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SUB: Letter Petition by law students in the wake of the Hathraas Gang Rape case, seeking
intervention of this Hon'ble Court, for appropriate order/ direction for action to be taken against
guilty officials, and seeking orders/directions for framing guidelines for protocol to be followed by
both the hospitals and polic... | Five hundred ten law students have written to India's Chief Justice, asking him to order actions against officials responsible for wrongs in the Hathras incident. This includes their involvement in the victim's cremation, which took place at 2:30 in the morning.
For this reason, the students have requested orders to s... | SUB: Letter Petition by law students in the wake of the Hathraas Gang Rape case, seeking intervention of this Hon'ble Court, for appropriate order/ direction for action to be taken against guilty officials, and seeking orders/directions for framing guidelines for protocol to be followed by both the hospitals and polic... | Five hundred ten law students have written to India's Chief Justice, asking him to order actions against officials responsible for wrongs in the Hathras incident. This includes their involvement in the victim's cremation, which took place at 2:30 in the morning.
For this reason, the students have requested orders to s... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment
and order dated 16.08.2021passed by the High Court of Judicature at
Allahabad in Writ Petition No. 15194 of 2021, by which the High Court
has allowed the said writ petition preferred by respondent No.1 herein
(original writ petitioner) and has, i... | India's Supreme Court recently decided that a High Court cannot order a bank to approve a One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for someone who owes money. This means courts cannot use their special powers, like those under Article 226 of the Constitution, to force banks to give this benefit. This ruling was made on Wednesd... | 1. Feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment and order dated 16.08.2021passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in Writ Petition No. 15194 of 2021, by which the High Court has allowed the said writ petition preferred by respondent No.1 herein (original writ petitioner) and has, in exercis... | India's Supreme Court recently decided that a High Court cannot order a bank to approve a One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for someone who owes money. This means courts cannot use their special powers, like those under Article 226 of the Constitution, to force banks to give this benefit. This ruling was made on Wednesd... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. This is an appeal filed under Section 37 of the Arbitration and
Conciliation Act,1996 (for short ‘the Act’) assailing an ex-parte order 8
October 2021 passed by the learned Sole Arbitrator on a Section 17
application filed by the respondent. By the impugned order, the learned
Sole Arbitrator has granted ex-parte... | The Bombay High Court said that an arbitration panel cannot make a decision without hearing from all sides just because someone filed a temporary request. This is because the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 clearly states everyone must get enough notice before any meeting or hearing.
Justice GS Kulkarni expla... | 1. This is an appeal filed under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996 (for short ‘the Act’) assailing an ex-parte order 8 October 2021 passed by the learned Sole Arbitrator on a Section 17 application filed by the respondent. By the impugned order, the learned Sole Arbitrator has granted ex-parte ad-... | The Bombay High Court said that an arbitration panel cannot make a decision without hearing from all sides just because someone filed a temporary request. This is because the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 clearly states everyone must get enough notice before any meeting or hearing. Justice GS Kulkarni explai... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2. The Board of Governors of Medical Council of India (now, “The
National Medical Commission”) has filed these appeals assailing
the judgment of the High Court of Calcutta directing respondent
no.2West Bengal University of Health Sciences to admit the
respondentcandidates initially by interim orders dated 04 th Jun... | The Supreme Court repeated that the timeline for getting into advanced medical programs must be followed exactly.
Justices Ajay Rastogi and CT Ravikumar said this when they overturned a decision by the Calcutta High Court. The High Court had told the West Bengal University of Health Sciences to let some students enrol... | 2. The Board of Governors of Medical Council of India (now, “The
National Medical Commission”) has filed these appeals assailing
the judgment of the High Court of Calcutta directing respondent
no.2West Bengal University of Health Sciences to admit the
respondentcandidates initially by interim orders dated 04 th Jun... | The Supreme Court repeated that the timeline for getting into advanced medical programs must be followed exactly.
Justices Ajay Rastogi and CT Ravikumar said this when they overturned a decision by the Calcutta High Court. The High Court had told the West Bengal University of Health Sciences to let some students enrol... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. The petitioner (hereafter ‘the assessee’) has filed the
present petition under Article 226 / 227 of the Constitution of India
impugning a notice dated 31.03.2021 (hereafter ‘the impugned
notice’) under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereafter
‘the Act’). By the impugned notice, the assessee was called... | The Delhi High Court said that a notice to re-check someone's taxes is not allowed if it's based on a mistake the tax officer made in the first place.
Two judges, Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Amit Mahajan, used a past decision from the Supreme Court to make their choice. In that old case (Gemini Leather Stores v. ... | 1. The petitioner (hereafter ‘the assessee’) has filed the present petition under Article 226 / 227 of the Constitution of India impugning a notice dated 31.03.2021 (hereafter ‘the impugned notice’) under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereafter ‘the Act’). By the impugned notice, the assessee was called upon... | The Delhi High Court said that a notice to re-check someone's taxes is not allowed if it's based on a mistake the tax officer made in the first place.
Two judges, Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Amit Mahajan, used a past decision from the Supreme Court to make their choice. In that old case (Gemini Leather Stores v. ... | 0.986043 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Petitioner a medical practitioner has presented this
petition under Articles 226 & 227, grieving against the
complaint dated 20.12.2011 made by the 2nd Respondent
– Hospital, cognizance whereof having been taken, the
1st Respondent has issued Notice dated 23.12.2011
(Annexure K) initiating the proceedings for the alleg... | The court stated that groups in charge of discipline, like a medical council, must be very careful and thoughtful before accepting a complaint against a doctor. The Karnataka High Court explained that the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) or people making complaints, including hospitals, cannot use rules about a doctor's... | Petitioner a medical practitioner has presented this
petition under Articles 226 & 227, grieving against the
complaint dated 20.12.2011 made by the 2nd Respondent
– Hospital, cognizance whereof having been taken, the
1st Respondent has issued Notice dated 23.12.2011
(Annexure K) initiating the proceedings for the alleg... | The court stated that groups in charge of discipline, like a medical council, must be very careful and thoughtful before accepting a complaint against a doctor. The Karnataka High Court explained that the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) or people making complaints, including hospitals, cannot use rules about a doctor's... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. This Civil Appeal is preferred by the
appellant - State of Madhya Pradesh, aggrieved by
the judgment and order dated 08.11.2006 passed in
Second Appeal No.129 of 2006. By the aforesaid
order, the High Court has dismissed the Second
Appeal, preferred by the appellant ... | The Supreme Court decided that regular courts (called civil courts) cannot hear cases about land that is part of "ceiling proceedings." Ceiling proceedings are a process under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act of 1976, a law aimed at limiting how much urban land a person or group could own. The Court also sai... | 1. This Civil Appeal is preferred by the
appellant - State of Madhya Pradesh, aggrieved by
the judgment and order dated 08.11.2006 passed in
Second Appeal No.129 of 2006. By the aforesaid
order, the High Court has dismissed the Second
Appeal, preferred by the appellant ... | The Supreme Court decided that regular courts (called civil courts) cannot hear cases about land that is part of "ceiling proceedings." Ceiling proceedings are a process under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act of 1976, a law aimed at limiting how much urban land a person or group could own. The Court also sai... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
canceled by the State Government for different reasons and that
time the applicants- teaching staff/non teaching were required
to be declared surplus and as such there being a delay in
undertaking and concluding the exercise for declaring the
teaching staff/non teaching as surplus, the teachers had
discharged their dut... | If a private school loses its official status, the local education officer (called the District Educational Officer or D.E.O.) must identify qualified staff members who no longer have a job there. These staff members are then considered "surplus," meaning they are extra, and the D.E.O. must help them get jobs in other ... | canceled by the State Government for different reasons and that
time the applicants- teaching staff/non teaching were required
to be declared surplus and as such there being a delay in
undertaking and concluding the exercise for declaring the
teaching staff/non teaching as surplus, the teachers had
discharged their dut... | If a private school loses its official status, the local education officer (called the District Educational Officer or D.E.O.) must identify qualified staff members who no longer have a job there. These staff members are then considered "surplus," meaning they are extra, and the D.E.O. must help them get jobs in other ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. The main challenge in this writ petition under Article 32 of the
constitution of India is to the legality and validity of the action of
constituting a Delimitation Commission for the Union Territory of
Jammu and Kashmir under provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002
and the exercise of delimitation und... | The Supreme Court has supported the process of redrawing voting districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It rejected the arguments made by those who challenged the process, which were based on comparisons to Telangana-Andhra Pradesh and some North Eastern states.
The challengers’ main argument focused on... | 1. The main challenge in this writ petition under Article 32 of the constitution of India is to the legality and validity of the action of constituting a Delimitation Commission for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002 and the exercise of delimitation undertaken by the... | The Supreme Court has supported the process of redrawing voting districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It rejected the arguments made by those who challenged the process, which were based on comparisons to Telangana-Andhra Pradesh and some North Eastern states. The challengers’ main argument focused on ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The Writ Petition is filed aggrieved by the proceedings
dated 22.09.2021 issued by the 3rd respondent as also letter
dated 21.10.2021 of the 4th respondent in rejecting the case
of the petitioner for compassionate appointment as illegal,
arbitrary, unjust, to quash the same and for a consequential
direction to the resp... | A judge named Justice Ninala Jayasurya from the Andhra Pradesh High Court recently decided that a married daughter can also get a job through a special program called compassionate appointment. This program helps families when a government employee dies. The fact that she is married should not stop her from getting thi... | The Writ Petition is filed aggrieved by the proceedings
dated 22.09.2021 issued by the 3rd respondent as also letter
dated 21.10.2021 of the 4th respondent in rejecting the case
of the petitioner for compassionate appointment as illegal,
arbitrary, unjust, to quash the same and for a consequential
direction to the resp... | A judge named Justice Ninala Jayasurya from the Andhra Pradesh High Court recently decided that a married daughter can also get a job through a special program called compassionate appointment. This program helps families when a government employee dies. The fact that she is married should not stop her from getting thi... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2. This appeal is directed against the Order of the Division Bench
of the High Court of Delhi dated 19.09.2017 in FAO(OS)
(COMM)No.120/2017 whereby it has upheld the judgment of the
learned Single Judge in OMP (COMM) No.28 of 2017 dated
10.03.2017, resulting in denial of pendente lite interest on the
award amo... | The Supreme Court has ruled that a part of a contract that prevents interest from being paid on amounts like security deposits or earnest money does not go against Section 28 of the Contract Act.
Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act states that a contract is invalid if it completely stops someone from taking their le... | 2. This appeal is directed against the Order of the Division Bench
of the High Court of Delhi dated 19.09.2017 in FAO(OS)
(COMM)No.120/2017 whereby it has upheld the judgment of the
learned Single Judge in OMP (COMM) No.28 of 2017 dated
10.03.2017, resulting in denial of pendente lite interest on the
award amo... | The Supreme Court has ruled that a part of a contract that prevents interest from being paid on amounts like security deposits or earnest money does not go against Section 28 of the Contract Act.
Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act states that a contract is invalid if it completely stops someone from taking their le... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. In this clutch of writ petitions maintained under Article 32 of the Constitution, the
Court is called upon to consider the true effect of Article 324 and, in particular, Article
324(2) of the Constitution. The said sub-Article reads as follows:
“324(2) The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Elec... | The Court said that Election Commissioners need to serve for a longer time to make sure they can be independent. In its decision, which gave instructions to change how Election Commissioners are chosen, the Supreme Court noted that the way Arun Goel was appointed brought up some important questions.
A special group of... | 1. In this clutch of writ petitions maintained under Article 32 of the Constitution, the Court is called upon to consider the true effect of Article 324 and, in particular, Article 324(2) of the Constitution. The said sub-Article reads as follows: “324(2) The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Comm... | The Court said that Election Commissioners need to serve for a longer time to make sure they can be independent. In its decision, which gave instructions to change how Election Commissioners are chosen, the Supreme Court noted that the way Arun Goel was appointed brought up some important questions. A special group of ... | 0.999955 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The prayer in the present petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is
for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.130
dated10.08.2021 under Sections 21,23 and 29 of the NDPS Act, registered at
2. The brief facts of the case are that secret information was
received by the investigating agenc... | The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently turned down a request for 'anticipatory bail' from someone accused of smuggling drugs. Anticipatory bail means asking the court to be released on bail *before* you are arrested. The court noted that this person was allegedly working closely with drug suppliers from Pakistan. T... | The prayer in the present petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is
for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.130
dated10.08.2021 under Sections 21,23 and 29 of the NDPS Act, registered at
2. The brief facts of the case are that secret information was
received by the investigating agenc... | The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently turned down a request for 'anticipatory bail' from someone accused of smuggling drugs. Anticipatory bail means asking the court to be released on bail *before* you are arrested. The court noted that this person was allegedly working closely with drug suppliers from Pakistan. T... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. First Ambitious project in the Country of Courtroom Live Audio Visual
(IVSS) of High Court and Subordinate Courts in the State of Madhya
• High Court of Madhya Pradesh is pleased to announce the commencement
of our ambitious Courtroom Live Audio Visual Streaming System (CLASS)
and Integrated Video Surveillance Sys... | The Madhya Pradesh High Court has announced a new plan to start live video and audio streaming from every courtroom in all local courts. This project, called the Courtroom Live Audio Visual Streaming System (CLASS) and the Integrated Video Surveillance System (IVSS), falls under the main High Court in Jabalpur.
