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Mere existence of disciplinary proceeding no reason for denying information

Central Information Commission: The appellant had requested the following information regarding the disciplinary case against him, from the CPIO, Dept. Of Posts: 1.

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NHRC issues notice to Gujarat Govt over reported death of a Dalit rag picker due to beating in Rajkot

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media report that a 40 year old Dalit rag

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Arbitrator appointed in light of undisputed Arbitration Agreement between the parties

Calcutta High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ashis Kumar Chakraborty. J. decided an arbitration petition, wherein the arbitrator was appointed

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Court exercises “parens-patriae” jurisdiction for a minor female’s welfare

Himachal Pradesh High Court: The Single Judge Bench comprising of Tarlok Singh Chauhan, J., addressed a very unusual petition in which the

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In light of lack of remorse and interest of society, life imprisonment an appropriate punishment for a rape convict

High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division: In a judgment delivered by Brooks, J. of the High Court of South Africa,

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Recovery of excess payment from a retired employee held impermissible

Allahabad High Court: A writ petition filed by a retired employee against the order of recovery of certain amount, was allowed by

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Test Identification Parade cannot be discarded in absence of formal proof by Executive Magistrate

Madhya Pradesh High Court: The conviction of the appellant under Section 364-A IPC was altered to Section 365 by a Division Bench

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Wife has an absolute right to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, unless disqualified

Madras High Court: The Single Judge Bench comprising of M.V. Muralidaran J., held that “If the husband is healthy, able-bodied and in

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RMLNLU: Extra-curricular Achievements

Reported by Ankit Yadav

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Payment of terminal benefits to ad-hoc teacher not to precede the determination of status of employment; PF can be paid

Patna High Court: The appellant, appointed to a government college on an ad-hoc basis but his services were later approved and upon instances

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Calcutta HC passes interim order allowing disqualified directors to continue despite disqualification under Section 164(2) of Companies Act

Calcutta High Court: The Court recently passed an interim order where it allowed certain people who were directors in multiple companies to

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Advice on conflicting blood group reports within Right to Information and Right to Life

Central Information Commission (CIC): The appellant conducted blood group determination test 8 times in both government and privately-owned hospitals, situated in Agra

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‘Opinion’ or ‘advice’ in Section 2(f) of RTI Act refers to such information as is available in public records

Central Information Commission: An appeal from the response of CPIO, Ministry of Human Resource and Development, was dismissed by Bimal Julka, Information

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Mere possession of counterfeit notes not enough to establish guilt

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of S.P. Garg, J., allowed a criminal appeal, setting

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CBIC: Monetary limit of Rs 2.5 Lakh fixed for filing appeal with Commissioner (A)

With a view to reduce government litigations, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes has introduced monetary limits at the level of Commissioner

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Purpose of grant is to be seen to ascertain it as a capital or revenue receipt

Calcutta High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Sanjib Banerjee and Abhijit Gangopadhyay, JJ. held that the subsidy allowed by the State

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No right to pre-emption for co-sharers under Bihar Land Reforms Act if the land is non-agricultural

Patna High Court: A Division Bench set aside an order by a Single Judge of the same Court which allowed pre-emptive rights

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No interference with arbitral award under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act till manifest fraud, bias, or injustice perceived

Gauhati High Court: The appellant company invited tenders for transportation of gas cylinders to which the respondent company replied and was accepted

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Time period between admission of company for Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and knowledge of Resolution Professional can be excluded from time limit

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT): The NCLAT heard an appeal against the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai

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Private International Law of Philippines which insists on legal capacity to contract marriage has to be determined in accordance with national law

Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of A. Muhamed Mustaque, J. decided a writ petition, wherein the Revenue Authorities were