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"He Suffered From Schizophrenia": MP High Court Upholds Acquittal Of Man Accused Of Outraging 10-Yr-Old Modesty
Observing that the accused was suffering from 'Schizophrenia' at the time of the incident, the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently upheld the acquittal order passed in favour of a POCSO Accused was liable to be upheld but modified the reason of his acquittal With this, the Court dismissed an appeal filed by the State against his acquittal order, in which the accused was absolved of the charges...
7th Jharkhand Public Service Commission Exams: Whether Age Relaxation Can Be Granted Or Not? Supreme Court To Consider
The Supreme Court has issued notice in a special leave petition challenging Jharkhand High Court's order of dismissing the appeal seeking modification in the cut off date for determining age limit to appear in the 7th Jharkhand Public Service Commission. Considering the fact that since for the last 5 years no examination was conducted, the division bench of Justices MR Shah and AS...
Following Chief Minister's Resignation, Punjab's Advocate-General Atul Nanda Resigns
The Advocate-General of Punjab, Atul Nanda yesterday resigned from his post citing constitutional convention and highlighting that his appointment was co-terminus with the chief minister's appointment.Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh had tendered his resignation to the Governor of the state yesterday.Dropping a mail to his team, he informed about his resignation as he thanked...
If A Matter Under SC/ST Act Is Compromised Then Victim Should Repay The State Any Benefit Reaped By Him/Her: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently observed that if a matter registered under the SC/ST Act is later on compromised between the victim and the accused, then the Victim is required to repay to the state, any benefit reaped (on account of a compensation scheme of the state) by him/her.This observation came from the Bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal, which was hearing a 482 CrPC plea, wherein...
School Fee Default : Bombay High Court Directs School To Release TC To Student; Orders 40 % Fee Discount
The Bombay High Court has ordered a private school to immediately release a student's transfer certificate, who scored 85% through self-study, to help her secure a college admission seat. The documents were withheld for non-payment of school-fee. The Nagpur Bench passed the order after the father - a flautist at weddings – agreed to pay the fee in instalments, and the school...
Delay In Intimating Insurance Company About Theft Not A Ground To Deny Claim: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that mere delay in intimating the insurance company about the occurrence of the theft cannot be a ground to deny the insurance claim.In this case, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, set aside the claim of compensation on account of theft of vehicle on the ground that the delay of 78 days in not informing the Insurance Company of the theft is fatal....
NEET : Centre Moves Supreme Court Against Madras High Court's Order On OBC Reservation In All India Quota
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a special leave petition filed by Centre challenging Madras High Court's order in which the High Court while upholding the validity of Centre's notification dated July 29, 2021, of implementing 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in All India Quota seats of medical colleges had observed that 10% reservation provided to Economically Weaker...
Is Taking Voice Sample From Accused Without His Consent Unconstitutional?
The Rajasthan High Court recently dismissed a plea of an accused in which he contended that his voice sample cannot be taken against his wishes, as it would amount to self-incrimination under Article 20 of the Constitution of India. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, in this regard, referred to the Supreme Court judgment in Ritesh Sinha Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh. This piece intends to examine...
Tactics Of Filing Multiple Pleas For Same Cause Of Action Burdens System At The Cost Of Needy Litigants: Allahabad HC Imposes 20K Cost
Admonishing the litigants for their tactics to file multiple litigations on the same cause of action, the Allahabad High Court recently imposed a "deterrent cost" of Rs. 20K on a contract employee in UPSRTC who filed two 482 CrPC petitions on the same subject matter, claiming the same relief with two different sets of petitioners.When the applicant, one Pankaj Kumar apologized for...
Give Free Treatment To Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Suffering From Cancer In Bhopal AIIMS: Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Govt
In a significant order, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to provide free of cost treatment to Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims who are suffering from Cancer in Bhopal AIIMS.The Bench of Chief Justice Mohd. Rafiq and Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla ordered thus on a plea filed by Bhopal Gas Peedith Mahila Udyog Sangthan and others, a matter which was remitted to the High...
'Karta' Of Joint Hindu Family Cannot File Consumer Complaint In Respect Of Deficiency In Service Regarding Treatment Given To His Pregnant Sister-in-law: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a Karta of a Joint Hindu Family cannot file a consumer complaint in respect of deficiency in service on part of the Hospital/Doctor regarding the treatment given to his pregnant sister-in-law.The concept of Joint Hindu Family does not extend to the treatment of a pregnant sister-in-law, the bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian observed.In...