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Delhi High Court

HC: Disputes arising from the same agreement with separate causes of action, are akin to independent suits. [Read Judgment]

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HC Extends the date for submission of online exam sheets of CBCS, DU till further orders[Read Order]

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HC denies statutory bail for Sharjeel Imam and validates trial court’s order of extension of the investigation [Read Judgment]

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Chandigarh: Gangster Bishnoi moves to court seeking 'special security', claims false conspiracy and planned encounter might take place

Ambedkar’s Call for an Egalitarian World

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

NCLAT: Inability to pay the debt has no relevance for admitting or rejecting an application for initiation of CIRP under the IBC [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court

HC: Alternate statutory remedy does not operate as a bar to the maintainability of a writ petition [Read Judgment]

Christian couples Divorce

HC rules, Mothers spend their 'Time and Effort' on raising Children, can't be burdened to pay monetary expenses same as Fathers [Read Judgment]

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SC: Production of account books/cash book to prove the amount due - May be relevant in civil suit but not so in a case under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act

Delhi University

HC suggests DU to establish special cell for issuing degree certificates through virtual mode

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Delhi HC directs DU to set up a mechanism for digital certificate [Read Order]

Police FIR

FIR registration mandatory u/s 154 of Cr.P.C in case of the cognizable offence; no preliminary inquiry permissible under such situation [Read Order]

Cheque Bounce

Section 138 NI Act: Accused acquitted as part payment was made [Read Judgment]

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HC reiterates that lockdown must not affect the pronouncement of judgment/order where arguments have been heard and the same is reserved [Read Order]

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Court asks DCP to personally monitor Ishrat Jahan investigation to ensure that image of Delhi police remains blemish-free [Read Order]

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Section-138 NI Act: If the accused did not have the intention to pay, he will be liable even if the reason for dishonor is "account blocked" [Read the Judgment]

Court: A general power of attorney holder can appear, plead and act on behalf of the party but he cannot become a witness on behalf of the party [Read Judgment]

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Court held that if the amount written in words is absurd, a person can not be held liable under Section 138 of NI Act [Read the Judgment]

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HC upholds Session Court’s order for extension of time for investigation in Ishrat Jahan case [Read Judgment]

Cheque Cases

NI Act: Failure to show the amount in the Income Tax Return may not by itself amount to a rebuttal of presumption under section 139 of NI Act [Read Judgment]

Cheque Bounce Cases

NI Act: Not showing transaction in Income Tax Return would not bar recovery of debt [Read Judgment]

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Delhi HC issues directions regarding execution proceedings [Read Judgment]

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HC directs DSLSA to conduct workshops relating to prisoners rights [Read Order]

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HC modified guidelines on disclosure of assets in matrimonial litigation [Read Judgment]

Indian Army

HC rejects the plea of army personnel seeking withdrawal of policy of banning Indian Army from using social networking platforms [Read Judgment]

Cheque Bounce Cases

NI Act: Court reiterates that if one of the ingredients of offense u/s 138 is not made out, there is no requirement to dwell upon the existence of other ingredients [Read Judgment]

Issue of Cheque Dishonour

NI Act: Court acquits the accused after perusing the exchange of email as evidence [Read Judgment]

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HC directs police to register FIR and transfer the case to AHTU under DCP’s supervision[Read Order]

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HC holds school in contempt; asks to waive off one-month tuition fee of Petitioners [Read Order]

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HC: No party can be deprived of access to records. [Read Judgment]

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HC upholds reconstitution of Grievance Redressal Committee for DU, OBE; allows the addition of one member [Read Order]

Special Jail Protection Force

HC: The State is duty-bound to keep the jail inmates free from fear and to ensure that there are no internal fights in jail premises [Read Judgment]

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HC directs Centre, AAP govt, and MCD to hold a meeting upon financial issues of MCD

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HC issues notice to AIIMS regarding halt on surgeries; AIIMS denies the accusation

Teachers Reservation

Plea in Delhi HC against the deduction of salaries of teachers of private schools

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HC upholds Doctrine of Speciality in a case relating to Economic Offender [Read Judgment]

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HC: CBSE Assessment Scheme for regular students applicable to improvement exam students as well [Read Judgment]

Orphanages to put Cradles for unwanted kids

HC disposes of plea seeking inclusion of orphan in EWS category; expects govt. to continue providing admissions and employment to orphans[Read Judgment]

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HC: MasterCard Asia Pacific exempted from Equalization Levy [Read Order]

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HC chastises Delhi Police; asks for proof against Pinjra Tod member in North-East Delhi Riots

