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Affidavit Mandatory: Supreme Court Upholds 'Priyanka Srivastava' Directive in S.156(3) CrPC Applications
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta, delivered a noteworthy order in the matter of Ramesh Kumar Bung & Ors. vs. State of Telangana & Anr., concerning Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 13762/2023 and others. The…
Husband expecting wife to do household chores is not cruelty: Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Husband
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, in a judgment dated March 01, 2024, under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, has granted divorce to Mr. XX, the appellant, on the grounds of cruelty. The case, bearing the title MAT.APP.(F.C.) 63/2021, was heard by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Suresh Kumar…
"What's in a name?" Court says one can't be stopped from using own name citing trademark violation: Delhi High Court
Act: Trade Marks Act, 1999 Case Topic: Injunction Plea Dismissed in Trademark Dispute Between Jindal Steel and Defendants In a recent judgment dated March 7, 2024, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice C. Hari Shankar, delivered a significant ruling in a trademark dispute between Jindal Steel and the…
Supreme Court: Consent Dynamics in Relationships Evolve Over Time; Denies Quashing Rape Case
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aniruddha Bose and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar, addressed the Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 6279/2023. The case emanated from a final judgment by the High Court of Karnataka Circuit Bench at Dharwad, dated…
Supreme Court Clarifies Priority in Age Determination: Ossification Test Kept at the Last Rung under Section 94 of Juvenile Justice Act
Act Name: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 Topic: Age Determination and Claim of Juvenility in Criminal Case In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Mehta delivered a crucial decision on a writ petition arising from a unique set of circumstances. The case, Writ…
Violation of Human Rights, Court Quashes State Human Rights Commission's Report: Karnataka High Court
In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court, in Writ Petition No. 7893 of 2020, has addressed concerns raised by petitioners regarding an impugned report dated 12/03/2020 submitted by the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC). The court, presided over by Justice Poonacha, passed a detailed order…
Denies bail to Supertech Chairman Ram Kishor Arora in money laundering case: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court, in the matter of CRL.M.C. 8579/2023 titled MR. RAM KISHOR ARORA vs. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT & ANR, has dismissed the petitioner's plea seeking default bail under Section 167(2)(a)(ii) Cr.P.C. read with Section 65 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (‘PMLA’).…
Urgent Action Ordered by Court, City not safe for anyone if lawyers can be assaulted: Patna High Court
In a significant development, the Patna High Court, under the Criminal Writ Jurisdiction, Case No. 473 of 2024, has taken suo-motu cognizance of an assault incident that occurred on March 1, 2024. The case arises from Jakkanpur Police Station, Patna, Bihar. Key Details of the Case: - Petitioner: Abhishek Kumar…
Court Slaps Rs 2 Lakh Fine on Revenue Officer and RTI Activist for Harassing Senior Citizen with Baseless 'False Domicile' Complaint: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh in Indore, Justice Vivek Rusia delivered a significant verdict on February 28, 2024, in Writ Petition No. 8121 of 2023. The case involved Dr. Ashok Verma, a retired ex-professor from Government College, Nivali, District Barwani, who had filed the petition…
Hindu Marriage Act, Wife's Request For Financial Support From Husband Not Cruelty: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court granted a divorce under Section 13 (1) (i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, based on the grounds of cruelty. The case involved a matrimonial dispute between Mr. A, the appellant, and Mrs. B, the respondent. Background of the Case: The appellant, Mr. A, filed a divorce…
