andhra pradesh high court
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“The petitioner submitted that the Trial Court erred in allowing the petition even without filing the statement of assets and liabilities and the respondent herself deserted the petitioner and yet, sought maintenance, therefore, she is not entitled to claim any interim maintenance.”

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delhi high court
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“It is submitted that a one-time private, and non-commercial event is being held at various locations in the complex and there is no provision contained in any law, that prohibit Respondents 3 and 4 from inviting guests to view their facilities, especially for non-commercial purposes.”

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rajasthan high court
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“Legitimate expectation is considered to be a part of the principles of natural justice. This doctrine will be applicable, if by reasons of existing state of affairs, a party is given to understand that the other party shall not take away the benefit without complying with the principles of natural justice.”

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delhi high court
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“The need for a code of conduct assumes greater importance in light of the fact that once a decision is taken by the CoC, the aggrieved party is deprived of the legal remedies, except to a limited extent.”

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rajasthan high court
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“In the society a daughter-in-law, may she be widow, is always treated as an integral member of the family and she possesses all honour as well as the responsibilities of the household.”

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delhi high court
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“The duty of the municipal authorities is to take concerted, sincere and optimum steps to ensure that such animals are rehabilitated and do not possess a menace to residents of Delhi or to the traffic plying on the roads.”

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andhra pradesh high court
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“Right to speedy trial is implicit in the broad sweep and content of Article 21 of the Constitution. A quest for speedy trial shall not remain as a desolate mirage but serve as an oasis.”

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andhra pradesh high court
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“The Gazette notification dated 07-05-2015 and proceedings 09-06-2016, are not violative of Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution and do not infringe the petitioner’s fundamental to carry on his business in a particular District.”

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vague uncertain agreements not capable of specific performance
Cases ReportedNever Reported Judgments

This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1952 on specific performance of contract.

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delhi high court
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“The petitioner submitted that Dargahs and surrounding monuments ought to be protected as they are of historical, artistic and archaeological interest. Further, the sites in question have been noted in authoritative studies, thus eliminating any question of encroachments.”

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rajasthan high court
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“Rendering the representations preferred by the aggrieved employees mute, by way of non-consideration by the State, is reflective of conduct unbecoming of government servants who are tasked with the noble responsibility to serve the citizens.”

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delhi high court
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“The petitioner’s suggestion that it should be made mandatory for the Criminal Court to issue a notice to the complainant/victim at every stage of the pre-trial and trial in criminal proceedings, if accepted would act as ‘a treatment worse than the disease’.”

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delhi high court
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“Considering the gravity of the offence committed by the husband, and the thought process that, as a husband, he was entitled to sexually, physically, and economically abuse his wife to the extent as mentioned in the complaint, goes against the very intent of the law of this country.”

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chhattisgarh high court
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“The law of limitation in India identifies the need for limiting litigation by striking a balance between the interests of the state and the litigant. So, when the beneficiaries, for a cause of action, are minors, it cannot be said that they are sleeping over their rights.”

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foeticide not ethical if no danger to carry on pregnancy
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“If the petitioner is inclined to give the newborn child to adoption, then the petitioner is at liberty to approach the Union of India and the Union of India is directed to ensure that the process of adoption takes place at the earliest and in a smooth fashion.”

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“The relationship between the father and the mother as husband and wife may not have been of trust, faith and cordiality, but their relationship inter se cannot be held to be the determining factor for working out the custody plan of the children.”

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“Pressurizing spouse to fulfil distant and whimsical dreams clearly not within his financial reach may create a sense of persistent dissatisfaction which would be sufficient mental strain to drain the contentment and tranquillity out of any married life.”

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“The petitioner’s prosecution and conviction will lead to pain and tears in the eyes of the family members and future of two families will be at stake, whereas, if the impugned FIR is quashed, it would serve the ends of justice.”

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rajasthan high court
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“Medical institutions, having admitted hundreds of students, play a vital role in the healthcare and education sectors. Fair and systematic approach is imperative to avoid abrupt refusals and ensure a gradual fulfilment of infrastructural and faculty requirements.”

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“What are the exceptional medical grounds have not been laid down and this can lead to arbitrariness in the matter of grant of permission for such donations.”

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