SC Archives| When SC reversed HC order for “incomprehensible content”
Supreme Court: A special leave petition was filed before a Division Bench comprising of Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta, JJ. against
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Sufficient opportunity for cross-examination must be granted to defence; trial court directed to re-summon witnesses: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. allowed a petition filed against the order of the trial
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Prosecutrix turning hostile does not efface the evidence of sexual assault upon her; no conviction for false evidence in facts of the case: SC
Supreme Court: Navin Sinha, J. speaking for Ranjan Gogoi, J. and himself and K.M. Joseph, J. dismissed an appeal, which if not
Continue readingA public post cannot be given as an inheritance to the son/daughter of a retired employee
Jharkhand High Court: A Single Judge bench comprising of Aparesh Kumar Singh, J. while dealing with a civil writ petition challenging the
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Judge need not write extensively if “context and record” make clear that Judge had “a reasoned basis” for reducing petitioner’s sentence: SCOTUS
Supreme Court of The United States: A Nine-Judge Bench comprising of CJ Roberts, Breyer, Thomas, Ginsburg and Alito, JJ., and for the
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Shareholder when presented as “shareholder” means he is party in litigation in his personal capacity
Constitutional Court of South Africa: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Mogoeng, CJ. Dlodlo, Goliath, Petse, AJ, Froneman, Jafta, Khampepe, Madlanga, and
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Communication gap between party and advocate held to be sufficient reason for non-appearance; Court to decide case on merits rather than going into technicalities: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of A.M. Badar, J. allowed an appeal filed against the order of the trial
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Women of all age-group allowed to enter Sabarimala Temple; devotees of Lord Ayyappa do not constitute separate religious denomination: SC [Full Judgment]
In the theatre of life, it seems, man has put the autograph and there is no space for a woman even to
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Nandan Nilekani appointed for suggesting technological solutions to the problem of inspection in medical colleges
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of S.A. Bobde and L. Nageswara Rao, JJ., pronounced an order in which it was suggested by
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Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Rajendra Menon, CJ and V. Kameswar Rao, J. allowed a letters patent appeal against
Continue readingStepson, not being a valid and legal dependant, is not entitled to compassionate appointment under Clause 9.3.3 of the National Coal Wage Agreement-VII
Jharkhand High Court: A Single Judge bench comprising of Aparesh Kumar Singh, J. while dealing with a civil writ petition rejected the
Continue readingAuthority directed to consider claim for promotion to post of Sub-Inspector as per U.P. Sub-Inspector and Inspector Service Rules 2016: Allahabad HC
Allahabad High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ashwani Kumar Mishra, J., disposed of a petition filed with a claim of
Continue reading“The student of every age must be safe and secure in the school premises and while traveling from their homes to school and back”: Uttaranchal HC
Uttaranchal High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Rajiv Sharma, ACJ. and Sharad Kumar Sharma, J., gave directions to ensure safety of
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Packing and affixing brand names amount to manufacturing; appellants held liable to pay duty
Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT): This appeal was filed before V. Padmanabhan, Member (Technical) against the decision of Commissioner
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Sabarimala Temple| Patriarchal notion can’t trump equality in devotion; Entry of women allowed: SC
Supreme Court: The 5-Judge Constitution Bench comprising of CJ Dipak Misra, Rohinton Nariman, A.M. Khanwilkar, Dr D.Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra JJ.,
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Sabarimala Temple Verdict| Constitution Bench to pronounce its verdict on the “ban on entry of women” into the Sabarimala Temple
Supreme Court: The 5-Judge Constitution Bench comprising of CJ Dipak Misra, Rohinton Nariman, A.M. Khanwilkar, Dr D.Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra JJ.,
Continue readingExplaining use of mark by reverse deduction trivialize trademark rights; injunction granted against use of BURGER KING
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Pratibha M. Singh, J. granted injunction in favour of the plaintiff restraining the
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Ram Mandir Babri Masjid| Ayodhya matter not to be referred to larger bench; matter not barred by res judicata in Ismail Faruqui case either: SC
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of CJ Dipak Misra and Ashok Bhushan and S. Abdul Nazeer, JJ., by a majority of 2:1, held
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Section 497 IPC and Section 198(2) CrPC unconstitutional; adultery no more an offence : SC
The civility of a civilization earns warmth and respect when it respects more the individuality of a woman. The said concept gets
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Applying creamy layer principle to SC/ST not invalid; collection of quantifiable data to show backwardness not allowed; Nagaraj case not to be reconsidered: SC
Supreme Court: The 5-Judge Constitution Bench comprising of CJ Dipak Misra and Kurian Joseph, R.F. Nariman, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Indu Malhotra, JJ.,
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