Plea In Kerala High Court Challenges Mandate Of GPS/ Tracking Devices In Heavy Vehicles

The partners of A2Z Motor Driving School have approached the Kerala High Court challenging Rule 151A of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules (KMV Rules), 1989 which mandates certain categories of vehicles with the exception of two-wheelers, e-rickshaws, three-wheelers, vehicles that do not require permit under under the Act, to be equipped with vehicle location tracking device (VLTD) and...

Criminal Complaints Filed In Heat Of Moment Over Trivial Matrimonial Issues Undermine Institution Of Marriage: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that marriage is an institution of great social relevance, and it gets adversely affected when criminal complaints are lodged in the heat of the moment over trivial matrimonial issues without proper deliberations. A bench of Justice Vikram D. Chauhan added that when such a complaint is filed, the parties do not properly visualise...

'We Have Been Asking For A Year, No Efforts Being Made': MP High Court Remarks Over Lack Of Progress To Increase Flights To Jabalpur

While hearing a PIL for increasing flights to Jabalpur, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday (July 30) orally expressed its concern over the lack of progress in the matter and pointed out the reduction in flights by Indigo as well as the expensive ticket rates charged by the airline. The court further orally said that if the airline cannot increase the number of flights it should...

[S.153 IPC] Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Man For Forwarding Video Of Alleged Shooting Of Cow On WhatsApp Group

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case registered against a man who was booked by the police for forwarding a video on a WhatsApp group, showing a person allegedly shooting a cow, and the writing that the said shooting was incorrect.A single judge bench of Justice S R Krishna Kumar allowed the petition and quashed the case filed against 29-year-old Vivek Kariappa C K, who...

24 Vehicles Impounded In Past Week For Wrong-Side Driving In Ahmedabad: State To Gujarat High Court

While hearing a plea seeking contempt for non-compliance of orders in a 2017 PIL on traffic issues and illegal parking on public roads in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat High Court on Wednesday (July 30) was informed by the State that in the "last seven days 24 vehicles have been impounded for wrong-side driving" in the city. In the previous hearing the court had taken serious note of the "wrong...

Parents Not Strangers After Daughter's Marriage, Can Testify About Her Harassment: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man In Wife's Suicide Case

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a husband after his wife, who was three months pregnant, committed suicide within nine months of marriage over alleged harassment for dowry and cruelty towards her. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the deceased's voice cannot be silenced forever and can be heard through the evidences brought forth by her parents. “The right of the victim,...

S.348 BNSS | Kerala High Court Refuses To Recall POCSO Victim For Further Examination To Change Evidence On Compromise

The Kerala High Court has recently held that the powers under Section 311 CrPC or corresponding Section 348 BNSS cannot be invoked to recall a POCSO or rape victim for further cross-examination for changing the evidence given during trial.Justice G. Girish reiterated the settled-position that the powers under Section 311 Cr.P.C. cannot be invoked in a routine manner, and can only be exercised...

UP Zamindari Abolition Act | SDM Can't Hear Land Asami Suit After Name In Revenue Record Is Finalised Under Consolidation Proceedings: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has held that once a person's name has been recorded in revenue records under consolidations proceedings under the Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953, proceedings under Section 229B of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 for declaration as asami would not be maintainable.Section 49 of the Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holdings Act,...

261 Unauthorized Religious Structures Removed, 28 Relocated, 98 Regularized, Continuous Steps Being Taken: State To Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court was informed by the State Government on Wednesday (July 30) that 261 unauthorized religious structures have been removed, 28 have been relocated and whereas 98 have been regularized, adding that as the process is continuous the State shall continue to take all possible steps in this regard. During the hearing advocate PR Abhichandani appearing in the matter informed...

UP Police Service Rules | No Provision For Re-Medical Exam After Dismissal Of Appeal By Divisional Medical Board: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that there is no provision for re-medical examination after dismissal of appeal by Divisional Medical Board under the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable and Head Constable Service Rules, 2015.The bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra held,“Under the Service Rules, no doubt, a candidate is made to undergo medical examination...

[S.438 BNSS] Sessions Court Cannot Entertain An Issue Outside Scope Of Original Proceedings Under Revisional Jurisdiction: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that a Sessions Court, while exercising its revisional jurisdiction under Section 438 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, cannot entertain applications or pass orders that alter the status quo regarding possession, particularly when the original proceedings pertain to maintenance of public order under Section 164 BNSS.A single judge bench of...

Telangana HC Discharges Student Who Was Gifted 380 Rounds Of Live Ammunition To Make Necklace, Says Possession Was Not 'Conscious'

The Telangana High Court has discharged a student of alleged offences under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959. Section 25 prescribes the penalty for manufacturing, selling, transferring, converting, repairing, testing or possessing any firearm or ammunition.The petitioner/accused was caught at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad, having in his possession live ammunition....