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Court Issues Notification Adopting Practise Directions For Proceedings Initiated Under POCSO Act: Gauhati High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh has issued Notification No. 17, dated 15th March 2024, announcing new practice directions for proceedings related to Criminal Appeals/Revisions or Criminal Petitions filed under the POCSO Act. These directions come following an…
Default Bail Granted; Permits Oral Request for Extension of Custody Period: Karnataka High Court
In a recent legal development under Section 167 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C) and Section 43D (2) (b) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAP Act), the Karnataka High Court addressed a crucial question regarding the priority between a bail application and an application seeking an extension of…
Woman Free To Make Personal Choice To Terminate Pregnancy Within Statutory Limits, Kenyan Woman in Jail Granted Permission to Terminate Pregnancy
1. Background: Gware Margret Sebina, a 32-year-old Kenyan national currently incarcerated at the Women's Jail and Correction Home in Viyyur, Kerala, sought permission from the High Court of Kerala to terminate her pregnancy. 2. Case Overview: The petitioner, represented by Advocates Aneesh K.R, Saurav B., and Lia…
Post-Disposal Application To Modify/Clarify Judgment Maintainable Only In Rare Cases : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court recently dealt with contempt proceedings arising from a financial dispute between Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (Petitioner) and Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd. (Respondent). The case revolves around the compliance of court orders regarding a substantial financial…
Court Stresses Impact of Cheating in Govt Exams on Merit-Based Selection and Public Service: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has rejected the bail application of Vedpal, who was seeking bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The case in question, FIR No. 807/2023 registered at Police Station Ranhola, New Delhi, pertains to offences under Sections 420/120B/34 of the…
Sankararaman Murder Case | Court Refuses To Interfere With Punishment Imposed On District Judge Who Held Conference Call With Accused: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court, the case of WP No.1162 of 2023 delved into a complex scenario involving the application of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955. Here's a detailed analysis of the judgment: 1. Charges Proved: The court meticulously examined the allegations against…
Court Introduces New Rules for Designating Senior Advocates: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has announced the implementation of new rules for designating senior advocates. These rules, known as 'The High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2024', come into force following a recent notification dated 14th March 2024. The High Court's…
Elections For All Bar Associations Shall Be Held In One Day For Uniform Period Of Two Years: Delhi High Court Full Bench
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has issued comprehensive guidelines for the conduct of elections to Bar Associations across Delhi. This ruling, which comes under Writ Petition (Civil) No. 10363 of 2021, addresses various aspects of the election process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability.…
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Failure to Present Precedent at Pronouncement Makes Judgement Unreviewable [O.47 R.1 CPC]: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development in the High Court at Calcutta, Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya presided over the review application IA No: GA 2 of 2022 in the case of RVWO - 20 of 2022 between Everest Infra Energy Limited and Transmission (India) Engineers & Anr. The court delivered its judgment on 19.03.2024, dismissing the…
Forcing Wife To Do Household Chores Even If Her Health Doesn't Permit It Amounts To Cruelty: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has granted divorce to a petitioner under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case revolved around allegations of mental cruelty and irretrievable breakdown of the matrimonial bond. The case, involving Mr. X (petitioner) and Ms. Y…
