criminal revision petitions

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court recently delivered a strong message by fining a litigant Rs 1 lakh for failing to disclose pivotal information. The court highlighted that such omissions undermine the integrity of the judicial system. The litigant had previously pursued a similar case but neglected to include this fact in their current filing.

Madras High Court discharged a nephrologist and organ transplant surgeon from an illegal kidney transplant case, citing procedural violations and harassment. The court found criminal proceedings were initiated improperly by police, bypassing the mandated Appropriate Authority. This led to the doctor's discharge from all charges, deeming the case an abuse of legal process.

A recent Allahabad High Court ruling emphasizes that a wife's right to maintenance isn't solely tied to marriage duration or her qualifications. The court stressed that a wife's ability to maintain herself commensurate with her marital lifestyle, regardless of past earnings, is key. The husband's financial status and credibility were also scrutinized in this significant judgment.

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Delhi High Court will appoint senior lawyers as amicus curiae to argue the case for Arvind Kejriwal and two other AAP functionaries who have chosen to boycott hearings in the liquor policy case. This comes after the individuals alleged bias and conflict of interest against the presiding judge.

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Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's refusal to attend court proceedings in the CBI liquor policy case has prompted the High Court to consider appointing an amicus curiae. This move aims to ensure the case is heard on its merits, as the Supreme Court mandates that such matters cannot be dismissed by default.

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In a surprising turn of events, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has revised its earlier decision regarding an FIR against Rahul Gandhi in a case concerning dual citizenship. Acknowledging the importance of due process, the court has now mandated that the Congress leader be served a notice for a hearing.

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The High Court concluded that both the trial court and the appellate court had erred in convicting the accused without sufficient evidence establishing rash and negligent driving.

The Orissa HC has fined a deputy secretary of the food supplies department Rs 1 lakh for failing to comply with an order to revise a judicial officer's pay. The court found the official's delay in processing the pay revision plea "contumacious" and showed "scant respect" for judicial orders.

In a rare decision, the high court, on Tuesday ordered to install CCTV cameras in the house of an old woman to keep a watch on the behaviour of her son and his wife with the old woman.

Arvind Kejriwal and other accused in the excise policy case have requested the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to transfer their criminal revision petition from Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma's bench. They allege bias and express concerns over the bench's prima facie view and interim directions without hearing all parties.