Bombay High Court Orders BMC To Pay ₹50 Lakh Each To Families Of Victims Killed In 2015 Hotel City Kinara Fire

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (June 10) while holding the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) responsible for the death of eight youngster, who died in a tragic fire that broke out in a eatery in Mumbai and therefore ordered the civic body to pay Rs 50 lakh to the families of each of the victims.A division bench of Justices Burgess Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwala said that the...

Loan Amount, Falsity Of Defence, Etc: Karnataka High Court Lists Factors To Determine Fine On Cheque Bounce Convict

The Karnataka High Court has laid down guidelines for trial and sessions courts to keep in mind while fixing fine amounts on a convict in cheque dishonour cases, under the Negotiable Instruments Act.The aspects to be considered by the court are as follows:1. Quantum of the loan;2. The defence taken by the accused, more particularly whether he has taken a false defence and failed to prove...

Non-Disclosure Of Earlier Crime Lodged Against Same Accused By Same Complainant Shows Falsity Of Allegations: Kerala High Court

Quashing an FIR against a man on allegations of rape made by his sister-in-law, the Kerala High Court said that non-disclosure of serious allegations in an earlier complaint against the same accused by same de-facto complainant indicated falsity of allegations.Justice A. Badharudeen was hearing a plea moved by the petitioner, the elder brother of the de facto complainant's husband, who was...

Wife Who Gave Up Maintenance Right During Mutual Divorce Not Barred From Seeking It Due To Change Of Circumstance: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that a wife who had voluntarily surrendered her right to maintenance is not barred from seeking it at a later stage, when there is a change in circumstances.The judgment was passed by a Division Bench comprising Justice Satish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar. The Court was considering a Matrimonial Appeal challenging a Family Court order that rejected...

Kerala High Court Rejects Admiralty Suit Against M.V. Korea Chemi Owners For Lack Of Jurisdiction After Collision With Fishing Boat

In a ruling clarifying the territorial reach of admiralty jurisdiction under the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017, the Kerala High Court has dismissed an admiralty suit against the owners of the vessel M.V. Korea Chemi, holding that the vessel was not within the court's jurisdiction at the relevant time.Justice Syam Kumar V.M., while allowing an...

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To 6 Juveniles Over Alleged Involvement In Shahabas Murder Case

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (11th June) granted bail to 6 juveniles who were allegedly involved in the murder of 15-year-old Shahabas, a class 10 student. The order was pronounced by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas.The allegation against the juveniles is that the victim succumbed to the attacks by his tuition fellows in Kozhikode. Previously, the Court had denied bail in the...

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: June 02 - June 08, 2025

Citation No: 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 194 to 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 199Nominal Index:Puneet H R AND State of Karnataka. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 194Rana George AND State of Karnataka. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 195Priti Singh & Others AND Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd & ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 196Denis Crasta AND Union of India & Others. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 197Harish AND State of Karnataka. 2025...

[Food Safety Act] Timeline For Recommending Grant Of Sanction For Prosecution Mandatory, Non-Compliance Makes It Unsustainable: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court held that non-compliance of the provision requiring designated officer to make recommendation to the Commissioner Food Safety for accord of sanction for prosecution against the accused persons within time limit renders prosecution unsustainable.The petitioner had challenged the taking of the cognizance by the court after the period of one year after commission...

Statutory Presumption Under NI Act Falls If Complainant Fails To Prove Financial Capacity: J&K High Court

Reaffirming the importance of financial credibility in cheque bounce litigation, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that failure of the complainant to prove financial capacity to extend a large loan can fatally weaken the case, particularly when the accused manages to raise a plausible defence.Justice Rajesh Sekhri, while dismissing a criminal appeal observed that once...

[IPC] No Need To Wait For Proof From Accused To Bring His Case Under Purview Of General Exceptions: J&K High Court

“Once it is clearly discernible from the allegations made in the complaint that the act of the accused falls within the General Exceptions, there is no need to wait for submission of proof on behalf of the accused so as to bring his case within the purview of General Exceptions”, held the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh while quashing a FIR against a group of...

'Father's Presence Plays Vital Role In Child's Education': Kerala High Court Grants 7 Days Leave To Prisoner For Child's Admission

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (10th June) issued an order granting 7 days leave to a convict prisoner for taking admission to his child to 11th standard.The mother of the child initially approached the prison authorities for securing the parole first. However, it was denied saying that there is no provision for such a release. Subsequent to that, she approached the High Court.On...

Rajasthan High Court Directs State To Provide Interpreter, Extra Time In Practical Exams For Student With 100% Hearing Loss

Granting interim relief to a student suffering from 100% hearing impairment, Rajasthan High Court directed the State to provide two interpreters to the petitioner, one for assisting her in preparation of theoretical examines, and another for assistance in preparation as well as at the time of the practical exams.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand further directed the State to provide...