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SC takes suo motu cognizance of incident against Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia and young woman lawyer during strike in Gautam Budh Nagar District Court

Senior Advocate and Bharatiya Janata Party’s spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia was physically manhandled, and his band was snatched.

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Supreme Court grants interim bail to ED officer Ankit Tiwari in bribery case

The Enforcement Officer Ankit Tiwari was accused of an offence punishable under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

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[Highlights] International Judicial Conclave on Intellectual Property Rights at Delhi High Court

The conclave was hosted in collaboration with Delhi Judicial Academy, United States Patents and Trademarks Office and United States Department of Justice.

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Krishna Janmabhoomi | SC dismisses Masjid Committee’s plea against Allahabad HC order on consolidation of 15 suits

The Allahabad High Court on 11-01-2024, consolidated fifteen suits regarding the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute in the interest of Justice.

High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2024

Legislation Updates Notifications

Delhi High Court amends Rules for Designation of Senior Advocates

The rules shall be called the High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2024.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Corruption can erode trust in institutions’; Gujarat HC denies anticipatory bail to AMC Ward Inspector booked for disproportionate assets of Rs. 2.75 crores

“Corruption can seep into many aspects of society, creating a ripple effect of negative consequences.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC rejects Adani Power’s plea for Late Payment Surcharge of Rs. 1376.35 Crores from JVVNL: Understanding Adani power versus Rajasthan Discoms dispute

The Supreme Court imposed costs of Rs. 50000 on Adani Power Rajasthan Limited.

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SC issues notice on six Congress rebel MLAs plea for stay on disqualification from Himachal Pradesh Assembly

Six MLAs of the Congress party were disqualified by the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly after their cross-vote in the Rajya Sabha polls.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Non-compliance of Section 173(2) of CrPC raises many legal issues’; SC discusses police report procedure and contents in detail

“The form of the police report under Section 173(2) of the CrPC is prescribed by the State Government and each State Government has its own Police Manual to be followed by the police officers while discharging their duty.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

[Misbranding of Zero Calorie Sweetener] SC sets aside Gujarat HC’s order for trial de novo; cites absence of material averments in complaint

“The burden of proof cannot be put on the accused to prove that they were not manufacturing table top sweeteners.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Celebratory firing during marriage ceremonies has disastrous consequences; SC alters conviction u/s 302 to S. 304 Part II IPC

The convict opened fire in a marriage ceremony without taking reasonable measures for safety, which led to the unfortunate demise of the deceased.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Abetment of Suicide | ‘Frustrated on account of work pressure’; SC quashes case under S. 306 IPC

“The deceased was frustrated on account of work pressure and was feeling the pressure of working in two different districts.”

Case Briefs District Court

[Rarest of rare case] Orissa Court awards death sentence to five for chopping hands, legs and committing spine-chilling murder

“The series of inhuman acts involved extreme brutality and exceptional depravity and the crime was committed in an extremely brutal, grotesque, diabolical, revolting and dastardly manner.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court suspends sentence of murder convict in custody for past 14 years

The convict was charged with offence under Sections 147, 148, 302 read with Section 149 of the Penal Code, 1860.

Case Briefs High Courts

Gujarat HC orders arrest of Chinese vessel against pilot’s claim for permanent injury due to collapse of gangway

The gangway collapsed and the marine pilot fell from the gangway onto the wharf, which resultantly crushed and severely fractured his left-hand wrist.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

True and voluntary dying declaration can be sole basis of conviction without any corroboration: SC

“Dying declaration can be the sole basis of the conviction if it inspires the full confidence of the Court and the deceased was in a fit state of mind at the time of making the statement and that it was not the result of tutoring, prompting or imagination.”

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Retweeting Dhruv Rathee’s Video | SC extends stay on defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal till May 13

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal retweeted a video, posted by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee where allegations were made against Bharatiya Janata Party’s IT cell.

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

HIGH COURT MARCH 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on GOLD STEP v. GOLD FLAKE; Section 125 CrPC; Dear Jassi; Compassionate Appointment; Bail in Sexual Assault and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“Evidence of police witnesses full of contradictions and thoroughly unconvincing”; SC sets aside conviction under NDPS Act

The Court found glaring loopholes in the prosecution case regarding the preparation of the samples of the contraband and safe keeping of the samples.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Non-Implementation of RTE Act, 2009 and allegations of poor conditions of schools in Bihar: SC issues notice to authorities

A social activist group dedicated to the common cause for imparting education to the children, alleged that several schools in the district of East and West Champaran were in bad condition.