FIR quashed in light of compromise effected between parties
Punjab and Haryana High Court: FIR in cross cases filed between the contesting parties was quashed by a Single Judge Bench comprising
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Freedom of individual cannot be curtailed for an indefinite period, especially when guilt is yet to be proved
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sandeep Sharma, J., decided a criminal petition filed under Section 439 CrPC,
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ILS: Tree Walk with Prof. S.D. Mahajan
Reported by Saranya Mishra
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Google has “no duty to vet” for defamatory search results, forcing which would practically paralyze the process
Federal Court of Justice: As reported by Reuters, the Germanys’ highest court while addressing an appeal upheld a lower court ruling which stipulates
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Cabinet approves the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018
The Union Cabinet has approved the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 for introduction in Parliament. The Bill broadly has
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ILS: Certificate Program on ‘Criminal Law: Practice and Procedure’
Reported by Saranya Mishra
Continue readingDiscrimination in health insurance against individuals based on their genetic disposition, is unconstitutional
Delhi High Court: While deciding the issue that whether persons having genetic disorders can be discriminated against in the context of health
Continue readingJustice Sudip Ranjan Sen appointed Actg Chief Justice, Meghalaya High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India appointed Shri Justice Sudip Ranjan Sen,
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Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh appointed Actg Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh,
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ILS: Convocation Ceremony for students passing out in Academic Year 2016-17
Reported by Saranya Mishra
Continue readingIf a minor is in the custody of biological mother, the natural guardianship can be presumed and hence, the custody is lawful
High Court of Kerala: The Division Bench comprising of V. Chitambaresh and Sathish Ninnan, JJ., recently dealt with a writ petition filed
Continue readingDelhi High Court proceeds ex parte against party infringing KINLEY trademark
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Jayant Nath, JJ., disposed of a suit before it. The suit was filed
Continue readingOrder passed by Commissioner of Sales Tax set aside on grounds of limitation
Orissa High Court: An order of revision of assessment passed against the petitioner by the Commissioner of Sales Tax was set aside
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Women’s religious rights after inter-religious marriages
by V.N. Muralidharan*
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Orders available on official websites of High Courts held to have sanctity: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ravindra V. Ghughe, J. heard a miscellaneous civil application wherein the applicant had
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TNNLS to organise 1st Inter-University Cultural Fest “Marudham”
Reported by Supriyo Ranjan Mahapatra
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There cannot be two complaints by the same person about the same incident
Karnataka High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Budihal R.B., J., decided a criminal petition filed under Section 438 of CrPC,
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