Articles by Hydar Choudhury
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HC NewsKarnataka High Court Issues Notice in Petition Seeking Quashing of Cheating and Forgery FIR Against Cult.fit Co-Founder
Justice M. Nagaprasanna directs notices to State and complainant in matter concerning alleged takeover and striking off of Cult Fitness Private Limited.
HC NewsCalcutta High Court Affirms Victim's Right to Investigation Documents Under BNSS, Overruling Procedural Error in Citation
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a victim's substantive right to obtain investigation documents under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) cannot be denied merely because their application incorrectly cited a provision of the repealed Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Justice Dr. Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee emphasised that courts must consider the substance of a plea over its form and apply the correct law, especially when the BNSS came into effect before the application was filed. The Court directed the trial court to provide the victim with copies of documents under Section 230 BNSS within ten days.
HC NewsTransgender Devotee Moves Kerala High Court After Being Denied Entry to Sabarimala Temple
A transgender woman has approached the Kerala High Court challenging authorities after police stopped her from entering the Sabarimala temple despite observing all sacred rituals.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Strikes Down Key Sections of UP Tenancy Law
The Allahabad High Court has invalidated key provisions of the UP Tenancy Act 2021 regarding rent revision and eviction, citing conflicts with central laws and lack of Presidential assent.
SC NewsRam Mandir Donation Reporter Takes Fight to Supreme Court to Cancel FIR
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an urgent petition by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay seeking to quash an FIR filed against him, which he alleges is a fabricated case targeting his investigative reporting.
SC NewsSupreme Court Restores Congress Leader’s Plea Against Assam BJP MP’s Election Victory
The Supreme Court has revived an election petition by a Congress leader challenging the Lok Sabha election victory of BJP MP Kripanath Mallah from Assam’s Karimganj seat.
SC NewsCauvery Water Dispute: Supreme Court to Hear Tamil Nadu’s Plea on August 31
Tamil Nadu approaches the Cauvery Water Management Authority over ongoing water deficits. The Supreme Court schedules the next hearing for August 31 to review status reports.
HC NewsWife Does Not Need Permission to Visit Parents: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court rules that a wife is not an employee bound to take permission to visit her parents, nor can she be forced into domestic chores for in-laws
SC NewsExtending IPC Section 498A to Live-in Relationships: Supreme Court's Recent Interpretation
The Supreme Court has held that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and its corresponding provision in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita can apply to live-in relationships that are 'in the nature of marriage', provided the relationship exhibits marital characteristics and both parties intend it to be marital in nature.
NewsPlea Seeks Removal of Manan Kumar Mishra as BCI Chairman Before Supreme Court
A petition filed before the Supreme Court challenges the continued chairmanship of Manan Kumar Mishra of the Bar Council of India on grounds of violation of tenure limits under BCI Rule 12(2).
HC NewsBombay High Court Issues Show Cause Notice to MBMC Commissioner for Disobeying Stay Order
The Bombay High Court has issued a show cause notice to the Commissioner of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation for issuing work-stoppage notices in violation of a court order, following a contempt petition by a developer.
SC NewsJustice Vinod Chandran Dissenting Opinion on Relaxation of Three-Year Practice Rule for Judicial Appointments
Justice K Vinod Chandran of the Supreme Court dissented from the majority view that relaxed the three-year law practice requirement for appointment as civil judge, asserting that such experience is essential for a judicial career.