A Married Woman's Consensual Relationship Does Not Attract Section 376 IPC in Absence of False

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Kerala High Court granted pre-arrest bail to Nikhil Narayanan, a lawyer accused of rape under Section 376(2)(n) and criminal intimidation under Section 506 of the Indian

Once Decided, Forever Closed: Himachal Pradesh High Court Bars Appeal Citing Res Judicata

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Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of Bal Krishan Sharma vs. Bal Krishan (RSA No. 259 of 1995). The court ruled

Ordinary Residence of Minor, Not Guardian, Determines Jurisdiction Under Guardians and Wards Act: Jammu &

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High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh dismissed an appeal filed by Sabahat Sanna in Sabahat Sanna v. Dr. Shabir Ahmed (MA No.29/2024). The Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court Fines APSRTC Official for Non-compliance in Apprentice Recruitment Case

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Court’s Orders on Awarding Marks Must be Followed Strictly: Failure to Comply Will Invite Punishment. Andhra Pradesh High Court in C.S. Mahesh Babu & Others v. Sri M.T.

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Election Officer's Removal, Orders Fresh Elections for District Cricket Association Hanumangarh

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Rajasthan High Court, in a significant ruling in District Cricket Association, Hanumangarh & Ors. v. Registrar, Cooperative Societies & Ors., addressed the legality of the removal of

Interest is Payable on Principal Sum, Not on Interest: Supreme Court’s Precedent Applied: Allahabad High

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On September 23, 2024, the Allahabad High Court, in Uttar Pradesh Avas Evam Vikas Parishad & Another v. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and Others (Writ-C

Anticipatory Bail is an Extraordinary Power, Not the Rule: Kerala High Court

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Kerala High Court in Vishnu K V v. State of Kerala (Bail Appl. No. 5685 of 2024) dismissed a petition for pre-arrest bail filed by Vishnu,

Mere Seizure of Equipment Does Not Establish Illegal Extraction of Minerals: Calcutta High Court Quashes

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Calcutta High Court in Bhanu Pratap Singh v. State of West Bengal (C.R.R. 637 of 2017) quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Bhanu Pratap Singh, a brickfield

Prolonged Detention Violates Article 21: Punjab & Haryana High Court Asserts Bail is a Rule,

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In a recent judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court granted regular bail to Surjeet Singh, an accused in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS)

Preparatory Works Essential for Public Safety: Karnataka High Court Allows Preparatory Work for Durga Pooja

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Karnataka High Court in Sri. Shymol Santra & Others v. Commissioner, BBMP & Another (W.P. No. 27351 of 2024) granted permission to the petitioners to undertake preparatory works

Family Testimony Cannot Be Disregarded Solely Due to Relationship: Patna High Court

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Patna High Court ruled in the murder case of Dularchand Rai, upholding the conviction of Diplal Rai while acquitting Anil Rai and Krishna Rai. The three

NDPS | Strict Compliance with NDPS Act is Mandatory: Madras High Court Acquits Accused Due

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Madras High Court acquitted Mohideen in a methamphetamine trafficking case, setting aside the conviction and 10-year sentence imposed by the I Additional Special Court for Exclusive

Personal Liability Remains Unaffected by Company Winding Up: Karnataka High Court Quashes Stay Order in

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Magistrate’s Stay Order Overturned; Proceedings Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act to Resume The High Court of Karnataka has quashed a stay order by

Bootlegging Poses a Grave Threat to Society and Must be Curbed: Delhi High Court

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On October 3, 2024, the Delhi High Court upheld an externment order against Monika, a habitual offender under the Delhi Excise Act, confirming her removal from

Sale to Cooperative Society Held Valid Despite Urbanization: High Court Affirms Agricultural Exemption

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Sale deed executed in favour of the Society cannot be termed as ab initio void merely due to subsequent non-agricultural use. On September 26, 2024, the

No Vicarious Liability Without Specific Involvement in Day-to-Day Operations of the Company: Delhi High Court

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Delhi High Court in Sangeeta Chadha vs. New India Color Company Limited quashed the summons against Sangeeta Chadha and Nidhi Beri Chadha, wives of directors in

Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Lovepreet Singh in UAPA Case Due to

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Besides the statement of the co-accused, there does not appear to be any material to connect the appellant with the commission of the offence" — Justice

Absence of Corroboration Not Fatal; Prosecutrix's Testimony Alone Sufficient to Sustain Conviction: Madhya Pradesh High

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Absence of Corroboration Not Fatal; Prosecutrix's Testimony Alone Sufficient to Sustain Conviction: Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Rape Conviction

On September 24,

Right to Fair Trial is Fundamental; Conviction Quashed Due to Absence of Counsel for the

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Bombay High Court, in Devidas s/o Jagannath Joshi v. State of Maharashtra, set aside the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with

Once Notified, Only Selection Board Can Fill Vacancies: Allahabad High Court Blocks Principal Appointments by

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The Allahabad High Court in a latest judgement , invalidated the transfer-based appointments of two school principals, ruling that such posts could only be