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Ker HC | Being in love isn’t synonymous to consent for sexual intercourse; HC upholds conviction for rape

Kerala High Court: R. Narayana Pisharadi, J., held that passive submission made by the victim under unavoidable circumstances as she had no

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‘Hang by neck till dead’: Bom HC confirms death sentence in a rarest of rare cases for committing rape and murder of a 3-years 9-months old child

Bombay High Court: A Division Bench of Sadhana S. Jadhav and Prithviraj K. Chavan, JJ. confirmed the death sentence awarded by the

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J&K and Ladakh HC | “No Court should tune out terrorist activities”; HC refuses to interfere with preventive detention of man involved in Pulwama conspiracy

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While dismissing the petition seeking release from preventive detention to the detenu involved in Pulwama

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MP HC | Does physical relationship with a minor wife come within the category of rape?

Madhya Pradesh High Court: G.S. Ahluwalia J., rejected a bail application under Section 439 of CrPC. The appellant was arrested on 31-01-2021

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[Child Marriage] P&H HC | Marriage with a minor is valid if no attempt is made to declare it invalid once the child turns major

Punjab and Haryana High Court: The Division Bench of Ritu Bahri and Arun Monga, JJ., held that marriage with minor is valid

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Utt HC | Judicial order necessarily has to be a reasoned one; Court finds reasoning by the Single Judge cryptic, remands the case back

Uttaranchal High Court: The Division Bench of Raghvendra Singh Chauhan, CJ. and Narayan Singh Dhanik, J. decided on a petition which was

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Bom HC | Is it possible to frame a charge against accused for abetment of suicide and in the alternative for committing murder? Law on framing of charge explained

Bombay High Court: Sandeep K. Shinde, J., explained as to when a charge in the alternative can be framed against an accused

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Did Aryan Khan with other two accused hatch a conspiracy to commit offence under NDPS Act? Read Bom HC’s view in bail order with respect to WhatsApp Chats, unlawful intention, etc.

Bombay High Court: While laying down the detailed reasons of bail in the infamous Aryan Khan case, Nitin W. Sambre, J., held

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Ker HC | “Mere abusive, humiliating or defamative words by itself cannot attract an offence of obscenity under Section 294 (b) of IPC”; HC quashes proceedings against person who allegedly harassed the Police

Kerala High Court: Mohammed Nias C.P., J., quashed the proceedings against the petitioner for obstructing a police officer from performing his duty.

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An advocate engaged by a client, can he also act as his power of attorney in the proceedings and verify pleadings? Del HC says no

Delhi High Court: Prathiba M. Singh, J., observed that an advocate who is engaged by a client has to play only one role,

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Sikk HC | Prosecution not able to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the Appellant was the perpetrator of rape of the minor; acquits accused

Sikkim High Court: The Division Bench of Meenakshi Madan Rai and Bhaskar Raj Pradhan, JJ., allowed an appeal which was filed in

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Bronchial Asthma very common in North India: Read detailed opinion of Del HC on dismissing Airman’s plea for transfer

Delhi High Court: Division Bench of Manmohan and Navin Chawla, JJ., dismissed a petition for transfer request on grounds of suffering from

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MP HC | Sub committee submits its report and recommendations regarding upgradation of Forensic Science Department; Court ratifies

Madhya Pradesh High Court: As per the order dated 02-09-2021 the Court had passed a detailed while raising an expectation from the

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[MTP Act] Infringement of fundamental right to life of the victim heavily outweighs the right to life of the child in womb; Ori HC refuses to terminate 24+ week pregnancy of a rape victim

Orissa High Court: S. K. Panigrahi, J. disposed of the petition and refused to terminate 24+ week pregnancy of a rape victim.

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Ori HC issued directions regarding doctors being attached to Government Health Facilities and carrying on private practice without attending their duties at the Government Health Facilities

Orissa High Court: A Division Bench of S. Muralidhar, CJ and A. K Mohapatra, J., issued directions regarding Doctors being attached to

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POCSO | Putting penis into mouth will fall under which category – Aggravated Sexual Assault or Penetrative Sexual Assault? All HC answers

Allahabad High Court: Anil Kumar Ojha, J., while addressing a matter of child sexual assault, expressed that, Putting penis into the mouth

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‘Citizens must refrain from taking law in their own hands’: Cal HC observes while granting anticipatory bail to petitioners apprehending arrest for rioting, vandalism, etc.

Calcutta High Court: Expressing that, “Time has come that every dutiful citizen of the country must realize their duties and accountability to

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What is more significant: Competing rights of guardianship or Welfare of minor? All HC decides

Allahabad High Court: Dr Y.K. Srivastava, J., expressed that, in a matter of custody of a minor child, the paramount consideration is

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Ker HC | Swap Kidney Transplantation between non-relatives; HC removes legal hurdles

Kerala High Court: N. Nagaresh, J., allowed swap kidney transplant between non-relatives. Opining that any law prescribing procedure for organ transplantation should

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Kalkaji Temple | Del HC issues directions for removal of unauthorized shopkeepers, Sanitation facilities, Potable Drinking Water, Garbage Disposal, etc. [Details Inside]

Delhi High Court: Prathiba M. Singh, J., laid down directions regarding Kalkaji Temple in Delhi which attracts a lot of devotees. Instant