Second Marriage Under Muslim Law Though Legal, May Be Construed As Cruelty To First Wife: Karnataka HC [Read Order]

In a significant judgment, the Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka High Court observed that even though contracting a second marriage by a Muslim husband is lawful, it often causes "enormous cruelty" to the first wife, justifying her claim for divorce. A Bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice P. Krishna Bhat explained that cruelty is a very subjective concept and...

Registration Of Crime By Police Without Material Allegation To Constitute Cognisable Offence Creates Impression Of Kakistocracy, May Lead To Anarchy: AP HC [Read Petition]

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that the registration of a crime without any material allegation to constitute cognizable offence, and harassing the public in the guise of investigation may lead to anarchy.Justice M. Satyanarayan Murthy reflected that such acts of the police department create an impression that the people are living in a "kakistocracy", though they are living in...

Implement Provisions Of Mental Healthcare Act In Letter And Spirit Within 6 Months : Manipur HC Directs State Government [Read Order]

The Manipur High Court on Tuesday (01st September) directed the State Government to implement the provisions of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (PDF File of the Act) and establish the necessary infrastructures expeditiously.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar and Justice Kh. Nobin Singh said,"We direct the State Government to implement the provisions of the Mental...

Being Citizen Of India Prerequisite To Issuance Of Bonafide Resident Certificate: HP HC [Read Order]

Being a citizen of India is a condition requisite for being granted a bonafide domicile/resident certificate, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel was hearing a challenge to the order passed by the Deputy Commissioner whereby the request of the petitioner for issuance of bonafide certificate in her favour stands rejected. The case of the petitioner was that she...

'No Criminal Action For Allegation Of Corrupt Electoral Practice Under Sec.123 RPA' : Karnataka HC Quashes Complaint Against CM Yediyurappa

In a relief to the Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S.Yediyurappa, the Karnataka High Court has quashed a complaint dated 26.11.2019, registered against him for offences under Section 123 (3) of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 and under Section 171C and 171F of the Indian Penal code. The complaint was filed by one Laxman Allapur, who was deputed on election duty as a Flying Squad...

[Illegal Mining] 'Excessive Extraction Of Minerals Poses Grave Threat To The Bridges/Highways', P&H HC Prohibits Mining Near Highways, Bridges [Read Order]

Taking serious note of the illegal mining in the State of Punjab and in order "to save environment and ecology" and "to regulate sand mining," the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday (11th September) prohibited mining activities 1 kilometre from the National Highways and ½ kilometre from State Highways in the State of PunjabA Division Bench comprising of Justices Rajiv Sharma and...

Gujarat HC Notifies SoP For Resumption of Physical Functioning [Read SoP]

The Gujarat High Court has issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) to be adopted for resumption of Physical Functioning. Court working hours would be from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Entry There shall be common entry for all through Gate No. 5 after thermal screening. All other entry gates including Judges entry shall remain closed.Only such Advocates/...

BCI Hopes To Conduct Qualifying Exam For Indian Nationals Holding Foreign Law Degrees By October First Week

Bar Council of India has informed that it hopes to conduct 16th Qualifying Exam For Indian Nationals holding foreign degrees by first week of October 2020."We hope to conduct the Exam by 1st week of October, 2020, subject to the convenience of the NLU's and STBC's. However, in case they are unable to agree upon any date in the first week of October, 2020 i.e. either on 3rd or 4th of...

Kerala HC Advocates' Association Launches Scheme Offering Laptops At An Attractive Price With Loan Facility

The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association recently inaugurated a scheme under which the lawyers will be able to purchase laptops (on EMI-based loans) for a very minimal down payment of Rs. 2,050. This will enable all Advocates to avail the facility of e-filing and virtual hearings of courts, without being hindered by their inability to possess technological...

'Amazed That FIRs Under 'Unconstitutional' Section 66A IT Act Are Still Being Registered In UP': Allahabad HC Quashes FIR [Read Order]

"Prima facie the action discloses complete disregard to the orders of the Hon'ble Apex Court."

Kerala HC Issues Guidelines For Maintaining Rape Victim Anonymity In Cases Filed Before It [Read Order]

The Kerala High Court has issued some future guidelines for maintaining rape victim's anonymity in the matters instituted before it.Justice PB Suresh Kumar, while considering a petition arising out of a bail order passed by POCSO Court, observed that in several matters instituted before the High Court the identity of the victim is disclosed directly or indirectly. In some matters, identity...

Delhi HC Issues Notice To Barkha Dutt As None Appeared For Her In Plea Seeking Transfer Of Her Complaint Against Kapil Sibal To Special Court For MP/MLA [Read Order]

Delhi High Court has issued notice to journalist Barkha Dutt in a plea asking the court to transfer her petition seeking action against Analog Media, to be transferred to Rouse Avenue Court from Patiala House Court. The Single Bench of Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani has issued notice to Barkha Dutt herself as none appeared for her in the matter. The Court will now take up the matter...