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The Allahabad High Court has issued a significant ruling stating that magistrates cannot add or subtract sections in police reports when taking cognizance of offenses under Section 190 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This decision clarifies the boundaries of judicial discretion at the stage of cognizance and underscores the procedural integrity required in […]

The Madras High Court has reserved its orders on the suo motu revision petitions challenging the acquittal of several high-profile political figures, including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and other former ministers, in various corruption cases. This move by the High Court comes amidst concerns over the integrity of the judicial process in

In a recent development, the Kerala High Court has directed the state government to withdraw the current land acquisition notice for the Sabarimala Greenfield Airport project and to conduct a new Social Impact Assessment (SIA). This decision comes after several legal challenges and public concerns regarding the impact of the proposed airport on local communities

The Bombay High Court has recently declined a plea by the State Bank of India (SBI) to reject a ₹36 crore recovery suit filed against it. The court emphasized that the existence of pending criminal proceedings does not alter the nature of the underlying commercial dispute. Case Background The dispute arose from a commercial transaction

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband’s paramour cannot be considered a “relative” or “family member” under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and thus cannot be implicated in proceedings under this section. This decision emphasizes the need to limit the scope of Section 498A to its intended targets: the husband

In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled that former directors cannot be held liable for cheques issued by a company after their resignations have been accepted. This decision is pivotal in clarifying the extent of liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, specifically under Sections 138 and 141, which deal with the

The Kerala High Court recently upheld the statutory scheme determining the taxable turnover of works contracts under the Kerala Value Added Tax (KVAT) Act, 2003. The court ruled that the scheme does not suffer from any defects, ensuring the proper assessment and collection of taxes in accordance with the law. Case Background The issue arose

In a significant ruling, a Delhi court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) acted with bias and lacked direct evidence linking him to the alleged proceeds of crime in the excise policy case. This decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on ensuring that arrests are substantiated with

In a notable appointment, former Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Justice S Manikumar, has been designated as the new Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission. This decision, approved by a selection panel led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, comes amid some controversy and opposition. Selection and Approval The

The Delhi High Court recently granted an injunction in favor of Infosys Limited, restraining ‘Southern Infosys Ltd.’ from using a name that is phonetically and conceptually similar to ‘Infosys’. The court’s decision emphasizes the likelihood of consumer confusion due to the similarity between the two names, which could potentially mislead consumers into associating ‘Southern Infosys