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Allahabad High Court rules that contempt jurisdiction requires a direct connection to the order-bound party. Third parties not impleaded in the original writ petition cannot be held in contempt for acts unrelated to the status quo order, even if aware of the proceedings.
MP High Court rules that statements recorded by insurance investigators lack legal sanctity under the Evidence Act, as they are not empowered by statute. The ruling bars insurers from relying on such reports to contest accident claims, reinforcing procedural safeguards for claimants.
MP High Court reaffirms that domestic violence proceedings must be heard at the place of the aggrieved woman's residence, rejecting transfer pleas based on the accused's medical or logistical hardships. The ruling underscores statutory protection over procedural convenience, impacting jurisdiction in PWDVA cases.
Bombay High Court rules that revisional authorities under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act cannot remand cases without adjudicating objections on merits if the record is complete. The judgment underscores that remand without examination defeats the purpose of revisional jurisdiction and delays recovery proceedings for co-operative banks.