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High Court Stays Punjab Govt's Order to Take Over RERA, Citing Sensitive Functions and Justice Concerns
The Punjab High Court has intervened to stay the supersession of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in Punjab, as per Section 82 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The case, titled Keerti Sandhu and Another vs. State of Punjab and Others, involves the temporary removal of RERA due to…
What Allahabad High Court held on Domestic Violence complaint filed after marriage is declared void
In a recent judicial ruling, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi delivered a comprehensive judgment under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, highlighting crucial aspects of marital disputes, fraud allegations, and the rights of aggrieved parties. Case Background: The case involved Mr. Ajay Kumar and Ms. Renu Singh,…
Court refuses to quash defamation case by Divya Spandana against Asianet News Network, journalist: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru recently ruled on a significant defamation case involving Asianet News Network Pvt. Ltd, Suvarna News 24/7, and Vishweshwar Bhat on one side and Divya Spandana on the other. The case revolved around Criminal Petition No. 13558 of 2023 seeking to quash proceedings in…
Court pulls up GAIL employee found secretly recording court proceedings on phone: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, Court No. 1 presided over by Hon'ble Justice Shekhar B. Saraf expressed strong disapproval of an incident during a hearing in the Sales/Trade Tax Revision No. 44 of 2024. The case involved M/S Gail India Ltd as the revisionist and the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes as the opposite party.…
Can All Accused Cross-Examine A Witness Recalled After Addition Of Another Accused U/S 319 CrPC?: Allahabad High Court
Lucknow, March 14, 2024: The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, has dismissed an application filed by Haribhan Singh challenging the validity of an order dated December 22, 2023. The order was passed by the Additional District and Sessions Judge/Special Judge, E.C. Act, Court No.4, Sultanpur, in…
Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act Look Out Notice Cannot Be Challenged Without Challenging The Detention Order: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court, comprising Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhammed Mustaque and Honourable Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, addressed a crucial legal question regarding the challengeability of a look out notice without contesting the underlying detention order. The case, titled "Navas P.K. vs.…
Court Permits Doctor Accused of Abetting Girlfriend's Suicide by Demanding Exorbitant Dowry to Re-Join Post Graduate Studies: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, a Post Graduate Medical student, Dr. Ruwise E.A, has been granted permission to continue his studies in MS (Orthopaedics) at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College despite facing serious criminal charges. The decision came after a writ petition filed by Dr. Ruwise seeking revocation of his…
Law Does Not Give Absolute License To Youtubers And Social Media To Spoil Reputation Of Others: Madras High Court Awards Rs 50 Lakhs Damages
In a recent judgment dated 06.03.2024, Justice N. Sathish Kumar of the Madras High Court decreed C.S.No.60 of 2021 in favor of Seva Bharathi, Tamil Nadu, represented by its trustee Rabu Manohar, against Surendar @ Naathikan. The case was filed under Order IV Rule 1 of the Original Side Rules 1956 read with Order VII…
Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Non-Bailable Warrant and Section 82 CrPC Proclamation Case
In a recent legal development, the High Court has upheld the decision to reject an anticipatory bail application in the case of XYZ vs. State, where the appellants failed to comply with court orders. Case Details: The case revolves around the non-appearance of the appellants, despite the issuance of summons, warrants,…
Court Upholds Grandparents Visitation Rights for Child, Stresses Importance of Familial Bonds: Madras High Court
In a recent development at the Madras High Court, a significant ruling was delivered in the case of A.Aashifa Begum versus Khader Beevi and M.A.Amanullah Khan. The case, numbered as OSA No.108 of 2023, pertained to a dispute over the custody of a minor child and the visitation rights of the grandparents. Background:…
