Mumbai Court Convicts Man Under POCSO Act For Rubbing 100 Rupees Note On Minor's Lips, Making Derogatory Comment; Awards One Year Rigorous Imprisonment

A Mumbai Court recently convicted a man for sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a child after he cat called and rubbed a 100 rupee note on a 16-year-old girl’s lips.The man had said “Main tujhe like karta hun aur tu itna kyun bhav kha rahi hai?” while rubbing the note.Special Judge under Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012, SC Jadhav held, “Moving a note...

Lacuna In Arbitration Act Needs To Be Plugged: Kerala High Court On Non-Execution Of Decade Old Foreign Award

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday expressed its displeasure at the non-execution of an arbitration award passed by Combined Edible Nut Trade Association (CENTA), London that had been pending for over 10 years. Justice C S Dias, while hearing a revision petition filed by the petitioner on the grounds that he had no means to pay the arbitral award, said: “Both sides are playing the blame...

Supreme Court Asks UP ATS If Further Custody Of Man Accused Of 'Waging War Against India' Through Mass Conversions Is Necessary

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorism Squad whether it was necessary to continue the custody of Irfan Shaikh who has been arrested over allegations of illegally converting persons to Islam.Shaikh, a Central Government employee, is facing charges for conspiracy to wage war against India (Section 121A IPC) and offences under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful...

Advocate Saiby Jose Kidangoor Resigns From Post Of President Of Kerala High Court Advocates Association Amid Bribery Allegations

Kerala High Court Advocates Association President, Advocate Saiby Jose Kidangoor, who is facing an FIR over allegations of collecting money in the name of bribing judges, has submitted his resignation letter to be relieved from the post of President of the Association. The Executive Committee of the KHCAA unanimously decided to accept his resignation letter, after careful consideration of...

Article 20(3) Protects Accused Against Compulsory Testimonial And Therefore S. 91 CrPC Isn't Applicable To Accused: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently observed that article 20(3) of the Constitution of India is a protection to the accused against compulsory testimonial and consequently, Section 91 of the CrPC [Summons to produce document or other thing] is not applicable to the accused.The bench of Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal and Justice Radhakishan Agrawal observed thus while allowing two writ pleas...

Constitutional Validity Of Gujarat Ordinance For Regularising Unauthorised Constructions Challenged, High Court Issues Notice

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Gujarat Regularisation of Unauthorised Development Ordinance, 2022 and the related rules. The impugned Ordinance was promulgated with the objective to regularise unauthorised developments in the Municipal Corporation areas, Nagarpalika areas and development areas in...

[POCSO Act] Alleged Victim's Sole Testimony If Found Reliable Can Be Used To Decide Whether Case For Conviction Made Out Or Not: Meghalaya HC

The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday observed that the statement of an alleged victim girl in a POSCO case has a telling effect with regard to the fate of the criminal case as the sole testimony of a reliable witness, more so, when alleged victim of sexual assault will persuade and convince the court as to whether a case has been made out or not as far as conviction is...

Consider NGO’s Request For Co-organising Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Birth Anniversary Event With Maharashtra Govt At Agra Fort: Delhi High Court To ASI

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to expeditiously consider the plea of an NGO in case it wishes to co-organize a cultural programme at Agra Fort on February 19 on the occasion of birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Maharashtra government. Justice Prathiba M Singh was hearing a plea moved by Maharashtra based registered trust...

Covid-19 Duty By Medical Students Pursuing Super Speciality Courses Can Be Set Off Against Compulsory Bond Service Period: Madras High Court

In a relief to five doctors, the Madras High Court has held that the period of service rendered by them during Covid-19 can be adjusted towards the two years of compulsory bond service. Justice CV Karthikeyan held that the Government should extend an arm to the doctors as there was no refusal to undergo the compulsory bond period but only a request to adjust the period already...

Rs 2 Crore Compensation For Bad Haircut Excessive : Supreme Court Asks NCDRC To Decide Model's Claim Afresh

The Supreme Court on February 7 set aside an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission(NCDRC) awarding compensation of Rs. 2 crores awarded to a lady model for a bad haircut and poor hair treatment she underwent at a 5-star Hotel in Delhi.While remitting the matter back to the NCDRC for fresh determination of the compensation amount, a Division Bench of Justices Aniruddha...

Karnataka High Court Rejects Bail Application Of Scrap Shop Owner Accused Of Staying Illegally In India For 20 Years

The Karnataka High Court has rejected a bail application filed by a 42-year-old, who is alleged to have been living illegally in India for the last 20 years. According to the police, he is a Bangladesh citizen. A single judge bench of Justice M G Uma, while refusing bail to Syadul Akhon @Shahid Ahmad, said: “It is alleged that he (petitioner) concocted the several ID Cards to...

Party Challenging Land Acquisition Proceedings Must Establish Locus, Any Relief Qua Compensation Can Be Sought Only By Erstwhile Owner: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has made it clear that a person challenging the land acquisition proceedings or claiming any relief with regard to Award / compensation must first establish its locus standi.Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya observed,"since the petitioner was not the original owner of the land from who the land was acquired by the State in 1972, the petitioner cannot seek a direction on...