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Length Of Relationship Considerable Factor In Rape Case Over False Promise To Marry: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has quashed charges of rape levelled against an accused who was booked on the complaint made by the victim, after the accused refused to marry her on being in a relationship with her for over five years.A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna partly allowed the petition filed by Mallikarjun Desai Goudar and quashed charges levelled under sections 376,...
Orissa High Court Quashes Police Circular Order Conferring ‘Power Of Investigation’ On Graduate Constables & CI Havildars
The Orissa High Court has recently nullified a Police Circular Order (PCO) which conferred ‘power of investigation’ on Graduate Constables and Crime Intelligence Havildars. While setting aside the order, the Single Judge Bench of Justice Aditya Kumar Mohapatra held,“…this Court by no stretch of imagination could presume that the legislatures while enacting Sections 156 and 157 of...
Article 22(5) | Representation Made On Behalf Of Detenu Should Be Considered & Disposed With A Sense Of Urgency: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Quashing a Preventive detention order under J&K Public Safety Act, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently observed that the words "As soon as may be‟, in Article 22 (5) of the Constitution of India, clearly shows the concern of the makers of the Constitution that the representation, made on behalf of detenu, should be considered and disposed of with a sense of urgency...
Teenage Relationships May Be Dealt On Different Footing But Hands Are Tied Till Law Is Amended: Delhi High Court
While directing framing of charges under POCSO Act against a man despite the victim stating in her statement recorded under section 164 of Cr.P.C. that she had a consensual relationship with him, the Delhi High Court has observed that its hands are tied till any amendment is carried out in law, though it may be desirable that cases of teenage relationships be dealt with on a different...
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave To Speak At Ernakulam GLC On 'Basic Structure Of Indian Constitution And The Present Day Challenges' Tomorrow
The Ernakulam Law College Old Students And Teachers' Association (ELCOSTA) is conducting its Annual Lecture March 11, 2023 at Aangan Auditorium, Bharat Hotel, Ernakulam, at 11.00 AM. Senior Advocate and former President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Dushyant Dave shall deliver the lecture this year on the topic 'Basic Structure of Indian Constitution and the Present...
Madras High Court Quashes Temple Archaka Appointments Made Contrary To Agama
The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) recently set aside the appointment of three persons as the Archakas at the Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Trichy, after noting that the appointments were not in terms of the Agama. The appointments were made by the Assistant Commissioner under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, who was the "Fit Person" for the temple.The...
Orissa High Court Orders Govt To Provide More Ambulances To Jails; Directs DLSA Secretaries To Undertake Unannounced Jail Visits
The Orissa High Court has on Thursday given a number of directions to the State Government for improving the conditions of jails across the State. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Justice Gourishankar Satapathy has also asked the District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) to pay unannounced visits to jails in their respective jurisdictions to assess prison...
Father Lawful Guardian Of Child Below 5 Yrs, Removing Such Child From Mother's Custody Not Kidnapping U/S 361: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently reiterated that father being a natural and lawful guardian, removal by him of his son below 5 years of age from his mother is not an offence under Section 361 (Kidnapping from lawful guardianship) of IPC.While quashing the criminal proceedings against the applicants, the single judge bench of Justice Ilesh J. Vora observed:“In order to constitute an offence...
National Sports Federations Should Prioritize Fostering Best Talent Without Being Muddled By Personal Vendettas Against Any Candidate: Delhi High Court
Pulling up Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) over its selection process for upcoming Asian Games, the Delhi High Court has observed that a National Sports Federation should prioritize identifying and fostering best talent in the country without being muddled by hyper-technicality and personal vendettas against any candidate. Observing that a sportsperson belongs to the stadium and not...
[Tribal District Council Elections] Changes For Granting Equal Rights To Women Should Be Endogenic, Not Imposed By Court: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court recently observed that changes such as granting equal rights to women in elections to local bodies governing tribal communities in the State would be better received if it comes from within the community rather than being imposed by a court order.The observations to this effect came from a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W Diengdoh while...
Madras High Court Issues Directions For Movement Of Biomedical Waste, Criticises Villagers Who Tried To Restrict Company From Moving Waste
The Madras High Court has recently issued a set of directions for the movement of bio medical waste. The court was hearing a plea filed by a company which was engaged in the business of collecting and disposing bio medical waste in five districts namely Madurai, Virudhunagar, Theni, Dindigul and Ramanathapuram.The company had approached the court when a group of villagers restricted entry of...
'Inappropriate, Sexist' : Lawyers Object To Dance Shows At Holi Celebrations Of New Delhi Bar Association
The dance shows held at the official Holi celebrations organised by the New Delhi Bar Association at the premises of the Patiala House Court complex on March 6 have come under criticism from several lawyers for being inappropriate, and sexist.A letter, endorsed by over 100 lawyers, has been forwarded to the office bearers of the New Delhi Bar Association expressing shock at the dance...