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'Nation's International Law obligations and vision of Social Equality', SC asks to calculate Notional Income of Homemakers on basis of 'Work, Sacrifices' [Read Judgement]

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'Unimaginable how unarmed Forest Staff enforce any Law against Armed Poachers', SC shows concern on 'lack of protection for Forest Rangers'

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'Discussion no Crime', SC asks Retd. AP High Court Judge to file affidavit over alleged phone call to destabilize judiciary with suspended Judicial Officer [Read Order]

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HC imposes ₹20,000 costs on defendant who sought 2-week adjournment in Commercial Suit due to Covid [Read Order]

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Farm Laws 2020 Protest: BCI Chairman praises SC order, asks Citizens to have faith in judiciary and not to malign it [Read Press Release]

High Court stays Financial Intelligence Unit order imposing ₹96 lakh penalty on PayPal

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'High Court no appellate body over State Legislature', HC dismisses challenge to election of Deputy Chairperson of Legislative Council [Read Judgement]

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Whatsapp Privacy Policy: Justice Prathiba Singh of Delhi HC recuses herself from hearing the matter

'Can't direct Legislation to enact Laws', HC dismisses plea seeking direction to State Govt to introduce 'Advocates Protection Bill'

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'Lawyers will be constrained to choose b/w professional duty and family', one more plea filed in SC against Delhi HC's decision to resume Physical Hearings

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'Examine if case leads to strong suspicion', HC grants relief to Coach charged under Sec-10 of POCSO Act in dispute with student [Read Order]

Justice Ashok Bhushan

SC likely to decide soon on resumption of Physical Hearings, Justice Ashok Bhushan hints

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CJI SA Bobde advises SCBA to seek views of Medical Experts before physically holding Elections

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'We trust Chief Justice of Delhi HC will take a proper decision', SC disposes of pleas challenging resumption of Physical Hearings

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SC trashes challenge to Aadhaar Verdict, J. Chandrachud dissents [Read Judgement]

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SC carves exception, allows Family Court to hold Virtual Hearings in Matrimonial Case [Read Order]

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Law Student writes to Patna HC over controversial order by Bihar Police to make 'Anti-Govt' SM posts part of 'Cybercrimes' [Read Letter]

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'Learnings and Experiences of pandemic period should be capitalized' Delhi HC for Digital Filing [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court

Allahabad HC takes suo-moto cognizance of UP Educational Services Tribunal tussle

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Ex SC Justice Deepak Gupta: CJI's suggestion to Rape Accused to marry Victim smacks of Patriarchal thinking

'Don't take political milage from Court Proceedings', BCI calls out Brinda and others over CJI Remark Controversy [Read Press Release]

SC approves NALSA Women VCS, 2018

SC directs NALSA to frame Draft Guidelines on framework to deal with remission requests of eligible convicts [Read Order]

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Fake News: No Notice issued by Delhi HC stating switch to Virtual Hearings

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Sr. Advocate Harish Salve recuses as Amicus Curiae in Supreme Court suo motu COVID-19 matter

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Supreme Court upholds provisions of IBC on 'Insolvency of Personal Guarantors'

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'Accused entitled to have his/her name redacted from Court records once acquitted', Madras HC observes on Right to be Forgotten

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Sr. Advocate Indira Jaising points out problems in Senior Advocate Designation process, CJI NV Ramana remarks 'looking into it'

Justice DY Chandrachud & Justice Mukesh R Shah

Supreme Court lays down parameters to be considered by High Courts while granting bail [Read Judgement]

SC strikes down the Discplinary Rules framed by Madras High Court for Lawyers

Allahabad HC imposes ₹5 lakh cost on Delhi-based Advocate for filing plea on behalf of absconding IPS Officer [Read Order]

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Snailpace Trials: SC comes down heavily as Charge not framed despite 78 hearings in 7 years [Read Order]

HC takes Suo moto cognizance of dire state of Drug De-addiction Centres [Read Order]

Issue of Cheque Dishonour

NI Act: Interim Compensation under Sec.143A whether Mandatory or Discretionary, HC answers [Read Order]

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SC on Motor Accident Claims: Only the Multiplier which is relevant to the Deceased shall be applied [Read Order]

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Can an Application for Amendment of Pleadings be rejected on sole ground of delay, HC replies [Read Judgement]

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Can a Contractual Employee seek regularisation after the Permanent Employee of his Post gets repatriated back from deputation, SC answers [Read Judgement]

Child Born out of Live-in Relationship

Settlement in a Rape Case after birth of a Child as a consequence of offence, SC allows quashing [Read Order]

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Can HC compel the NI Act Convict to deposit Fine amount as a pre-condition for hearing of Revision, SC answers [Read Order]

How to file a Civil Suit?

Suitable to be included in Law School Syallbus: Supreme Court's wisecrack on 50 year old Civil Suit [Read Judgement]

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Honourable Acquittal vs Acquittal on benefit of doubt, SC elaborates difference, [Read Judgement]

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Apex Court: Can't allow trend of filing Misc. Applications for Modification of Judgement, it undermines Litigation Process [Read Order]

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Should Advocates be issued Arms License for safety, HC feels otherwise [Read Order]

Minor Sexual Assault

POCSO Victim turns Hostile post disbursement of Compensation, Court orders return of Money [Read Judgement]

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Motor Accident Claims Tribunal not bound to go by FIR in deciding compensation: Supreme Court [Read Judgement]

Bail Granted

Right to bail under Section 167(2) CrPC overrides right of prosecution to continue probe: HC [Read Judgement]

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Muslim Marriage is a Contract, not a ritual like Hindu Marriage: HC decides on Maintenance under Muslim Law [Read Judgement]

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Is World Bank a Govt Agency as per Article 12 of Constitution, HC replies [Read Judgement]

rape Victims

Can Investigating Officer cross-question on Rape Victim's recorded statement u/s 161 & 164 of CrPC?: HC answers [Read Order]

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HC blasts Bar Council: Junior Advocates surviving by selling Tea but you are building Guest Houses

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No bar in quashing of SC/ST Act Case under Sec.482 CrPC or Art.142, rules SC [Read Judgement]

Doctors approach HC over discrepancies in exam results

HC: Nation owes a collective duty to safeguard Doctors from frivolous Complaints, Guidelines framed [Read Judgement]

Advocate caught stealing Compensation Money from poor Client who lost his only Son, HC denied Bail [Read Order]

Does Women's Profile on Dating site indicate her virtues, HC replies [Read Order]

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Unless Married, mere Living together won't confer any Legal Matrimonial Right

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Removal of Objectionable Content from Internet: HC grants time to Amicus Curiae for filing note on 'Role of Intermediaries' [Read Order]

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Not a Circus or Cinema: HC fumes over shirtless man's appearance in Virtual Hearing in open court

Madras High Court- Justice Sanjib Banerjee

Bar Members have right to know: Madras HC Lawyers write to SC Collegium against transfer of Chief Justice

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Can a Lawyer be sued by Client for Deficiency in Service on loosing a Case, SC answers [Read Order]

Murder Case

SC: Sec.307 IPC to be judged as per nature of Weapon used and seat on injury caused [Read Judgement]

Robbery

Does non-recovery of Weapon calls for Discharge of Accused under Sec.397 IPC? HC replies [Read Order]

Lawyer, Civil Case, Court, Advocate,

Allow Lawyers to argue their Cases fearlessly without any hindrance, rules HC [Read Order]

HC to Sessions Judge: Don't castigate Police unnecessarily at the drop of hat [Read Order]

HC comes to the rescue of Law intern booked by Police for impersonating as Advocate before a Court [Read Order]

Bail Granted

SC: No bar in moving again for Anticipatory Bail post filing of Chargesheet, option to surrender & seek Regular Bail also open [Read Order]

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Claim of Juvenility under JJ Act: Supreme Court summarises Principles [Read Judgement]

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Crime Scene Videography by way of Mobile App for Police Officers, SC issues directions [Read Order]

