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Punjab and Haryana High Court

High Court: Change of Land Permit is within the Jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation (Read Judgement)

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HC: Suspension of School Students due to non-payment of Tuition Fee dues amounts to Abrogation of Right to Education (Read Order)

Mobile Phone Tracking

HC: If a mobile number is used in commission of an offence, the first liability is of the owner of the number (Read Order)

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SC: Coordinate Bench of same strength can't take Contrary View, only Reference to a Larger Bench be made (Read Order)

Delhi High Court

HC stays Anti-Profiteering Investigation and Penalty against Phillips India Ltd. (Read Order)

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SCDRC: Delayed Issuance of Passport, not under the ambit of Consumer Protection Act (Read Order)

Void Marriage

HC: Marriage before attaining prescribed age under Hindu Marriage Act is Voidable, not Void (Read Order)

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HC orders stringent actions against banned organisation 'Sikh for Justice' demanding Khalistan (Read Order)

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HC: Letter to Police Officer after initiation of investigation is governed by provision of embargo u/s 162(1) Cr.P.C. (Read Order)

Punjab and Haryana High Court

HC: Denial of bail to a minor by head of Juvenile Justice Board, will wreck the purpose of 'welfare legislation' (Read Order)

GST

AAR Goa: No GST relaxation on Alcohol based Hand-Sanitisers even if they come under the ambit of 'Essential Commodities' (Read Order)

SC: Further investigation ‘post- cognisance stage’ can be ordered by a Magistrate before commencement of a trial (Read Judgement)

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

HC reprimands lower Court Judge for not being well informed of latest developments in law governing Drug Possession (Read Order)

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HC stays ‘blanket ban’ by Karnal Admin. on circulation of News regarding COVID-19 by Media to avoid Fake News (Read Order)

Doctors approach HC over discrepancies in exam results

Centre: Quarantine Period of Doctors & Health Workers to be considered as their ‘Duty’ period [Read Notification]

Medical Negligence

NCDRC: Hospitals have right to claim full fee but that cannot surpass a Doctor’s duty to attend emergency patients [Read Order]

Cheque Bounce

HC: ‘Cheque Dishonour’ is not an offence against society, mitigating factors can be considered in sentencing [Read Judgement]

Education Loan

HC grants extension of moratorium period on education loans due to Covid-19 [Read Order]

Human Rights of Prison Inmates

HC: Life Imprisonment without remission is not within the Jurisdiction of Trial Courts [Read Judgement]

HC: Criminal complaint to Magistrate should have an affidavit stating Complainant’s knowledge of its contents [Read Judgement]

Press Freedom

HC: Formulation of guidelines to regulate media is beyond the scope of Courts [Read Judgment]

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HC: 2nd marriage by a Muslim Man may be lawful, but it does not justify cruelty to the 1st wife claiming divorce [Read Order]

Delhi High Court

HC: Writs pertaining to industrial disputes cannot be listed unless 'exceptional circumstances' are shown [Read Order]

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SC: Writ against dismissal of arbitration application by arbitrator can be allowed only on the ground of lack of inherent Jurisdiction [Read Order]

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HC: Premature retirement cannot be challenged if done in public interest & with proper assessment of Employee's last 10 years service [Read Order]

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NCLAT: Ex-parte order against Corporate Debtor via newspaper publication is valid only on exhaustion of all other communication modes [Read Order]

Delhi High Court

HC: Applications instituted u/s 151 of CPC in order to seek court’s legal opinion are misconstrued [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court

HC: Sec. 153A IPC can not be invoked merely by provoking sentiments of one community without involving any other community [Read Order]

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SC: Lack of motive in a case based on circumstantial evidence is a factor favourable to the accused [Read Order]

RERA

High Court: Parallel remedies can be sought under RERA & Consumer protection Act [Read Order]

Arrest

HC: In a cognizable offence registering FIR is must, however it does not imply arrest of the accused [Read Order]

Punjab and Haryana High Court

HC: Inherent powers of the Court u/s 482 of the Cr.P.C. cannot be exercised in cases involving female infanticide [Read Judgment]

HC calls off three year moratorium period pressed upon by the BCI on opening of new colleges [Read Order]

Defamation

HC: A defamation complaint of a deceased person can be lodged only by 'family members' or 'near relatives' [Read Order]

