High Court of Bombay
Wedding Reception Not Part of Marriage Rituals: Bombay High Court
Bombay HC rules wedding reception not part of marriage rituals; jurisdiction lies where ceremony occurred. Husband's divorce plea dismissed.
High Court of Bombay
Bombay HC rules wedding reception not part of marriage rituals; jurisdiction lies where ceremony occurred. Husband's divorce plea dismissed.
Supreme Court of India
In a significant legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court has ruled that if a Magistrate, based on additional evidence presented through a protest petition, takes cognizance of an offence and issues summons to an accused, the protest petition must be treated as a private complaint under Section 200 of the Code
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
Allahabad HC: Section 47-A doesn't apply to gift deeds for stamp duty. Market value irrelevant. Case: Sheel Mohan Bansal v. State Of U.P.
Jharkhand High Court
Jharkhand High Court reinstates CRPF officer, Samlendra Kumar, citing disproportionate punishment. Case: Samlendra Kumar v. Union of India.
High Court of Karnataka
Karnataka HC: Land Tribunal lacks jurisdiction in auction sale occupancy rights case. Petition allowed, tribunal's order quashed. Case: Sanganagouda Malipatil v. Bhaghavan Chand.
Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court exempts lawyers from wearing black gowns due to heatwave till June 10. Registrar General issues notice following Chief Justice's instruction, aligning with other High Courts.
Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court acquitted accused in a 1989 rape case due to inconsistent dying declarations in Man Singh S/o Samantaram & Anr. v. State of Rajasthan.
Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court reviews Surrogacy Act's restriction on second child via surrogacy. Couples challenge law citing reproductive rights. Debate over family values and medical necessity ensues.
Supreme Court of India
SC orders urgent medical exam for 14-yr-old seeking abortion due to assault. Bench dissatisfied with prior report, seeks fresh evaluation at Sion Hospital, Maharashtra. ASG Aishwarya Bhati assists. Decision due April 22.
High Court of Bombay
Bombay High Court grants custody to mother despite adultery allegations. Son of former legislator's plea dismissed. Case: Abhishek Ajit Chavan v. Gauri Abhishek Chavan.
High Court of Karnataka
Karnataka HC rules SC/ST Commission can't advise SBI on job grounds. Petition allowed, nullifies Commission's directive. Case: State Bank of India v. Karnataka SC/ST Commission.
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
Allahabad High Court directs UP Govt to pay ₹25,000 to man unlawfully detained for 3 days. SDM's actions found illegal; compensation ordered.