Lawyer, Civil Case, Court, Advocate,

Law Interns can't assert and behave as Employees seeking fixed stipend, working hours etc, rules HC [Read Order]

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HC to Police: Safeguard all inter-caste and inter-community Marriages from Threats by Families and Anti-Socials [Read Order]

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SC rules, inhouse out-door Catering for Staff excluded from Input Service [Read Order]

Minor Sexual Assault

Can a Husband be booked for Rape for having physical relations with his Minor Wife? HC says YES [Read Order]

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High Court issues Guidelines for streamlining inter-country Adoptions [Read Judgement]

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HC: Mere issuance of Summons by Child Rights Body not a ground to invoke Writ Jurisdiction; no relief to Isha Centre [Read Order]

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MP, MLA Cases triable by Magistrates not to be sent to Spl. Courts, says SC [Read Order]

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SC: Courts can't suo-motu recall previous orders/ judgements for alterations under Sec-362 CrPC [Read Order]

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SC fumes as it heard a SLP seeking to set aside an Order of HC of simply Adjourning a Case [Read Order]

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Can Services of an Employee be terminated without Notice during Probation? SC answers [Read Order]

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Applicability of Senior Citizens Act, Prospective or Retrospective? HC answers [Read Judgment]

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Can High Court dismiss Second Appeal in limine? SC replies [Read Judgment]

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Video Calls made by Rape Victim to the Accused show it was a consented relationship, Bail granted by HC [Read Text]

Will mere display of Flags of a Political Party on Vehicles call for invoking Sec.171H IPC? HC answers [Read Order]

Are Educational Institutions covered under Shops and Establishment Act? HC replies [Read Judgement]

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HC issues Guidelines for Compensating Complainant & Sentencing Convict under Sec.138 NI Act [Read Judgement]

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SC: Dismissal from Service is a drastic step, clause dispensing formal Enquiry to be used only under compelling circumstances [Read Judgement]

Criminal Law

SC rules, High Court can not enhance Sentence in an Ex Parte hearing of Revision [Read Order]

Domestic Dispute

Can a DV Act Complaint be filled at a place where Wife paid a 'Casual Visit'? HC replies [Read Judgement]

Doctors approach HC over discrepancies in exam results

Can a Patient who was provided Free Medical care sue Doctor in Consumer Court? SC replies [Read Order]

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SC: Waitlisted Candidates do not have a Right to seek relief against Vacancies that are not reported [Read Judgement]

SC: Offence under Sec.138 NI Act made out even if Debt liablity arises post drawing of Cheque [Read Judgement]

Health Insurance

SC upholds Right of Policy Holder to be informed of changes in terms of Insurance, Claim allowed [Read Judgement]

HC observes, We need to tackle the menace of Politicians who think themselves to be above the Law, with iron hand [Read Order]

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HC on NI Act: No illegality in summoning Accused relying on Complaint's Affidavit, Read Order

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Should the Convicts be allowed to undergo concurrent Sentences in NDPS Act matters? SC replies [Read Judgement]

Minor Sexual Assault

Should Court order DNA Test of Rape Victim without her consent? HC Replies, Read Order

Jails

HC: Detention Orders valid even if only single instance of Breach of Peace order is alleged [Read Judgement]

HC: Just because Vehicle was being driven slow, does not rule out Rash or Negligent Driving [Read Judgement]

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Does living together for a few days qualify to be termed as a 'Live-in Relationship'? HC replies [Read Judgerment]

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SC to HCs: You can't undertake exercise to check the genuineness of contents of FIR in a Sec.482 CrPC Petition [Read Judgement]

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Can Accused be granted Bail only on humanitarian grounds? HC replies, Read Order

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Can a Witness be recalled by invoking Sec.311 CrPC to fill up lacunas in Cross-Examination? HC replies, Read Order

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Are Male Potency Drugs covered under NDPS Act? SC answers, Read Order

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Right of Accused to seek his own Narco Analysis Test? HC decides [Read Judgement]

Trademark

Can the Title of a Book be Registered as a Trademark? HC replies [Read Judgement]

Can Police use Disclosure Statement of Accused recorded in another case as Evidence? SC answers [Read Judgement]

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SC to HCs: Do not invoke you Writ power to compell Banks for 'One Time Settlement' with Borrowers [Read Judgement]

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Can Court grant Anticipatory Bail to an Accused already in Custody in another Case? HC answers, Read Order

Contempt of Court

SC: Exercise Contempt Jurisdiction very sparingly with due circumspection [Read Judgement]

SC rules, eligibility of a Candidate shall be considered as per criteria laid within cut off date [Read Judgement]

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Can Territorial Army Officers claim Pension on the lines of regular Indian Army? SC replies [Read Judgement]

Consumer Protection

SC: The words 'a Consumer' includes its plural and means 'Consumers' as well, Joint Complaints legal [Read Judgement]

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2nd Anticipatory Bail: SC depricates the Practice of moving it after dismissal of the First [Read Order]

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SC comes down heavily on Insurance Company for dragging a paltry ₹2.60 lakh Death Compensation of Labour for 18 years [Read Judgement]

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HC: No illegality in Mandating Covid Test every 10 days for Govt. Servants opposing Vaccination [Read Order]

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Right to Default Bail not defeated even if Chargesheet is filed on 61st, 91st or 181st day: HC [Read Judgement]

Teenager Rape Victim

Carnal Intercourse against order of Nature as punishable under Sec.377 IPC: What constitutes it? HC explains [Read Judgement]

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Filing of Chargesheet: Whether Sec 10 of General Clauses Act be applicable on Investigaing Agency when time period expires on a holiday? HC answers [Read Judgement]

No Offence of Kidnapping u/s 363 IPC if Girl was just few days short of attaining Majority at the time of Marriage [Read Order]

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Wife makes Husband wait for 11 years saying 'I will join when time is auspicious', HC grants Divorce [Read Judgment]

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SC expounds, No parity can be sought with an Employee whose Service is Regularised erroneously [Read Order]

Detained as undertrial for 9 Years in NDPS Act Case, deserves Bail despite Heavy Recovery [Read Order]

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Does concealment of Mental Disorder by Wife sufficient to grant Divorce to Husband? HC replies [Read Judgement]

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HC: Nothing illegal in a 17 years old Teenaged Muslim Girl Marrying a Hindu Boy of her choice, Read Order

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SC: Doctrine of 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' has its limitations, Contractual Workers can't claim Pay Parity with Govt. Servants [Read Judgement]

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SC: Once the Selection Process starts, no Candidate can be allowed to alter the Personal Details [Read Judgement]

Dalit Community

HC comes to the rescue of Students, quashes FIR related to BR Ambedkar BDay [Read Order]

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SC: Employee can be dismissed from Service in DE even if Acquitted in Criminal Trial [Read Judgement]

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Delinquent Employee has no right to be represented by Ex-Employee/ Lawyer in DE: Supreme Court [Read Judgement]

Employee Benefit

SC: Employee who refused Promotion when offered is estopped from claiming ACP Benefits [Read Judgement]

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HC: Non Recording of Statements of independent witnesses by IO a Serious laps [Read Judgement]

TOTAL vs TOPAZ: Striking similarities in Packaging Colour, font and style is violation of Trademark, HC upholds injunction order [Read Order]

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

Post SC Order of extension of Limitation, no need to file separate Application for delay condonation [Read Order]

SC: Worker died on Duty, can't be denied Compensation by citing his designation mismatch [Read Judgement]

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Can Accused seek quashing of Criminal Trial on his exoneration in Departmental Enquiry? HC says YES [Read Judgement]

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Do children born out of void marriage have right to inherit ancestral property of parents? HC replies [Read Judgement]

Jail

HC DB: No Conviction can be sustained merely on Strong Suspicion [Read Judgement]

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Sec-138 NI Act: Cheque Dishonoured as Signature didn't match, is it an offence? HC replies [Read Judgement]

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HC: Documents not filed with WS cannot be filed later on without Court's leave [Read Order]