NGT

NGT directs Punjab Govt. to reconsider its policy for giving consent for mining under laws made for prevention of water & air pollution

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HC: Unemployment & low income not acceptable grounds when it comes to paying maintenance to wife & children under Section 125 Cr.P.C. [Read Order]

Punjab and Haryana High Court

HC: Hapless that dependants of ex- govt. employees have to repeatedly knock doors of the authorities in order to receive service benefits [Read Order]

compensation

HC: Sec. 357 A (4) Cr.P.C. is substantive; hence compensation is to be given to victims of crimes committed before its enactment [Read Order]

NCDRC: Benefit of doubt should be given to insured in case of doubt over admissibility of the insurance claim [Read Order]

Live In Relationship

HC: Life & liberty of adult live- in couple should be protected irrespective of the fact that one of partners didn't attain marriageable age [Read Order]

HC: Natural Justice Principles have to be taken into consideration while reading the RBI Master Circular on Frauds [Read Order]

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PIL in this HC alleges that Google Pay is accessing, using & storing restricted information of users through Aadhaar data base [Read Order]

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SC acquits all convicts of all charges due to lack of substantive evidence [Read Order]

Cryptocurrency Laws

Representative suit in HC alleges fraud pertaining to Crypto currency via trading platform IQ option [Read Order]

construction

SC: Supervising a construction project is beyond our jurisdiction [Read Order]

Madras High Court

HC: In the name of PT Warrant prisoner cannot be kept in detention without producing him before Jurisdictional Court [Read Order]

HC: Arrest should be the last option and should only be done in exceptional cases [Read Order]

HC: Names of absconding accused may be published over social media [Read Order]

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SC: Powers defined under articles 226/227 should be used exceptionally by High Courts when intervening with the Arbitral Process [Read Order]

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HC: Intermediary under the aegis of IT Act is not accountable for the actions of vendors dealing in online trading [Read Order]

SC: Lack of scientific acumen is no justification for the harm caused to the environment [Read Order]

HC: WhatsApp messages will not be taken into account as evidence until certificate u/s 65B IEA is granted [Read Order]

CCI

CCI: HUDA is an “enterprise” u/s 2(h) of Competition Act, thus it cannot be questioned on account of abuse of dominant position [Read Order]

Bail Bonds

HC directs Sessions Judge to study Supreme Court judgments on anticipatory bail after a discrepancy was observed [Read Order]

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HC: Order of dismissal of arbitration proceedings under Section 32 (2) (c) Arbitration Act is not an award [Read Order]

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NCLAT: Resolution Professional cannot ascertain the legality or illegality of Resolution Applicant’s status as wilful defaulter [Read Order]

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NCLT: Rejection of Section 9 IBC application on technical fault such as incompleteness is not warranted [Read Order]

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JMIC: Complaint should be unregistered against woman for alleging false gang rape accusations [Read Order]

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HC: Arbitration Act does not restrict parties from seeking relief via emergency arbitrator [Read Order]

Delhi High Court

HC: Deciding the cause of action over which it has no authority under the Companies Act is certainly beyond the jurisdictional limit of NCLT [Read Order]

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HC: Offences under Section 377 IPC, Section 4 POSCO Act are not private in nature [Read Order]

HC imposes restrictions on cosmetics company 'Joy' from selling products that appear to be similar to that of the company Nivea [Read Order]

Arbitration Contract

HC: In case of uncertainty regarding validity of arbitration agreement, dispute must be sent for arbitration [Read Order]

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HC: Possession of educational qualification does not imply that the wife is able to maintain herself [Read Order]

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SC: Bar imposed u/s 10A IBC against initiation of CIRP is retrospective in nature; applies to applications filed from March 2020 [Read Order]

NCLT

NCLAT: Order is to be issued by NCLT within the stipulated time 14 days of filing of insolvency plea; no final hearing can take place at pre- admission stage [Read Order]

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[POSCO Act convict denied Bail] Special Court: 5- year- old victim is old enough to construe a “good and a bad touch” [Read Order]

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HC looks into whether salaries drawn before the alleged commission of PMLA would amount to “proceeds of crime” or not [Read Order]

NHAI

HC: Arbitration under Highways Act restricted to independent assessment of compensation [Read Order]

suicide

HC: Hunger strike cannot be viewed as a suicide attempt, hence cannot invoke offence under Section 309 IPC [Read Order]

