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Court refuses to quash POCSO case against minor accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old: Kerala High Court
Juvenile Justice Act and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act: Court Upholds Prosecution of Juvenile Offender In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam upheld the prosecution of a child aged 13 years accused of serious offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act…
Court Refuses to Quash Summons Against Max Hospital Over Alleged Medical Negligence
In a recent development, a significant case concerning medical negligence has surfaced, shedding light on the standards of care expected from healthcare professionals. The case, governed by Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code, has sparked debates over the adequacy of the existing legal framework in addressing…
Panel headed by Ram Nath Kovind gives green signal for One Nation One Election
A High-Level Committee, headed by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind, has thrown its weight behind the 'One Nation One Election' proposal, a concept proposed by the Central government. The committee's report emphasizes the potential benefits of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative…
Personal Loan EMI A Part Of Husband's Net Monthly Income For Purposes Of Determining Maintenance Payable To Wife U/S 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judicial development, the Allahabad High Court, under Section 127 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), has significantly increased the monthly maintenance allowance granted to a petitioner, Rakhi alias Rekha, in a case against her husband, Amit Kumar. The court set aside the previous judgment dated…
Court Mandates Disclosure of Assets & Liabilities in Maintenance Proceedings: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has issued a directive for a fresh assessment of maintenance in a case concerning domestic violence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The court highlighted several crucial aspects of the case and emphasized the need for adherence to…
Transfer Of Govt Employee Not Vitiated Merely Because It Was Issued At Instance Of MLA : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment delivered on March 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of India upheld the decision regarding administrative transfers in the case of Sri Pubi Lombi vs. The State of Arunachal Pradesh & Ors.. The judgment pertains to the interpretation of administrative transfers and the scope of judicial review in such…
Court Imposes ₹50k Fine on AAP Government for Contesting Maternity Benefits to Contractual Employee under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court affirmed the entitlement of a contractual worker to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The case, Rehmat Fatima vs. Govt. NCT of Delhi through State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and Others, centered on the petitioner's plea for maternity and…
Court Mandates Video Recording of SC/ST Act Proceedings, Even If Held in Open Court: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has issued a landmark ruling regarding the video recording of proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Here's a breakdown of the case and its implications: Background: In a recent case before the Bombay High Court, several interveners…
Court Affirms Writ Jurisdiction for Interest on Delayed Retiral Benefits: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has directed the payment of interest on delayed retirement benefits to a retired executive engineer, P.V. Nandakumar. The judgment was delivered by the Honourable Mrs. Justice Anu Sivaraman and the Honourable Mr. Justice C. Pratheep Kumar on Monday, the 4th day of…
Dossier Seeking Preventive Detention By 'Name-Calling' Without Supporting Facts Leads To Fragile Detention Order Which Can Be Quashed: J&K High Court
In a landmark decision, the Srinagar High Court has overturned a detention order issued under the J&K Public Safety Act, 1978, thereby restoring the personal liberty of the petitioner. The judgment, delivered by Justice Rahul Bharti, sheds light on the critical importance of ensuring that grounds for preventive…