A test... | 1. First Ambitious project in the Country of Courtroom Live Audio Visual
(IVSS) of High Court and Subordinate Courts in the State of Madhya
• High Court of Madhya Pradesh is pleased to announce the commencement
of our ambitious Courtroom Live Audio Visual Streaming System (CLASS)
and Integrated Video Surveillance Sys... | The Madhya Pradesh High Court has announced a new plan to start live video and audio streaming from every courtroom in all local courts. This project, called the Courtroom Live Audio Visual Streaming System (CLASS) and the Integrated Video Surveillance System (IVSS), falls under the main High Court in Jabalpur.
A test... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The petitioners, who are accused 1 and 2 in Crime
No.703/2022 of Kozhikode Town Police Station, seek anticipatory
bail in this matter by resorting to Section 438 of the Code of
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners as well as
the learned Public Prosecutor.
3. Precisely the allegation of the prosecuti... | UPDATE on February 10: Supreme Court Halts High Court's Rule About "Varaharoopam" Song
On February 10, the Supreme Court temporarily stopped a rule made by the Kerala High Court. This rule was part of the pre-arrest bail given to Vijay Kirgandur and Rishab Shetty. They are the producer and director of the popular Kann... | The petitioners, who are accused 1 and 2 in Crime
No.703/2022 of Kozhikode Town Police Station, seek anticipatory
bail in this matter by resorting to Section 438 of the Code of
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners as well as
the learned Public Prosecutor.
3. Precisely the allegation of the prosecuti... | UPDATE on February 10: Supreme Court Halts High Court's Rule About "Varaharoopam" Song On February 10, the Supreme Court temporarily stopped a rule made by the Kerala High Court. This rule was part of the pre-arrest bail given to Vijay Kirgandur and Rishab Shetty. They are the producer and director of the popular Kanna... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The petitioner-accused is before this Court seeking
grant of bail under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. in Crime
No.82/2022 of Arasikere Rural Police Station, Hassan,
pending in Spl.C.No.366/2022 registered for the offences
punishable under Sections 341, 354(D) and 506 of the
Indian Penal Code (for short 'IPC'), on the basis of... | The Karnataka High Court did not let a man who was angry after a breakup leave jail. The court agreed with the victim's fear that he would throw acid on her if he was released.
A single judge, Justice M G Uma, rejected the request made by a man named Pavan. Pavan was accused of crimes like illegally holding someone ba... | The petitioner-accused is before this Court seeking
grant of bail under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. in Crime
No.82/2022 of Arasikere Rural Police Station, Hassan,
pending in Spl.C.No.366/2022 registered for the offences
punishable under Sections 341, 354(D) and 506 of the
Indian Penal Code (for short 'IPC'), on the basis of... | The Karnataka High Court did not let a man who was angry after a breakup leave jail. The court agreed with the victim's fear that he would throw acid on her if he was released.
A single judge, Justice M G Uma, rejected the request made by a man named Pavan. Pavan was accused of crimes like illegally holding someone ba... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
WPA(P) 299 of 2021
... for the State Election Commission
...for the State
... for Union of India
1. CAN 7 of 2022 has been filed by the petitioner
seeking a direction to the respondent No. 4 State
Election Commissioner to deploy central paramilitary
forces in the elections of 108 Municipalities in the State
sche... | On Wednesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered the State Election Commission (SEC) to meet with West Bengal government officials within 24 hours. They need to decide if central police forces should be sent to ensure peaceful elections in the 108 towns (municipalities) remaining. These elections are set for February 27.
... | WPA(P) 299 of 2021 ... for the State Election Commission ...for the State ... for Union of India 1. CAN 7 of 2022 has been filed by the petitioner seeking a direction to the respondent No. 4 State Election Commissioner to deploy central paramilitary forces in the elections of 108 Municipalities in the State scheduled o... | On Wednesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered the State Election Commission (SEC) to meet with West Bengal government officials within 24 hours. They need to decide if central police forces should be sent to ensure peaceful elections in the 108 towns (municipalities) remaining. These elections are set for February 27. ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Present: Mr. PKS Phoolka, Advocate for the applicant.
None for the respondent.
The applicant wife Simranjit Kaur @ Simarn Kaur has
invoked jurisdiction of this Court under Section 24 of CPC against
respondent husband Bhinder Pal Singh seeking transfer of divorce
petition under Section 13 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ... | On April 28, 2022, the Punjab and Haryana High Court made a decision in a divorce case. The wife had asked for her case to be moved, and the court agreed. They said it was difficult for her, as she has a young child, to travel 55 kilometers.
The judge, Justice Fateh Deep Singh, decided this was a truly difficult situa... | Present: Mr. PKS Phoolka, Advocate for the applicant.
None for the respondent.
The applicant wife Simranjit Kaur @ Simarn Kaur has
invoked jurisdiction of this Court under Section 24 of CPC against
respondent husband Bhinder Pal Singh seeking transfer of divorce
petition under Section 13 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ... | On April 28, 2022, the Punjab and Haryana High Court made a decision in a divorce case. The wife had asked for her case to be moved, and the court agreed. They said it was difficult for her, as she has a young child, to travel 55 kilometers.
The judge, Justice Fateh Deep Singh, decided this was a truly difficult situa... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Confirmation Case No. 4 of 2019 arises out of the Reference
made by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Palghar for confirmation of
the death sentence awarded to Guddu Krish Yadav, respondent (“accused”)
by Judgment & Order dated 09.05.2019 passed in Sessions Case No. 3 of
2016 for the offence punish... | The Bombay High Court recently found Guddu Krish Yadav not guilty. He had been sentenced to death in 2015 by a lower court in Palghar. That court said he killed a coworker and his wife. They claimed he poured acid on them while they slept. This was supposedly revenge because they told their boss Yadav had stolen someth... | 1. Confirmation Case No. 4 of 2019 arises out of the Reference made by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Palghar for confirmation of the death sentence awarded to Guddu Krish Yadav, respondent (“accused”) by Judgment & Order dated 09.05.2019 passed in Sessions Case No. 3 of 2016 for the offence punishable under Se... | The Bombay High Court recently found Guddu Krish Yadav not guilty. He had been sentenced to death in 2015 by a lower court in Palghar. That court said he killed a coworker and his wife. They claimed he poured acid on them while they slept. This was supposedly revenge because they told their boss Yadav had stolen someth... | 0.999047 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. The present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India
seeks quashing of the Look Out Circular (hereinafter referred to as
“LOC”)issued against the petitioner by respondent No. 1/Ministry of
Home Affairs at the instance of respondent No. 3/Income Tax
2. The Petitioner is a director in two companie... | The Delhi High Court ruled that the government was wrong to stop someone from traveling overseas with a Look Out Circular. This travel ban was not right because the government could not show any proof that the person's travel would harm India's economy.
Judge Rekha Palli was listening to a legal request from a Delhi g... | 1. The present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeks quashing of the Look Out Circular (hereinafter referred to as “LOC”)issued against the petitioner by respondent No. 1/Ministry of Home Affairs at the instance of respondent No. 3/Income Tax 2. The Petitioner is a director in two companies, nam... | The Delhi High Court ruled that the government was wrong to stop someone from traveling overseas with a Look Out Circular. This travel ban was not right because the government could not show any proof that the person's travel would harm India's economy. Judge Rekha Palli was listening to a legal request from a Delhi ga... | 0.999069 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
This judgment has been divided into the following sections to facilitate analysis:
C.3 Public Discourse, Media Reporting and Judicial Accountability
C.4 Freedom and constraints of judicial conduct
1 Leave granted.
2 A delicate question of balancing the powers of two constitutional authorities
in this appe... | Unless court hearings are broadcast live and recorded, the lack of official records for what's said out loud will continue to cause problems for the system. This comment came from the Supreme Court, led by Justice DY Chandrachud, in a ruling that dismissed a case from the Election Commission of India. The Election Comm... | This judgment has been divided into the following sections to facilitate analysis: C.3 Public Discourse, Media Reporting and Judicial Accountability C.4 Freedom and constraints of judicial conduct 1 Leave granted. 2 A delicate question of balancing the powers of two constitutional authorities in this appe... | Unless court hearings are broadcast live and recorded, the lack of official records for what's said out loud will continue to cause problems for the system. This comment came from the Supreme Court, led by Justice DY Chandrachud, in a ruling that dismissed a case from the Election Commission of India. The Election Comm... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Leave granted. The appellant (hereinafter, “Apex”) is aggrieved by a judgment of
the High Court of Judicature of Madras1, wherein the Division Bench upheld an order
of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal2 (hereinafter, “ITAT”), which in turn upheld an
order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)3 (hereinafter, “C... | The Supreme Court decided that drug companies are not allowed to give gifts (called "freebies") to doctors. They also cannot subtract the cost of these gifts from their taxable income under a specific tax rule, Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act.
The judges, Justices Uday Umesh Lalit and S. Ravindra Bhat, pointed out... | 1. Leave granted. The appellant (hereinafter, “Apex”) is aggrieved by a judgment of the High Court of Judicature of Madras1, wherein the Division Bench upheld an order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal2 (hereinafter, “ITAT”), which in turn upheld an order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)3 (hereinafter, “C... | The Supreme Court decided that drug companies are not allowed to give gifts (called "freebies") to doctors. They also cannot subtract the cost of these gifts from their taxable income under a specific tax rule, Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act. The judges, Justices Uday Umesh Lalit and S. Ravindra Bhat, pointed out ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. This appeal questions an order of the National Consumer Disputes
Redressal Commission,1 (hereinafter, “NCDRC”) which allowed the insurance
claim of Levi Strauss (India) Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter, “Levi / insured / respondent”).
Prior to this order, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (hereinafter, “insurer /
appe... | The Supreme Court recently decided that if someone has two insurance policies for the same problem, and one insurance company fully pays for the damage, the second insurance company doesn't have to pay anything for that same event. An insurance contract is meant to cover a specific loss, not to let someone make money f... | 1. This appeal questions an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission,1 (hereinafter, “NCDRC”) which allowed the insurance claim of Levi Strauss (India) Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter, “Levi / insured / respondent”). Prior to this order, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (hereinafter, “insurer / appellant”) ha... | The Supreme Court recently decided that if someone has two insurance policies for the same problem, and one insurance company fully pays for the damage, the second insurance company doesn't have to pay anything for that same event. An insurance contract is meant to cover a specific loss, not to let someone make money f... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The State of Maharashtra .... Respondent
Mr. Drupad Patil, Amicus Curiae appointed in the matter.
Mr. Yogesh Y. Dabke, APP for the Respondent-State.
1. This matter is placed before me by an
administrative order. Criminal Appeal No.272/2017 is
already di... | The Bombay High Court ruled that a person found guilty under the POCSO Act would go to prison for ten years. This was considered "one-half of life imprisonment."
The court received a question from the head of Kolhapur prison. He needed help understanding a High Court order from 2018. That order had sentenced someone t... | The State of Maharashtra .... Respondent
Mr. Drupad Patil, Amicus Curiae appointed in the matter.
Mr. Yogesh Y. Dabke, APP for the Respondent-State.
1. This matter is placed before me by an
administrative order. Criminal Appeal No.272/2017 is
already di... | The Bombay High Court ruled that a person found guilty under the POCSO Act would go to prison for ten years. This was considered "one-half of life imprisonment."
The court received a question from the head of Kolhapur prison. He needed help understanding a High Court order from 2018. That order had sentenced someone t... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The petitioner who is working as a Senior
Executive Engineer at the fourth respondent-Semi
Conductor Technology and Applied Research Centre,
(for short ‘STARC’), is before this Court aggrieved of
the communication dated 07.08.2021 at Annexure
‘CC’, communication dated 27.11.2021 at Annexure
‘GG’ and is seeking directio... | The Karnataka High Court stated again that a mother can only work from home as a maternity benefit, as per a specific law (Section 5(5) of the Maternity Benefit Act of 2017), if her job actually allows her to do so.
A single judge, Justice R Devdas, denied a request from an employee at the Semi Conductor Technology an... | The petitioner who is working as a Senior
Executive Engineer at the fourth respondent-Semi
Conductor Technology and Applied Research Centre,
(for short ‘STARC’), is before this Court aggrieved of
the communication dated 07.08.2021 at Annexure
‘CC’, communication dated 27.11.2021 at Annexure
‘GG’ and is seeking directio... | The Karnataka High Court stated again that a mother can only work from home as a maternity benefit, as per a specific law (Section 5(5) of the Maternity Benefit Act of 2017), if her job actually allows her to do so.
