FIRST LAW

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that o nce a party decides to have a second thought and on reflection, backs off, the concerned court cannot compel the defaulting party to give its consent on the basis of an earlier settlement / undertaking.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday 18th April 2018 in Dr. Sangamitra Acharya Vs. State (NCT of Delhi) has held that  in a habeas corpus petition when the plea before the Court is that a person should be protected against coercive retributive action of her parents, for making personal life choices, the Court shall not hesitate to exercise its jurisdiction to grant relief. 

The  Delhi High Court  on Wednesday 18th April 2018 in  Dr. Sangamitra Acharya Vs. State (NCT of Delhi)  has held that a  person cannot be admitted to a mental health institution in order to determine whether she requires such admission.  The determination that she requires admission should be prior to her admission and not later.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday 18th April 2018 in  Dr. Sangamitra Acharya Vs. State (NCT of Delhi) has held that i n a  habeas corpus  petition when the plea before the Court is that a person should be protected against coercive retributive action of her parents, for making personal life choices, the Court shall not hesitate to exercise its jurisdiction to grant relief. 

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday, 17th April 2018 in S Vs. J held that t he Family Court is empowered to formulate its own procedure for disposal of the petitioner’s application under D.V. Act. In that view of the matter, it is not mandatory for the Family Court to follow Cr.P.C.