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Can a Wife seek Divorce just because Husband is living abroad? YES says HC, it's Mental Cruelty [Read Judgement]

HC: Doctors and Hospitals are being sued by unscrupulous elements for making quick money [Read Judgement]

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Once Bail granted to Co-accused with graver allegations, others too entitled to Bail, rules HC [Read Order]

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Once an Application is moved you can't 'Refuse to Consider' rather should 'Decide for Reasons', rules HC [Read Order]

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HC: 'No Work No Pay' rule doesn't apply to Employees removed from Service illogically, deserve back wages [Read Order]

Can a Bail Application be rejected only on the ground of magnitude of Offence? Read HC Order

CLAT Examination

'Sympathy has no place in Law', HC refuses to help Candidate who entered incorrect Roll Number in Answer Sheet [Read Order]

Khalistan conspiracy

Does mere mention of Khalistan in Social Media Accounts makes a Person Terrorist? HC says NO [Read Judgement]

Fatal Accidents

Is Insurance Company liable to pay Compensation if Accident is caused by a Stolen Vehicle? HC says YES [Read Judgement]

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Will Senior Citizens Act prevail over Domestic Violence Act? HC says NO [Read Judgement]

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HC on MACT: Agony of a Parent loosing a Child during their Lifetime is unparalleled [Read Judgement]

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Can a Court travel beyond Plaint and rely on WS to decide an Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Application? HC says NO [Read Judgement]

Beneficial Legislations meant for safeguarding Workmen can't be defeated on Technicalities, Read HC Judgment

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SC: Decide a Suit for Specific Performance only after framing issue of Plaintiff's willingness to perform his part [Read Judgement]

Property-Laws

SC: Daughters entitled to inherit Father's Estate from even prior to promulgation of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 [Read Judgement]

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Can HC issue Writ of Mandamus for providing Reservation in Jobs? SC says NO [Read Judgement]

Can MACT order for Payment of Compensation more than what is prayed for? HC says YES [Read Judgement]

Criminal Law

SC: Victims need not seek any Leave before filing an Appeal against Judgement of Acquittal [Read Judgement]

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HC refuses to waive Six Months cooling off period for a Mutual Consent Divorce, Find reason, Read Judgement

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Can a job reserved for 'Divorcee Women' be sought by a Lady during pendency of Divorce Petition? HC says NO, Read Order

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Is 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' an enforceable Fundamental Right? NO says SC, Read Judgment

Is an Acquittal under 'Benefit of Doubt' an Honourable Acquittal? HC says NO, Read Judgment

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Can a Bigamy FIR under Sec.495 IPC be quashed relying on a finding of Family Court? SC says YES, Read Judgment

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Can the Registry question maintaiblity of a Writ Petition if alternative remedies are available? HC says NO, Read Order

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Can a Bank escape from Compensating the Client who lost Money as wrong Account number was supplied to him? SC says NO, Read Judgement

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Can a Bail Order passed in a Rape Case be cancelled just because Victim was not heard? HC says YES, Read Order

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Can Accused plead and substantiate his Defence at the stage of Charge beyond Chargesheet? HC says NO, Read Order

No Accused can be granted Bail just because he is a Govt. Servant, Read HC Order

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Can a Court dismiss an Application just because Legal provision is misquoted? HC says NO, Read Order

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Vigilance Enquiry ordered by HC as instead of lodging a Rape FIR, a settlement was recorded in Police Station, Read Order

Issue of Cheque Dishonour

When does 30 Days Limitation for issuance of Sec.138(b) NI Act Demand Notice start? HC replies, Read Judgment

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Detention in Custody can't be indefinite, SC releases Accused in Rs.64 Crore GST evasion on Bail, Read Order

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No Contempt of Court is madeout unless one disobeys Judicial Order wilfully, rules SC, Read Judgement

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Can a Power of Attorney Holder file Sec.482 CrPC Petition? HC says NO, Read Order

Evidence of Doctors under Sec.45 Evidence Act only an Opinion, can't be treated as Substantive, Read HC Order

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Any clause disentitling Female Dependents from seeking Compassionate Appointment is violative of Art.14 of Constitution, Read HC Order

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Cases not covered under Sec.320 CrPC can be compromised and validly quashed under Sec.482 CrPC, Read HC Order

Bail Granted

Does Sec.82 CrPC bar filing of Anticipatory Bail by a Proclaimed Offenders? HC says NO, Read Order

Marriage

Matrimonial Dispute: No Transfer of Cases can be sought by Wife citing Temporary Change of her address, Read HC Order

Can the Prosecution direct Accused to surrender his Mobile Phone during investigation? HC says YES, Read Order

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Condonation of delay under Sec.5 of Limitation Act can't be done as 'Judicial Generosity', each days delay needs to be explained, Read HC Order

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Can a Conviction be based solely on Dying Declaration without corroboration? SC says YES, Read Judgment

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SC: Saving Clause cannot come to rescue of actions taken under an Unconstitutional Law, Read Judgment

Divorce by Mutual Consent

Mutual Consent Divorce by Supreme Court using Article 142 referred to Larger Bench, Read Order

Eye Witness

HC: Deposition of Sole Eyewitness found unreliable qua one Accused can't be a ground to discard it against other Accused, Read Judgment

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SC to HCs: Do not use Sec.482 CrPC to quash FIRs unless no Offence is madeout on plain reading, Read Order

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Principal Office of Company is seat of its Business, confers Jurisdiction on Civil Courts, Read HC Judgment

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SC: Mere violation of Sec.50 NDPS Act does not vitiate the recovery effected, Read Judgment

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HC castigates Citizen for his intolerance to PM Modi picture on Covid Certificate, Read Order

No quashing of Sec.498A IPC case when allegations are of Sec.307 IPC as well, Read HC Judgement

Appellate Court can't overturn Judgment of Acquittal unless the same is perverse, Read HC Judgment

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Land Allocated for Graveyard can't be taken back just because number of Graves are less, Read HC Order

POCSO Crimes

Nothing wrong in recording Conviction in POCSO Case on sole Deposition of Minor Victim, Read HC Judgement

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Can an Employee seek Deputation as a matter of Right? HC says NO, Read Judgment

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HC: Secularism means Citizens should be tolerant towards Religious practices of all Faiths, Read Order

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Can Accused seek Statutory Bail as no Cognizance was taken in 60/90 Days? SC says NO, Read Judgement

Bank Fraud

Can a Bank be held liable for Fraud committed by its Employee? SC says YES, Read Judgment

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Procedural irregularities can be overlooked if Deposition of Victim inspire confidence, Read HC Judgement

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Can an Accused seek Discharge on the Ground of Discrepancies between FIR and Sec.164 CrPC Statements? SC says NO, Read Order

Road accident victims

Children from First Marriage of Road Accident Victim entitled to MACT Compensation, rules HC, Read Order

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Can a Student granted Admission erroneously removed mid-session by the College? NO says HC, Read Order

Insurance Company can't avoid Payment of Compensation even in case of violation of its Policy, Read HC Order

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HC: On issues related to National Security, Principles of Natural Justice have a limited Role, Read Order

Just because Foul and Obscene Language is used in a Film, it can't be ordered to be removed from OTT, Read HC Judgement

Examination

Once submitted, Students can't change Registration Form details like Domicile Status, rules HC, Read Order

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Lady District Judge constrained to resign due to Sexual Harrasment to be reinstated, rules SC

Convicted

Can a Settlement under Sec.354 IPC be taken on record after Appeal against Conviction is dismissed? SC says NO, Read Judgment

Defamation

Who can file a Case for Defamation of a Political Party? HC explains, Read Order

State in a Constitutional Republic can't generate arbitrary and irrartional funds: HC upholds this Act as 'illegal and unconstitutional' [Read Judgement]

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HC: Tribunals not allowed to foray into Jurisdictions beyond their purview, Read Judgement

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Can a MACT Compensation be calculated by applying Two Multipliers? SC says NO, Read Judgement

