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Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.
The Court further directed that the exercise of deciding as per the remand order by Single Judge must be completed expeditiously and before 31-07-2024.
In a retrospective application of Sections 50 and 52 of Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, the Income Tax Dept. had fastened criminal liability on the petitioners for non-disclosure of tax return assessment for 2007-08 and 2009-10.
Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance. This article delves into the life and career of this eminent jurist, shedding light on his achievements and
The Court highlighted that in the current digital age, a woman’s modesty can be railroaded by sheer circulation of pejorative statements, pictures or videos in the social media.
“Investigating agencies should be very cautious while seeking their custodial interrogation. Women by their very nature deserve preferential treatment inter alia in matters relating to bail, regular or anticipatory”.
On 13-06-2024, the Additional City Civil and Session Court Judge NM Ramesh, issued an arrest warrant against BS Yediyurappa for a case registered under the Section 8 of the POCSO Act read with Section 354(A) of the Penal Code, 1860.
The Court opined that entitlement to leave encashment is integral to the fundamental rights enshrined under Art. 19(1)(f) and Art. 31 of the Constitution and administrative instruction lacking the force of law cannot override constitutional protections.
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.
In the instant case, the Court noted that in current times of rising inflation and increase in cost of living, not only must the wife sustain herself and the minor daughter’s life, but she also has to contest the ongoing litigation before the Family Court.
Looking into Justice Abhay S. Oka’s life, career and important judgments which have been instrumental in protecting the rights of marginalized communities and promoting freedom of expression, thereby making him a harbinger of social change and preserver of administrative accountability.
Belonging to an illustrious family of freedom fighters and eminent jurists, Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath who retires on 24-05-2024, has carved his niche in the legal echelons with an exceptional track record of case disposal.
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
The Court was perusing a writ petition filed by BMS College of Law wherein they had submitted that BCI’s website was not updated regarding the College’s current affiliation status.
The Court noted that pepper spray is undoubtedly a dangerous weapon and refused to quash crime registered against the petitioners for using pepper spray as private defence on respondents during a quarrel.
The Court quashed proceedings for abetment of suicide initiated against the husband who told a Priest of Church “to go hang himself” for having an illicit affair with his wife.
The Court noted that what is not expressly recognised in Shariat law is not necessarily something which is forbidden. It may still be in tune with the philosophy of the Quran.
Under Section 123, of Representation of Peoples Act, 1951, a practice shall be considered as a corrupt practice when the same is done by a candidate or his agent or by any other person with the consent of the candidate or his agent, and not otherwise.
‘Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate’ was penned by Kaviratna Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa ‘Kuvempu’, in 1930, which was adopted as State Anthem by the Government of Karnataka on 29-12-2003.
