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(41) NEERAJ KUMAR SINGH Vs. TESU KUMARI[PATNA HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 - Sections 5, 7 and 9 - Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Section 498A - Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 - Sections 3 and 4 – Matrimonial Dispute -Restitution of conjugal rights - The appellant's marriage was solemnized on November 9, 2003, but issues arose when his family pressured him to remarry for dowry - The primary issue was the validity of the marriage and whether the respondent was entitled to restitution of conjugal rights - The respondent argued that the marriage was valid
India Law Library Docid # 2414897

(42) SUNIL KUMAR MODAK Vs. THE STATE OF ASSAM AND OTHERS[GAUHATI HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Service Law – Medical Leave - Absence and Salary payment - A Grade-IV employee was transferred to Chhagolia High School and sought medical leave for tuberculosis - This led to a dispute over his absence and salary payment - The main issue is whether petitioner's leave from 11.05.2017 to 20.06.2017 should be sanctioned and his salary released - Petitioner argues he was entitled to leave for medical reasons and that his continued absence was due to illness - The school and authorities argue that
India Law Library Docid # 2414915

(43) DON BOSCO COLLEGE AND ANOTHER Vs. THE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS[GAUHATI HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Railways Act, 1989 - Sections 16, 18, and 19 - Don Bosco College, located on partially gifted land, is facing a dispute over the maintenance of a level crossing gate installed by the Railways - The college argues that the gate is used by the public and the Railways have a duty to maintain it without charging the college - The Railways argue that the gate is exclusively for the college and is not financially justified to be maintained without the college contributing to maintenance costs - The co
India Law Library Docid # 2414916

(44) ARUN KUMAR AND ANOTHER Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND[JHARKHAND HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 - Sections 7 and 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) – Demanding and accepting bribes - A trap was set and the appellants were caught red-handed - The main issue was the validity of the conviction without the complainant's testimony and the sufficiency of other evidence to prove the demand for a bribe - The appellants argued infirmities in the prosecution case, such as the non-examination of the complainant and the absence of proof of demand - The State defended
India Law Library Docid # 2414932

(45) KARNAIL SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB[PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Section 15 - The appellant was convicted of possessing 49 kg of poppy husk under Section 15 of the NDPS Act- . The appeal challenged the sentence duration, not the conviction - The appellant has already undergone 10 months and 23 days of the sentence - His counsel argued for a reduced sentence due to his age, health issues, and the long duration since the incident - The State's counsel upheld the trial court's judgment, and the High Court mo
India Law Library Docid # 2414947

(46) KULDEEP SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB[PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Sections 22(c) and 25 – Possession of 10,000 Tramadol tablets, a commercial quantity under the NDPS Act - The petitioner filed a third bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC, questioning the applicability of Section 37 of the NDPS Act - The petitioner argued that the delay in trial was due to a lack of witnesses and acquittal in a previous case - The State opposed bail, citing the commercial quantity of Tramadol involved and the stat
India Law Library Docid # 2414948

(47) ASHOK KUMAR SAHNI AND ANOTHER Vs. STATE OF HARYANA[PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 506 and 120B – The case involves two petitions related to an alleged fraud where entities controlled by the complainant paid Rs.2.02 crores for mobile phone accessories that were not supplied - The petitioners, one a senior citizen and the other a woman, argue for anticipatory bail, claiming they are not involved in day-to-day operations - The State argues that the petitioners were involved in siphoning off funds and had criminal anteced
India Law Library Docid # 2414949

(48) JASWINDER KAUR Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB[PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Sections 302, 452 and 34 –Petitioner is accused of murder alongside co-accused, based on allegations of a fatal altercation - The main issue is whether Petitioner, as a co-accused, should be granted anticipatory bail - The petitioner contends that pre-trial incarceration would cause irreversible injustice and agrees to comply with stringent conditions for bail - The State counsel opposes the bail, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations against the petitioner - T
India Law Library Docid # 2414950

(49) ARPIT @ ARPIT KUNDU Vs. STATE OF HARYANA[PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Sections 148, 149, 323, 307, 379-B, 387 and 506 - Arms Act, 1959 – Section 25 – A petitioner was arrested for extortion, assault, and shooting, and has been in custody since 06.03.2023 - He seeks bail, claiming no criminal antecedents and being a student - The state opposes bail, citing him as the main accused - The petitioner argues for bail based on his status as a student with no prior criminal record and his willingness to comply with stringent conditions, including
India Law Library Docid # 2414951

(50) YOGESH KUMAR PANDEY AND OTHERS Vs. STATE OF CHHATTISGARH AND ANOTHER[CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 415, 420, 120B and 34 – Illegal land sales without proper approvals - The primary issue is whether the FIR and subsequent charges constitute an offence of cheating under IPC Sections 415 and 420 - The petitioners argue that no offence is made out in the FIR, as there was no inducement or deception involved in the land transactions, and that the police abused their power - The respondents maintain that the FIR was registered after a thorough investigation and tha
India Law Library Docid # 2414952