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Can Sentence of Life Imprisonment till last breath without any remission be an alternative to Death Penalty? SC answers, Read Order

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No bar in quashing of FIR under Sec.482 CrPC if allegations not supported with some cogent material, Read SC Judgement

Can an Insurance Company refuse to Pay up merely for delay in intimation? SC says NO, Read Judgement

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Not justification for High Court to venture into re-appriciation of Evidence in a Writ against DE Findings, Read SC Judgement

Scope and Application of Sec.17A of Prevention of Corruption Act: SC Explains, Read Judgement

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HC: RTI Information Commissioner duly empowered to burden State with Cost for failing to provide information in Time, Read Judgment

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Two years Custody in an Offence punishable upto seven years jail is sufficient to grant bail, Read Order

HC: Can't allow false and misleading statements under garb of Free Speech, permanent injuction invoked against ads denigrating Dabur [Read Judgement]

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HC: We won't permit piecemeal Objections u/s 48 of Arbitration Act against Enforcement of Foreign Award, Read Order

SC anguished as DDA resisting compliance of it 2016 Judgment on Release of Acquired Land, Vice Chairman summoned, Read Order

Criminal Law

Criminal Law can be set in motion by any person, concept of Locus Standi is alien to it, rules HC, Read Order

Juvenile Crimes, pic by: Governance Now

SC: JJ Act is to be interpreted liberally but we can't declare an Accused Minor on the basis of dubious documents, Read Judgment

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Can stipulation of Pre-Deposit of 50% amount of NCDRC Order applied retrospectively? SC says NO, Read Order

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SC: Failure of Wife to justify living away from Matrimonial Home amounts to Desertion, Husband entitled to Divorce, Read Judgement

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Can the Court hearing Sec.34 Arbitration Act Objections order fresh Arbitration Proceedings? SC says YES, Read Judgment

Juvenille Cases

Right of Juvenile to get Bail under Sec.12 of JJ Act can't be defeated just because Offence alleged is henious in nature, Read HC Order

Sabrimala Temple

HC: Judiciary dutybound to protect Properties belongings to Religious Institutions, Read Judgment

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Can't suspend Ansal's Sentence, it will errode Public's Faith in Judiciary, HC in Uphaar Tragedy Conviction Appeal

Nation wide Lawyer's Strike

HC aghast as Lawyers in this City Striking Work for last Two Years, directs Bar Council to take action, Read Order

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HC: Criminal Courts dutybound to appoint Legal Aid Lawyer if Defence Counsel fails to appear for accused in custody, Read Judgement

HC sends Sessions Judge to undergo Training for granting Bail in a pending investigation Henious Crime, Read Order

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Can a Court of Additional Sessions Judge try Offences under IBC? HC replies, Read Judgment

SC settles: Whether RERA is supreme or SARFAESI Act shall prevail over it, Read Judgment

Can Pension be denied to an ad-hoc worker who served for decades? SC says NO, Read Judgement

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Can women be legally denied the Right to Choose their profession in the name of protecting them? SC says NO [Read Judgement]

Doctors approach HC over discrepancies in exam results

Can Pharma Companies seek Tax Exemption on gifts/ freebies given to Doctors? SC clarifies [Read Judgement]

Lease Agreement.jpg

Is filing of False Affidavit sufficient ground for cancllation of Lease Deed? SC says YES, Read Judgment

SC on Auctions

Can an Auction Sale, once concluded, be cancelled if a higher offer is made by a Third Party? SC says NO, Read Judgment

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Can Magistrate refuse to entertain a Sec.156(3) CrPC Application if it is not supported with Complaints Affidavit? SC says YES, Read Judgment

Compassionate Appointment/ Job, pic by: India Legal

Can State refuse Compassionate Appointment if Application is made after inordinate delay? YES says HC, Read Judgment

Jail-custody-5002-1544467792.jpg Pic By Google

Can a Magistrate invoke Sec.451-457 CrPC during investigation? NO says HC, Read Order

Marriage- Husband- Wife.jpg

HC to Teenaged Girl desirous of Inter-Religious Marriage: Focus on Education first, Marriage can wait, Read Order

Cow Slaughtering

PIL seeking ban on Religious Killing of Animals dismissed, Read HC Order

Can a Magistrate summon a Person residing beyond his Jurisdiction as an Accused without Sec.202 CrPC Enquiry? HC says NO, Read Order

Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT).jpg

HC to MACTs: Continue including Compensation Claims under conventional heads of Funeral Expenses, Loss of Estate and Consortium, Read Judgment

Cheque Bounce- Company Director- NI Act.png

Vicarious Liablity in Cheque Bounce Cases of Companies: HC explains, Read Judgment

Insurance policy

Can an Appellate Court enhance Insurance Compensation even if no Appeal is filed? HC says YES, Read Judgment

Indian Judiciary System/ Judicial Transfer

Who can hear an Appeal filed in a Case Transfered by SC to another State?Transfree State HC, Read Order

Gangubai Kathiawadi.jpg

SC: Defamation not madeout on mere hurting of sensiblities, Read Order

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SC to HC: You are expected to pass a reasoned order while reversing Sessions Court's order of dismissal of Bail in a Murder Case, Read Order

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SC: Anticipatory Bail Applications can't be allowed to be dragged indefinitely, Read Order

Can Vicarious Liability be fastened in Criminal Cases even though no specific provision exists? No, says HC, Read Judgement

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SC: No need of consent of both parties to grant Divorce Decree under Art. 142, Read Judgement

Cheque Cases

SC on NI Act: Endorsement of 'Account Frozen' on Dishonoured Cheque means 'Account ceases to exist', Read Judgment

Mere pendency of an issue before the Court does not take away Right to Protest, rules HC, Read Order

Telecom Companies.jpg

Does Telegraph Act oust Right to sue the Telecoms under Consumer Protection Act? SC says NO, Read Judgment

Fundamental Rights

SC: Art.32 Petition airing Violation of Fundamental Rights can't be rejected on the ground of Limitation, Read Judgment

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SC on Condonation of Delay: Equity has no role to play, each day's delay needs to be explained [Read Judgement]

govt teacher's

Can Govt/Aided School Teachers be permitted to take Pvt.Tutions? NO says HC, calls it a Cancer, Read Order

Transgender Community Rights

Can a Transgender identify oneself as a Women for Govt. Job? NO says HC, Read Judgment

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Can Art.227 be invoked merely because a Subordinate Court has passed a wrong Order? NO says HC, Read Judgment

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HC let's off Advocate who abused Lady Judge in Court upon submission of Apology, imposes ₹2000 Cost, Read Order

Misuse of PIL/ Public Interest Litigation, pic by: missionpsc.com

CJI: PIL has done wonders but still Thousands of Frivolous PILs have clogged our System, Read Order

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Can a State Legislate for Appointment of VC of a University contrary to UGC Norms? NO says SC, Read Judgment

Liquor Prohibition Bill

Can the States levy Excise Duty on Liquor not meant for Human Consumption? NO says SC, Read Judgment

Lawyers in Court, pic by: MyLaw.net

HC to State: Train your Public Prosecutor well on nuances of Criminal Trial, Read Order

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HC rules, Executive cannot issue Directions contrary to Legislative intent, only grey areas can be explained, Read Judgement

National Medical Commission- Doctors-Hospital

Does Medical Services fall within the ambit of Consumer Protection Laws? YES says HC, Read Judgment

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SC: Acquittal in Criminal Case of Fraud, when Appeal is pending, does not absolve the Civil Liablity, Read Judgement

Temple Town

HC advises Devotees to enter Temples only as per Dress Code but stops short of issuing directions

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HC burdens Cop with Rs.25K Cost for furnishing incorrect information, Read Order

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HC: Parents can't escape from Payment of School Fees demanded as per SC directives, Read Order

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Can Deposition of Witnesses discarded merely because they are relatives of Victim? NO says SC, Read Judgment

