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Karnataka HC grants 30-day general parole to murder convict for fulfilment of conjugal duties with new wife

The murder convict’s wife filed the petition seeking parole for her husband on the ground that they got married on 11-04-2023 and that she was deprived of her right of progeny.

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Delhi High Court refuses to entertain petition against NCDRC Order on territorial jurisdiction objection

When the Court suggested it was not inclined to entertain the writ petition due to territorial jurisdiction, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petitions. The Court granted this request, allowing the petitioner to take appropriate legal steps.

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[Section 125 CrPC] Able bodied husband who can support himself is obligated to support his wife: Gauhati High Court

A fascicular reading of Sections 125(1) and 125(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 clearly demonstrates that if husband wilfully and intentionally neglects to provide maintenance to his wife then she can approach before the court seeking maintenance.

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Orrisa High Court overturns conviction in 12-year-old religious riot & mob attack murder case

“The evidence recorded in a criminal trial against any accused is confined to the culpability of that accused only and it does not have any bearing upon a co-accused, who have been tried on the basis of evidence recorded in separate trial, though for the commission of same offences charged has been framed in both the trial.”

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Cogent material required to indicate convict’s parole likely to endanger security of state; Punjab and Haryana HC directs District Magistrate to reconsider parole application

The Court stated that parole enables a prisoner to develop a feeling of self-confidence that there is a life beyond prison and develop a sense of hope and active interest in his life with a view to rehabilitate the prisoner.

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Rajasthan High Court refuses to quash FIR against two Doctors accused in illegal kidney transplantation racket

“Inherent jurisdiction by the High Court under Section 482 CrPC for quashing of FIR/ complaint should be exercised sparingly, with care and caution in rarest of rare cases.”

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Delhi High Court denies bail to Amandeep Singh Dhall in Liquor Excise Policy Scam case

The Delhi High Court said that the allegations against Amandeep Singh Dhall were serious in nature and their impact on society at large must be considered as a factor for adjudicating bail.

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Delhi HC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of National Small Industries Development Corporation’s Chairman

The Court dismissed the petition on the ground of non-maintainability as only non-appointees can assail the legality of the appointment or extension procedure.

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Rajasthan High Court rejects petition challenging Civil Judge Recruitment’s age eligibility criteria

Rajasthan High Court upheld the validity of Clause 20, concluding it was consistent with Rule 17 of the Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 2010.

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‘Love and affection are intangible sentiments’ Madras HC allows organ donation for transplantation, between un-related individuals

“Though the Act does not ban donation of kidney in favour of a person who is not a near relative and the only restriction is that transplantation can be done only after prior approval by the State Authorisation Committee, yet the transplant surgeons are hesitant to carry out kidney transplants between unrelated persons.”

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Cruelty and Desertion mutually exclusive; Once cruelty is proved, divorce should be granted irrespective of proof of desertion: Allahabad HC

“The embittered relationship between the husband and wife has not witnessed any moment of peace for the last more than a decade or more, and it is a marital relationship only on paper. The fact is that this relationship has broken down irretrievably long back.”

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Delhi HC directs State to file an Action Taken Report after seven new-born babies die in a fire at Baby Care New Born Hospital

A news report dated 28-05-2024, stated that out of almost 1000 hospitals registered with the Delhi Government, only 196 have fire NOC, i.e., roughly 20% of the total hospitals have fire NOCs while the rest are at risk of a fire hazard.

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Can a wife claim that sexual act by her husband is without consent? Madhya Pradesh HC answers

The Court stated that as per the amended definition of rape, any sexual intercourse or act, by the husband with his wife not below the age of fifteen years is not a rape, therefore, consent is immaterial.

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‘No Work No Pay’ Principle inapplicable in Illegal Termination case; Delhi High Court quashes Delhi School Tribunal order

The Delhi High Court reiterated that in cases of wrongful termination of service, reinstatement with continuity of service and back wages is normal rule.

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Confessional statement, not signed or proved by the Magistrate who recorded it, cannot be treated as true u/s 164 CrPC: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court noted that after completion of the investigation, the petitioner was not examined under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, to enable him to personally explain circumstances appearing in the evidence against him, nor was his statement recorded.

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[MPLADS Funds] ‘Central Information Commission has no jurisdiction to comment adversely upon the functioning of any public authority’; Delhi HC eschews CIC’s order

The Delhi High Court said that CIC can only deal with issues relating to information sought under the RTI Act or any other issue that leads to dissipation of information as sought by the applicant.

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Will personal right of action survive by transfer to legal heir upon original plaintiff’s death? Delhi HC answers

“The nature of infringement of his legal rights, if any, which were claimed by the deceased/plaintiff, were personal to him and certainly not heritable”

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[Autonomy in Panchayati Raj Institutions] | Rajasthan High Court sets aside Panchayati Raj officials’ transfer orders; Reaffirms principles of decentralized governance

The Court held that transfer orders must specify the new duty location to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of administrative discretion.

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Gauhati High Court directs State to specify steps taken to deal with water logging problem in Guwahati

The Court opined that the water logging issue is directly related to the public, but the authorities concerned did not address it properly.

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Madras High Court upholds Government Order Mandating 40% marks in Tamil paper for Group IV Government Posts

“Group IV Government employees engage in direct communication with the public for which knowledge of Tamil is essential and requirement of 40% marks in language paper is Sine Qua Non for Efficient Discharge Of their functions”