A single judge, Justice R Devdas, denied a request from an employee at the Semi Conductor Technology an... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. This appeal is against the judgment and order dated
18.09.2008 passed by the First Additional Sessions Judge,
Kannauj in S.T. No.57 of 1998 convicting the appellant (Satya
Prakash) under Section 302 IPC and sentencing him to
imprisonment for life with fine of Rs.5,000/ and a default
sentence of additional one m... | The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday canceled the life sentence of a man convicted of murder in a case from 1998. The court decided this because the story told by the only person who saw the crime was not entirely true about an important detail and also changed over time.
Two judges, Justice Manoj Misra and Justice S... | 1. This appeal is against the judgment and order dated 18.09.2008 passed by the First Additional Sessions Judge, Kannauj in S.T. No.57 of 1998 convicting the appellant (Satya Prakash) under Section 302 IPC and sentencing him to imprisonment for life with fine of Rs.5,000/ and a default sentence of additional one month... | The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday canceled the life sentence of a man convicted of murder in a case from 1998. The court decided this because the story told by the only person who saw the crime was not entirely true about an important detail and also changed over time.
Two judges, Justice Manoj Misra and Justice S... | 0.999548 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1 The appeal arises from a judgment and order dated 7 January 2019 of a
Single Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Madras. The High Court
dismissed the second appeal of the appellants, who are defendants to the suit for
specific performance. The High Court confirmed the decree for specific
performance, and... | The Supreme Court explained that what a person suing (the plaintiff) does is very important in a case asking for a contract to be strictly fulfilled. Judges must carefully consider their actions.
When deciding if the plaintiff was prepared and willing to do their part of the contract, it's not enough to just see if th... | 1 The appeal arises from a judgment and order dated 7 January 2019 of a Single Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Madras. The High Court dismissed the second appeal of the appellants, who are defendants to the suit for specific performance. The High Court confirmed the decree for specific performance, and... | The Supreme Court explained that what a person suing (the plaintiff) does is very important in a case asking for a contract to be strictly fulfilled. Judges must carefully consider their actions.
When deciding if the plaintiff was prepared and willing to do their part of the contract, it's not enough to just see if th... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Delay in filing application for substitution is
condoned.
Application for substitution is allowed.
Leave granted.
The review application filed by the appellants after
dismissal of the Special Leave Petition in limine has
been rejected by the learned Single Judge of the High
Court... | On Monday, November 22, the Supreme Court stated that even if an appellant (the person making the appeal) was a bit late, the time they spent pursuing a Special Leave Petition (a special appeal to the Supreme Court) should be a good reason to excuse their delay. This delay was in filing a request for a review by the Hi... | Delay in filing application for substitution is
condoned.
Application for substitution is allowed.
Leave granted.
The review application filed by the appellants after
dismissal of the Special Leave Petition in limine has
been rejected by the learned Single Judge of the High
Court... | On Monday, November 22, the Supreme Court stated that even if an appellant (the person making the appeal) was a bit late, the time they spent pursuing a Special Leave Petition (a special appeal to the Supreme Court) should be a good reason to excuse their delay. This delay was in filing a request for a review by the Hi... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2. Leave to file on record a Pursis marked as
document-A along with three documents marked as
documents-A1, A2 and A3 is granted and copies of Pursis
and documents be furnished to learned AGP forthwith.
3. Rul e . Rule made returnable forthwith. Heard
finally by consent of learned counsel f... | The Bombay High Court recently ruled that to decide if a person qualifies for a job or degree, only the acceptance of their research paper for a journal matters, not when it actually comes out.
Two judges, Justice Sunil B. Shukre and Justice Vrushali V. Joshi, noted that a paper's quality, meaning if it's good enough ... | 2. Leave to file on record a Pursis marked as
document-A along with three documents marked as
documents-A1, A2 and A3 is granted and copies of Pursis
and documents be furnished to learned AGP forthwith.
3. Rul e . Rule made returnable forthwith. Heard
finally by consent of learned counsel f... | The Bombay High Court recently ruled that to decide if a person qualifies for a job or degree, only the acceptance of their research paper for a journal matters, not when it actually comes out.
Two judges, Justice Sunil B. Shukre and Justice Vrushali V. Joshi, noted that a paper's quality, meaning if it's good enough ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
We have heard the learned counsel appearing for the
petitioner, the learned Additional Government Advocate for the
first and third respondents and the learned counsel appearing
for the second respondent.
2. The petitioner who is a member of the Bar has filed this
public interest litigation inviting the attention of... | The Karnataka High Court has ruled that government agencies must make sure sidewalks and public roads are clear. This means no blockages, including cars parked illegally. These agencies also have to take law violations seriously and quickly start criminal action when rules are broken.
A panel of judges, including Chie... | We have heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Additional Government Advocate for the first and third respondents and the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent. 2. The petitioner who is a member of the Bar has filed this public interest litigation inviting the attention of the... | The Karnataka High Court has ruled that government agencies must make sure sidewalks and public roads are clear. This means no blockages, including cars parked illegally. These agencies also have to take law violations seriously and quickly start criminal action when rules are broken.
A panel of judges, including Chie... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
[In C.R.A. 626 of 2014] Mr. Suman Sankar Chattopadhyay, Adv.
[In C.R.A. 604 of 2014] Mr. Anindya Sundar Chatterjee, Adv.
For the State : Mr. Sudip Ghosh, Sr. Adv.
Appeals are directed against judgment and order of conviction and
sentence dated 25.08.2014 and 26.08.2014 ... | The Calcutta High Court made an important decision on Wednesday. It told the lower courts in West Bengal that they can only give a sentence of life in prison until death, with no chance of early release, in certain rape cases.
A group of judges, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Bivas Pattanayak, noted this. They sa... | [In C.R.A. 626 of 2014] Mr. Suman Sankar Chattopadhyay, Adv. [In C.R.A. 604 of 2014] Mr. Anindya Sundar Chatterjee, Adv. For the State : Mr. Sudip Ghosh, Sr. Adv. Appeals are directed against judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 25.08.2014 and 26.08.2014 ... | The Calcutta High Court made an important decision on Wednesday. It told the lower courts in West Bengal that they can only give a sentence of life in prison until death, with no chance of early release, in certain rape cases.
A group of judges, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Bivas Pattanayak, noted this. They sa... | 0.999495 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
[Court hearing convened via video-conferencing mechanism on account of COVID-19]
1. This writ petition is directed against the order dated 14.06.2021,
passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal [hereafter referred to as “the
Tribunal”] in O.A.No.53/2021 [in short “OA”]
2. The petitioner had approached the Tr... | The Delhi High Court has stated that the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), which handles government jobs, is allowed to get information from reliable sources. This is to help them decide if a person applying for civil services (government jobs) has correctly claimed a special spot under the Economically Weaker... | [Court hearing convened via video-conferencing mechanism on account of COVID-19] 1. This writ petition is directed against the order dated 14.06.2021, passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal [hereafter referred to as “the Tribunal”] in O.A.No.53/2021 [in short “OA”] 2. The petitioner had approached the Tribunal t... | The Delhi High Court has stated that the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), which handles government jobs, is allowed to get information from reliable sources. This is to help them decide if a person applying for civil services (government jobs) has correctly claimed a special spot under the Economically Weaker... | 0.986643 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Kumar and Mr. Naved Ahmed,
Kapila Aloria, Sr. Assistant from Sub-
Registrar office in person.
1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
CM APPL.959/2023 (for exemption)
2. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. Application is disposed of.
3. The present petition has been filed by ... | The Delhi High Court has called in a top official from the Delhi Government. This happened because the court was worried that many important land and property papers had disappeared from a local registration office.
Justice Prathiba M Singh also ordered another senior official, the Principal Secretary of Revenue for t... | Kumar and Mr. Naved Ahmed,
Kapila Aloria, Sr. Assistant from Sub-
Registrar office in person.
1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
CM APPL.959/2023 (for exemption)
2. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. Application is disposed of.
3. The present petition has been filed by ... | The Delhi High Court has called in a top official from the Delhi Government. This happened because the court was worried that many important land and property papers had disappeared from a local registration office.
Justice Prathiba M Singh also ordered another senior official, the Principal Secretary of Revenue for t... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
In continuation of the SOP/Circular dated 13.03.2021, 18.03.2021 and circular(s) issued
from time to time regarding mentioning of matter(s), it is hereby notified for the information of all
(a) the Advocates-on-Record/Parties-in-Person (after inter-action) may mention their fresh
matters both physically (from 10.3... | The Supreme Court has released a new official order. It allows lawyers who are officially registered with the court, or people representing themselves (after talking with court staff), to physically bring up their new cases.
You can bring up these cases in person from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. On Sa... | In continuation of the SOP/Circular dated 13.03.2021, 18.03.2021 and circular(s) issued
from time to time regarding mentioning of matter(s), it is hereby notified for the information of all
(a) the Advocates-on-Record/Parties-in-Person (after inter-action) may mention their fresh
matters both physically (from 10.3... | The Supreme Court has released a new official order. It allows lawyers who are officially registered with the court, or people representing themselves (after talking with court staff), to physically bring up their new cases.
You can bring up these cases in person from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. On Sa... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Petitioner, wife of Mr.Abdul Shabeer stated to be
resident of Pookilath House, Chavakkad Taluk, Thrissur
District, is aggrieved of the notice Ext.P1 issued by the
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited calling for an
explanation to show the ownership of the property on
receipt of the complaint submitted by one Mr.Pooki... | The Kerala High Court recently ruled that if a civil dispute is already being handled by a regular court, the Electricity Department should be careful about taking up a complaint. This is unless someone has clearly broken the electricity laws in a very serious way.
Judge Amit Rawal made this decision after a formal re... | Petitioner, wife of Mr.Abdul Shabeer stated to be
resident of Pookilath House, Chavakkad Taluk, Thrissur
District, is aggrieved of the notice Ext.P1 issued by the
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited calling for an
explanation to show the ownership of the property on
receipt of the complaint submitted by one Mr.Pooki... | The Kerala High Court recently ruled that if a civil dispute is already being handled by a regular court, the Electricity Department should be careful about taking up a complaint. This is unless someone has clearly broken the electricity laws in a very serious way.
Judge Amit Rawal made this decision after a formal re... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
These two appeals have been filed challenging the
Division Bench judgment dated 23.11.2011 of Madras High
Court dismissing the A.S. No.281 of 2000 and A.S. No.332
filed by the appellants respectively. The
of 1987 (S.R. Somasundaram vs. S.K. Kumarasamy). The
appellant, R. Janaki... | A Hindu Joint Family can come back together and act as a joint family again, even after they have split up. The Supreme Court said this in a recent decision. The group of judges mentioned that what people do can show that they have reunited after an earlier split.
In this specific case, three brothers had officially s... | These two appeals have been filed challenging the Division Bench judgment dated 23.11.2011 of Madras High Court dismissing the A.S. No.281 of 2000 and A.S. No.332 filed by the appellants respectively. The of 1987 (S.R. Somasundaram vs. S.K. Kumarasamy). The appellant, R. Janakiammal ... | A Hindu Joint Family can come back together and act as a joint family again, even after they have split up. The Supreme Court said this in a recent decision. The group of judges mentioned that what people do can show that they have reunited after an earlier split.
In this specific case, three brothers had officially s... | 0.999779 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Summary- Supreme Court by 4:1 majority holds that the decision-making process
behind the demonetisation of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes in 2016 was lawful
- Justices S Abdul Nazeer, BR Gavai, AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian in
majority - Justice BV Nagarathna in minority.
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934; Section ... | When the Supreme Court approved the government's 2016 decision to stop using Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, it stated that whether this action achieved its goals wasn't important for deciding if it was legal.
A special group of 5 Supreme Court judges looked at the demonetisation. Four judges agreed it was legal, making it ... | Summary- Supreme Court by 4:1 majority holds that the decision-making process behind the demonetisation of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes in 2016 was lawful - Justices S Abdul Nazeer, BR Gavai, AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian in majority - Justice BV Nagarathna in minority. Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934; Section ... | When the Supreme Court approved the government's 2016 decision to stop using Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, it stated that whether this action achieved its goals wasn't important for deciding if it was legal.
A special group of 5 Supreme Court judges looked at the demonetisation. Four judges agreed it was legal, making it ... | 0.999573 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
This petition is filed under Section 482 of Code of
Criminal Procedure (hereinafter referred to as 'Cr.P.C.' for
short) by petitioners/accused Nos.2 and 3 seeking to quash
FIR, complaint and charge sheet filed in Crime No.12/2021-
22/10065IE2/100606 of Indi Excise Police Station, Vijayapura
Sub-Division, Vijayapura, ... | The Karnataka High Court has stopped a legal case against two officials from a shipping company. The case was brought under India's drug laws, known as the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The court decided that these officials did not know their driver was carrying illegal substances.