Juvenile Crimes, pic by: Governance Now

Can a Child in Conflict with Law be treated as an Undertrial Prisoner? NO says HC, Read Order

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HC castigates Bureaucracy for passing Orders without following Principles of Natural Justice, Read Order

Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes Act Cases (Pic by Google).jpeg

Can SC/ST Act be invoked and applied retrospectively? NO says HC, Read Order

Magistrate dutybound to ensure Fair investigation of FIR got registered under Sec.156(3) CrPC, Read HC Order

Breach of Contract

Can Compensation be claimed under Sec.73-74 Contract Act for Breach when no Loss is suffered? NO says HC, Read Judgment

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

Can Courts pass an Anticipatory Bail Order in SC/ST Act Case? YES says HC, Read Order

Dowry Murder

High Court terms Offences under Sec.498A, 354 IPC as Petty Crimes with no moral turpitude, quashes FIR citing Compromise, Read Order

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Can the School Principal be Prosecuted if Teacher beats up Students? NO says HC, Read Order

Corruption Cases

HC: Corruption is root cause of all problems in our Society viz social unrest and inequality, Read Order

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HC to Trial Judges: Refrain from entertaining Time Barred Cases unless delay properly explained, Read Judgment

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Higher Judiciary Entrance Exam Stayed as Minimum Age limit of 35 Years re-introduced, Read Order

Police Investigation

Can Evidence of Officers be Ex-facie disbelieved just because they are Policemen? NO says HC, Read Order

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Rs.25 Crore Fine imposed by NGT on Coca-Cola and Pepsi for illegal extraction of Ground Water, Read Order

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Can an Injuction Order for protection of Possession of Immovable Property be passed against unknown Persons? YES says HC, Read Order

Matrimonial Battle

HC: We can't trivalise Criminal Offence under Sec.498A IPC by equating it with other Matrimonial Disputes, Read Order

Misuse of PIL/ Public Interest Litigation, pic by: missionpsc.com

HC: PILs shall precede thorough Research and complete Facts, Read Order

Consensual relationships between teenagers

Can a FIR under Rape be sustained after Four Years of consensual Relationship? NO says HC, Read Order

Can an Executive Magistrate order Detention of Accused u/s 122 CrPC on Breach of Bond? YES says HC, Read Judgment

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Criminal Liability of Directors under Sec.138 NI Act, HC Explains, Read Judgement

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Can Wife's act of filing Criminal Complaints against Husband's Family with vague allegations be a Ground for Divorce? YES says HC

Contempt of Court

SC awards 6 months civil jail time to contemnors who re-possessed property [Read Order]

Dowry Death

HC comes to the rescue of Parents-in-Law who were accused of Sec.306 IPC without any 'Active Role': Read Order

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Can NCDRC entertain pleas against State Commission for exceeding its Jurisdiction? YES says SC, Read Order

CrPC- Criminal Procedure Code- Code of Criminal Procedure

Can Sec.319 CrPC be invoked just because Prima Facie case is made out? NO says SC, Read Judgment

Child Born out of Live-in Relationship

HC comes to rescue of Working Wife with Kids by allowing Transfer of Matrimonial Cases, Read Judgment

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Can Executive doing Quasi-Judicial work seek Protection under Judges Protection Act,1985? HC answers

Bank Loan

SC bails out Company which defaulted in Payment to Bank under OTS, Read Order

HC to State: Contain growing instances of Live-in Relationships among Adolescents, Read Order

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Can Insurance Company be made liable to Pay Compensation if Accident is caused by HMV driven by LMV License Holder? HC Replies, Read Judgment

Azim Premji

Litigant apologizes for filing 70 frivolous Cases against Azim Premji, SC lauds Wipro Chief's large heartedness, Read Order

Issue of Cheque Dishonour

SC on Sec.138 NI Act: Complainant need not Proove his Financial Capacity unless the same is questioned by Accused, Read Judgment

Maternity-Benefit

Can a Contractual Employee seek Benefit under Maternity Act beyond Contract Period? YES says HC, Read Judgment

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SC: High Courts can't dwell deep into Facts like an Appellate Court while hearing Art.227 Petitions, Read Judgment

Appeal

Does Right to prefer Appeal also include the Right to insist hearing before a Forum which ceased to exist? Read SC Judgment

Indian Judiciary System/ Judicial Transfer

SC: All India Service Employees have no Right of Choice Postings, Guidelines laid, Read Judgment

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, pic by: slideshare.net

SC: Breach of Sec.50 NDPS Act sufficient to record Judgment of Acquittal, Read Judgment

Contempt of Court

SC: Power of Court to Punish for Contempt not affected by inter se Rights of Parties, Read Judgment

Maintenance under Section 125 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure (Crpc)

HC: Sec.125 CrPC draws Strength from Art.15 of Constitution, Read Order

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SC to examine the Legality of 'Sealed Cover Procedure' in Courts, Read Order

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Can Disciplinary Action be taken against a Judge for passing wrong Order? SC answers, Read Judgment

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Bizzare: Man file Medical Certificate claiming Labour Pain, HC orders action, Read Order

HC to Trial Judges: Stop short of scrutinising entire Evidence at the stage of Charge, have a Prima Facie view, Read Judgment

Gang-Rape

Can delay in lodging FIR be a ground to set aside Rape Conviction? HC replies, Read Judgment

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SC: Unless a Daughter is desirous of maintaining Relationship with Father, she can't claim Education expenses from him, Read Judgment

Can a Magistrate Summon an Additional Accused even of not named in FIR or Chargesheet? SC answers, Read Judgment

Lawyers Chamber

SC to Bar Council: Evolve System to help Young Lawyers find Placements in Law Chambers, Read Order

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HC: Appending of Digital Signatures on a Notice issued under Income Tax won't suffice, Read Judgment

Passport of India

Once Proceedings Stayed by HC no permission of Trial Court needed for renewal of Passport, Read HC Order

Maintenance Wars

Can a Wife seek creation of Charge over Husband's Self Acquired Property for unpaid Maintenance? HC replies

Judge Chair.jpeg

No qualm in quashing of FIR and Chargesheet if Commission of Offence not established, Read HC Judgment

govt teacher's

Can a Junior Officer draw Salary higher than his Senior? NO says HC, Read Judgment

Bank Account Freeze.jpg

Does Accused have Right to be heard before Freezing of Bank Account under Sec.102 CrPC? NO says HC, Read Judgment

HC faults Arbitral Award passed by Three Ex. SC Judges in favour of BCCI, Read Judgement

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Can an Order granting Sanction for Prosecution be considered as a Public Document? HC replies, Read Judgment

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Litigant alledges Bias against Trial Judge, HC trashes plea, apprehension unreal, penalised Rs.25K, Read Order

Compassionate Appointment/ Job, pic by: India Legal

Concealment of Criminal Case by a Candidate not always fatal, rules SC, Read Judgment

Insurance Compensation - Motor Accident 1.jpg

Can a Victim Claim Compensation under Two Statutes simultaneously? NO says HC, Read Judgment

Rights of Senior Citizens Pic Source Economic Times

HC Explains: Duty of DMs under Senior Citizens Act to Protect their Life & Property, Read Judgment

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HC: Marital Rape breaches Fundamental Right of Equality and Right to dignified Life, Read Judgment

HC grants Bail to Judge and Court Clerks in Sodomy Case, Read Order

CCTV at Police Stations

HC to Police: Ensure 24×7 functioning of CCTV Cameras in Police Stations and preserve footage for One Year, Read Order

Jail

NDPS Trial inconclusive even after Eight Years of Custody, HC grants Bail, Read Order

Maternity-Benefit

HC Explains: Rights of Women Employee to demand 'Work from Home' under Maternity Benefit Act, Read Judgment

Forced Arbitration

SC to HC: You can't invoke Writ Jurisdiction in Contractual Disputes with Arbitration Clauses, Read Judgment

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Can a Writ be filed for arbitrary withholding of Contractual Payments by State or its subjects? YES says HC, Read Judgment