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HC refuses to interfere in matter of transfer of army official; says that they have a policy of non-interference in such cases except on legal grounds

POCSO Act Victims

HC grants bail to a person charged under POCSO Case[Read Order]

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HC rejected the contention of the petitioner who used pandemic as an excuse for non-fulfillment of tender requirements [Read Order]

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HC issues guidelines for smoother functioning of the Medical PG entrance process. [Read Order]

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HC: “Compassion beyond the law is not permissible”; rejects plea of the leniency of Ex-Pro-VC of IGNOU for overstaying at residential accommodation [Read Judgment]

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HC grants bail to Pinjara Tod member Devangana Kalita accused in Delhi riots case [Read Order]

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HC dismisses Mehul Choksi’s petition against Netflix Documentary ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’; suggests alternate remedy via civil court [Read Order]

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HC ruled against the rejection of insurance companies tender for CM Advocates’ Welfare Fund by the Government of Delhi [Read Judgment]

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HC asks UPSC to constitute Medical Board including pulmonary experts at the Army Hospital, New Delhi [Read Judgment]

Delhi University

HC reiterates: DU shall not insist on submission of hard copies of the application, for the purpose of issuing digital degree certificates [Read Order]

HC annoyed over shoddy investigation, proposes awarding Compensation to Accused convicted wrongly, Read Judgment

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SC asks State Govt to fix reasonable charges for ambulance services

St. Stephen College, Delhi University

HC asks DU to issue mark sheets/ transcripts through an online mechanism [Read Order]

St. Stephen College, Delhi University

HC directs DU to relook the course structure and modify the same [Read Judgment]

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Court grants bail to Pinjara Tod Member Natasha Narwal

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HC strikes down 2018 GNCTD notification for equipping speed governors in vehicles [Read Judgment]

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HC reiterates Section 164 and 167 of the Companies Act, 2013 not applicable retrospectively [Read Judgment]

Asaram Bapu

HC rescinds stay on the publication of Asamram Bapu Conviction Book

HC dismisses Dargah-E-Islamia’s PIL seeking action against ‘Malba Dumping’ [Read Judgment]

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IBC provisions challenged in court; HC seeks reply from Centre

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HC: Section 141 of NI Act not applicable to directors who retired before the cheques were issued and dishonored [Read Judgment]

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HC reserves order on Ashok Arora’s plea challenging his suspension as Secretary of SCBA

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HC: Production of logbook is not sufficient proof of employer-employee relationship [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court

HC quashes plea challenging Delhi Judicial Services Examination result [Read Judgment]

Arbitration and Conciliation

“Voluntary recusal of the Presiding Arbitrator in another arbitration proceedings is not a ground for terminating their mandate under A&C Act”- HC

Delhi University

HC quashes plea challenging evaluation criteria of Extra-Curricular Activities in DU [Read Judgment]

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DU files affidavit before Delhi HC in relation to the digital degree certificates

Delhi High Court

HC dismisses PIL seeking 70,000 crores from Government for maintaining a clean and healthy Environment

Delhi High Court

“In cases of egregious fraud, irretrievable injustice, or special equities, the Court can step in and injunct the invocation of the bank guarantee”- HC

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SC issues notice on question of law in limitation w.r.t filing an appeal u/s 37 of the A&C Act [Read Order]

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Award holding introduction of the GST regime as being an actionable 'change in law' event upheld by HC [Read Judgment]

HC directs UPSC to communicate with GNCTD to ensure that aspirants have no hindrance in accessing centers located in containment zones [Read Order]

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HC directs continuance of mid-day meal scheme in Bihar to best possible extent [Read Directions]

Karnataka High Court

HC allows 2-hour extra exam time for students with a genetic disability [Read Judgment]

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[Prenatal Sex Determination] Termination of Female Foeticide is Destruction of Woman of Future: HC

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HC appoints Advocate Commissioner to enquire into allegations of ‘Husband being in illegal custody of wife’ [Read Order]

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SC: Quashing of a complaint should rather be an exception and a rarity than an ordinary rule [Read Judgment]

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SC: Judgment by the designated court, upheld by SC can’t be overturned under Article 32 [Read Order]

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[Arbitration] SC: Foreign Award can’t be challenged under Section 34 of Arbitration Act [Read Judgment]

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SC: 'An error of law which is apparent on the face of the record can be corrected by a writ court, but not an error of fact, however, grave it may be'

Madras High Court

HC asks: 'When will the Parliament bring comprehensive suitable legislation in the field of 'Torts and State Liability' for violation of fundamental rights of the citizens at the hands of the State and its officials?'