A single judge, ... | This petition is filed under Section 482 of Code of
Criminal Procedure (hereinafter referred to as 'Cr.P.C.' for
short) by petitioners/accused Nos.2 and 3 seeking to quash
FIR, complaint and charge sheet filed in Crime No.12/2021-
22/10065IE2/100606 of Indi Excise Police Station, Vijayapura
Sub-Division, Vijayapura, ... | The Karnataka High Court has stopped a legal case against two officials from a shipping company. The case was brought under India's drug laws, known as the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The court decided that these officials did not know their driver was carrying illegal substances.
A single judge, ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. This petition has been preferred under Section 482 of Cr.P.C.
seeking quashment of FIR registered against the petitioner and
consequential criminal proceedings arising out of Crime
No.207/2019 registered at Police Station Bajranggarh District
Guna for offence under Sections 376, 506 of IPC.
2. An FIR got r... | The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently canceled a rape case against a man. The case was filed by his 'second wife.' The Court found that her story was not true and suggested she made false claims against him.
Justice Anand Pathak's court said this lawsuit was annoying and pointless. It seemed designed to pressure the ... | 1. This petition has been preferred under Section 482 of Cr.P.C.
seeking quashment of FIR registered against the petitioner and
consequential criminal proceedings arising out of Crime
No.207/2019 registered at Police Station Bajranggarh District
Guna for offence under Sections 376, 506 of IPC.
2. An FIR got r... | The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently canceled a rape case against a man. The case was filed by his 'second wife.' The Court found that her story was not true and suggested she made false claims against him.
Justice Anand Pathak's court said this lawsuit was annoying and pointless. It seemed designed to pressure the ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. The central issue in this appeal is in reference to Section 31
of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 1. To wit,
transaction (specified in Section 31 of the 1973 Act) entered into in
contravention of that provision is void or is only voidable and it
2. The undisputed facts are ... | The Supreme Court stated that if a law forbids a contract and sets a punishment for it, then that contract is invalid, even if the law doesn't directly say it's "void." A group of judges (Justices AM Khanwilkar, Indu Malhotra, and Ajay Rastogi) found that Section 31 of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act of 1973 is a s... | 1. The central issue in this appeal is in reference to Section 31 of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 1. To wit, transaction (specified in Section 31 of the 1973 Act) entered into in contravention of that provision is void or is only voidable and it 2. The undisputed facts are that one Mrs. F.L. Raitt, widow o... | The Supreme Court stated that if a law forbids a contract and sets a punishment for it, then that contract is invalid, even if the law doesn't directly say it's "void." A group of judges (Justices AM Khanwilkar, Indu Malhotra, and Ajay Rastogi) found that Section 31 of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act of 1973 is a s... | 0.999005 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
With the appearance of Mr. Tahir Majid Shamsi, learned Assistant
Solicitor General of India, Caveat stands discharged.
2. Mr. Tahir Majid Shamsi, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India
accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos. 1&4 and Ms. Saba Gulzar assisting
counsel to Mr. B.A Dar, learned Sr. AAG ac... | The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday, April 9, finished dealing with a case brought by Mehbooba Mufti. She is a former Chief Minister and president of the Peoples Democratic Party. She had challenged an earlier decision by a single judge that denied her request for a passport.
However, the two judges on the benc... | With the appearance of Mr. Tahir Majid Shamsi, learned Assistant
Solicitor General of India, Caveat stands discharged.
2. Mr. Tahir Majid Shamsi, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India
accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos. 1&4 and Ms. Saba Gulzar assisting
counsel to Mr. B.A Dar, learned Sr. AAG ac... | The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday, April 9, finished dealing with a case brought by Mehbooba Mufti. She is a former Chief Minister and president of the Peoples Democratic Party. She had challenged an earlier decision by a single judge that denied her request for a passport.
However, the two judges on the benc... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2. The present Criminal Appeals, by way of Special Leave,
raise common question of law and are therefore being
disposed of together.
3. In both the impugned orders, the High Court of
Judicature at Allahabad, while dismissing the anticipatory
bail application of the respondentsaccused, granted them 90
days to su... | The Supreme Court said that a High Court, when turning down requests for anticipatory bail, can only give orders that protect someone from arrest temporarily if there are truly special reasons. Anticipatory bail is when someone asks to be released on bail before they are even arrested.
The group of judges, led by the ... | 2. The present Criminal Appeals, by way of Special Leave,
raise common question of law and are therefore being
disposed of together.
3. In both the impugned orders, the High Court of
Judicature at Allahabad, while dismissing the anticipatory
bail application of the respondentsaccused, granted them 90
days to su... | The Supreme Court said that a High Court, when turning down requests for anticipatory bail, can only give orders that protect someone from arrest temporarily if there are truly special reasons. Anticipatory bail is when someone asks to be released on bail before they are even arrested. The group of judges, led by the C... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2. The appellants before us are Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Limited (in short “ONGC”), a public sector
undertaking engaged in the business of exploration and
production of oil and gas. In this appeal, they assail a judgment
of the Bombay High Court delivered on 30th January, 2020 in
Writ Petition No. 13015 of ... | The Supreme Court has said that a smaller group of workers (a 'minority union') does not have to follow a deal if they weren't involved in it. This is true even if a larger union and the employer made the deal. They can still bring a complaint, saying they work directly for the main company. Two judges, Justices L. Nag... | 2. The appellants before us are Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (in short “ONGC”), a public sector undertaking engaged in the business of exploration and production of oil and gas. In this appeal, they assail a judgment of the Bombay High Court delivered on 30th January, 2020 in Writ Petition No. 13015 of 2019 ... | The Supreme Court has said that a smaller group of workers (a 'minority union') does not have to follow a deal if they weren't involved in it. This is true even if a larger union and the employer made the deal. They can still bring a complaint, saying they work directly for the main company. Two judges, Justices L. Nag... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith and, with the consent
of the learned counsels for the parties, heard fnally.
2. This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is
fled for a writ of habeas corpus to produce Master R, son of the
petitioner, who has been allegedly illegally kept away from... | The Bombay High Court has ruled that a busy actress's job commitments don't mean she can't care for her child. The court stated that what's best for a child shouldn't just be decided by which parent has more free time.
A group of judges rejected the father's legal request, known as a "habeas corpus petition" (a court ... | 1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith and, with the consent of the learned counsels for the parties, heard fnally. 2. This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is fled for a writ of habeas corpus to produce Master R, son of the petitioner, who has been allegedly illegally kept away from the petitio... | The Bombay High Court has ruled that a busy actress's job commitments don't mean she can't care for her child. The court stated that what's best for a child shouldn't just be decided by which parent has more free time.
A group of judges rejected the father's legal request, known as a "habeas corpus petition" (a court ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2. The present appeal challenges the judgment and
order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of
Karnataka at Bengaluru dated 27.2.2015, thereby,
dismissing the first appeal being R.F.A. No.1111 of 2008,
filed by the appellants and confirming the judgment and
decree passed by the XXXI... | When people intentionally write down their agreement, the law strongly assumes, for them and those connected to them, that they meant the written document to be the complete and final record of what they wanted. This record should then be safe from future arguments, dishonesty, and faulty memories.
A group of judges, ... | 2. The present appeal challenges the judgment and order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru dated 27.2.2015, thereby, dismissing the first appeal being R.F.A. No.1111 of 2008, filed by the appellants and confirming the judgment and decree passed by the XXXIII Additi... | When people intentionally write down their agreement, the law strongly assumes, for them and those connected to them, that they meant the written document to be the complete and final record of what they wanted. This record should then be safe from future arguments, dishonesty, and faulty memories. A group of judges, J... | 0.999637 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Case :- PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION (PIL) No. - 487 of
Counsel for Petitioner :- Birendra Kumar Yadav,Amit
Counsel for Respondent :- A.S.G.I.,C.S.C.
1. Heard Shri Birendra Kumar Yadav, Advocate for the
petitioner, Shri S. B. Pandey, learned Assistant Solicitor General
of India, who appeared for Union of India and le... | The Allahabad High Court recently rejected a special legal request. This request, called a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), wanted to raise the retirement age for state government workers with disabilities. It asked to change the age from 60 to 62.
The group that filed the request argued this point: Government employ... | Case :- PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION (PIL) No. - 487 of
Counsel for Petitioner :- Birendra Kumar Yadav,Amit
Counsel for Respondent :- A.S.G.I.,C.S.C.
1. Heard Shri Birendra Kumar Yadav, Advocate for the
petitioner, Shri S. B. Pandey, learned Assistant Solicitor General
of India, who appeared for Union of India and le... | The Allahabad High Court recently rejected a special legal request. This request, called a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), wanted to raise the retirement age for state government workers with disabilities. It asked to change the age from 60 to 62.
The group that filed the request argued this point: Government employ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Mr. Mateen Shaikh with Muskan Shaikh for the applicant.
Mr.Rushikesh R. Chavan for respondent no.2.
Mrs.A.A.Takalkar, APP for the State.
PSI Anil Pawar from Ghatkopar police station.
1 The applicant came to be arrested on 29/4/2021
when the victim girl lodged a complaint against him accusing him
of comm... | The Bombay High Court recently let a man out on bail. He was accused of raping a teenage girl. The court noted that the two were dating, and even though the girl was under 18 (a minor), she seemed to understand what she was doing. At the time of the alleged event, the girl was 15 years and 4 months old, and the man was... | Mr. Mateen Shaikh with Muskan Shaikh for the applicant.
Mr.Rushikesh R. Chavan for respondent no.2.
Mrs.A.A.Takalkar, APP for the State.
PSI Anil Pawar from Ghatkopar police station.
1 The applicant came to be arrested on 29/4/2021
when the victim girl lodged a complaint against him accusing him
of comm... | The Bombay High Court recently let a man out on bail. He was accused of raping a teenage girl. The court noted that the two were dating, and even though the girl was under 18 (a minor), she seemed to understand what she was doing. At the time of the alleged event, the girl was 15 years and 4 months old, and the man was... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The present petition is filed under Section 482 of
"To set aside the order dated 19.12.2016
passed by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sirsi
Sub-Division, Sirsi in No.MAG/2/ViVa/01/2016-
17(Annexure-B) and order dated 30.01.2019
passed by the court of the 1 s t Additional
District and Sessions Judge, UK Karwar,
... | The Karnataka High Court has stated that officials must follow proper steps when using their power to stop things that bother the public. This power comes from Sections 133, 138, and 139 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which is a law about how criminal cases are handled. Before making a decision, they must gi... | The present petition is filed under Section 482 of "To set aside the order dated 19.12.2016 passed by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sirsi Sub-Division, Sirsi in No.MAG/2/ViVa/01/2016- 17(Annexure-B) and order dated 30.01.2019 passed by the court of the 1 s t Additional District and Sessions Judge, UK Karwar, ... | The Karnataka High Court has stated that officials must follow proper steps when using their power to stop things that bother the public. This power comes from Sections 133, 138, and 139 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which is a law about how criminal cases are handled. Before making a decision, they must gi... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1] Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. With the
consent of both the sides, heard finally at admission stage.
2] By this Petition, the petitioner is challenging the
order dated 04.12.2019 passed by respondent No. 2
thereby rejecting the proposal of petitioner being appointed
on compassion... | The Karnataka High Court has decided that only people who are citizens of India can start a legal case under a law called the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007.
Justice P. Krishna Bhat, who was the single judge hearing the case, explained, "It is clear that to be called a 'Senior Citiz... | 1] Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. With the
consent of both the sides, heard finally at admission stage.
2] By this Petition, the petitioner is challenging the
order dated 04.12.2019 passed by respondent No. 2
thereby rejecting the proposal of petitioner being appointed
on compassion... | The Karnataka High Court has decided that only people who are citizens of India can start a legal case under a law called the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007.
Justice P. Krishna Bhat, who was the single judge hearing the case, explained, "It is clear that to be called a 'Senior Citiz... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. The instant appeals are directed against the common judgment and order dated
26th October, 2009 passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka at
2. That while setting aside the judgment of the learned Single Judge dated 3 rd
February, 2009, it was observed that once the employer has failed to deposit t... | The Supreme Court stated that any failure or delay by an employer to pay into an employee's retirement fund (EPF) is a must-have condition for charging penalties under Section 14B of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952.
The judges said that having a guilty mind (mens rea) or committing ... | 1. The instant appeals are directed against the common judgment and order dated 26th October, 2009 passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka at 2. That while setting aside the judgment of the learned Single Judge dated 3 rd February, 2009, it was observed that once the employer has failed to deposit t... | The Supreme Court stated that any failure or delay by an employer to pay into an employee's retirement fund (EPF) is a must-have condition for charging penalties under Section 14B of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952.
The judges said that having a guilty mind (mens rea) or committing ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Abatement is set aside and delay in filing of the application for substitution is
condoned. I.A.No.47721 of 2018 is allowed and the legal representatives of the
deceased Birbal-respondent no.16 are brought on record.
2. Leave granted.
3. This appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 04.01.2017 passed
... | The Supreme Court ruled that employers decide when to make a temporary job permanent. Workers cannot demand the same permanent job date just because others got it in past years.