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HC questions Centre: Is there any unified policy on penalty of Programme Code, Advertising Code, under Cable TV Rules [Read Order]

Child Rape Survivor

High Court grants bail to a man accused of raping a US national who refused to pursue the matter [Read Order]

Tapping of Phone

HC: The failure of CDR to prove the presence of accused at the crime scene leads to the bail of the accused [Read Order]

Paper Carry Bags

Consumer Commission: Customers should be made aware of the additional cost of carry bag prior to selection of goods, not at the time of payment [Read Order]

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HC issues directions for suspension of Happy Easy Go advertising account on Google ads Program in Make My Trip infringement suit [Read Order]

Rape Survivor

SC looks into the question of whether sexual intercourse between a man and his wife can constitute an offence of rape? [Read Order]

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HC rescinds criminal defamation case filed against Business Standard's Mitali Saran over article on RSS [Read Order]

Reservation

SC: Reserved category students with scores equivalent to those in general category, should be admitted to general category and not reserved category [Read Order]

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SC: Joint liability does not give leverage to prosecute a person u/s 138 NI who has not withdrawn the cheque [Read Order]

Court is to assess whether gold smuggling with objective of profit making can be viewed as a 'Terrorist Act' under UAPA [Read Order]

BSNL

SC to Parliament: Limitation period should be provided for filing application u/s 11 of Arbitration Act for appointment of arbitrator [Read Order]

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SC: Person ineligible to submit resolution plan u/s 29A of IBC restricted from proposing a scheme u/s 230 of Companies Act [Read Order]

[SC turns down MP HC Order] Tying Rakhi to accused in a sexual harassment case cannot be taken as a pre- bail condition [Read Order]

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[Pre- arrest bail of TV anchor accused of rape- Rejected] HC: Court shall imply that woman did not consent if she states so [Read Order]

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HC clarifies questions governing filling of appeals against orders of maintenance & eviction passed by first forum under Senior Citizen Act [Read Order]

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HC: Court cannot restrain democratic process stated in Panchayati Raj Rules & decide fate of any elected authority [Read Order]

HC: No evidence can be entertained collected by prosecution against accused while deciding a bail application [Read Order]

IPR Laws

HC: Copyright registration is not mandatory to institute a case for infringement of Intellectual Property Rights [Read Order]

sexual harassment

HC: The motive of Vishaka Guidelines will not be secured if complainant is compelled to withdraw complaint [Read Order]

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HC grants anticipatory bail to man accused of attempt to murder of his lawyer on his failure to send legal notice on time [Read Order]

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HC: The presence of accused cannot be the sole ground to frame charges against him

CBI raid on NDTV

SC stays recovery Rs 27 crore penalty imposed by SEBI on NDTV promoters for not disclosing price sensitive information with NDTV shareholders [Read Order]

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HC: Police raid cannot be viewed as investigation; no need for Magistrate’s permission to conduct the same [Read Order]

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HC: Packaging of Sunfeast Digestive biscuit is not similar to that of Nutri Choice Digestive biscuit [Read Order]

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HC issues guidelines for effective compliance with POCSO Act to ensure victim’s participation in the case [Read Order]

Arbitration

HC: Arbitral Tribunal has to decide jurisdictional objections u/s 16 of Arbitration & Conciliation Act at a preliminary stage [Read Order]

judgement

HC: Suit challenging a 'show- cause notice' or a 'disciplinary proceeding' is maintainable before HC, but scope of Court's interference is limited [Read Order]

HC: Investigating officers should undergo a gender sensitization course before investigating crimes against women [Read Order]

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[FIR against Sambit Patra] HC: Making allegation against political leaders even if untrue does not constitute an offence u/s 505 of IPC [Read Order]

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HC: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome cannot be termed as impotency [Read Order]

Bombay High Court

HC: Two separate prayers for injunction, one against trademark infringement & another against passing off, in same plea is not a well- suited approach [Read Order]

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SC: High Court in the exercise of its inherent jurisdiction cannot suppress a statutory dictate [Read Order]

Murder

High Court orders de novo trial for murder accused who has undergone over 18 years of imprisonment [Read Order]

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HC: Octogenarian couple granted bail by High Court in a POCSO case

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HC: Seeking bail without being in custody is an arbitrary practice of law [Read Order]

