Madhya Pradesh High Court: Divorce Over Wife’s Indecent Chats, Cites Mental Cruelty

Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently dismissed an appeal filed by a woman against a family court’s decision granting her husband’s divorce plea on the grounds of cruelty.

Gauhati High Court: 12% GST Applies to Fruit Pulp & Juice-Based Carbonated Drinks, Not 28%

Gauhati: The Gauhati High Court decided that the carbonated fruit drinks manufactured by Guwahati-based XSS Beverages fall under the category of “fruit pulp or fruit juice-based drinks” and are subject to a 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Allahabad HC Rejects Lawyer’s Rs.1 Crore Fee Demand: “No Foundation for His Claim as Govt Had Not Engaged Him”

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a lawyer’s demand for a Rs.1 crore fee from the government for a case he filed on his own. The court noted that the petitioner was never officially engaged by the government. The Centre clarified that it has a dedicated panel of advocates representing its interests in the Supreme Court. The ruling reinforces that self-filed cases do not warrant government compensation.

Karnataka High Court Restrains DRI from Arresting Ranya Rao’s Husband in Gold Smuggling Case

Karnataka: The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) from arresting Jatin Vijayakumar Hukkeri, the husband of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, in connection with the ongoing gold smuggling case involving Rao.

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Woman Accused of Burning Niece Over Rs.10 Chocolate Dispute

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court granted bail to Vandana Kale, a woman accused of burning her seven-year-old niece after the child spent Rs 10 on chocolates from the Rs 50 given for grocery shopping.

Bombay High Court Refuses to Lift Stay on ‘Shaadi Ke Director Karan aur Johar’

Bombay: The Bombay High Court has refused to lift the stay on the release of the film Shaadi Ke Director Karan aur Johar, stating that the title prima facie violates filmmaker Karan Johar’s personality rights. The decision was made on Friday by Justice RI Chagla, who ruled that there is a strong case supporting Johar’s claim.

Rajasthan HC: ‘Mosque Is for Namaz, Falls Under Waqf, Disputes Must Be Adjudicated by Waqf Tribunal’

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a mosque falls under the definition of ‘Waqf,’ and any disputes regarding such properties must be adjudicated by the Waqf Tribunal. The case involved a dispute over the Madina Zama Masjid, where the petitioners (defendants) claimed ownership of the property. The court emphasized that matters related to Waqf properties […]

Madras High Court Allows Isha Yoga Centre’s Maha Shivaratri Event, Dismisses Plea on Noise and Sewage Concerns

CHENNAI: Today, 24th Feb, The Madras High Court has refused to stop Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore from organizing its Maha Shivaratri celebrations on February 26 and 27, 2025. A division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and K Rajasekar dismissed a petition that sought restrictions on the event due to concerns about noise pollution and sewage disposal.

IAF Personnel Killing Case || “We Can Order for Cross-Examination Through VC”: SC Directs Yasin Malik To Appear Via VC

Today, On 21st February, The Supreme Court directed Yasin Malik to appear before it via video conferencing in the IAF personnel killing case. The court also indicated the possibility of allowing his virtual cross-examination. This move aims to ensure legal proceedings while maintaining security concerns. The final decision on the virtual cross-examination is yet to be confirmed.

Delhi High Court: Must Distinguish Rape from Consensual Sex in Failed Relationships

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court granted bail to a man accused of serious charges, including rape, causing hurt, criminal intimidation, insulting the modesty of a woman, and unnatural sexual intercourse. The case was filed by a female co-worker with whom he was in a relationship.