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Lawyer collects Rs 1.1 lakh fee while posing as colleague, booked
In a shocking incident, an advocate from the Chandigarh district court has been booked for allegedly deceiving a Panchkula-based businessman's employee of ₹1.1 lakh by masquerading as his colleague during a lease deed registration process. The incident, which unfolded in September 2023, came to light when the victim,…
Rule Disqualifying Candidate Having More Than 2 Children From Govt Job Doesn't Violate Constitution : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under Civil Appeal No. 2744 of 2024, has dismissed the appeal filed by Mr. Ramji Lal Jat against the State of Rajasthan & others, challenging his rejection for the post of Police Constable in the Rajasthan Police. Background: Mr. Ramji Lal Jat, an ex-serviceman who…
POCSO Act, Court upholds conviction of Catholic priest Edwin Figarez for repeatedly raping minor girl: Kerala High Court
Title: Conviction and Sentence Modified in Landmark Judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act Section 21, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012: In a significant legal development, a recent judgment by the Kerala High Court under Crl.A. Nos.1321 of 2016 & 160 of…
Urges Swift Decision on Standard Remuneration and Stipend for Young Lawyers and Interns by BCI and BCD: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) to promptly address a representation advocating for a standardized stipend and remuneration system for young lawyers and law interns. The order came in response to a public interest…
Court grants relief to visually impaired woman denied job in Railways due to typo in application: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, February 27, 2024: In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court, comprising Justices Nitin Jamdar and M.M. Sathaye, ruled in favor of Mrs. Shanta Digambar Sonawane, a visually impaired job aspirant, in a case filed against the Union of India and Railway Recruitment Cell, Mumbai. The judgment, delivered on…
Landlord-Tenant Dispute Takes a Turn: Court Fee Payable In Landlord's Eviction Suit Can't Include Security Deposit Which Is To Be Refunded To Tenant Upon Vacating Premises
In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court, under the jurisdiction of the Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.I. Arun, addressed a Civil Revision Petition (CRP No. 461 of 2019) concerning a property dispute between B. Mohammed Kunhi and Mrs. Maimoona (petitioners) and Abdul Saleem Hassan (respondent). Background: The dispute…
Court Grants Premature Release After 23 Years: Rejecting Would Be a 'Social Crime': Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court, under the jurisdiction of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, has granted premature release to Afzal Khan, also known as Fazo, who had been incarcerated for over 23 years on charges of kidnapping a minor under WPA No. 1023 of 2024. Background of the Case:…
FIR Registered Sans Territorial Jurisdiction, Chargesheet Stands; Police Directed to Present Before Appropriate Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, the court has quashed proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution of India related to an FIR lodged at Police Station Anjad, District Barwani. The case, involving matrimonial discord, was filed under Sections 498A, 341, 323, 506, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along…
AgustaWestland Scam, court rejects plea by Christian Michel seeking release from custody: Delhi high court
In a significant development in the extradition case involving Christian James Michel, the Special Judge (PC Act)(CBI)-10 at Rouse Avenue District Court, New Delhi, dismissed the release application filed by the accused on the 23rd day of February 2024. Case Overview: Christian James Michel, a British citizen, is…
Court Upholds FIR Against Ayurveda Doctor in Alleged Pregnancy Termination Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has pronounced a verdict on CRM-M-39383-2021, shedding light on the intricate provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971. The case involves Dr. Shobha as the petitioner and the State of Haryana as the respondent.…
