Justice Kuldeep Tiwari Archives

‘Captured stray dogs must be returned to same spot after sterilisation’: Punjab & Haryana HC denies relief to RWA seeking confinement of illegally captured stray dogs

“Though the local authorities have the power to keep the street dogs in the impounding compound, however, it does not empower them to keep the dogs for an indefinite period.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Prima facie prostitution rackets operating in entire State’; Punjab and Haryana HC directs State Government to frame guidelines/policy regulating spa, massage centres

“It is of dire significance for the State of Punjab to prevent the massage and spa centres from becoming havens of illegal activities and prostitution and also to prevent the exploitation of gullible women by owners/managers of these centres.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Audi alteram partem cannot be used to cure self-suffered wound’; P&H HC refuses relief to electricity firm that overcharged residents

The Court held that the petitioner approached the Court raising hue and cry about the violation of the principle of natural justice with an oblique motive to create a defence at the appellate stage, immediately after the culmination of the proceedings before the Consumer Forum.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Voluntarily accompanying accused in crowded place; no injury marks on body parts of victim’; Punjab and Haryana HC acquits rape accused in a POCSO case

The Court observed that the victim in her cross-examination had candidly spoken, that there was no talk between her and the accused regarding marriage proposal. Therefore, the sexual intercourse, if any, which occurred between them, is not a sequel of any allurement of marriage.