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  • Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction for Church Head’s Date of Birth Manipulation, Modifies Sentence Due to Age
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12/06/2024, 2 years ago

Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction for Church Head’s Date of Birth Manipulation, Modifies Sentence Due to Age

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently upheld the conviction of Rev. Devaraj Bangera, a retired head of a church, who manipulated his date of birth certificate to extend his tenure by one year. The single-judge bench of Justice V Srishananda, noting that the offence was committed 20 years ago and considering the accused’s age of […]

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12/06/2024, 2 years ago

Telangana High Court Dismisses Petition Against CM Over Alleged Fabricated Tweet

Introduction: A writ petition seeking directions to register a crime against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over an alleged fabricated Tweet regarding the closure of Osmania University hostels was dismissed by the Telangana High Court. The petitioners, students of the university, claimed the Tweet aimed to blame the previous government for water and electricity shortages. However, […]

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12/06/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions on NEET-PG 2022 Exam Discrepancies

Introduction: Advocate Avani Bansal, representing six writ petitioners, contended before the Supreme Court concerning alleged discrepancies in the NEET-PG 2022 examination. The petitioners sought disclosure of answer keys, answer sheets, and questioned the validity of certain clauses in the NEET-PG Information Bulletin. However, the vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah dismissed the […]

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11/06/2024, 2 years ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Landmark Ruling Ensures Protection and Rights of Rape Victims 

Introduction: In the case of Writ Petition No. 9585 of 2024, Advocate Lucky Bijolia represented the petitioners while Advocates Harshlata Soni and Geetanjali Chaurasia stood for the respondents before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The petition highlighted the failure of authorities to inform a minor rape victim and her family about their rights under the […]

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11/06/2024, 2 years ago

Madras High Court Quashes CCI Order Investigating MRF for Cartelization

Introduction: The Madras High Court recently set aside an order by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) allowing an investigation into alleged cartelization involving tyre manufacturer MRF Ltd. Justice Anita Sumanth ruled that MRF was not initially a party to the proceedings and thus was entitled to know its status and the provisions under which […]

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11/06/2024, 2 years ago

High Court Quashes Detention Order under J&K Public Safety Act

Introduction: In a landmark ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court addressed the legality of a preventive detention order issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978. The petitioner, Pawan Singh, challenged his detention on the grounds that the statutory provisions invoked were not applicable to his alleged activities. The Court’s […]

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11/06/2024, 2 years ago

Kerala High Court Upholds Adult Woman’s Right to Choose Her Partner

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the fundamental right to choice in matters of marriage, emphasizing that parental concerns should not override the autonomy of adults. The Division Bench, comprising Justice Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice P. M. Manoj, delivered the judgment in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by the […]

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11/06/2024, 2 years ago

Calcutta High Court Addresses Alleged Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal

Introduction: In a significant development, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has approached the Calcutta High Court, expressing concerns over instances of alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal following the Lok Sabha Elections, 2024. Represented by Advocate Billwadal Bhattacharya, Adhikari seeks protection for BJP workers who have reportedly been targeted by members and workers […]

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11/06/2024, 2 years ago

Jharkhand High Court Redefines Conviction: Murder Charge Reduced to Culpable Homicide in Heat of Passion

Introduction: In a landmark ruling, the Jharkhand High Court addressed the intricacies of culpable homicide and murder in the case of Sri Ram Sharma versus the State of Jharkhand. The appellant, convicted of murdering his uncle with a hammer blow to the head, challenged the trial court’s verdict under Section 302 of the Indian Penal […]

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