New Delhi: Today, 28th Feb: The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking clarification on its earlier order related to the installation of Maharani Lakshmi Bai’s statue at Shahi Idgah Park in Delhi’s Sadar Bazar. The court stated that there was no need for any clarification regarding its previous decision.
498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 to protect married women from cruelty, including dowry harassment and domestic violence. However, its misuse has led to wrongful allegations against husbands and their families. This article examines the legal provisions, landmark judgments, misuse concerns, and effective legal remedies to defend against false accusations under Section 498A IPC.
Madhya Pradesh: The Pataudi family’s historic properties, valued at Rs 15,000 crore and associated with Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, are now closer to being taken under government control. The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled to lift a stay placed on these properties in 2015. This decision brings the properties one step closer to possible acquisition under the Enemy Property Act of 1968.
Employees may be fired from their jobs for various reasons, including unsatisfactory work performance or actions and attitudes that disrupt the workplace environment. In many countries, including India, the rules governing termination often depend on the circumstances leading to dismissal. For instance, if an employee is terminated due to misconduct, the employer is not legally obligated to provide prior notice. Misconduct may include serious violations such as dishonesty, harassment, theft, or other behaviors that breach the company’s code of conduct or ethical standards.
The Gujarat High Court dismissed criminal charges against a teacher and school trustee accused of driving a student to suicide through slapping and humiliation. The court ruled there was no evidence of instigation toward suicide. The decision cited lack of evidence and emphasized the need for close linkage between instigation and the act of suicide.
