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Murder convict acquitted by Jharkhand High Court after eight years due to insufficient circumstantial evidence

The Court noted that the conviction was solely based on last seen evidence and it was not corroborated with any evidence, hence it could not be said to be just and proper.

Case Briefs High Courts

Woman living with man for considerably long period of time entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that Supreme Court has emphasised on the broad interpretation of the term “wife” under Section 125 of CrPC and the presumption of marriage in cases of long cohabitation.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT seeks Bihar State Pollution Control Board’s clarification on Rs. 39,25,000/- Environmental Compensation Notice

The NGT directed the State Pollution Control Board to furnish the methodology of computation of Environmental Compensation within 15 days to enable the appellant to respond effectively.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT issues notice to Centre, State and builders over illegal constructions and topsoil mining in Noida

The illegal constructions in Noida and Greater Noida were being done with topsoil, leading to large-scale illegal mining of the topsoil in and around the villages, resulting in deep, catastrophic pits.

Case Briefs High Courts

MP/MLA Court’s bailable warrants against former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and BJP State President, stayed

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted petitioners’ contentions that they were busy with election-related responsibilities and thus couldn’t submit the personal undertaking for permanent exemption.

Case Briefs High Courts

Extension of Protection Officer’s contract cannot be termed to be an appointment under PWDV Rules: Madras High Court

“Madras High Court said that the petitioner was not appointed under Rule 3(3) of the PWDV Rules 2006. She was appointed only on temporary basis, that too on consolidated salary.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC initiates suo motu PIL against BMC after news reports raise questions on the death of 2 young children by drowning in water tank maintained by BMC

It seemed inconceivable to the Court that a Municipal Corporation could have no responsibility or liability at all when it is demonstrated that an accident or a death has been caused due to such Corporation’s negligence.

Case Briefs High Courts

[S. 311 CrPC] Discrepancies in examination and cross examination no ground to recall witnesses: Allahabad HC

“Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 merely provides saptpadi as an essential ceremony of a Hindu marriage and it does not provide that the ceremony of kanyadan is essential for solemnization of a Hindu marriage”

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court grants bail to SFJ members accused of uttering words ‘Khalistan Zindabad’; finds invocation of UAPA incomprehensible

Rajasthan High Court held that the continuation of the incarceration would be an abuse of the legal process, especially considering the likelihood of a prolonged trial.

Case Briefs District Court

Imposing penalty of Rs. 20,000 for driving BS-3 and BS-4 cars u/s 194 MV Act is arbitrary: Gurgaon Court

Transport Commissioner, Government of Haryana passed an order restricting the use of BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles and the violation of the said order would attract prosecution under Section 194(1) of the MV Act.

Case Briefs High Courts

Read why Madras HC allowed TN Govt. to withdraw cases against CM MK Stalin and Water resources Minister Durai Murugan

Madras High Court also closed the impleading application filed by AIADMK former Member of Parliament J. Jayavardhan, as it would be a futile exercise to allow the application when the appeals had been withdrawn.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Mere impersonation is not an offence’; Kerala HC quashes case against man impersonated as police officer to enter cricketer S. Sreesanth’s house

Kerala High Court said that though the security guard was induced to permit the accused to enter the house due to impersonation, there is no allegation that any damage or harm was caused to the security guard. And, as the person neither cheated nor harmed, the offence of Section 419 IPC cannot be attracted.

Case Briefs High Courts

Fake currency is serious threat to economy, national security, individual well-being; Delhi High Court dismisses bail application

The illicit activities surrounding supply and circulation of counterfeit currency notes pose multifaceted risks to both economy and individuals within society. There is no gainsaying that proliferation of counterfeit currency facilitates various forms of illicit activities.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT takes suo motu cognizance of water supply to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2024 amid Bengaluru water crisis

Bengaluru is facing a water shortage of 500 million liters per day against the actual requirement of 2,600 MLD. 6,900 out of 14,000 borewells in the city have dried up, and the use of drinking water for certain purposes has been banned.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court requests Retired Justice Nazmi Waziri to head Internal Departmental Committee for protecting, managing deemed forests

The land-owning departments though, party to the present petition, are not serious enough in collecting or assisting the Internal Departmental Committee in collating the necessary documents, maps, and other records.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs expeditious disposal of TV Today Network’s appeal over Harper’s Bazaar India Instagram Account Suspension

While the court did not provide a definitive ruling at this stage, it demonstrated a proactive approach by directing the Grievance Appellate Committee to promptly decide the petitioners’ appeal, should they file one. This interim measure aimed to mitigate the petitioners’ grievances pending a final determination of the constitutional validity of Rule 3(1)(c) of IT Rules, 2021 and related provisions.

Case Briefs High Courts

Transgenders cannot be insisted on producing third gender identity card for publishing of name and gender change in Gazette: Madras HC

Madras High Court said that the identity card issued by the Social Welfare Department would be necessary if the said person seeks the benefit of the social welfare schemes of the Government.

Case Briefs High Courts

Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects man’s plea to participate in ongoing ASI Survey of Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque

Madhya Pradesh High Court, vide order 11-03-2024, directed ASI survey of the complex stating that it is Constitutional and statutory obligation of the ASI to have a scientific survey.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court awards Rs 244 crore damages to Ericsson against Lava for infringement of its Standard Essential Patents

The present case has highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between protecting fair access to standardized technologies and protecting intellectual property rights.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC dismisses PIL filed by Auto Rickshaw and Bus Unions against levy of additional fee under MV Rules, 1989

The petitioners questioned the levy of additional fee for renewal of driving license and renewal of registration certificate in case of motorcycles and other classes of non- transport vehicles under Rules 32 and 81 of Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and termed the same to be as a penalty in disguise.