Taxes

HC: Services provided by local authorities as a matter of sovereign right not subject to service tax [Read Order]

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[RTI cases on Covid-19] High Court to hear plea regarding the constitution of a Special Bench of Information Commission [Read Order]

High Court refuses to entertain PIL challenging use of term 'Divyang' to refer to persons with disability [Read Order]

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HC: Persons wearing masks with mouth/ nose exposed liable to face same punitive action as those not wearing a mask at all [Read Order]

High Court: ECI restrictions on public behavior, COVID-19 protocol to be strictly followed [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court

There should be no interference in State's decision of fixing cut off dates & age limit for Govt. sector recruitment [Read Order]

HC while upholding conviction: Testimony of witnesses might not be reliable but circumstantial evidence is 'res ipsa loquitur' in criminal cases

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SC denies reconsidering its 2015 decision in which RBI was directed to reveal information of banks under RTI [Read Order]

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HC issues directions to general public to undertake plasma donation & affix QR codes on Remdesivir packets [Read Order]

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HC reconsiders 3 orders in which it acquitted accused in POCSO, rape cases after settlement between parties [Read Order]

Reservation

HC: Different teaching departments in a University cannot be treated as one unit for reservation purpose [Read Order]

[Rape Accused denied Bail] HC: No means no and requires no further explanation [Read Order]

Motor Vehicle Act

HC: Vehicles registered in one State need not be re-registered [Read Order]

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HC stays lower court order requiring completion of quarantine period by Accused in Jail before granting him Bail [Read Order]

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HC: Non- compliance with time frame u/s 35 of POCSO Act will not lead to default bail of the accused [Read Order]

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HC: People cannot lose their lives for trivial reason of lack of expert drivers to drive tractors transporting oxygen [Read Order]

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HC: Extramarital affair no ground to deprive a woman of her child's custody [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court

HC grants bail to a man framed under the anti-conversion law [Read Order]

Consumer Protection

NCDRC: Benefit of doubt should be given to the insured in case of doubt over admissibility of the insured claim [Read Order]

sexual harassment

[IPS Sexual Harassment Case] Madras HC grants an extension of Six weeks to complete the investigation [Read Order]

Adultery

HC: SC verdict decriminalizing adultery has retrospective applicability [Read Order]

Reservation

SC: Reservation for persons with disabilities is applicable on promotions [Read Order]

PNB Scam

HC dismisses PNB's plea seeking quashing of the order of issuance of process u/s 482 Cr.P.C. against RBI [Read Order]

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HC: Crown debts that are not included in Resolution Plan under IBC cannot be enforced [Read Order]

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P&H HC: Constitute a committee with the objective of resolving dispute between Storage Company and Farm Law protesters [Read Order]

HC: Bail cannot be refused to pacify the collective anger and outrage of society [Read Order]

Indecent Representation of Women

HC: Even after an ample number of cases being registered against women, there is no change in society’s attitude towards married women [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court

HC: Cases involving non-compoundable offences cannot be taken up by Lok Adalat [Read Order]

HC takes Suo motu cognizance of noise Pollution caused by modified Bikes, Royal Enfield Bullets and other new era two-wheeler [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court

HC: Authorities personally responsible to pay damages for unjustified deferments in considering compassionate appointment [Read Order]

Aadhar Card

HC refuses to entertain a plea to include Aadhaar in death certificates to update voter's list by removing deceased voters' names from electoral rolls [Read Order]

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HC: Categorization of vaccinated and unvaccinated persons for issuance of work permits in violation of fundamental rights on its face value [Read Order]

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SC: Mere identification in TIP cannot form substantive basis for conviction unless there are other facts & circumstances corroborating identification [Read Order]

Arrest

SC: Section 170 of Cr.P.C. does not impose an obligation of arresting each and every accused at the time of filing charge sheet [Read Order]

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SC: Default sentences cannot run currently [Read Order]

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[Sec. 188 Cr.P.C.] SC: Trial of Indian citizen for offences committed outside India cannot commence without Central Govt. approval; sanction not needed for taking cognizance

Madhya Pradesh High Court

HC: Open spaces act as lungs & ventilators for suffocating population growth; their use for any other purpose tantamount to breach of trust [Read Order]

Illegal Kidney Racket

HC: Persons with criminal antecedents are not disallowed from donating their organs [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court

