a judgment on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, pertaining to WP(C) No. 9331 of 2024. The case revolves around allegations of sexual harassment filed against Vineeth V. V., aged 40, an Assistant Engineer residing in…
Gautam Gambhir's Defamation Suit Against Punjab Kesari Settled Before Delhi High Court
In a recent development in the Delhi High Court, a settlement agreement has been reached between renowned cricketer Gautam Gambhir and Punjab Kesari & Ors. The matter was being heard under CS(OS) 309/2023. Key Points of the Settlement Agreement: 1. Withdrawal of Suit: Gautam Gambhir, referred to as the First Party,…
Delhi High Court refuses to pass directions in PIL against laws providing direct appeal to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the jurisdiction and appeals under various acts, including the Consumer Protection Act, Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, Competition Act, and others. Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 In a case concerning the…