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Attorney General: Judges should avoid the patriarchal approach, SC reserves judgment on the ‘Rakhi for Bail’ issue

Gujarat High Court

HC: People will have to extend Community Service at COVID care centre if found violating COVID protocol

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BCD writes to PM asking to withdraw the legislation pertaining to farmers; calls it a violation of Separation of Power [Read Letter]

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SC stays Gujarat HC order of community service at COVID care centre for COVID protocol violators

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SC comes to the rescue of a man convicted for cruelty by HC [Read Judgment]

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HC infers, Right to stay in a live-in relationship forms a facet of Article 21 [Read Judgment]

Madras High Court

HC: People polluting the water bodies should be termed as 'Goonda' as per Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Act [Read Order]

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SC: Dismissal of similar SLP does not have a binding precedent for Apex Court [Read Judgment]

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SC: HC with no commercial division can cancel design u/s 22(4) of Designs Act [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court

HC reiterates: Appointment of Arbitrator by HC not sustainable if provision contrary to it exists in the agreement [Read Order]

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SC: 'The role of Courts while examining evidence in accident claim cases should be only to analyze the material placed on record' [Read Judgment]

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HC expresses displeasure over repeated cases of non-working of CCTVs at police stations; directs the maintenance of a register in respect of CCTV system [Read Order]

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SC: Possession of 'Indian Flap Shell Turtle' not an offence under the Wildlife Protection Act [Read Judgment]

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BCD raises concern over Farms Laws; proposes changes for consultation with farmers

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Court grants bail to Shah Alam in Delhi Riots case; states he can’t be denied bail just because he is Tahir Hussain’s brother [Read Order]

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HC answers: What is the procedure to be followed by a Court when a case record goes missing? [Read Judgment]

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‘Executive can’t act in breach of the Judgment of the court, this would invite anarchy’; SC bashes government over non-appointment of CERC chairman [Read Order]

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HC allows the application of lawyer tendering apology for contemptuous language against a judge; withdraws affidavit that led to contempt [Read Order]

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[Delhi Riots] Court: It is obfuscatory that a Muslim boy would become a part of an unlawful assembly of Hindus

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HC: Decision can’t be questioned but the decision-making process can be subjected to Judicial review [Read Judgment]

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SC: Application of a person not connected with criminal proceedings u/s 482 Cr.P.C. cannot be entertained by HC [Read Judgment]

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HC reiterates: There is nothing as oral power of attorney; it shall be in writing always [Read Order]

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SC: ‘University is not expected to order promotion under CAS for the period when a person was working in an affiliated college’ [Read Judgment]

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SC: Landlord-Tenant Dispute under the TP Act are arbitrable, but those under the Rent Act are not [Read Judgment]

‘Step-motherly’ treatment to the student is unjust; HC asks NLSIU to promote student denied promotion due to short attendance [Read Order]

J&K Highway

J&K Residents may approach NHRC over human rights violation: HC states as the J&K State HRC gets wound up after J&K Re-organization Act [Read Judgment]

[BCI Press Release]: BCI expresses displeasure over Gundagradi of UP Police, asks to resume physical hearing, rejects proposal to allow foreign lawyers to practice in India

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Court comes to rescue of Pilot-YouTuber cum Whistleblower Gaurav Taneja in his fight against AirAsia [Read Order]

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SC: HC being the first appellate court must appreciate the entire evidence and come to its own conclusion [Read Judgment]

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SC: Medical Council of India regulation doesn’t allow migration from a private university to a government one [Read Order]

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SC slams government over repeated ignorance to the period of limitation; imposes Rs. 1 lakh fine [Read Order]

Delhi High Court

Victim willing to marry the accused who had sex with her after concealing his identity, HC refuses to quash the FIR [Read Order]

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SC: Recruitment of candidates in excess of the notified vacancies is violative of fundamental rights [Read Order]

Punjab and Haryana High Court

HC grants bail to labor rights activist Naudeep Kaur

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SC: Defaming partner amounts to mental cruelty and is a ground for divorce [Read Judgment]

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HC grants protection to Yuvraj Singh over Chahal’s caste remark matter [Read Order]

Madras High Court

HC: In the absence of medical negligence, the government is obliged to disburse exgratia to the affected party [Read Order]

Delhi High Court

HC: No adverse orders by subordinate courts if counsel does not appear in the physical hearing till 4th March 2021 [Read Order]

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SC: Section 106 of the Evidence Act does not absolve the prosecution of discharging its burden of proving the case beyond reasonable doubt [Read Judgment]

