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The case concerned a daylight incident involving the killing of two family members inside their residence, resulting in a death sentence by the Lahore High Court. The matter reached the Supreme Court of Pakistan on a challenge raising issues of evidence and motive.
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UK High Court observed that the Policy incorporates detailed guidance and a structured three-stage proportionality assessment to ensure that any interference with fundamental rights is properly justified.
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“Once appointed for census work, such persons are deemed to be public servants and are under a statutory obligation to discharge the assigned duties.”
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Cases That Made Law is a series by SCC Times that revisits the judgments that built Indian law — tracing the facts, the arguments, and the reasoning that turned a single dispute into settled law. This edition examines a question that appears simple on the surface but carries consequences that run through contract law to this day: can a minor enter into a binding contract?
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This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment on Government’s discretion in granting extension of service in Air Force dating back to the year 1955.
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The UK High Court observed that while AI can assist, it is an unreliable tool and cannot replace proper research, careful thought, and professional judgment, even for junior lawyers.
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In a 3:2 majority, the High Court of Australia allows the appeal of Sydney fashion designer Katie Taylor, holding that Katy Perry’s pre-2008 reputation as a pop star in Australia did not extend to clothing.
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This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment on power of Supreme Court to transfer cases dating back to the year 1955.
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The tragedy of our times lies in confining such a towering national figure within narrow caste-based perceptions. Dr Ambedkar’s larger-than-life legacy is too often reduced to a sectional emblem, when in truth he belongs to the entire nation, to every classroom, every court, every institution of learning, and every citizen who cherishes dignity under the law.
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The law treats consent as something shown by a clear outward action, not by what a person is thinking internally. If there is no clear external indication of agreement, consent does not exist, regardless of the person’s actual state of mind, and the law does not allow inquiry into their inner thoughts.
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The Court stated that it is open for the intermediaries to communicate with the YouTubers to adjust their accounts to remove infringing content. A large following or long-standing channel is no defence unless prior use before the National Stock Exchange (NSE) can be proven.
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Merely alleging fear of losing control over personal data is not enough to justify compensation. If a person claims compensation based on fear that their data may be misused in the future, it must be assessed whether that fear is well founded in specific circumstances of the case.
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The Court said that the assurances provided by Government of India were detailed and reliable. Since they were given at a diplomatic level, any breach would seriously harm trust between India and the UK, especially in a high-profile case like Nirav Modi’s.
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In the present case, Jubilant Generics alleged Jamp Pharma Canada of misusing its confidential pharmaceutical dossiers. Jubilant claims these were wrongly shared with Indian companies, leading to copyright and trade secret violations.
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In the present case, the petitioner discovered that the National Tariff Commission had finalized a tariff rationalisation report but withheld its key recommendations and implications as confidential. It argued treating the most consequential parts of the report was arbitrary, violated transparency, and infringed the constitutional right to access information.
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CCI noted that warranty is an important factor when buying a boxed microprocessor, as it protects against defects and gives consumers confidence. Intel’s data from 2016—2021 shows failures do occur, so denying warranty in India for products bought abroad harms consumers and creates adverse effects on competition.
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In the present case, the Government of India directed the NIA to investigate a FIR filed by West Bengal Police under multiple laws. The State argued that, even without investigation or supporting material, the order itself claimed the FIR allegations fall under Section 15(1)(a) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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The Court stated that extraordinary situations require extraordinary measures. In this unique case, where the petitioner had to avail both maternity and medical leave in the same year, the general rule of termination for exceeding one year’s leave cannot be rigidly applied.
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“Judicial error is not synonymous with judicial partiality and hence mere passing of an unfavorable order, or even an order subsequently set aside by a superior Court, does not ipso facto establish a foundation for bias or prejudice.”
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The Court noted from the mediation report that both children wished to live with their father in Qatar, despite limited memories of the place. The elder child added that their father’s presence alone would be enough, with someone available to care for them.
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