Some employees of Ajmer Vidhyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. went to the Rajasthan High Court. They wanted their regular pay to start from April 1, 1983... | 1. Abatement is set aside and delay in filing of the application for substitution is
condoned. I.A.No.47721 of 2018 is allowed and the legal representatives of the
deceased Birbal-respondent no.16 are brought on record.
2. Leave granted.
3. This appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 04.01.2017 passed
... | The Supreme Court ruled that employers decide when to make a temporary job permanent. Workers cannot demand the same permanent job date just because others got it in past years.
Some employees of Ajmer Vidhyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. went to the Rajasthan High Court. They wanted their regular pay to start from April 1, 1983... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sana Rashid @ Pammi, aged about 26 years, D/o Late Harun Rashid,
R/o first lane, Bihta, front of Safa Public School, Chandani Chowk,
1. The State of Jharkhand through its Home Secretary, Department of
Home, Jail and Disaster Management, Govt. of Jharkhand, Project
2. Director General of Police, Jharkhand, Police He... | The Jharkhand High Court recently helped a 26-year-old woman. She went to court asking for protection from her family and others from her religion. She said her family was forcing her to marry a 52-year-old man.
Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, who was on the court panel, told the Senior Superintendent of Police in Ranch... | Sana Rashid @ Pammi, aged about 26 years, D/o Late Harun Rashid,
R/o first lane, Bihta, front of Safa Public School, Chandani Chowk,
1. The State of Jharkhand through its Home Secretary, Department of
Home, Jail and Disaster Management, Govt. of Jharkhand, Project
2. Director General of Police, Jharkhand, Police He... | The Jharkhand High Court recently helped a 26-year-old woman. She went to court asking for protection from her family and others from her religion. She said her family was forcing her to marry a 52-year-old man.
Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, who was on the court panel, told the Senior Superintendent of Police in Ranch... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1) The petitioners have challenged the complaint filed by
respondent against them alleging commission of offences under
Section 420, 120-B IPC. Challenge has also been thrown to the
proceedings initiated by the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate,
Anantnag, on the said complaint.
2) A perusal of the record shows th... | The High Court in Jammu and Kashmir recently stated that people in charge of a company (like its directors) cannot be held responsible for the company's actions unless the company itself is formally named as a defendant.
Justice Sanjay Dhar explained this decision. He said that everything the people who filed the curr... | 1) The petitioners have challenged the complaint filed by
respondent against them alleging commission of offences under
Section 420, 120-B IPC. Challenge has also been thrown to the
proceedings initiated by the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate,
Anantnag, on the said complaint.
2) A perusal of the record shows th... | The High Court in Jammu and Kashmir recently stated that people in charge of a company (like its directors) cannot be held responsible for the company's actions unless the company itself is formally named as a defendant. Justice Sanjay Dhar explained this decision. He said that everything the people who filed the curre... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Counsel for Appellant :- From Jail,Gagan Pratap Singh
Counsel for Respondent :- A.G.A.
Respondent :- State of U.P.
Counsel for Appellant :- Rajeev Sharma,Ajay Kumar
Counsel for Respondent :- Govt. Advocate
1. Heard Sri Gagan Pratap Singh, learned Amicus Curiae
for the Appellant in Jail Appeal No.7728 of 2010 and Sr... | The Allahabad High Court recently agreed with a lower court's decision. It confirmed that two men were guilty and must serve life in prison for killing a man with a homemade gun in 2005.
The High Court stated that just by carrying a gun where the crime happened, the accused showed they planned to cause death or an inj... | Counsel for Appellant :- From Jail,Gagan Pratap Singh Counsel for Respondent :- A.G.A. Respondent :- State of U.P. Counsel for Appellant :- Rajeev Sharma,Ajay Kumar Counsel for Respondent :- Govt. Advocate 1. Heard Sri Gagan Pratap Singh, learned Amicus Curiae for the Appellant in Jail Appeal No.7728 of 2010 and Sri An... | The Allahabad High Court recently agreed with a lower court's decision. It confirmed that two men were guilty and must serve life in prison for killing a man with a homemade gun in 2005. The High Court stated that just by carrying a gun where the crime happened, the accused showed they planned to cause death or an inju... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
implementation of the impugned order passed by the
learned Judge, Special Court (Atrocity) and Additional
District and Sessions Judge, Kodinar below Exh.1 in
Criminal Inquiry No.1 of 2019 dated 12.01.2022:”
3.0. Brief facts of the case are as under
3.1. It is the case of the petitioner that at the relevant time
petitio... | The Gujarat High Court agreed with the Sessions Court's decision to reject a complaint filed under a law meant to prevent crimes against Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The court rejected it because the person who filed it, called the Petitioner, was not being honest with the court. She was also accused of stealing electr... | implementation of the impugned order passed by the
learned Judge, Special Court (Atrocity) and Additional
District and Sessions Judge, Kodinar below Exh.1 in
Criminal Inquiry No.1 of 2019 dated 12.01.2022:”
3.0. Brief facts of the case are as under
3.1. It is the case of the petitioner that at the relevant time
petitio... | The Gujarat High Court agreed with the Sessions Court's decision to reject a complaint filed under a law meant to prevent crimes against Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The court rejected it because the person who filed it, called the Petitioner, was not being honest with the court. She was also accused of stealing electr... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
A pregnant woman, the gestation of whose pregnancy
corresponds to 31 weeks, has approached this Court seeking
directions to the respondents to terminate her pregnancy. The
case of the petitioner is that though substantial foetal
abnormalities have been diagnosed, the respondents are refusing
to ter... | The Kerala High Court recently decided something important. If doctors on a Medical Board say that ending a pregnancy might result in a live baby, and the baby's health problems aren't deadly, then the mother's choice to end the pregnancy is less important than the unborn baby's right to be born. This is especially tru... | A pregnant woman, the gestation of whose pregnancy
corresponds to 31 weeks, has approached this Court seeking
directions to the respondents to terminate her pregnancy. The
case of the petitioner is that though substantial foetal
abnormalities have been diagnosed, the respondents are refusing
to ter... | The Kerala High Court recently decided something important. If doctors on a Medical Board say that ending a pregnancy might result in a live baby, and the baby's health problems aren't deadly, then the mother's choice to end the pregnancy is less important than the unborn baby's right to be born. This is especially tru... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
This edition of the Constitution of India reproduces the text of the Constitution of India as
amended by Parliament from time to time. All amendments made by Parliament up to and
including the Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019 are incorporated in
this edition. The foot notes below the text indic... | On Friday, the Supreme Court decided that people are qualified to be President or members of State and District Consumer Courts if they have a college degree. They also need at least 10 years of work experience in areas like consumer issues, law, or public service. This ruling means that lawyers with at least 10 years ... | This edition of the Constitution of India reproduces the text of the Constitution of India as amended by Parliament from time to time. All amendments made by Parliament up to and including the Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019 are incorporated in this edition. The foot notes below the text indic... | On Friday, the Supreme Court decided that people are qualified to be President or members of State and District Consumer Courts if they have a college degree. They also need at least 10 years of work experience in areas like consumer issues, law, or public service. This ruling means that lawyers with at least 10 years ... | 0.999476 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. The present petition is filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C praying for
regular bail in Sessions Case No. 267/ 2018 before the Special Judge,
NDPS, Patiala House Court for offences under Section 8, 21, 27A, 29 NDPS
2. Before delving into the bail application, it is necessary to briefly lay
down the factual summatio... | The Delhi High Court recently refused to let a woman out of jail while she waits for her trial. This was for a case under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Act, which is a law about illegal drugs. The court noted that it's more likely to assume an educated person knows that carrying a lot of illegal drugs is a crime... | 1. The present petition is filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C praying for regular bail in Sessions Case No. 267/ 2018 before the Special Judge, NDPS, Patiala House Court for offences under Section 8, 21, 27A, 29 NDPS 2. Before delving into the bail application, it is necessary to briefly lay down the factual summation of t... | The Delhi High Court recently refused to let a woman out of jail while she waits for her trial. This was for a case under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Act, which is a law about illegal drugs. The court noted that it's more likely to assume an educated person knows that carrying a lot of illegal drugs is a crime... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
O.P.No.633 of 2021 & O.A.No.627 of 2021 &
O.P.No.633 of 2021 & O.A.No.627 of 2021
& A.No.3534 of 2021
This Court vide order dated 08.07.2022, has permitted the
applicant/father to take the minor child to his residence from the
respondent/wife's residence in alternative days in a week and spend
time with the minor child... | The Madras High Court recently worried about how the parent who lives with a child often treats the other parent who visits. The court said that every child needs and has a right to a safe and loving relationship with both parents.
The court was deciding a request from a father who wanted to visit his child, who lived... | O.P.No.633 of 2021 & O.A.No.627 of 2021 &
O.P.No.633 of 2021 & O.A.No.627 of 2021
& A.No.3534 of 2021
This Court vide order dated 08.07.2022, has permitted the
applicant/father to take the minor child to his residence from the
respondent/wife's residence in alternative days in a week and spend
time with the minor child... | The Madras High Court recently worried about how the parent who lives with a child often treats the other parent who visits. The court said that every child needs and has a right to a safe and loving relationship with both parents.
The court was deciding a request from a father who wanted to visit his child, who lived... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
W.P.A. 10835 of 2021 [via video conference]
[Ramapada Basak & Anr. -Vs- The State of West Bengal & Ors.]
It is submitted by the learned advocate for the State and
the Officer-in-charge, Taherpur Police Station that the order
dated 12th July, 2021 has been carried out and the private
respondents have been escort... | The Calcutta High Court recently agreed with a decision to make a daughter-in-law leave her father-in-law's house. The court noted she is a doctor, so she is not struggling financially.
Justice Rajasekhar Mantha said, "Swati Das, who asked for the order to be reversed, is a doctor. She is not poor or without money, an... | W.P.A. 10835 of 2021 [via video conference]
[Ramapada Basak & Anr. -Vs- The State of West Bengal & Ors.]
It is submitted by the learned advocate for the State and
the Officer-in-charge, Taherpur Police Station that the order
dated 12th July, 2021 has been carried out and the private
respondents have been escort... | The Calcutta High Court recently agreed with a decision to make a daughter-in-law leave her father-in-law's house. The court noted she is a doctor, so she is not struggling financially.
Justice Rajasekhar Mantha said, "Swati Das, who asked for the order to be reversed, is a doctor. She is not poor or without money, an... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2. The present appeals challenge the common judgment and
order dated 8th February, 2017, passed by the Division Bench of
the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench, in Writ
Appeal No. 386 of 2016 along with companion matters, thereby
allowing the appeals filed by the State of Madhya Pradesh as
well as the Jan Bh... | The Supreme Court has confirmed a rule: a temporary employee cannot be replaced by another temporary employee. Instead, they can only be replaced by someone hired permanently through a proper process.
The Court noted this is a firm legal principle: a temporary worker cannot be replaced by another temporary worker. The... | 2. The present appeals challenge the common judgment and
order dated 8th February, 2017, passed by the Division Bench of
the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench, in Writ
Appeal No. 386 of 2016 along with companion matters, thereby
allowing the appeals filed by the State of Madhya Pradesh as
well as the Jan Bh... | The Supreme Court has confirmed a rule: a temporary employee cannot be replaced by another temporary employee. Instead, they can only be replaced by someone hired permanently through a proper process.
The Court noted this is a firm legal principle: a temporary worker cannot be replaced by another temporary worker. The... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The petitioner is before this Court calling in question the
proceedings in Crime No.235/2018 registered for offences
punishable under Sections 420, 406, 506, 149 of the IPC
pending before the IV Additional CMM Court, Bengaluru.
2. Heard Sri.Afsar Ahmed.S., learned counsel for
petitioner and Sri.K.S.Abhijith... | The Karnataka High Court has said that an employee, if fired from a company, cannot file criminal charges against the company. This includes accusations like "criminal breach of trust" or "cheating."
A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna, approved a request made by Samiulla B. This action stopped a criminal case that... | The petitioner is before this Court calling in question the
proceedings in Crime No.235/2018 registered for offences
punishable under Sections 420, 406, 506, 149 of the IPC
pending before the IV Additional CMM Court, Bengaluru.
2. Heard Sri.Afsar Ahmed.S., learned counsel for
petitioner and Sri.K.S.Abhijith... | The Karnataka High Court has said that an employee, if fired from a company, cannot file criminal charges against the company. This includes accusations like "criminal breach of trust" or "cheating."
A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna, approved a request made by Samiulla B. This action stopped a criminal case that... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Hena Bibi, respondent No.2/complainant claimed to be the legally
married wife of the appellant, the marriage having been solemnised on
8.2.2000 as per Muslim customs & rites. It may be noticed that the
appellant was already married to one Mastra Bibi and he apparently had
illicit relationship with ... | The Supreme Court shortened a man's jail time. He was found guilty of cruelty under a law called Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. His new sentence was just the time he had already spent in jail. This happened because he agreed to pay money to his wife and children.
