Justice Krishna Murari appointed Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice
Continue readingTransfer order cannot be quashed on ground of being a ‘widow’
Rajasthan High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Arun Bhansali J., dismissed a writ petition on the basis of unreasonable and
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2018 SCC Vol. 4 May 28, 2018 Part 5
Election — Democracy and General Principles — Criminalisation of politics/Electoral Reform: Information regarding sources of income of electoral candidates/legislators and their associates
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Family Court’s order remanded back on not realising the essence of “aggrieved person” under the DV ACT, 2005
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Bharati H. Dangre, J., addressed a Writ Petition filed addressing the order of
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Bombay HC allows PIL against illegal felling of trees in light of the “Tree Act”
Bombay High Court: In an highly structured and ornate decision concerning the deficiencies of the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of
Continue readingDecree of divorce by mutual consent is appealable where the consent itself is disputed
Allahabad High Court: An appeal filed by the wife against the decree of divorce by mutual consent, was allowed by a Division
Continue readingGovernment officer nearing retirement can be transferred in cases of administrative exigencies
Rajasthan High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Arun Bhansali, J. declined to interfere with the transfer order of the petitioner
Continue readingWithholding salary in lieu of service provided amounts to ‘begar’ prohibited under Article 23 of Constitution
Allahabad High Court: While deciding a writ petition, a Division Bench comprising of Pankaj Mithal and Saral Srivastava, JJ., directed the respondents
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An order in violation of rules of educational bodies cannot be passed by a writ court in judicial review
Calcutta High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Shampa Sarkar, J. dismissed a writ petition filed by a student of BA
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NALSAR: Mooting and ADR achievements in 2018
Reported by Theja Saai
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Debtor, RP not to be held responsible for failure of Resolution Plan in absence of evidence
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT): Where an application to initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) was moved by the bank-financial creditor,
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CIC refuses to interfere with cases similar to sub judice matters
Central Information Commission (CIC): The appellant had approached the Chief Public Information Officer (“CPIO”) at the University of Delhi, asking for details
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NLIU announces NLIU – Link Legal National Client Counselling Competition, 2018
It is with immense pleasure and pride that the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, announces the institution of the NLIU – Link
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Supreme Court directs NUALS to declare CLAT 2018 results on May 31st
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has refused to stay the publication of results of Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2018. The Vacation
Continue readingDivision Bench of Delhi HC splits as to whether PM National Relief Fund is a ‘public authority’ under RTI Act
Delhi High Court: The Division Bench comprising of S. Ravindra Bhat and Sunil Gaur, JJ., gave different opinions as to whether Prime
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Proceedings under Section 13 of Hindu Marriage Act transferred considering convenience of the wife
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ajay Mohan Goel, J. allowed the matrimonial proceedings to be transferred from
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Sentence of a ‘rape convict’ reduced in light of mitigating circumstances
Bombay High Court: The sentence of the appellant who was convicted for kidnapping and rape, was reduced to the period already undergone
Continue readingAppointment of Judges, Allahabad High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, is pleased to
Continue readingJustice Hrishikesh Roy appointed Actg Chief Justice, Kerala High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Hrishikesh Roy, senior-most
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Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act, 2005 does not waive the entitlement of a wife to know about husband’s remuneration in light of obtaining maintenance
Madhya Pradesh High Court: While allowing an appeal, the Division Bench of S.K. Seth J., and Nandita Dubey J., decided a writ
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