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False Allegations Under Section 498A to Control Husband Constitutes Marital Cruelty: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that filing a false criminal complaint under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) with the intent to "correct" a husband's behavior constitutes cruelty under Section 13(1)(i-a) of...
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Law & Politics
Delhi High Court Approached by Tahir Hussain for Bail to Stand as AIMIM Candidate in Elections
Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain has moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim bail in the Delhi riots case to contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections as a candidate for the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). The matter, listed before Justice Neena Krishna Bansal on Friday, was not taken up and is likely to be heard on Monday. Hussain, who has been in judicial custody since March 16, 2020, is accused in a case related to the death of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during...
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Corporate Law
The Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022, have been deemed invalid by the Karnataka High Court.
The Karnataka High Court recently struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022, introduced...
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Family Law
According to the Allahabad High Court, a divorce petition under the Hindu Marriage Act cannot be dismissed if acts of cruelty, once condoned by one spouse, are repeated.
The Allahabad High Court has held that divorce petition cannot be dismissed under Section...
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the ‘Kanyadan’ ceremony is not a necessary requirement for the valid solemnization of a marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that the 'Kanyadan' ceremony is not a mandatory...
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has advised caution to young adults regarding entering into live-in relationships at an early age, while also extending protection to 19-year-olds seeking such arrangements.
In a recent ruling, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court granted...
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man who was accused of raping a married woman under the pretext of marriage.
In New Delhi, the Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment on Wednesday, acquitting a...
Real Estate Law
Land occupied gratuitously does not lead to acquisition of title, says Jammu and Kashmir High Court.
The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh recently observed that a person who...
Delhi High Court criticizes the DDA for the unsafe and substandard construction of Signature View flats, granting permission for their demolition.
In a scathing judgment, the Delhi High Court on Monday reprimanded the Delhi Development...
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has the authority to instruct the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to release properties that have been attached.
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has...
The Bombay High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the construction of a jetty near the historic Murud-Janjira Fort in Raigad.
The Bombay High Court's decision to dismiss a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the...
Criminal Justice
False Allegations Under Section 498A to Control Husband Constitutes Marital Cruelty: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that filing a false criminal complaint under Section...
Kerala High Court Petitioned by Boby Chemmanur for Bail in Sexual Harassment Case
Businessman Boby Chemmanur, who was arrested in connection with a sexual harassment case filed...
Supreme Court challenges the rationale behind bailable warrants in domestic violence case
The Supreme Court has recently criticized trial courts for issuing bailable warrants in domestic...
Kerala High Court rules that making comments on a woman’s “body structure” constitutes sexual harassment.
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that comments about a woman's "body structure" would,...
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Education Law
Prof. Bindu Ronald assumes charge as Vice-Chancellor of MNLU Aurangabad
Prof. (Dr) Bindu Ronald has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad, for a...
Civil Liberties Law
Punjab and Haryana High Court expresses concern over “shocking” mishandling of witness statements by trial judge.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently expressed shock over the way a trial court judge concluded that certain witnesses...
Law & Politics
Delhi High Court Approached by Tahir Hussain for Bail to Stand as AIMIM Candidate in Elections
Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain has moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim bail in the Delhi...
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