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Accused cannot claim statutory right of default bail on the ground that investigation qua other accused was pending: Supreme Court in DHFL Fraud Case

Supreme Court noted that the right of the investigating officer to pray for further investigation in terms of Section 173 (8) is not taken away only because a chargesheet is filed under Section 173 (2) against the accused.

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[Mass Religious conversion case] Supreme Court extends interim protection from arrest to SHUATS VC and other officials

In December 2023, the Supreme Court had granted interim protection to the Vice Chancellor and other officials of SHUATS from arrest

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[Anti Conversion Law] Allahabad HC rejects pleas filed by Hindu-Muslim couples for protection of life, due to non-compliance

Allahabad High Court allowed the petitioners to prefer fresh writ petition in case they solemnize marriage after following the due procedure of law

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[Societies Registration Act] Defaulting members not entitled to notice for meeting of election, even if their membership was not terminated or ceased: SC

Referring to the ‘doctrine of necessity’, Supreme Court said that had the Working President did not convene the meeting, the elections of the executive body would have been in limbo for an unreasonable amount of time.

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Husband is a healthy man and can earn money, thus liable to maintain his wife: Allahabad HC upheld Family Court’s order

Allahabad High Court said that no evidence is produced during trial that the wife is living in adultery. Also, if the husband wants to show the wife is living in adultery, he can move application under Section 127 CrPC for adequate relief.

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

HIGH COURT JANUARY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Capital Asset of Transporter; Prevention of Food Adulteration Act; Royalty Income; Contempt Notice and more

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

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Granite stone is “stone” under Entry 109 as not processed in any manner, and taxable at 5%; Allahabad HC upholds Tribunal’s order

Allahabad High Court noted that Entry No. l09 specifically includes “stone” with the caveat that the same shall not include glazed stone, marble and marble chips.

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Allahabad High Court explains scope of Sections 311 and 233 CrPC concerning production of defence witness during trial

“Under Section 311 CrPC, the power lies in the Courts only and under Section 233 CrPC, the right lies with the accused and the court’s interference is limited”

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Exigence of writ of habeas corpus by husband to regain his wife would be rare and not available as a matter of course: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court allowed the husband to avail the appropriate legal remedies, under civil and criminal law

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Explained| Madras High Court verdict on constitutionality of Section 204 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

“Regulations and Byelaws framed under Section 204 IBC clearly provide checks and balances. Therefore, it cannot be said to be confirmation of excessive or unbridled power”

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Civil Courts have no jurisdiction to entertain the suits filed by app developers challenging Google’s Billing Policy: Madras HC

Madras High Court said that merely because Section 62 of the CCI Act, 2002 states that the provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law, it cannot be interpreted that any individual can institute proceedings in a Commercial Court alleging abuse of dominance, while completely ignoring Section 61 of the Act of 2002.

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[Kheda Public Flogging Case] Supreme Court stays contempt proceedings against 4 police officers sentenced to 14 days imprisonment by Gujarat HC

This public flogging took place at Undhela village in Kheda district soon after the Muslim men were arrested on charges of pelting stones on a garba event.

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Is wife entitled to know husband’s salary details to make a rightful claim of maintenance? Madras HC answers

By the impugned order, the State Information Commissioner directed the employer to furnish the information sought for by the wife. Challenging the same, the present writ petition was filed.

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[Compassionate appointment] Madras High Court directs District Education Officer to provide job to son of deceased Head Mistress

After perusing the Government order of the Labour and Employment Department, Madras High Court noted that the family pension of the deceased employee need not be considered while assessing the family’s income.

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Supreme Court seeks UP Govt’s response on MLA Abbas Ansari’s bail plea in arms license case

Ansari had a criminal history and has been involved in many cases.

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Family Court grants dissolution of marriage on ground not pleaded in petition: Madras HC sets aside order

Madras High Court said that the wife was always ready and willing to live with the husband along with two children. It is the husband, who is running away from the matrimonial home without discharging his duty and responsibility as a husband.

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Truck is a capital asset of transporter utilised for generating income, seizure without show cause notice violates civil rights: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court noted that the penalty order does not appear to bring out any conduct of the petitioner as may indicate or establish collusion between the petitioner and the importing dealer.

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“Sentencing jurisprudence needs to have better clarity without having any ambiguity at any juncture”: Justice UU Lalit

Former CJI Justice UU Lalit released the 8th edition of Ahmad Siddique’s book “Criminology, Penology and Victimology” revised by Advocate Sanjay Vashishtha

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Read why Madras High Court set aside bail granted to Bhavninder Singh in cheating case filed by actress Amala Paul

“While deciding to grant or deny bail, there must be indication of the reasons, which should be understood by the parties”

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[Bilkis Bano Gang Rape Case] Supreme Court rejects plea by 11 convicts seeking extension of time to surrender before jail authorities

All the convicts will have to surrender by 22-01-2024