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Nepal Student’s Death at KIIT | Orissa HC grants interim relief, stays NHRC proceedings

On 16-02-2025, the deceased victim was found dead in her room on the premises of KIIT.

Read why MP High Court stayed proceeding under Section 307 IPC against BJP leader Akshay Kantilal Bam till next date of hearing

The Court directed the State to requisition and submit the case diary and relevant documents before the next date of hearing.

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Kerala High Court grants 15 days parole to businessman Mohammed Nisham, serving life sentence in security guard murder case

“Even those undergoing imprisonment must be allowed to breathe the air of freedom, albeit briefly, provided they have exhibited consistently good conduct during incarceration and demonstrated a genuine inclination towards reformation and reintegration”

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‘Amendment of charges post witness examination should not lead to de novo trial’; Allahabad HC upholds conviction of seven men in honour killing case

Allahabad High Court said that the deposition of the informant, recorded during his examination-in-chief and cross-examination prior to the amendment of charges, could not be discarded merely because of his subsequent statements made during the later examination-in-chief conducted after the inclusion of Sections 504 and 506 IPC.

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Madras High Court allows Indu Makkal Katchi members to garland Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue on his 135th Birth Anniversary, subject to conditions

The petitioner was entitled to be granted permission as prayed for, as he had submitted an affidavit of undertaking, wherein he had agreed to abide by any conditions that might be imposed by the respondents, particularly the police, in connection with the event.

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Missing liquor stock case | MP High Court rejects Senior Advocate’s unconditional apology for ‘causing ruckus’ in Court

When the Court asked the Senior Advocate about the presence of respondent 5 in Court, instead of responding to the query, he created a ruckus in the Court by shouting at top of his voice, which is recorded in the live-streamed recording of the Court.

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Missing liquor stock case | MP High Court refers matter regarding Senior Advocate’s designation before Full Court due to misconduct in Court

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‘No global manhunt needed for absconding employee, sending residential notice is sufficient’; J&K and Ladakh High Court upholds suo moto enhanced punishment

“It is only in rare and exceptional cases that the Court may substitute its own view as to the quantum of punishment.”

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‘Husband’s promise to marry as per religious customs cannot be said to be false promise once marriage is legally registered’; Bombay HC quashes rape and cheating case against husband

Respondent 3 was fully aware of the bond of matrimony existing between her and the petitioner after the civil registration of their marriage and consciously decided to engage in consensual sexual interactions. So, it cannot be said that her consent for sexual relationship is vitiated by a promise to marry based on religious customs.

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S. 14(1) HMA | Court’s discretion to allow divorce plea in 1 year of marriage, only if substantiated with separate application seeking permission to file for divorce

The statutory mandate under Section 14 of the HMA serves a crucial purpose in discouraging hasty dissolution of marriages and ensuring due deliberation before seeking divorce.

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District Judge, not District Magistrate, has jurisdiction under S. 16(3) of Telegraph Act to adjudicate adequacy and sufficiency of compensation: Allahabad HC reiterates

“The Writ Court cannot substitute its wisdom with the policy making authorities unless it suffers from conditional infirmity. In view of the above, the present writ petition, which primarily seeks judicial intervention in a policy matter, does not warrant the Court’s indulgence at this stage.”

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Merely because suicide is committed in parental home and not matrimonial home, does not mean it is not a case of dowry death: Delhi HC dismisses bail application

The expression “soon before her death” in Section 304-B of Penal Code, 1860 must be read as an expression of continuity of time and not an expression of mere length of time. The legislature in its wisdom had used the phrase as “soon before” and not “immediately before”.

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Bombay HC dismisses PIL alleging illegality in the tender process for providing ambulances for Emergency Response Service

The State Government is required to follow the guidelines laid down by National Health Mission Conditionalities Framework 2022-2024 and increase the number of ambulances as per the population norms.

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MP High Court seeks State response on detention of a man over alleged WhatsApp threat to Prime Minister’s cavalcade

“In a democratic country, protestors can protest but they cannot disturb the protocol of Prime Minister and Vice President;” State argued.

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MP High Court seeks State’s response over accountability for missing liquor stock allegedly handed over in panchnama

The question regarding State’s accountability for missing liquor stock is not a mere contractual dispute

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Delhi High Court orders takedown of Rajdeep Sardesai’s video for violating Shazia Ilmi’s privacy; Defamation claims partially accepted

The plaintiff is aggrieved by the incident which occurred at her residence on 26-07-2024 in the late evening, after she withdrew her participation from a live debate programme (‘live debate’) hosted by Rajdeep Sardesai premised on ‘Kargil Diwas’ and ‘Agniveers’, telecasted at 9:00 PM on India Today Television.

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Delhi HC grants permission for transplantation of 26 trees to facilitate Supreme Court expansion project

The Court stated that the applicant should obtain necessary permissions from the municipal authorities concerned to see if more trees can be planted on the road leading to the Supreme Court as the same was enveloped with fully grown trees till some years ago.

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‘Accused person died while in police custody, requires thorough investigation’; Bombay HC directs to constitute a SIT in Badlapur Encounter Case

Crimes affect entire society and thus the legitimate interest of the society in the investigation cannot be easily brushed aside. It is important to strengthen the faith and confidence of the people in law enforcing agency and this institution, lest the faith of the people in administration of justice stands shaken.

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Advocate General can represent any autonomous body/Corporation of State or charge independent professional fees: MP High Court

The Court did not find “any illegality prima facie in the case of engaging lawyers by the autonomous body i.e. MPNRC and paying the professional fees as per their norms.”

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Why Muslim civilians denied prayer rights at Masjid Noor situated at defence land? MP High Court seeks clarification

The Court took a prima facie view of the matter and issued notice to all respondents.