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NDPS Act | When Samples Aren't Drawn Following S.52A, FSL Report Is A Waste Paper & Can't Be Read In Evidence : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No(S). 1610 of 2023 and Criminal Appeal No(S). 1611 of 2023, has acquitted the appellants, Mohammed Khalid and another, who were convicted under Section 8(c) read with Section 20(b)(ii)(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic…
Delhi High Court Stresses Privacy Rights in Doxing Case: Woman's Plea Over Tweet About Politician
In a recent decision by the Delhi High Court, Justice Prathiba M. Singh addressed a case involving online harassment and doxing, where an individual's private information is maliciously exposed on the internet. The case, titled "Shaviya Sharma vs. Squint Neon & Ors.," pertains to a tweet posted on January 17, 2024, by…
Delay In Minor's Testimony Due To Psychological Distress Caused By Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking Not Ground For Bail To Accused
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered on February 28, 2024, has denied regular bail to Anup Bhengra, also known as Chotu, in a case registered under FIR 396/2019 at Police Station Sarita Vihar, Delhi. The case involves serious charges under Sections 376/363 of the Indian Penal…
Section 29A Not Applicable To Arbitration Proceedings Commenced Before 2015: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated 19.12.2023, the High Court of Delhi addressed a petition filed under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 by Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. Through Anant Saxena against Fab-Tach Works & Constructions Pvt. Ltd. The case involves a Works Contract awarded by M/s Bridge &…
No Article 226 Relief for Party Failing to Challenge Arbitral Award under Sections 34A and 34C: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision on 16th February 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the proceedings initiated under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act). The case, W.P.(C) 4081/2021, involved the Executive…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Money Recovery Suit Not Commercial Unless Property 'Actually Used' in Trade and Commerce
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, led by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, has rendered a key decision in the matter of S.P. Velayutham & Anr. vs. M/S EMAAR MGF LAND LIMITED. The case pertains to a Special Leave Petition (Civil) with Diary No(s).…
Supreme Court: Ownership Over Property Can't Be Claimed When Sale Deed Is Executed By Person Having No Title
Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Judgment in Property Dispute: Savitri Bai vs. Savitri Bai In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under the Civil Appellate Jurisdiction, has pronounced its judgment on Civil Appeal No. 9035 of 2013, arising from a Special Leave Petition (C) No. 33563 of 2011. The case,…
Married Muslim Woman's Live-In Relationship Deemed 'Haram' and 'Zina'; Protection Plea Dismissed: Allahabad High Court
In a recent order, Hon'ble Mrs. Renu Agarwal, J., of the Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, bearing the Neutral Citation No. 2024:AHC:32157. The case, with the title "Saleha And Anothers vs. State Of UP And 3 Others," was heard in Court No. 81 and was registered…
POCSO Act Doesn't Mandate Doctors to Investigate Sexual Assault Cases: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, the Additional District and Sessions Judge at FTSC-1, Uttar Kannada, has set aside charges framed against Dr. Lata Krishnaraddi Mankali, a renowned gynecologist, under Sections 19 and 21 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Case Background: The case…
Homemaker's Role Recognized: Karnataka High Court Boosts Maintenance, Declares Motherhood a Full-Time Job
In a significant ruling by the Karnataka High Court, Justice M. Nagaprasanna pronounced judgment on Writ Petition No.14094 of 2023 (GM - FC) under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The case involved the application of Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, regarding interim maintenance in…
