News Bombay High Court: “Consent Obtained Under False Promise of Marriage is Not Valid Consent; Allegations of Dowry Demands and False Promises Justify Prosecution” – Court Refuses to Quash FIR in Case Involving Misuse of Marriage Promise to Exploit the Victim RawlawOctober 9, 20245 min read Save
News Orissa High Court Upholds Conviction Under Section 304-II IPC: “Child Witness Testimony Sufficient to Establish Guilt Even in Absence of Clear Motive” RawlawOctober 9, 20244 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Restores Suit Challenging Illegal Termination of Contract and Wrongful Invocation of Bank Guarantee — Suit Restored as Remedy Lies Elsewhere; Arbitration Not Applicable RawlawOctober 8, 20244 min read Save
News Bombay High Court: Transfer of Business Was a Facade for Unlawful Subletting; No Intention to Continue Business After Assignment Indicates Mere Transfer of Tenancy Rights RawlawOctober 8, 20244 min read Save
News Patna High Court Upholds BCECEB’s Decision to Debar Candidates from State Quota Counselling After Allotment in Stray Vacancy Round: “Policy Decisions Should Not Be Interfered With Unless Wholly Irrational or Unconstitutional” RawlawOctober 8, 20245 min read Save
News Sikkim High Court: Corroboration Not Required for Conviction If Victim’s Testimony is Trustworthy; Rapid Healing of Sodomy Injuries Does Not Undermine Credibility—Upholds Conviction for Repeated Sexual Assault on Minor RawlawOctober 8, 20245 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Strikes Down Regularisation of Illegal Construction: “Regularisation Cannot Reward Consistent Violations” – Holds Commissioner Acted in a Biased Manner Ignoring Public Interest RawlawOctober 8, 20244 min read Save
News Supreme Court Restores Conviction for the Murders of MLA and His Bodyguard, Highlights Serious Lapses in High Court’s Acquittal of Accused RawlawOctober 8, 20244 min read Save
News Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 17(5) of the CGST Act, Denying Input Tax Credit (ITC) on Construction Services Used for Renting Out Commercial Properties RawlawOctober 8, 20245 min read Save
News Supreme Court Quashes Khalsa University Repeal Act: Holds Targeting of Single University Without Justification as Arbitary and Unconstitutional, Reaffirms Protection Against Discriminatory Legislation RawlawOctober 8, 20244 min read Save