(51) MURIT RAM SAHU AND ANOTHER Vs. STATE OF CHHATTISGARH THROUGH STATION HOUSE OICER OF POLICE STATION DEEPKA AND ANOTHER[CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34 – The case involves allegations of forgery and fraud related to employment in SECL due to land acquisition - The petitioner is accused of impersonating to secure a job in SECL - The main issue is whether the FIR against the petitioners should be upheld, considering allegations of document forgery and identity fraud - The petitioners argue that the complainant presented false identity details and had not approached the court clean - The
India Law Library Docid # 2414953

(52) PROFESSOR N. D. R. CHANDRA Vs. STATE OF CHHATTISGARH AND OTHERS[CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Chhattisgarh Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973 - Section 52(1) - The petitioner is challenging the removal of his Vice Chancellor and the appointment of a new one, arguing that the State Government's actions under Section 52 of the Chhattisgarh Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973, violated natural justice principles - The petitioner argues that the enquiry was conducted without proper authority and that he was not provided with the report, violating these principles - The State claims the enquiry comm
India Law Library Docid # 2414954

(53) MOHAMMED ASIF KHAN Vs. STATE OF CHHATTISGARH AND OTHERS[CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Chhattisgarh Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1965 - (2) of clause-1 of Rule 3(1)(2) – A police constable challenged multiple punishment orders for unauthorized absences due to medical conditions between 2007 and 2010 - The main issues were the justification of the appellate authority's dismissal of the petitioner's late appeals and whether the High Court could interfere with the quantum of punishment - The petitioner argued that his medical conditions justified his absences and that the punishment
India Law Library Docid # 2414955

(54) T. VISHNU Vs. SOUTH EASTERN COALFIELDS LIMITED AND OTHERS[CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT] 10-05-2024
Service Law - Disciplinary proceedings - The case revolves around disciplinary proceedings against employees of D.A.V. Public School, focusing on the maintainability of a writ petition against a show cause notice and whether a service dispute involving a private educational institution's staff is maintainable under Article 226 of the Constitution of India - The petitioner challenges the show cause notice for removal, alleging bias and procedural impropriety in the departmental enquiry - The resp
India Law Library Docid # 2414956

(55) SOHANLAL BOHAT S/O SHRI SUNDARLAL BOHAT Vs. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-05-2024
M. P. Excise Act, 1915 - Section 34(2) - Payment of duty on removal from distillery, brewery or place of storage – Possession of 189 liters of illicit liquor - The petitioner argues for bail, stating no criminal record, willingness to mend ways, cooperate in trial, and perform community service - The State, represented by the Government Advocate, opposes the bail application - The court grants bail, subject to conditions like furnishing a personal bond and not committing similar offenses, emphas
India Law Library Docid # 2414820

(56) UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD. THROUGH TP HUB Vs. PADMABAI WD/O MUKESH PATIDAR AND OTHERS[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT (INDORE BENCH)] 09-05-2024
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 173(1) – The case involves a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death - A claim was filed under and an award of Rs.7,59,544/- was granted to the claimants - The appeal challenges the award based on delayed FIR, lack of valid driving license, and non-involvement of the insured vehicle in the accident - The insurance company argues that the FIR was lodged after 45 days without proper justification, and the eyewitnesses were not examined correctly - The respo
India Law Library Docid # 2414821

(57) RAJESH DAHIYA S/O SHRI RAMESH PRASAD BURMAN Vs. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-05-2024
M.P. Public Distribution System Control Order 2015 - Petitioner a salesman at a fair price shop was penalized with an economic cost of Rs. 3,21,063/- for alleged violations during an inspection in 2013 - The penalty was imposed under the M.P. Public Distribution System Control Order 2015, which came into effect in 2015 - The petitioner argued that the 2015 Control Order should not apply retrospectively to his case, but the State argued that the petitioner did not raise the issue in the appellate
India Law Library Docid # 2414822

(58) DIWAKAR PRASAD JOGI S/O LATE SHRI RAM RATAN JOGI Vs. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-05-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 420 and 471 – High Court restored a criminal appeal against conviction and sentence, which had been dismissed for want of prosecution - The court held that dismissing an appeal for want of appearance is not proper and that the accused should be given an opportunity to be heard on merits - The court cited several precedents, including Parasuram Patel & Another v. State of Orissa, Vishnu Agarwal v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others, and Habu v. State of Rajasthan, w
India Law Library Docid # 2414823

(59) TEJ SINGH S/O LATE KALURAM AND OTHERS Vs. RAMEEJ ULLA KHAN S/O LATE RAFIQ ULLA KHA AND OTHERS[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-05-2024
MP Land Revenue Code, 1959 - Sections 31 and 32 - Conferral of Status of Courts on Board and revenue officers - The case revolves around a dispute over land mutation, where petitioners claim ownership of 18.52 acres of land, which respondents mutated in their names - The issue revolves around whether the Board of Revenue could judge the order passed by the SDO, Goharganj, District Raisen or should have confined itself to the order passed by the Additional Commissioner, Bhopal Division - The resp
India Law Library Docid # 2414824

(60) PRANAV TIWARI S/O PRABHAT TIWARI Vs. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS[MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-05-2024
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) - Sections 156(3), 200, and 202 - Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Section 420 - The petitioner is seeking legal action against individuals and authorities for alleged fraud and illegal activities related to land transactions - The main issue is whether the High Court can direct the police to register an FIR based on the petitioner's complaint - The petitioner claims that the police have not taken any action and seeks a
India Law Library Docid # 2414825