HC: An order of transfer is not to be passed as a matter of routine [Read Order]

SC: Extension of time to complete investigation under UAPA can be granted by a Court and not by a Magistrate [Read Order]

Medical Negligence

SC: Every death of a patient cannot on the face of it be considered as death due to medical negligence [Read Order]

Prison Punishment

HC: Detenue has to be informed of his right to make representation against detention order [Read Order]

Muslim Marriage

HC: Notwithstanding Muslim Law, second wife not entitled to pension and other benefits when first marriage of her deceased husband is not annulled

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HC: Freezing bank account of a person adversely affects his right to life and personal liberty

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SC: Repeated filing of cases itself amounts to mental cruelty [Read Order]

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SC: It is not necessary to prove the allegation of rape to invoke Section 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [Read Order]

Taxes

HC: Service Tax cannot be levied on services provided by Universities to students and staff members

SC: Section 170 Cr.P.C. does not impose an obligation on Police Officer to arrest the accused at the time of chargesheet filing [Read Order]

Bombay High Court

HC: Throwing chit at a woman for expressing love for her amounts to outraging modesty [Read Order]

SC: CIRP has to be completed in 330 days; NCLT and NCLAT must adhere to the specified limitation [Read Order]

HC: Abusive, derogatory language by police against citizens is in contradiction of Constitutional morality [Read Order]

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HC grants bail to a man accused of 'propagating the concept of Islamic State' [Read Order]

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HC: The Marriage and Divorce laws in the country should be brought under Uniform Civil Code

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HC: Personal liberty and reputation of a person are paramount

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HC denies bail to an individual declared as a proclaimed offender in a 20-year-old case of fraud [Read Order]

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HC: Regular inspection of children’s homes is mandatory [Read Order]

Bombay High Court

HC: Schools imparting right values in children need not worry about the necessary evils in their vicinity [Read Order]

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High Court allows abortion while holding that individuals with poor mental health may not be mentally ill [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court

HC: Bank’s response to the borrower cannot be taken as a statutory authority [Read Order]

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SC: Offences under special statutes including SC/ST Act can also be quashed by exercising powers u/s 482 Cr.P.C. & Article 142 [Read Order]

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While explaining differences between furlough & parole, SC holds that a prisoner does not have an absolute legal right to claim furlough [Read Order]

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HC: World Bank is not a 'Government agency' for the purposes of Article 12 of the Constitution [Read Order]

Muslim Marriage

HC: Muslim man is bound to maintain his ex-wife beyond iddat period despite paying Mehr if she is un-remarried & incapable of maintaining herself [Read Order]

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HC: Investigation officer can’t question rape victim after her statement to the magistrate u/s 164 [Read Order]

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SC: Mere factum of delay in recording witness statements cannot by itself result in the rejection of such testimony [Read Order]

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HC: Life of a foetus or to be born child cannot be placed on a higher pedestal than that of a pregnant woman who has right to make reproductive choices [Read Order]

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HC issues directions to ensure that custody of an under trial prisoner is not extended mechanically [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court

HC issues guidelines to be followed by trial court judges while examining accused persons and recording their statements u/s 313 of Cr.P.C.

Court try to save a Marriage

SC: Relief against third party cannot be claimed in proceedings between husband and wife under Hindu Marriage Act [Read Order]

Trademarks

HC: Operation of Trademarks Act, CPC only within the ambit of Indian Territory [Read Order]

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HC: Plea of anticipatory bail will not be maintainable if accused is already arrested and is in custody in another criminal case [Read Order]

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Having cordial relations with the opposite gender is not an implied consent to form sexual relations: POCSO Court

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While allowing termination of 28-week pregnancy, Delhi High Court holds that reproductive choice is an integral part of a woman’s personal liberty [Read Order]

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While confirming rape conviction, HC says that lack of violent resistance does not imply making act consensual [Read Order]

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Satisfaction of Court cannot override expert opinion: High Court acquits a murder accused citing lack of reliable evidence [Read Order]

CLAT Examination

HC: Questions having more than one appropriate answer are vague, hence not to be asked in MCQ Exams [Read Order]

CLAT Family

HC: Compulsory CLAT clearance for NTPC law officers is a stark distinction for non- NLU grads [Read Order]