Judges Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy sa... | 1. Hena Bibi, respondent No.2/complainant claimed to be the legally
married wife of the appellant, the marriage having been solemnised on
8.2.2000 as per Muslim customs & rites. It may be noticed that the
appellant was already married to one Mastra Bibi and he apparently had
illicit relationship with ... | The Supreme Court shortened a man's jail time. He was found guilty of cruelty under a law called Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. His new sentence was just the time he had already spent in jail. This happened because he agreed to pay money to his wife and children.
Judges Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy sa... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Heard learned counsel for the applicant, learned A.G.A. for the
State and perused the material placed on record.
2. Applicant seeks bail in Case Crime No.193 of 2019, under
Sections 363, 366, 504, 506, 376 IPC & Sections 3/4 of P.O.C.S.O.
Act, Police Station Mitauli, District Lakhimpur Kheri, during the
pend... | The Allahabad High Court recently allowed a person accused under a child protection law to go free on bail. This decision was made because the court considered what was best for the child born to the accused and the victim, who were not legally married. The Court emphasized that the newborn child's future was at risk a... | 1. Heard learned counsel for the applicant, learned A.G.A. for the
State and perused the material placed on record.
2. Applicant seeks bail in Case Crime No.193 of 2019, under
Sections 363, 366, 504, 506, 376 IPC & Sections 3/4 of P.O.C.S.O.
Act, Police Station Mitauli, District Lakhimpur Kheri, during the
pend... | The Allahabad High Court recently allowed a person accused under a child protection law to go free on bail. This decision was made because the court considered what was best for the child born to the accused and the victim, who were not legally married. The Court emphasized that the newborn child's future was at risk a... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. State of Tamil nadu rep. by its Secretary,
2. The Director General of Police (L & O)
PRAYER : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the
respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for granting conversion
to him to category one (L... | When a request came up to move some police officers from a special "Armed Reserve" unit to the regular "Law and Order" department, the Madras High Court said that only the police departments themselves should decide if officers are suitable and qualified for such moves. High Courts generally cannot step in and change t... | 1. State of Tamil nadu rep. by its Secretary, 2. The Director General of Police (L & O) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for granting conversion to him to category one (L... | When a request came up to move some police officers from a special "Armed Reserve" unit to the regular "Law and Order" department, the Madras High Court said that only the police departments themselves should decide if officers are suitable and qualified for such moves. High Courts generally cannot step in and change t... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Mr. Imran Shaikh a/w. Amreen Shaikh for Respondent Nos.1 & 2.
Ms. S.D. Shinde, A.P.P. for Respondent No.3-State.
Sr.P.I. Mr.Anil Avhad and P.I. Mr.Rushi Inamdar, Kasturba Marg Police Station,
Mumbai are present.
1. By Judgment and Order dated 1st February 2022 passed in
Criminal Writ Petition No. 579 of 2021... | A 10-year-old boy cried and refused to go with his biological father. Because of this, the Bombay High Court told the boy's mother's father (maternal grandfather) to hand over the child to the father at the police station later that day.
A group of judges, Justices AS Gadkari and PD Naik, refused to watch a video. Thi... | Mr. Imran Shaikh a/w. Amreen Shaikh for Respondent Nos.1 & 2.
Ms. S.D. Shinde, A.P.P. for Respondent No.3-State.
Sr.P.I. Mr.Anil Avhad and P.I. Mr.Rushi Inamdar, Kasturba Marg Police Station,
Mumbai are present.
1. By Judgment and Order dated 1st February 2022 passed in
Criminal Writ Petition No. 579 of 2021... | A 10-year-old boy cried and refused to go with his biological father. Because of this, the Bombay High Court told the boy's mother's father (maternal grandfather) to hand over the child to the father at the police station later that day.
A group of judges, Justices AS Gadkari and PD Naik, refused to watch a video. Thi... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
12.01.2023: This appeal is against the order dated 28.09.2021 passed by
the National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi by which an application bearing
CA/725/2019 filed in (IB)-420(ND)/2017 filed by the Appellant (Liquidator)
seeking the following reliefs which are reproduced hereunder :-
“1. To allow the applica... | A special court called the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in New Delhi recently made a decision in a case between Vijay Kumar Gupta and Canara Bank. The court said that if a "Liquidator" (the person in charge of closing down a company) gets new information, they cannot change or reject debts that have ... | 12.01.2023: This appeal is against the order dated 28.09.2021 passed by
the National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi by which an application bearing
CA/725/2019 filed in (IB)-420(ND)/2017 filed by the Appellant (Liquidator)
seeking the following reliefs which are reproduced hereunder :-
“1. To allow the applica... | A special court called the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in New Delhi recently made a decision in a case between Vijay Kumar Gupta and Canara Bank. The court said that if a "Liquidator" (the person in charge of closing down a company) gets new information, they cannot change or reject debts that have ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 9660 of 2021
Counsel for Applicant :- Karunakar Srivastava
Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.
1. Heard Sri Sri Karunakar Srivastava, learned counsel for the
applicant, learned AGA for the State and perused the material placed
on record.
2. Applicant seeks bail in Ca... | The Allahabad High Court recently allowed a man to be released on bail. He had been charged under a law called the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985). This was because police supposedly found over 100 kilograms (a quintal) of ganja with him.
Judge Krishan Pahal gave bail to Om Prakash Ve... | Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 9660 of 2021
Counsel for Applicant :- Karunakar Srivastava
Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.
1. Heard Sri Sri Karunakar Srivastava, learned counsel for the
applicant, learned AGA for the State and perused the material placed
on record.
2. Applicant seeks bail in Ca... | The Allahabad High Court recently allowed a man to be released on bail. He had been charged under a law called the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985). This was because police supposedly found over 100 kilograms (a quintal) of ganja with him.
Judge Krishan Pahal gave bail to Om Prakash Ve... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
In this special leave petition the petitioner has challenged
an order dated 27.10.2021 passed by the High Court of Judicature at
Allahabad, Lucknow dismissing the criminal revision application by
the petitioner being CRLR No. 259/2021.
The aforesaid criminal revisional application was filed
an order pa... | The Court said that such a difference can be used as a defense during a trial. The Supreme Court noted that differences between the First Information Report (FIR) and any later official statement (under Section 164 of the CrPC) cannot be a reason to drop charges without starting a trial. Such differences can be a defen... | In this special leave petition the petitioner has challenged
an order dated 27.10.2021 passed by the High Court of Judicature at
Allahabad, Lucknow dismissing the criminal revision application by
the petitioner being CRLR No. 259/2021.
The aforesaid criminal revisional application was filed
an order pa... | The Court said that such a difference can be used as a defense during a trial. The Supreme Court noted that differences between the First Information Report (FIR) and any later official statement (under Section 164 of the CrPC) cannot be a reason to drop charges without starting a trial. Such differences can be a defen... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
authorities, in case, they fail to fulfill their promises as made in the election
manifesto - A political party as a whole can't be made liable under the Act, 1951
Counsel for Petitioner:- Jai Prakash Prasad; Counsel for Respondent :- G.A.
1. Heard Sri Jai Prakash Prasad, learned counsel for the petitioner, Sri Manish ... | The Allahabad High Court noted that there is no law that punishes political parties if they do not keep the promises they make in their election plan.
Justice Dinesh Pathak further explained that an entire political party cannot be held responsible under the Representation of Peoples Act of 1951 for using dishonest me... | authorities, in case, they fail to fulfill their promises as made in the election manifesto - A political party as a whole can't be made liable under the Act, 1951 Counsel for Petitioner:- Jai Prakash Prasad; Counsel for Respondent :- G.A. 1. Heard Sri Jai Prakash Prasad, learned counsel for the petitioner, Sri Manish ... | The Allahabad High Court noted that there is no law that punishes political parties if they do not keep the promises they make in their election plan.
Justice Dinesh Pathak further explained that an entire political party cannot be held responsible under the Representation of Peoples Act of 1951 for using dishonest me... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
and 04.12.2019 passed by the learned Judge, Special Court under NDPS
Parganas (South) in NDPS Case No.36 of 2015 convicting the appellants
for commission of offence punishable under Section 22(c) read with
Section 29 of the NDPS Act and sentencing them to suffer rigorous
imprisonment for ten years and to pay a fine of ... | The Calcutta High Court recently stated that a government officer (known as a Gazetted Officer) who is part of a police raiding team cannot be considered a neutral person. Therefore, if someone accused of a crime agrees to be searched by such an officer, it does not mean they willingly gave up their right under Section... | and 04.12.2019 passed by the learned Judge, Special Court under NDPS
Parganas (South) in NDPS Case No.36 of 2015 convicting the appellants
for commission of offence punishable under Section 22(c) read with
Section 29 of the NDPS Act and sentencing them to suffer rigorous
imprisonment for ten years and to pay a fine of ... | The Calcutta High Court recently stated that a government officer (known as a Gazetted Officer) who is part of a police raiding team cannot be considered a neutral person. Therefore, if someone accused of a crime agrees to be searched by such an officer, it does not mean they willingly gave up their right under Section... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Though Ms. Meeraja Grace, the 2nd respondent, has been served,
there is no appearance. Therefore, this Court is inclined to consider the
writ petition on its own merits.
2. Before the Kerala State Human Rights Commission, the 2 nd
respondent herein has filed HRMP No. 7107/2018/KNR seeking
revision of pay of guest lectu... | The Kerala High Court recently repeated that the Kerala State Human Rights Commission cannot deal with issues about employment, like salaries or job rules.
A special group of two judges, Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Murali Purushothaman, based their decision on two past cases: Malabar Cements Ltd. (2019) and... | Though Ms. Meeraja Grace, the 2nd respondent, has been served,
there is no appearance. Therefore, this Court is inclined to consider the
writ petition on its own merits.
2. Before the Kerala State Human Rights Commission, the 2 nd
respondent herein has filed HRMP No. 7107/2018/KNR seeking
revision of pay of guest lectu... | The Kerala High Court recently repeated that the Kerala State Human Rights Commission cannot deal with issues about employment, like salaries or job rules.
A special group of two judges, Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Murali Purushothaman, based their decision on two past cases: Malabar Cements Ltd. (2019) and... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Petitioner has challenged order dated 28.08.2021 passed by
learned Principal Sessions Judge, Srinagar, whereby the petitioner’s
application for grant of default bail has been dismissed.
2. It appears from the record that on 04.02.2021, a police party
intercepted petitioner and co-accused on National Highway ... | The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently made a ruling. They said that when a court sets conditions for someone getting bail, it doesn't mean that person is still "in custody." This is important for counting the 180 days of detention needed to get a legal right called "default bail" under criminal procedure... | 1. Petitioner has challenged order dated 28.08.2021 passed by
learned Principal Sessions Judge, Srinagar, whereby the petitioner’s
application for grant of default bail has been dismissed.
2. It appears from the record that on 04.02.2021, a police party
intercepted petitioner and co-accused on National Highway ... | The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently made a ruling. They said that when a court sets conditions for someone getting bail, it doesn't mean that person is still "in custody." This is important for counting the 180 days of detention needed to get a legal right called "default bail" under criminal procedure... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
This is the second petition under Section 438 of the Criminal
Procedure Code for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case
FIR No.134 dated 08.03.2021, under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and
120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at Police Station
At the outset, it would be relevant to note that... | The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently stated its disapproval of people repeatedly asking for bail without enough new reasons or changes in their situation.
The court also expressed concern about a troubling pattern used by dishonest people involved in lawsuits. These people seek "anticipatory bail," which allows ... | This is the second petition under Section 438 of the Criminal
Procedure Code for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case
FIR No.134 dated 08.03.2021, under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and
120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at Police Station
At the outset, it would be relevant to note that... | The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently stated its disapproval of people repeatedly asking for bail without enough new reasons or changes in their situation.
The court also expressed concern about a troubling pattern used by dishonest people involved in lawsuits. These people seek "anticipatory bail," which allows ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Heard learned counsel for the accused/applicant as well as
learned A.G.A. for the State and perused the record.
This bail application has been moved by the accused/applicant-
Chandbibi for grant of bail, in Case Crime No. 359 of 2020,
under Sections 364, 366, 368,120-B IPC and Section 3/5 Uttar
Pradesh Prohibition of U... | A court in Allahabad recently allowed a woman to be released from jail while her case continues. She was accused of kidnapping a 19-year-old girl and making her change her religion.
The police in Uttar Pradesh charged the woman under a specific law from 2020. This law is called the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawfu... | Heard learned counsel for the accused/applicant as well as
learned A.G.A. for the State and perused the record.
This bail application has been moved by the accused/applicant-
Chandbibi for grant of bail, in Case Crime No. 359 of 2020,
under Sections 364, 366, 368,120-B IPC and Section 3/5 Uttar
Pradesh Prohibition of U... | A court in Allahabad recently allowed a woman to be released from jail while her case continues. She was accused of kidnapping a 19-year-old girl and making her change her religion.
