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  By Abhishek Jat, Advocate A recent incident in Kerala has brought to light important questions about workplace conduct and professional relationships within the legal community. A senior advocate practicing in Thiruvananthapuram was accused of physically assaulting his junior colleague at the office following a disagreement over work-related matters. The junior advocate reported that this was not the first occurrence and that she had previously experienced similar behavior, including during a vulnerable period in her life. After the complaint was filed, the senior advocate was taken into custody and faced charges relating to wrongful restraint, assault, and voluntarily causing hurt. The prosecution expressed concerns about the possibility of the accused influencing witnesses, given his position of authority in the office. Despite these concerns, the court granted him bail with strict conditions, including providing sureties, financial bonds, and restrictions on contacting the vic...

  Legal Complexities in Liquor Stock Transfer Case: MP High Court Takes Strong Stance By Abhishek Jat, Advocate In a significant development concerning excise duty litigation, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has demonstrated a firm judicial approach in a contentious case involving disputed liquor stock transfer. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain recently issued fresh bailable warrants against three signatories implicated in the controversial documentation of liquor stock receipt. The case revolves around allegations questioning the legitimacy of documents purportedly evidencing the transfer of substantial liquor inventory to the fifth respondent. The central dispute concerns a Panchanama that documented the receipt of remainder liquor stock by three individuals who, according to contentions raised, were not authorized representatives of the fifth respondent. Adding to the complexity, one signatory was identified as a former employ...