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Consent in Physical Relationship Alone Cannot Decide Anticipatory Bail in Promise to Marry Case: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court denied anticipatory bail to Abhiraj Jogi, holding that allegations involving promise of marriage ...
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Advocates Not Responsible for Petitioner's Whereabouts After Filing, But Must Verify Litigant's Genuineness: Gauhati HC Sets Aside ₹50k Fine and Bar Council Referral

Gauhati HC held advocates cannot be responsible for a petitioner's whereabouts after filing, but must verify the litigant's ...
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Father’s Financial Strength Cannot Override Mother’s Custody: Punjab & Haryana HC Rules in 4-Year-Old Child Case

Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a mother’s custody of her four-year-old son, stressing that child welfare takes priority ...
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No Specific Overt Acts in Cruelty Allegations: AP High Court Quashes 498A Proceedings Against Husband and Family

The Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed a Section 498A and dowry case against a husband and four relatives, citing missing ...
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Business Continuation Does Not Erase Family’s Loss After Earning Member’s Death: MP High Court Upholds Compensation

Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld ₹12.90 lakh compensation, ruling that continuation of a deceased’s business does not erase the family’s personal income loss. - Reliance General Ins. Co. Ltd. v. Ku. M ...
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Allahabad HC Rejects Bail to Four Policemen in Jaunpur Custodial Death Case, Cites Serious Evidence in CBI Chargesheet

Allahabad High Court rejected bail to four police personnel in the 2021 Jaunpur custodial death case, citing the serious material and circumstances considered during trial. - Jaysheel Tiwari v. Union ...