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Purpose of Zero FIR under BNSS is to ensure victims can file complaints regardless of jurisdiction: Kerala HC directs Magistrate to reconsider DBS Bank application to register FIR

“Under Section 173(1) of BNSS, the police cannot refuse to register an FIR on the ground of “not having territorial jurisdiction” over the offence for the reason that some part of the offence was committed outside the local jurisdiction of that concerned police station.”

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Writ petition against administrative authority cannot be dismissed as ‘non-maintainable’ merely on ground of existence of alternative remedy: Kerala HC

There is a difference between entertainability and maintainability of a writ petition. Powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India can be exercised in restricted circumstances and within well-defined parameters, even if there exists an alternate remedy.

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Non-compliance of natural justice principles, an exception to Rule of Discretion vis-a-vis exercise of HC’s jurisdiction under Art. 226: Karnataka HC

Court reiterated out that availability of an alternative remedy, would not be an embargo on the High Court’s power to entertain the petition under Article 226 in certain contingencies.

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Karnataka HC denies bail to Founder & Chairman of Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank accused of misappropriating approximately Rs. 1553 crores

The bail application of the Founder-Chairman has been denied for the fourth time. Earlier, his bail was denied twice by the Court and once by the Supreme Court.

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Read why Kerala HC directed ED probe and payment to victims of Edamulackal Co-Operative Bank fraud case

The Court questioned the authorities as to why the initial FIR was lodged only against the former Secretary and the recovery proceedings were referred to the joint secretary who had no authority.

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Headmaster being guardian of school has duty to report POCSO incidents to child protection officer or police, Madras HC refuses to quash proceedings

Madras High Court noted that in this case, the Headmaster of the School at the time of occurrence, neither informed about the sexual assault committed by the accused persons to the authorities concerned nor taken any action against them

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HIGH COURT DECEMBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Harsh Beniwal; Swarn Rekha River Revival Project; Sabarimala Pilgrimage; and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

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IBBI and INSOL India 2nd International Conclave on ‘Insolvency Resolution: Evolution and Global Perspectives’

The Insolvency Bankruptcy Board of India (‘IBBI’) and INSOL India held the 2nd International Conclave in Delhi on 7th December to engage in the path-breaking discourse surrounding the ever-evolving space of insolvency and bankruptcy.

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Delhi High Court sets aside detention order on woman’s personal gold jewellery, Exempts ‘personal effects’ from customs duty

Personal jewellery which is not found to have been acquired on an overseas trip and was always a used personal effect of the passenger would not be subject to the monetary prescriptions incorporated in Rules 3 and 4 of Baggage Rules, 2016.

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‘Unfiltered & pure Justice should be the goal for infusion of technology in legal system’: Justice Surya Kant at IIAM’s “Redefining ADR: New Opportunities for Justice Innovation” Conference

This conference entailed an in-depth discussion of the various modern-day topics in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution such as the new amendment in the Arbitration Act, the upcoming Mediation Act, issues which plague the mechanisms, technological innovations and more.

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Kerala HC Directs Collector and Police to ensure safe pilgrimage to Sabarimala during Mandala-Makaravilakku Festival

Kerala High Court was reviewing the steps and action plans proposed by the Travancore Devaswom Board, the State Government, and the police to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims at Sabarimala.

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Criminal Law Roundup: A quick recap of the top criminal cases from November 2024

Top criminal cases on quashing of proceedings, arrest, bail, acquittal, and more.

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[Art. 311(2)(c)] Governor’s sanction without ‘subjective satisfaction’; Manipur HC upholds reinstatement of Sub-Inspector

“The Governor cannot just give assent by just writing “may be approved” without expressing subjective satisfaction as to the recommendation of the Committee of Advisors.”

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HIGH COURT NOVEMBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Louis Vuitton’s trademark, captive elephants in Kerala, Plastic Ban, and much more.

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

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Delhi Court orders conditional stay on attachment of Bikaner House; Directs payment of decretal amount in terms of Arbitral Award

The Court had ordered the attachment of the Bikaner House to enforce payment since neither did the Nagar Palika of the State of Rajasthan comply with the court order to file an affidavit of assets nor did it pay the petitioner per the arbitral award.

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‘Street Dogs pose a menace to the public’: Meghalaya HC directs State to acquire dog shelters for vaccinated and sterilized stray dogs

“There is an absolute need for the Municipal Board to acquire a shelter where these street dogs can be kept.”

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Allahabad High Court acquits seven in 2004 rape and kidnapping case; Raises possibility of victim’s involvement in crime

“The medical evidence on record does not support the allegation made by prosecutrix and there is no other corroboration of the version of the victim.”

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‘New criminal laws focus on justice and protection of citizens rather than just punishments’, says CM Yogi Adityanath at UPSIFS conference

This report provides the insights into the two days international Conference on “Role of Forensics and Cyber Security for Enabling Justice under the New Criminal Laws” organized by the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science.

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Gujarat Court grants anticipatory bail to Journalist Mahesh Langa in cheating case

Mahesh Langa is a senior journalist who is working for The Hindu as the Joint Editor. He is currently embroiled in controversy regarding an alleged GST fraud case.

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Church Administration and Government officials swindled church property: Kerala High Court orders CBI probe

“Now, the conscientious are not occupying the chair of the Church administration. Hence, the Church properties are being swindled by the administrators against the tenets of the Bible.”