Money Laundering

HC: Jail is a Rule and Bail an exception for Money Launderers under PMLA Act, Read Order

arrest warrant

HC Explains: Scope of Sec.73 CrPC and Power of Magistrate to issue NBWs, Read Judgment

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SC Explains: Applicability of Sec.188 CrPC if part of Offence Committed in India, Read Judgment

Child Born out of Live-in Relationship

HC: Father's Act of making unsubstantiated allegations of Extra Marital Affairs against Wife fails to win him Child Custody Case [Read Judgement]

Juvenile Crimes, pic by: Governance Now

HC: Juvenile has a Right to Parity when Adult given Bail in same case, Read Order

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SC to HCs: You can't refuse Relief unless you pass a Reasoned Order, Read Judgment

Lawyers in Court, pic by: MyLaw.net

Can a Lawyer engaged individually by Client add Names of his Juniors in Vakalatnama? HC replies, Read Order

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SC on Motor Accident Claim: If Victim is 100% disabled, be liberal in awarding damages [Read Judgemen]

Bata

SC: Employer can't reduce Salary without affording a hearing opportunity to Employee, Read Judgment

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SC: Won't allow Litigants to retain benefit of a Wrong Court Order set aside by superior Court, Read Judgment

Prisoners

Can a Victim prefer Appeal against inadequate Sentence? HC replies, Read Judgment

HC: Once Retirement Benefits are accepted, VRS Plea can't be withdrawn, Read Judgment

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HC Explains: Need for Registration and Payment of Stamp Duty on Oral Family Settlement reduced into a Memorandum for remembrance, Read Judgment

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HC: Appellate Court should not interfere in Ad interim Injuction Orders unless found to be arbitrary, capricious or perverse, Read Order

Illegal Detention in Indian Jails, pic by: Live Law

HC: Mere Registration of FIR not sufficient to Pass a Detention Order, Read Order

Zakir Naik

Tribunal bans Zakir Naik's 'Islamic Research Foundation' under UAPA Act, Read Order

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HC: Drastic erosion visible in our Value System, Litigants today have no Respect for the Truth, Read Order

rape Victims

HC allows recall of Prosecutrix under Sec.311 CrPC after she filed an Affidavit in support of Bail plea of Rape Accused, Read Order

Family Court

HC to Family Courts: Always endeavour to find out Truth of Real Dispute, Read Judgement

Summons

HC: Civil Courts can't use Regd. AD Postage to serve Summons on Defendants living beyond its Jurisdiction, Read Order

CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation)

HC: Laws of Limitation apply uniformly, CBI not a Privileged Agency, Read Judgement

Can a Husband claim Maintenance from his Wife? YES says HC, Read Judgment

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HC: Establishment of new Courts in Districts is in interest of Public, Bar shall not object, Read Judgement

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HC: No question of EWS Reservation in Higher Judicial Service, Read Order

Bail Granted

Can Sec.482 CrPC be invoked to modify Bail Order? Yes says HC, Read Order

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Does taking of Voice Sample of Accused constitute Violation of Fundamental Right to Privacy? HC replies, Read Order

govt teacher's

SC: Teacher hiding Criminal Antecedents deserves to be dismissed, Read Order

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Bail Frauds: This High Court issues Guidelines for containing instances of Fraud in seeking Bail, Read Text

Indefinite fast by Advocate

Can an Advocate who left Legal Practice for Govt. Job continue to be a Member of Bar? HC replies, Read Judgement

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HC Convicts Man for Contempt: He called Judges Dishonest and Murderers of Constitution, Read Order

Muslim Relationships.jpg

Can a Divorce Decree be passed by Mutual Consent in a Muslim Marriage? HC replies, Read Judgment

Arbitration

HC: Court shall refrain from appointing an Arbitral Tribunal if Claims are Time Barred, Read Order

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SC on Landlord - Tenant Disputes: Courts shall not grant Leave to Defend casually unless Triable issues are raised, Read Judgment

Amarpali- Real Estate.jpg

Can a Consumer Court direct the Builders to Refund & Compensate Buyers on failure to deliver Flat? SC replies, Read Judgment

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SC Explains: Circumstances when Preventive Detention can be ordered, Read Judgment

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Guidelines laid by HC for assessment of Parties arriving at a Settlement Decree, Read Text

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Statutory Bail under Sec.167 CrPC: Period shall be computed afresh when Additional graver Offence is added, Read HC Order

Are directions issued by Centre Govt binding on State Universities? NO says SC, Read Order

Private Property, Pic By: MultiBriefs

SC: Act of Forcible Disposession is violation of Fundamental Rights and Human Rights, Read Judgment

Hong Kong Arbitration, pic by: South China Morning Post

Seat of Arbitration can't be decided on the basis of Rules of an Arbitration Institution, Read HC Order

jail

HC Explains: Can a Trial Court Award Life Imprisonment till Death without any Remission? Read Judgment

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HC: An Enforceable Award does not become binding unless the same passes the Test on Principle of Natural Justice, Read Order

Defamation

Can the State be sued for Compensation allegeding Defamation committed by HC Judge? Read HC Judgement

jail

Does a Convict have Right to Parole to perform Conjugal/Sexual Relationship with Wife? Yes says HC, Read Order

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Employee's Act of withholding material info from Employer sufficient to Terminate Service, Read SC Order

Toll Plaza

Can Toll Plazas be established in close vicinity of Villages? HC replies, Read Judgment

Consumer Protection

Can Consumer Forum Members pass Judgments without its President who is a Judicial Member? HC says YES, Read Judgment

CrPC- Criminal Procedure Code- Code of Criminal Procedure

HC: A Foreign National can't be detained on mere apprehension of fleeing when Sec.445 CrPC is being complied, Read Order

HC: Judicial Academies shall Train Magistrates on how to carry out Proclamation Proceedings, Read Order

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PIL Petitioner Sentenced to One Month Jail Term for Contempt and misleading the Court, Read HC Order

Mediation ADR

SC: Start Mediation Centres and eFiling in Consumer Forums and Commissions, Read Order

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HC: Ensure that Provisional Attachment under GST Act do not hamper Business Activities, Read Order

Domestic Violence

Does Limitation for Cognizance provided by Sec.468 CrPC applicable to DV Act? SC replies [Read Judgement]

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Land Acquisition: Things attached & it's benefits are to be treated as 'Land', Read HC Judgment

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Can Decree Holders be treated at par with Financial Creditors under IBC? NO says SC, Read Order

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UGC Regularisations for Post Qualifications shall not override State's Rights to provide Reservation, Read Judgment

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Does the Accused has a Right to further Cross Examine a Witness examined by Court under Sec.165 Evidence Act? HC replies, Read Order

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HC DB blasts Writ Petitioner for using Vacation Bench to obtain Relief based on False Facts & Records, impose Rs.1 Lakh Cost, Read Order

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Complaint against Advocate: Legal Heirs can pursue it before Bar Council upon Death of Complainant, Read Order

Temples of Justice

SC Explains: Rights of Victims to Participate at every stage of Criminal Justice Delivery System, Read Judgment

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Can delay in decision of Appeal be cited as a ground to reduce Sentence? NO says SC, Read Judgment

Religion

HC: Strength of our Nation's diversity lies in Respect and Tolerance for all Communities, Read Order

Can waiver of Cooling off period be sought in a Mutual Consent Divorce based on Denial of Conjugal Rights? HC replies, Read Judgement

Deciding Bail Application sans the reasons is not acceptable, SC pulls HC, Read Judgement

Tainted Politicians

Can a Criminal Complaint be got quashed on the ground it is made by a Political rival? SC replies, Read Judgment

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Media Trial: SC rules, TV debate on a Pending Criminal Trial is interference in Administration of Justice, Read Judgement

Minor Sexual Assault

SC commutes Death Sentence in a Rape & Murder of a Minor to Jail for whole Life, Read Judgment