The police in Uttar Pradesh charged the woman under a specific law from 2020. This law is called the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawfu... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
Respondent no.1 (Bhanwar Lal Lamror) was compulsorily
retired from Rajasthan Higher Judicial Services upon
attaining the age of 50 years vide order dated
31.03.2010. The order was passed on t... | The Supreme Court stated that even one comment about a judicial officer not being honest is enough to force them to retire.
Two Supreme Court judges, Justices AM Khanwilkar and Sanjiv Khanna, canceled a decision made by the Rajasthan High Court. That High Court decision had ordered a judicial officer who was forced to... | Heard learned counsel for the parties.
Respondent no.1 (Bhanwar Lal Lamror) was compulsorily
retired from Rajasthan Higher Judicial Services upon
attaining the age of 50 years vide order dated
31.03.2010. The order was passed on t... | The Supreme Court stated that even one comment about a judicial officer not being honest is enough to force them to retire.
Two Supreme Court judges, Justices AM Khanwilkar and Sanjiv Khanna, canceled a decision made by the Rajasthan High Court. That High Court decision had ordered a judicial officer who was forced to... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Business associations can sour and that is what has happened in
the present case. That the association was across the seas is another
aspect. The two parties before us were shareholders in the investment
holding company called Atlas Equifin Private Limited, India (for short
‘Atlas’) which held 11,05,829 equity s... | The Supreme Court has decided that a change made in 2015 to Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 only applies to requests made to the court *after* the change. This means that the updated Section 34 law will only be used for court applications filed on or after October 23, 2015. It doesn't matter ... | 1. Business associations can sour and that is what has happened in the present case. That the association was across the seas is another aspect. The two parties before us were shareholders in the investment holding company called Atlas Equifin Private Limited, India (for short ‘Atlas’) which held 11,05,829 equity s... | The Supreme Court has decided that a change made in 2015 to Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 only applies to requests made to the court *after* the change. This means that the updated Section 34 law will only be used for court applications filed on or after October 23, 2015. It doesn't matter ... | 1 | 1 | 0.997396 | 1 |
1. Claimant has preferred the appeal against the judgment of dismissal of
claim application filed under section 92(A) of the MV Act (old) and under
Section 142(2) of the M.V. Act of 1988 in Title Claim Suit No.37/92.
2. Claimant the widow of the deceased filed the claim case with regard to
the death of Ja... | The Jharkhand High Court recently ruled that a court for car accidents (Motor Accident Tribunal) cannot refuse money (compensation) to a dead person's wife just because his other family members, like sons and daughters, were not included in the lawsuit.
Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary explained that money for a death i... | 1. Claimant has preferred the appeal against the judgment of dismissal of
claim application filed under section 92(A) of the MV Act (old) and under
Section 142(2) of the M.V. Act of 1988 in Title Claim Suit No.37/92.
2. Claimant the widow of the deceased filed the claim case with regard to
the death of Ja... | The Jharkhand High Court recently ruled that a court for car accidents (Motor Accident Tribunal) cannot refuse money (compensation) to a dead person's wife just because his other family members, like sons and daughters, were not included in the lawsuit. Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary explained that money for a death is... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Whether the challenge to the decision, classifying the
petitioner as a General Merit candidate, rejecting the
petitioner’s claim to be under category 2-B/KA-HK, for
selection to the post of a government school teacher, is
outside the jurisdiction of the Tribunal constituted under
02. The question referred to above ha... | The Karnataka High Court has made it clear that a special court, called the Administrative Tribunal (which was created by a 1985 law), has the power to handle all matters related to hiring for government jobs. This includes every decision, from the day a job opening is announced until someone is officially offered the ... | Whether the challenge to the decision, classifying the
petitioner as a General Merit candidate, rejecting the
petitioner’s claim to be under category 2-B/KA-HK, for
selection to the post of a government school teacher, is
outside the jurisdiction of the Tribunal constituted under
02. The question referred to above ha... | The Karnataka High Court has made it clear that a special court, called the Administrative Tribunal (which was created by a 1985 law), has the power to handle all matters related to hiring for government jobs. This includes every decision, from the day a job opening is announced until someone is officially offered the ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Court on its own Motion Vs. State of Punjab & ors.
Present : Mr. Rupinder S. Khosla, Sr. Advocate with
Mr. Sarvesh Malik, Advocate as amicus curiae.
Ms. Shubra Singh, Advocate for the CBI.
Mr. Jaivir Chandail, Advocate for the U.T. Chd.
Mr. Satya Pal Jain, Addl. Solicitor General of India with
Mr. Dheeraj Ja... | Following an order from the Supreme Court, a special case was started by the court itself. It is called "Regarding Special Courts for Members of Parliament and State Legislatures." This case was set up to track the progress of ongoing legal cases in Punjab, Haryana, and the city of Chandigarh. These cases are against p... | Court on its own Motion Vs. State of Punjab & ors.
Present : Mr. Rupinder S. Khosla, Sr. Advocate with
Mr. Sarvesh Malik, Advocate as amicus curiae.
Ms. Shubra Singh, Advocate for the CBI.
Mr. Jaivir Chandail, Advocate for the U.T. Chd.
Mr. Satya Pal Jain, Addl. Solicitor General of India with
Mr. Dheeraj Ja... | Following an order from the Supreme Court, a special case was started by the court itself. It is called "Regarding Special Courts for Members of Parliament and State Legislatures." This case was set up to track the progress of ongoing legal cases in Punjab, Haryana, and the city of Chandigarh. These cases are against p... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 This appeal arises from a judgment dated 18 January 2021 of a Single Judge
at the Dharwad Bench of the High Court of Karnataka. The revisional jurisdiction of
115 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (“CPC”) was
invoked for challenging an order dated 1 July 2019 of the IInd Additional Senior Civil
Judge and ... | The Supreme Court stated that a lawsuit cannot be thrown out early based on 'Res Judicata.' 'Res Judicata' means a court has already decided the issue. This specific rule, Order VII Rule 11(d), is part of the laws for civil cases.
Judges DY Chandrachud and MR Shah explained this decision. Figuring out if a case is 'Re... | 2 This appeal arises from a judgment dated 18 January 2021 of a Single Judge at the Dharwad Bench of the High Court of Karnataka. The revisional jurisdiction of 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (“CPC”) was invoked for challenging an order dated 1 July 2019 of the IInd Additional Senior Civil Judge and ... | The Supreme Court stated that a lawsuit cannot be thrown out early based on 'Res Judicata.' 'Res Judicata' means a court has already decided the issue. This specific rule, Order VII Rule 11(d), is part of the laws for civil cases.
Judges DY Chandrachud and MR Shah explained this decision. Figuring out if a case is 'Re... | 0.999446 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned common
judgment and order passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay
dated 20.07.2018 passed in Writ Petition No.748 of 2014 and other
connected writ petitions by which the High Court has allowed the said
writ petitions and has directed the State Go... | The Supreme Court said that people working for independent organizations cannot automatically expect to get the exact same job benefits as government workers.
The judges, Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna, explained that state governments and these independent groups are not the same. Workers in independent groups fo... | 1. Feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned common judgment and order passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay dated 20.07.2018 passed in Writ Petition No.748 of 2014 and other connected writ petitions by which the High Court has allowed the said writ petitions and has directed the State Government ... | The Supreme Court said that people working for independent organizations cannot automatically expect to get the exact same job benefits as government workers.
The judges, Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna, explained that state governments and these independent groups are not the same. Workers in independent groups fo... | 0.999305 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The petitioner has invoked the writ jurisdiction of this Court
claiming his release for the reason that he has undergone more than
21 years of sentence including 16 years of actual sentence.
The petitioner was convicted along with other accused for an
offence under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for causing
murd... | The Supreme Court recently stated that there is nothing wrong with giving someone who killed more than one person several life sentences that run at the same time.
The court made this point while looking at a special request from a prisoner. The prisoner was asking to be let out because he had already served over 21 y... | The petitioner has invoked the writ jurisdiction of this Court
claiming his release for the reason that he has undergone more than
21 years of sentence including 16 years of actual sentence.
The petitioner was convicted along with other accused for an
offence under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for causing
murd... | The Supreme Court recently stated that there is nothing wrong with giving someone who killed more than one person several life sentences that run at the same time.
The court made this point while looking at a special request from a prisoner. The prisoner was asking to be let out because he had already served over 21 y... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Petitioner has approached this Court praying for grant of
anticipatory bail in case FIR No.64 dated 01.08.2021, under Sections 354, 354-
A, 354-D and 452 of IPC, registered at Police Station Cantt. Bathinda, District
As per the facts of the case, the present FIR was lodged by the
prosecutrix (name concealed). It was al... | The High Court of Punjab and Haryana said that waiting to file the first police report (called an FIR) should not affect a decision about pre-arrest bail. This is especially true when the police investigation has just started. Pre-arrest bail is a special type of bail that protects someone from being arrested before fo... | Petitioner has approached this Court praying for grant of
anticipatory bail in case FIR No.64 dated 01.08.2021, under Sections 354, 354-
A, 354-D and 452 of IPC, registered at Police Station Cantt. Bathinda, District
As per the facts of the case, the present FIR was lodged by the
prosecutrix (name concealed). It was al... | The High Court of Punjab and Haryana said that waiting to file the first police report (called an FIR) should not affect a decision about pre-arrest bail. This is especially true when the police investigation has just started. Pre-arrest bail is a special type of bail that protects someone from being arrested before fo... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1) Petitioner has challenged the complaint filed by the respondent
against him for offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act
(hereinafter for short “the NI Act”) pending before the Court of Judicial
Magistrate, 1st Class (1st Additional Munsiff), Srinagar. Petitioner has also
challenged order dated 26... | The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently confirmed that a specific law, Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (which deals with checks), should be understood broadly. This ensures the law meets its goal. The judges stressed that a check can be considered "bounced" (dishonoured) not just when there i... | 1) Petitioner has challenged the complaint filed by the respondent against him for offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act (hereinafter for short “the NI Act”) pending before the Court of Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class (1st Additional Munsiff), Srinagar. Petitioner has also challenged order dated 26... | The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently confirmed that a specific law, Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (which deals with checks), should be understood broadly. This ensures the law meets its goal. The judges stressed that a check can be considered "bounced" (dishonoured) not just when there i... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Date of Decision: 18th January, 2023
(Civil) with Mr. Arun Panwar, Mr.
1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
2. The Petitioner is employed as a Lecturer- History in the Government
Girls Senior Secondary School, New Usmanpur, Gautam Puri, Delhi which
runs under the Respondent No. 2- Director, Dire... | The Delhi High Court has ruled that employers cannot force their staff to get COVID-19 vaccinations. The court helped a government school teacher who sought permission to teach and do her other duties without being forced to take the vaccine.
Justice Prathiba M Singh noted that the teacher, who first took legal action... | Date of Decision: 18th January, 2023
(Civil) with Mr. Arun Panwar, Mr.
1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
2. The Petitioner is employed as a Lecturer- History in the Government
Girls Senior Secondary School, New Usmanpur, Gautam Puri, Delhi which
runs under the Respondent No. 2- Director, Dire... | The Delhi High Court has ruled that employers cannot force their staff to get COVID-19 vaccinations. The court helped a government school teacher who sought permission to teach and do her other duties without being forced to take the vaccine.
Justice Prathiba M Singh noted that the teacher, who first took legal action... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
This criminal petition under Section 439 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 is filed, to enlarge the petitioner on
2. The petitioner is A-5 in Crime No.190 of 2021 of Eluru
3. A case under Sections 420, 471, 468 read with Section 34
of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 8(c) read with
Section 20(b)(ii... | The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that someone accused of illegally having a large amount of marijuana cannot automatically get bail. This is true even if the police investigation goes past the usual 180-day limit, as long as the court had already given the police extra time to investigate under the NDPS Act... | This criminal petition under Section 439 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 is filed, to enlarge the petitioner on
2. The petitioner is A-5 in Crime No.190 of 2021 of Eluru
3. A case under Sections 420, 471, 468 read with Section 34
of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 8(c) read with
Section 20(b)(ii... | The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that someone accused of illegally having a large amount of marijuana cannot automatically get bail. This is true even if the police investigation goes past the usual 180-day limit, as long as the court had already given the police extra time to investigate under the NDPS Act... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2) We have heard Mr. K.V. Viswanathan, learned Senior Advocate
appearing for the appellant as well as Mr. Tushar Mehta, learned
Solicitor General appearing for the respondent.
3) An Arbitral Award dated 16.08.2018 was made in favour of the
appellant allowing 10 out of 16 claims which amounte... | The Supreme Court stated again that a High Court must be very careful. This applies when the High Court uses its special powers, known as Article 226 and 227. High Courts should be hesitant to change decisions made under the law about arbitration. Arbitration is a way to settle disputes outside of regular court.
The j... | 2) We have heard Mr. K.V. Viswanathan, learned Senior Advocate
appearing for the appellant as well as Mr. Tushar Mehta, learned
Solicitor General appearing for the respondent.
