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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

Kerala High Court Upholds 3-Meter Distance Rule for Elephants in Temple Festivals

Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court dismissed an application filed by the Cochin Devaswom Board, which sought a modification of the 3-meter distance rule for parading elephants during temple festivals. The Division Bench of Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Gopinath P. emphasised that the practice of parading elephants is not an […]

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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

Bombay High Court Grants Six-Month Bail to Pregnant Prisoner for Delivery on Humanitarian Grounds

Introduction: In a compassionate and noteworthy judgment, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court granted six months’ bail to a pregnant prisoner charged under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act to ensure she can deliver her child in a dignified and supportive environment outside prison. The court emphasized that delivering a child […]

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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

Patna High Court: Probate Proceedings End With Executor’s Death; Legal Heirs Cannot Be Substituted

Introduction: In a significant judgment, the Patna High Court has clarified that probate proceedings terminate upon the death of the executor named in a will, and the executor’s legal heirs cannot be substituted in their place. This decision, rooted in Section 222 of the Indian Succession Act, of 1925, highlights the principle that the right […]

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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

Delhi High Court Holds SBI Bank Liable for Cyber Fraud Losses, Directs Full Compensation

Introduction: In a significant ruling addressing cyber fraud and banking security, the Delhi High Court held the State Bank of India (SBI) accountable for a “glaring service deficiency” and ordered it to compensate a customer who lost Rs. 2,60,000 to a cyber fraud. The case involved a petitioner, aged 55, who was duped into clicking […]

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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

Jharkhand High Court Clarifies Unlimited Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Civil Judge (Senior Division)

Introduction: In a notable ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has clarified that the Civil Judge (Senior Division) possesses unlimited pecuniary jurisdiction, enabling them to adjudicate suits valued at or below Rs. 5 lakh. The Court emphasized that this does not amount to an illegality, even if such valuations ordinarily fall within the pecuniary jurisdiction of […]

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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

Orissa High Court Rules Social Welfare Surcharge Inapplicable on Exempted Customs Duty

Introduction: In a significant judgment, the Orissa High Court ruled that the Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) on customs duty is inapplicable where the customs duty itself is exempted under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). A division bench comprising Justices Arindam Sinha and MS Sahoo concluded that since SWS is calculated as a percentage […]

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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

Delhi High Court Clarifies Magistrate’s Limited Role in Supervising Investigations

Introduction: In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court ruled that the role of a Magistrate or Special Court in supervising investigations is confined to providing judicial assistance and does not extend to questioning the validity of an FIR. The judgment, delivered by a division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma, […]

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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

J&K High Court Grants Bail to Woman Accused of Killing Infant Son Citing Schizophrenia and Lack of Motive

Introduction: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently granted bail to Shenaz Begum, accused of murdering her three-month-old son in December 2021. The decision was grounded in her schizophrenia diagnosis, the absence of a plausible motive, and the lack of purpose in keeping her in judicial custody. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, while admitting her […]

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30/11/2024, 1 year ago

Kerala High Court Clarifies Legal Position on Voice Sample Collection in Criminal Investigations

Introduction: The Kerala High Court recently addressed a pivotal issue regarding the legality of directing an accused to provide a voice sample during a criminal investigation under Section 349 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, as modified by the BNSS (Bureau of Narcotics and Special Services Act). The matter arose from allegations of bribery against […]

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