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Onus to Prove the Genuineness of a Document is on Plaintiff, only then Defendent has to discredit it, Read HC Order

Rape Victim's Two Finger Test, pic by: Sputnik News

HC to State: Stop Two Finger Test on Rape Survivors immediately, Read Judgement

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Seriousness of Allegations and Severity of Crime can't be overlooked for Bail on Medical grounds, Read HC Order

Employee-Office-Work, pic by: Business & Finance

Can an illegal appointment get legitimised with passage of Time? HC answers, Read Judgement

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SC uphold State Law which provide for Mandatory Attachment of Properties of Promoters of Financial Institutions to secure Public Money, Read Judgment

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SC: All Aanganwadi Workers and Helpers deserves to be Paid Gratuity, Read Judgment

Dowry Murder

HC impose Rs.1 Lakh Cost on to be Husband for lying in Court in order to get Dowry Demand FIR Quashed, Read Order

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SC: Employee's Misconduct can't be condoned or diluted even if Monetary Loss is reimbursed, Read Judgment

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SC's Three Judge Bench Explains: Effect of Contradictions in Testimony, Read Judgment

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SC on Back Wages: Once Unemployment is Pleaded by Employee onus shifts to the Employer, Read Judgment

HC on Abetment to Suicide: Annoyance can be caused by Words, Deeds or Conduct as well, Read Order

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HC shocked: It's DB's Order not complied for Twenty Years, Read Order

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HC to State: Accommodate Govt. Employees with Medical Conditions with posting near Home, Read Judgment

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SC: No Legal bar in allocating General Category Seats to Meritorious Reserved Category Candidates, Read Judgment

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SC: Won't permit Registration of Medical Students as Doctors unless they have undertaken Clinical Training, Read Order

HC to Trial Judges: Don't be hyper- technical over Right of a Party to lead Evidence unless it is unconscionably indolent, Read Order

Yogi Adityanath

HC fumes over Bizzare PIL: Direct UP CM to stop using 'Yogi' and use his actual name, Rs.1 Lakh Cost imposed, Read Order

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Can a Bank Account be considered a Property and Seized under Sec.102 CrPC? HC replies, Read Order

jail

Can a Convict not eligible for Remission seek Furlough as a matter of Right? YES says SC, Read Judgment

SC: Any wall or Platform can't be treated as a Religious Place for offering Namaz unless proof is shown, Read Judgment

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Courts can't look into Merits of a Time-barred Appeal unless delay is explained, Read SC Judgment

Insured has a Right to favorable interpretation in case of any ambiguity in Insurance Policy, Read SC Judgment

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HC: Documents Forged out of Court before recording of Evidence not covered under Sec.195(1) CrPC, Read Judgment

Corporate Insolvency, pic by: Centrik

SC comes to rescue of Builder, allows Completion of Project by staying IBC'c CIRP, Read Order

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Do you agree that there shall be Mandatory 'Cooling off Period' for Public Servants to join Politics? Read SC's views

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Can Contempt Court travel beyond the Order claimed to be violated? NO says SC, Read Order

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Can the excess Payment made to Employee due to error be recovered back? NO says SC, Read Judgment

MakeMyTrip

HC: Registered Trademark can't be used by a 3rd Party even as a Google AdWord or Metatag, Read Order

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HC comes to the Rescue of Law Student booked under Sec.307 IPC for dragging Accident Victim on Bonnet, Read Order

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HC: We won't allow scuttling of Right to Statutory Bail under Sec.167(2) CrPC by inclusion of Graver Offences, Read Order

HC Poser: Why can't we Try Absconding Accused in absentia in Sexual Offences, Read Order

Money Laundering

SC: Faliure to identify Source of Money doesn't allow ED to presume Commission of Offence under PMLA, Read Judgment

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Can Criminal Liability be fastened under Sec.138 NI Act on a Loan Guarantor or Partner of a Firm? SC replies, Read Judgment

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HC Cancels Anticipatory Bail granted to Husband, Sec.377 IPC Case was filed by Wife, Read Order

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Once a Service Contract is extended for a particular Period it can't be Reduced by Employer Retrospectively, Read Judgement

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NI Act: No liability can be fastened on the Directors unless Offence is attributed to the Company, Read HC Judgement

Rights of Senior Citizens Pic Source Economic Times

SC: Residents of Old Age Homes are not permitted to disturb fellow Inmates, can't seek Injuction against Management, Read Judgment

Execution of a Decree under Code of Civil Procedure

SC: Mere Admission of Signatures does not mean necessarily mean Admission of Execution of Document, Read Judgment

Insurance Compensation - Motor Accident 1.jpg

Can Exemption from Payment be sought in Appeal against MACT Order? NO says HC, Read Judgment

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SC rules: No provision of Contract Act recognises sale of pledged good by pawnee to himself on default of payment by pawnor [Read Judgement]

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Can HC hear Challenge to Appellate Order of National Consumer Commission under Art.227? SC says YES, Read Judgment

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SC: Can't pardon suppression of Criminal Antecedents by a Candidate seeking Job in Disciplined Force, Read Judgment

Defamation

Can a Magistrate pass Order under Sec.156(3) CrPC in a Defamation Complaint? HC replies, Read Order

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HC holds Court on Sunday on Whatsapp Video Call, allows Religious Rath Yatra, Read Order

SC: We declare NOIDA as an 'Operational Creditor' and not a 'Financial Creditor' under IBC, Read Judgment

Can Accused seek Anticipatory Bail once Proclamation Proceedings are initiated against him? HC says YES, Read Order

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SC objects to HC's 'Sealed Cover Report' practice, Read Judgment

Taxes

HC: Withdrawal of Tax Exemptions granted during Covid-19 is a pure Policy matter, Read Judgment

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SC: Permanent Lok Adalats can adjudicate disputes on Merits but not before offering Conciliation Hearings, Read Judgment

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Navjot Sidhu Case: Punishment has to be commensurate to Crime, else Victim will feel Humiliated, Read Judgement

Possession of Immovable Property, pic by: makaan.com

HC Explains: Scope of Article 300A of Constitution of India, Read Text

Domestic Violence

Can a Court pass Order under DV Act without considering Domestic Incident Report? SC replies, Read Judgment

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SC: Unless Entrustment is established Offence of Criminal Breach of Trust Sec.406 IPC can't be invoked, Read Judgment

Working Women.jpg

HC: Right of Widow to seek Compassionate Appointment can't be withheld at whims of Husband's Family, Read Order

Maintenance under Section 125 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure (Crpc)

HC: Money received by Wife from Sale of Property has no effect on her Right to Maintenance under Sec.125 CrPC, Read Judgment

Copyright Infringement.jpg

SC: Offence of Infringement of Copyright under Sec.63 of Copyright Act is Cognizable and Non Bailable, Read Judgment

Medical College

Capitation Fee: SC debarrs all Private Medical Colleges from accepting Payment off Fees in Cash, Read Order

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HC: 'One Family, One Job' scheme seems to be a Beneficial Welfare initiative of State, Read Judgment

Death Sentence.jpg, pic by ht

Who has the Power to commute Sentence of Convict in Sec.302 IPC Cases, Centre or State? SC says State, Read Judgment

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SC Explains: Rights of Widow over HUF Property in her Possession, Read Judgment

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SC Explains: Scope of MCOCA vis a vis Organised Economic Offences, Read Judgment

SC recognises Prostitution as 'profession', bars Police from interfering, taking criminal action [Read Order]

Insurance policy

Who shall pay Compensation in case of Dual Overlapping Insurance Policies? SC answers, Read Judgment

Contempt of Court.jpg

HC: Contempt of Court a Tool for upholding Majesty of Law, Read Judgment

Couple, Divorce.jpeg

Wife sending Vulgar and Defamatory Notices cause Mental Cruelty to Husband, enough to grant Divorce, Read HC Judgment

A-Taste-for-Trademarks-Registering-a-Flavor-With-the-United-States-Patent-and-Trademark-Office.jpg

