Supreme Court Quashes FIR Alleging Harassment by Extended Relatives in Matrimonial Dispute: “The Term ‘Relative’ Under Section 498-A IPC Refers to Closely Connected Individuals; Distant Relatives Require Clear Evidence of Involvement”

Supreme Court Quashes FIR Alleging Harassment by Extended Relatives in Matrimonial Dispute: “The Term ‘Relative’ Under Section 498-A IPC Refers to Closely Connected Individuals; Distant Relatives Require Clear Evidence of Involvement”

Court’s Decision Accused No.5: The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and all related proceedings against Accused No.5 (wife of Accused No.6). The Court reasoned that the allegations against her were…
Does a Review Petition Qualify as a Pending Appeal Under Section 2(1)(j) of the DTVSV Act?" Delhi High Court Holds It Does, Expands Scope of DTVSV Act: "Review Petitions Pending as of January 31, 2020, Qualify as Pending Appeals"

Does a Review Petition Qualify as a Pending Appeal Under Section 2(1)(j) of the DTVSV Act?” Delhi High Court Holds It Does, Expands Scope of DTVSV Act: “Review Petitions Pending as of January 31, 2020, Qualify as Pending Appeals”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court quashed the Income Tax Department’s order rejecting the petitioner’s revised declaration under the DTVSV Act. The court directed the Department to accept and process…
Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Rejection of Shikshan Sevak Appointment Approval, Cites Non-Compliance with Rule 9(2-A) MEPS Rules: "Advertisements for Teaching Vacancies Must Be Published in Widely Circulated Newspapers"

Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Rejection of Shikshan Sevak Appointment Approval, Cites Non-Compliance with Rule 9(2-A) MEPS Rules: “Advertisements for Teaching Vacancies Must Be Published in Widely Circulated Newspapers”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of approval for the appointment of a Shikshan Sevak in a minority educational institution. The Court held…