3) An Arbitral Award dated 16.08.2018 was made in favour of the
appellant allowing 10 out of 16 claims which amounte... | The Supreme Court stated again that a High Court must be very careful. This applies when the High Court uses its special powers, known as Article 226 and 227. High Courts should be hesitant to change decisions made under the law about arbitration. Arbitration is a way to settle disputes outside of regular court.
The j... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1) The petitioner has challenged order dated 05.09.2020 passed by
whereby charges for offences under Section 120-B read with Section
420 RPC and Section 4-H read with Sections 5(2) and Section 5(1)(d)
of J&K Prevention of Corruption Act have been framed against him
and the co-accused.
2) It appears that pursuan... | The High Court in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh decided that a criminal case about corruption does not become invalid just because the first investigation took a long time. This is true, especially when the delay did not cause any harm to the person accused.
Justice Sanjay Dhar made these comments while hearing a reque... | 1) The petitioner has challenged order dated 05.09.2020 passed by whereby charges for offences under Section 120-B read with Section 420 RPC and Section 4-H read with Sections 5(2) and Section 5(1)(d) of J&K Prevention of Corruption Act have been framed against him and the co-accused. 2) It appears that pursuan... | The High Court in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh decided that a criminal case about corruption does not become invalid just because the first investigation took a long time. This is true, especially when the delay did not cause any harm to the person accused.
Justice Sanjay Dhar made these comments while hearing a reque... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Registry is directed to number the afore-noted application.
2. Considering the fact that there has been only a short delay in filing the
present appeal, application is allowed and the delay is condoned.
3. Disposed of.
4. Petitioner’s Indian Patent Application No. 2170/DEL/2008 for the
invention “Text Se... | The Delhi High Court said that officials in charge of patents, designs, and trademarks must think carefully before making decisions. They should not use pre-written or copied orders, as these are not acceptable.
Justice Sanjeev Narula criticized an officer from the patent office for making a thoughtless decision when ... | 1. Registry is directed to number the afore-noted application.
2. Considering the fact that there has been only a short delay in filing the
present appeal, application is allowed and the delay is condoned.
3. Disposed of.
4. Petitioner’s Indian Patent Application No. 2170/DEL/2008 for the
invention “Text Se... | The Delhi High Court said that officials in charge of patents, designs, and trademarks must think carefully before making decisions. They should not use pre-written or copied orders, as these are not acceptable.
Justice Sanjeev Narula criticized an officer from the patent office for making a thoughtless decision when ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The dispute in the present appeals arises from two separate
suits in relation to (i) the dedication of 26 items of jewellery1, some
of which are embedded with diamonds and precious stones, to the
deity Sri Neelayadhakshi Amman of the Sri Kayarohanasamy and
Neelayadhakshi Amman Temple;2 and (ii) the exclusive possession... | The Supreme Court stated that property set aside for religious use does not need a special written document. Instead, its dedication can be understood from the surrounding situation. Also, a property stops being private if facts and circumstances, like being used for religious or public purposes for a long time, show t... | The dispute in the present appeals arises from two separate suits in relation to (i) the dedication of 26 items of jewellery1, some of which are embedded with diamonds and precious stones, to the deity Sri Neelayadhakshi Amman of the Sri Kayarohanasamy and Neelayadhakshi Amman Temple;2 and (ii) the exclusive possession... | The Supreme Court stated that property set aside for religious use does not need a special written document. Instead, its dedication can be understood from the surrounding situation. Also, a property stops being private if facts and circumstances, like being used for religious or public purposes for a long time, show t... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No.7719 of 2022
Counsel for Opposite Party :- Kuldeep Srivastava,Shiv P. Shukla
1. Heard Mr. Rizwan, learned counsel for the applicant and Sri
Kuldeep Srivastava, learned counsel for the Enforcement Directorate.
2. As per learned counsel for the applicant, the present app... | The Allahabad High Court on Monday said no to bail for Abdul Razaq Peediyakkal, who is accused of being a leader of the Popular Front of India (PFI). He is facing charges in a money laundering case. The court explained that Abdul couldn't be treated the same as another person accused in the case, Siddique Kappan. This ... | Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No.7719 of 2022 Counsel for Opposite Party :- Kuldeep Srivastava,Shiv P. Shukla 1. Heard Mr. Rizwan, learned counsel for the applicant and Sri Kuldeep Srivastava, learned counsel for the Enforcement Directorate. 2. As per learned counsel for the applicant, the present applicant i... | The Allahabad High Court on Monday said no to bail for Abdul Razaq Peediyakkal, who is accused of being a leader of the Popular Front of India (PFI). He is facing charges in a money laundering case. The court explained that Abdul couldn't be treated the same as another person accused in the case, Siddique Kappan. This ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Case :- CRIMINAL APPEAL No. - 4573 of 2021
Respondent :- State of U.P. and Another
Counsel for Appellant :- Rajesh Kumar Pandey,Ambreesh Kumar
Counsel for Respondent :- G.A.,Arvind Singh
Heard Shri Rajesh Kumar Pandey, learned counsel
for the appellant, Shri Rabindra Kumar Singh,
learned Additional Government Advocate ... | "Crime against women in general, and rape in particular, is happening more often. It's strange that even as we celebrate women's rights everywhere, we don't seem to care much about their safety and respect. This shows how sadly uninterested society is when the basic human worth of victims of sexual crimes is attacked,"... | Case :- CRIMINAL APPEAL No. - 4573 of 2021
Respondent :- State of U.P. and Another
Counsel for Appellant :- Rajesh Kumar Pandey,Ambreesh Kumar
Counsel for Respondent :- G.A.,Arvind Singh
Heard Shri Rajesh Kumar Pandey, learned counsel
for the appellant, Shri Rabindra Kumar Singh,
learned Additional Government Advocate ... | "Crime against women in general, and rape in particular, is happening more often. It's strange that even as we celebrate women's rights everywhere, we don't seem to care much about their safety and respect. This shows how sadly uninterested society is when the basic human worth of victims of sexual crimes is attacked,"... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
356-1 CR No.1397 of 2022
356-2 CR No.1403 of 2022
356-3 CR No.1405 of 2022
for the petitioners in all the petitions.
By this common order, the above-captioned revision petitions
are being dis... | The Madurai Court in Madras has once again sent a formal warning to a Youtuber and commentator. This is because of comments he made about India's top courts and judges in a recent YouTube interview. In that interview, he said: "The entire system of top courts and judges is full of corruption."
When this issue was hear... | 356-1 CR No.1397 of 2022
356-2 CR No.1403 of 2022
356-3 CR No.1405 of 2022
for the petitioners in all the petitions.
By this common order, the above-captioned revision petitions
are being dis... | The Madurai Court in Madras has once again sent a formal warning to a Youtuber and commentator. This is because of comments he made about India's top courts and judges in a recent YouTube interview. In that interview, he said: "The entire system of top courts and judges is full of corruption."
When this issue was hear... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The petitioner in O.P.No.405 of 2010 before the Family
Court, Kollam is the appellant. She filed O.P.No.405 of 2010
seeking recovery of money and return of gold ornaments and
movables. The Family Court as per the common judgment in
O.P.Nos.404 and 405 of 2010 dated 26.08.2015 allowed
O.P.No.405 of 2010 o... | The Kerala High Court recently said that if a wife keeps her gold jewelry in a locker under her own name, it doesn't mean she has given it to her husband or his family. Because of this, she cannot ask for the gold back when going through a divorce.
Two judges, Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice P.G. Ajithkumar, expl... | The petitioner in O.P.No.405 of 2010 before the Family Court, Kollam is the appellant. She filed O.P.No.405 of 2010 seeking recovery of money and return of gold ornaments and movables. The Family Court as per the common judgment in O.P.Nos.404 and 405 of 2010 dated 26.08.2015 allowed O.P.No.405 of 2010 o... | The Kerala High Court recently said that if a wife keeps her gold jewelry in a locker under her own name, it doesn't mean she has given it to her husband or his family. Because of this, she cannot ask for the gold back when going through a divorce.
Two judges, Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice P.G. Ajithkumar, expl... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. These two appeals take exception to the Judgment and Order
passed by a Division Bench of Kerala High Court in the appeals
preferred by the Union of India under sub-section (4) of Section 21 of
the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (for short “the NIA Act”).
The appeals before the High Court arose out of ... | The Supreme Court has decided that the strict rules for giving bail under a specific anti-terrorism law, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), do not apply if the police report (chargesheet) doesn't clearly show that a crime was likely committed. These tough bail rules only apply to serious crimes mentioned in... | 1. These two appeals take exception to the Judgment and Order passed by a Division Bench of Kerala High Court in the appeals preferred by the Union of India under sub-section (4) of Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (for short “the NIA Act”). The appeals before the High Court arose out of the Or... | The Supreme Court has decided that the strict rules for giving bail under a specific anti-terrorism law, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), do not apply if the police report (chargesheet) doesn't clearly show that a crime was likely committed. These tough bail rules only apply to serious crimes mentioned in... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Delay condoned in SLP (Crl.) … Diary No. 22702 of 2020.
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 1569 OF 2021
1. As the facts of the present petitions are intertwined, having arisen from
two connected cases registered as NCB Case FN No. 48/01/03/2019/BZU and
NCB Case FN No. 48/01/07/2019/BZU, it is p... | The Supreme Court confirmed a key rule. A confession made under Section 67 of the NDPS Act cannot be used as evidence in a drug crime trial.
A panel of judges, including the Chief Justice, was reviewing a case. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had asked them to challenge decisions made by the Karnataka High Court. T... | Delay condoned in SLP (Crl.) … Diary No. 22702 of 2020.
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 1569 OF 2021
1. As the facts of the present petitions are intertwined, having arisen from
two connected cases registered as NCB Case FN No. 48/01/03/2019/BZU and
NCB Case FN No. 48/01/07/2019/BZU, it is p... | The Supreme Court confirmed a key rule. A confession made under Section 67 of the NDPS Act cannot be used as evidence in a drug crime trial.
A panel of judges, including the Chief Justice, was reviewing a case. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had asked them to challenge decisions made by the Karnataka High Court. T... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2. The appellant is before this Court assailing the judgment
dated 11.10.2017 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay,
Bench at Aurangabad.
3. No doubt, as indicated by the learned counsel for the
Respondent-Insurance Company, what has been assailed her... | The Supreme Court noted that usually, an insurance company won't be told to "pay first and then get the money back" if it's not legally responsible to pay.
Two judges, Justices AS Bopanna and PS Narasimha, said this while looking at a case. This case was brought by a person asking for money (a claimant) who was appeal... | 2. The appellant is before this Court assailing the judgment
dated 11.10.2017 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay,
Bench at Aurangabad.
3. No doubt, as indicated by the learned counsel for the
Respondent-Insurance Company, what has been assailed her... | The Supreme Court noted that usually, an insurance company won't be told to "pay first and then get the money back" if it's not legally responsible to pay.
Two judges, Justices AS Bopanna and PS Narasimha, said this while looking at a case. This case was brought by a person asking for money (a claimant) who was appeal... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. Instant Criminal Conviction Appeal is directed by appellant/convict against
the judgment and order dated 12.01.2021 rendered by the court of learned
Principal Sessions Judge Ramban in the case File No. 02/challan bearing
case CNR No. JKRB010000382016 titled State vs Liaqat Ali, whereby,
appellant/convict has been he... | The High Court for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh today confirmed a man's guilty verdict for raping a young girl in 2011. The court said that in India, generally ignoring a sexual assault victim's statement unless there is other evidence (called corroboration) just makes things worse for the victim.
Justices Rajnesh Osw... | 1. Instant Criminal Conviction Appeal is directed by appellant/convict against the judgment and order dated 12.01.2021 rendered by the court of learned Principal Sessions Judge Ramban in the case File No. 02/challan bearing case CNR No. JKRB010000382016 titled State vs Liaqat Ali, whereby, appellant/convict has been he... | The High Court for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh today confirmed a man's guilty verdict for raping a young girl in 2011. The court said that in India, generally ignoring a sexual assault victim's statement unless there is other evidence (called corroboration) just makes things worse for the victim.
Justices Rajnesh Osw... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1. A seminal issue arises for consideration in the present case.
2. The plaintiff is a company incorporated in India. Though the
plaint avers that documents showing involvement of the plaintiff, its
subsidiaries and group companies in financial services including
crypto currency, have been filed with the plaint... | The Delhi High Court stated that if someone outside India wrongly uses a trademark on the internet, it must be proven that they intended to reach Indian customers and markets.
Justice C Hari Shankar also noted that in such cases, any interaction with Indian users must be clearly combined with a strong intent from the ... | 1. A seminal issue arises for consideration in the present case. 2. The plaintiff is a company incorporated in India. Though the plaint avers that documents showing involvement of the plaintiff, its subsidiaries and group companies in financial services including crypto currency, have been filed with the plaint, the do... | The Delhi High Court stated that if someone outside India wrongly uses a trademark on the internet, it must be proven that they intended to reach Indian customers and markets.
Justice C Hari Shankar also noted that in such cases, any interaction with Indian users must be clearly combined with a strong intent from the ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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