Is Concurrent and Honest use a good defense against Trademark infringement? HC replies, Read Order

SC Explains: Evidentiary value of Extra Judicial Confessions, Read Judgment

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HC: Women and Children have a Right to Nutritious Food under Right to Life protected by Art.21 of Constitution, Read Judgment

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HC comes to rescue of Karim's Food, restrains Kareems from opening Restaurants, Read Order

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HC: No Decree of Specific Performance can be Ordinarily passed based on an Oral Agreement, Read Judgment

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HC Explains: Maintainablity of Anticipatory Bail Plea when applicant is out of Country, Read Order

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Are Judicial Proceedings initiated by Father binding on Son? HC replies, Read Judgment

Questions under Sec.313 CrPC shall be posed to Accused Personally, Read HC Order

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HC: SC's ruling that Ad hoc Employee can't be replaced by another Ad hoc is not absolute, Read Judgment

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Mere holding of Dual Degree not sufficient to reject a Candidate, Read HC Order

Domestic Violence

Duty of Protection Officer under DV Act: HC issues Guidelines, Read Order

Sec.138 NI Act Complaint once Dismissed in Default results in Acquittal of Accused, can't be restored, Read HC Judgment

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No Abetment to Suicide if a Married Man dies as his Girl Friend Marries another Person, Read HC Order

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Now illegitimate Kids born out of Live-in Relationship to get share in Property too, Read SC Judgment

Dowry Murder

Landmark Guidelines: No Arrest after FIR under Sec.498A IPC for Two Months, Read HC Judgment

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HC to Trial Judges: Refrain from issuing Arrest Warrants, Proclamations and Attachments routinely without application of Mind, Read Order

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HC: No bar in reference of a Dispute to Arbitration even if there is no Arbitration Agreement, Read Judgement

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Victim has a Right to seek enhanced Punishment for a Convict by way of Revision, Read HC Judgement

Summons

Can Police issue Sec.160 CrPC Notices even before Registration of FIR? HC replies, Read Judgement

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Sec.311 CrPC Application can't be dismissed just because Trial is delayed, Read HC Order

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Can Wife's frequent visits to her Parental House be termed as Cruelty? HC replies, Read Judgement

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Does hurling of Castiest Absuses in Private attracts SC/ST Act? HC replies, Read Judgment

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Arnesh Kumar Guidelines: HC issues Show Cause Notice to Magistrate for faliure to act on violation, Read Order

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Mere repeated adjournment of a Case by Trial Judge is not a Misconduct, Read HC Order

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Notice under Sec.5 of Special Marriage Act must precede the Marriage, Read HC Order

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Curable Procedural defects shall not defeat the substantive Cause of Action, Read SC Judgment

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Lawyer suffered 100% Disability in Road Accident, SC doubles Compensation Awarded by HC, Read Judgment

Trespassing

Can a Person not in Possession of Property make a Criminal Trespass Complaint? HC replies, Read Order

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SC to Centre: Enact 'Bail Act' for streamlining Grant of Bails to Accused, Read SC Judgment

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Juvenile Justice Boards shall have Child Psychology or Child Psychiatry Practitioner as Member, rules SC, Read Judgement

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Can an Unmarried Pregnant Women seek Relief under MTP Act? NO says HC, Read Judgment

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Can a Plaint be rejected on the quantum of Monetary Damages sought? NO says HC, Read Order

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Detention of Inmates in Prison beyond the Release Date is violative of Right to Life under Article 21, Rs.7.5 Lac awarded by SC, Read Order

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SC Explains: Scope of Section 211 IPC of Making False Criminal Charge, Read Judgment

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HC Explains: Scope of Sec.245 CrPC and Magistrate's Power to Discharge, Read Judgement

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Sexual Assault of Minor leading to Marriage or Pregnancy do not Sanctify the POCSO Offence, Read HC Order

Won't allow a Child of unwed Mother to face Humility faced by Karan of Mahabharata, Read HC Judgement

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SC: Power of Police to Arrest duly governed by Law, can't be used as a Punitive Tool, Read Judgment

Lawyer, Civil Case, Court, Advocate,

HC: Don't make a diligent Litigant suffer for inaction of a slack Lawyer, Read Judgement

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HC Explains: Difference between Legal Insanity and Medical Insanity under Sec.84 IPC, Read Judgment

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SC Explains Scope of Sec.141 NI Act: MD is presumed Incharge of Company, Independent Director not liable, Read Judgment

Murder Case

SC Explains: Concept of Grave and Sudden Provocation, Long History of Abuse not covered, Read Judgment

Wife's frequent visits to Husband's Office to create unpleasant scenes is Cruelty, Divorce granted, Read HC Judgment

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HC: We don't invoke Writ Jurisdiction in Contractual Matters but won't ignore arbitrary functioning of Public Offices, Read Order

Custody of Children

Once a Consent Divorce Decree is passed under S.28 Special Marriage Act, Child Custody remedy lies under S.38 only, Read HC Order

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SC: Bottlenecks in Legal Aid System leads to delay in Juvenility Claims, Read Judgement

HC: It is not expected of Car Owners to verify Drivers DL before employment, Read Order

Unmarried Women don't need Family's permission for abortion, Doctors can't impose extra legal conditions, rules SC [Read Judgement]

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Can Muslim Man marry again if he is unable to take care of his First Wife and Children? NO says HC, Read Judgment

Do you agree: Asking a Girl to remove Hijab at School Gate is invasion of her Privacy?

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Opinions given by Legally untrained Muslim Priests not binding on Courts, rules HC [Read Judgement]

SC: Right of Accused to receive all Documents in Possession of Prosecution not affected by failure of State to Adopt Draft Criminal Rules, Read Judgment

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[Analysis] -2018 Kathua Rape-Murder Case: SC orders accused to be tried as an Adult not Juvenile relying on Medical Report [Read Judgement]

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Are Signboards Advertisement? They are if they convey....[Read HC Judgement]

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Can Police register FIR under Sec.279, 337 IPC for Accident with a Dog on Street? NO says HC, Read Judgment

SC: Magistrates must remain Vigilant against Summoning of Accused in Civil Disputes given colour of Criminal Complaints, Read Judgment

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Failure of Police to inform Magistrate of Sec.102 CrPC Seizures is inconsequential, Read HC Judgment

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SC to HCs: Think twice and be Cautious before you speak when Court Proceedings are being Live Streamed, Read Judgment

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HC: We live in era of AI and 5G, Govt Certificates/ Documents must live up to global standards to make India truly digital, Read Judgement

Can a Person Accused under UAPA seek Anticipatory Bail? NO says HC, Read Judgment

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SC to HCs: Do not Breach Judicial Discipline, Respect the Binding Decisions of a Coordinate Bench, Read Judgement

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HC: Rules of Evidence not strictly applicable to Family Courts, may tweak them in interest of justice [Read Order]

Money Laundering

Properties attached under PMLA cannot be viewed as 'proceeds of crime' post acquittal of accused in predicated offence, rules HC [Read Judgement]

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Deliberate defiance of pre-litigation mediation process by parties can lead to imposition of costs: HC [Read Order]

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No visit to CMO; No interaction with witnesses: Conditions imposed by SC on CM Arvind Kejriwal's Bail [Read Order]

Communicate 'Grounds of Arrest' to UAPA Accused too: SC rules provision in Sec- 43B(1) verbatim the same as in Section 19(1) PMLA [Read Judgement]

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If Right to Privacy includes sexual and gender orientation, it similarly includes 'spiritual orientation', rules HC [Read Order]

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Whether victim's 'Right to be Heard' in a State Case includes and encompasses 'Right to be Impleaded' in Criminal Revision? HC answers [Read Judgement]

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Illegal Encroachment on Public Places rampant: Delhi HC directs DDA, MCD to frame Rules for imposition of Fine [Read Order]

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Condonation of delay application filed along with time-barred petition stands pending as of July 1st, whether governing law be CrPC or BNSS? HC interprets in a first [Read Order]

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