Bombay High Court

HC: Legal Representative cannot seek monetary reliefs on behalf of deceased woman [Read Order]

Arbitration 1

HC: Non- Compliance of principles of natural justice is a valid ground to set aside arbitral award [Read Order]

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HC: English as a medium of instruction in school cannot be forced upon children [Read Order]

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SC: Rigours of Section 45 PMLA Act must get triggered while considering anticipatory bail plea in connection with PMLA offence [Read Order]

SC: RBI has wide supervisory powers over financial institutions like SIDBI; its directions are statutorily binding [Read Order]

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HC: Rape charges can be dropped if prosecutrix's story is found to be improbable

Medicines

HC: 'Right to Health' provisions relating to medical treatment reimbursement are to be interpreted liberally [Read Order]

Drug Dealers

HC: For grant of bail u/s 37 NDPS Act, Court’s prima facie satisfaction in favour of accused must be based on 'reasonable grounds' [Read Order]

Delhi High Court

HC: Summary suit under Order 37 of CPC can be filed on the basis of unsigned invoices [Read Order]

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NCLAT: A successful bidder cannot be allowed to wriggle out of his bid claiming it to be 'Conditional Offer' [Read Order]

DNA

HC: Plea for conducting DNA test cannot be considered unless the person's birth documents or school records are under challenge

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HC: Virtual assessment scheme does not take away the right to personal hearing

Calcutta High Court

"Bona Fide Mistake", says HC while refusing to initiate suo motu case against Advocate General for allegedly misleading the Court [Read Order]

Reservation in Medical Colleges

HC to State Govt.: Reservation benefits should be given to district hospital doctors as in-service candidates pursuing PG medical courses

Consumer Protection

HC: Deferment in Constitution of State Consumer Welfare Fund is a violation of Statute, causing inconvenience to public at larger [Read Order]

Family Court

Delhi High Court: Family Courts expected to bring about settlement; objective cannot be simply to dispose of cases at cost of Justice [Read Order]

Child Custody

HC: Child’s educational prospects should not be affected due to strained relations between parents [Read Order]

High Court to Delhi Police: Analyse the possibility of creating a ballistic database [Read Order]

Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, PIC BY:
HW News

Karnataka High Court: Obtaining false caste certificate by non-SC persons is not an offence under Section 3(1)(x) SC/ST Act [Read Order]

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HC: Mere chance for occupation of premises via license is not sufficient to make one necessary/proper party in appeal between licensor and licensee

Allahabad High Court

HC: HC’s power of granting writ in child custody matters may be invoked only where detention of minor is by someone not entitled to his/her legal custody

Delhi High Court

HC: At charge framing stage, probative value of materials on records cannot be gone into, material brought on record by prosecution has to be accepted as true [Read Order]

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Delhi HC: It is the duty of every Court to ensure that fair and proper opportunities are granted to the accused to ensure just decision of case [Read Order]

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HC: FIR cannot be quashed merely on ground that the petitioner showed repentance; offence was serious assault on fundamental right to live with dignity [Read Order]

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HC: Maintenance granted u/S. 12 of DV Act cannot be enhanced u/S. 127 Cr.P.C. [Read Order]

Live In Relationship

P&H HC: Every person in Indian territory has an inherent and indefeasible fundamental right to life u/A 21 of Indian constitution; State is duty-bound to protect life [Read Order]

Gujarat High Court

HC denies quashing of lower court order dismissing petitioner’s complaint while saying that Trial Court followed procedure u/S. 203 of Cr.P.C. [Read Order]

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HC: Application u/s 151 read with Order XX Rule 6A of CPC can be filed by plaintiff where suit is conclusively decided but no decree was drawn [Read Order]

Bombay High Court

Power of State Govt. to issue executive directions confined to filling up gaps or covering area which otherwise is uncovered by existing statutory Rules & such instructions must be subservient to statutory Rules: HC [Read Order]

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Kerala High Court orders Assistant Passport Officer to pay litigation expenses of a single mother whose minor daughter was denied re-issuance of passport [Read Order]

If Arresting Officer violates any CrPC provision, the accused can assail it and seek compensation: High Court [Read Judgement]

Corruption Cases

It is settled that demand of illegal gratification is sine-qua-non for constituting the offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act of 1947: HC [Read Judgement]

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Bringing out the truth is the primordial purpose of investigation: Madras High Court

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