Amazon

HC asks Amazon Prime to take down Telugu Movie ‘V’ with Actor Sakshi Malik’s picture as a sex worker [Read Order]

CCTVs in Courts and Tribunals

SC issues orders to states to comply with the order of installing CCTV in police stations [Read Order]

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Division Bench of Delhi HC to consider the continuance of the hybrid hearing on 9th March [Read Order]

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HC takes action over abuse of law; says law enforcement officials cannot be permitted to take action without the sanction of law [Read Order]

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[Section 138 NI Act] SC: Person who is not a signatory or is not a part of joint account, can’t be held liable even in Joint Liability [Read Judgment]

Gujarat High Court

HC proposes guidelines for the prohibition of exclusion of women on menstrual basis [Read Guidelines]

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HC: Recency requirement under Aircraft Rules, 1937 should not include the period of the pandemic [Read Judgment]

Delhi Government

HC stays Delhi Government’s decision of suspending subsidy of Tata Nixon [Read Order]

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HC quashed criminal proceedings against 21-year old on account of settlement between parties; asks the accused to perform community service at Gurudwara [Read Judgment]

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What is the status of adoption prior to Juvenile Justice Model Rules, in respect to child born to Christians?: HC to consider

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Delhi HC to resume physical hearings from 15th March; Court issues directions vis-a-vis hybrid model of hearing

"Can't take recourse to outdated provisions of 1948 enactment to deal with realities of 2021", HC allows admission of Transgender into NCC [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court

HC Reiterates: Power under S. 482 Cr.P.C can’t be exercised where the allegations are required to be proved in Court of law [Read Judgment]

Tripura High Court

HC: The issue of vaccinating the judges and lawyers should be left to the Government [Read Order]

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‘Rakhi for Bail turns molester into brother by judicial mandate’; SC expresses displeasure over stereotypical decisions of Courts [Read Judgment]

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SC: The delay in raising the claim of juvenility is no ground for rejection of such a claim [Read Order]

Bar Council of India

'The decision of CJI Bobde has shut the mouth of the handful of critics of the system': BCI appreciates dismissal of the complaint against J. NV Ramana [Read Press-Release]

Kerala High Court

HC: Road Rage as an offense should engage the attention of the lawmakers [Read Order]

Delhi High Court

‘Do some social service to atone your sins’: HC quashes complaint against man accused of assault [Read Judgment]

Karnataka High Court

[Section 138 NI Act] HC: No requirement to serve the notice under certificate of posting [Read Order]

Kerala High Court

HC directs ECI to ensure that there is no double voting on Election day [Read Judgment]

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HC: Raid does not amount to an investigation; police not expected to wait till they obtain the permission of Magistrate [Read Order]

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SC constitutes committee to address Ghaziabad Kaushambi traffic issue [Read Order]

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SC: ‘A PIL cannot be thrown out only because the petitioner belongs to a rival political party’ [Read Order]

Delhi High Court

HC u/s 482 Cr.P.C cannot quash FIR for heinous offences on account of compromise between parties [Read Judgment]

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Hindu buried as Muslim in Saudi Arabia: HC intervenes in return of mortal remains of the husband to India [Read Order]

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HC directs Centre to set up National Consortium for Research and Development on therapeutics for Rare Diseases; issues direction on the matter of Rare Diseases [Read Judgment]

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HC States: Immovable property cannot be seized under Section 102 of CrPC, Read Judgment

HC expounds: FIR lodged concealing the rejection of Sec. 156 (3) CrPC, cannot be allowed to continue, Read Judgment

Cheque Cases

HC opines that a Cheque Bounce Case Can Be Compounded Even After a Conviction, Read Judgment

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HC reiterates that only experts can certify the question of medical negligence of doctors, Read Judgment

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SC Expounds: Unexplained Inordinate Delay can be a Very Crucial Factor For Quashing a Criminal Complaint, Read Judgment

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HC opines: Proceedings can’t be quashed just because the informant turned hostile at the stage of the investigation, Read Judgment

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Misbehavior with lady judge: HC bars advocate from practising in any court; directs police to ensure lady judge’s safety, Read Order

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HC Opines: Maintaining Wife and Children is social and lawful duty of Husband, Read Judgment

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HC reiterates: A Muslim divorced lady is entitled to maintenance even after the period of iddat, Read Judgment

[Grant of Remission] SC: Presiding Judge should give adequate reasons while giving opinion under Sec-432 (2) Cr. P.C, Read Judgement

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