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Allowing Modification of Arbitral Award by Court — A Retrograde Step?

by Dr G.B. Reddy* and Dr S.B. Md. Irfan Ali Abbas**

Medical claims under beneficial State policy should not be denied on flimsy or irrelevant grounds: Himachal Pradesh HC

“Once a medical reimbursement claim is admissible under a beneficial policy of the State Government, it cannot be denied or curtailed on flimsy or irrelevant grounds.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court upholds Rs. 1 lakh compensation to a man for custodial torture by police officials

The police officials have a critical role in maintaining the law and order, while upholding human rights. By upholding human rights, the police officials shall effectively perform their duties, while respecting citizen’s fundamental rights and dignity.

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Actis PC in their 100% stake sale of Profectus Capital to Ugro Capital

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (“CAM“) advised Actis PC Investment (Mauritius) Limited, Actis PC (Mauritius) Limited (affiliate of Actis) and Profectus Capital Private Limited (“Company“)

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta HC commutes death sentence of man convicted for raping and killing a minor girl

“Admittedly, none of the witnesses examined on behalf of the prosecution has claimed to have seen the convict committing the murder of the victim. The case is entirely based upon circumstantial evidence.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Inside Telangana High Court ruling on Muslim woman’s absolute right to demand divorce by khula

Wife’s proposal for Khula takes immediate effect upon the demand being made, provided that the matter remains within the private, non-adjudicatory realm of the parties.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court registers suo motu PIL on Drug Sales near schools in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

“Young students of an impressionable age are enticed into consumption of such drugs and cigarettes virtually opening the path towards addiction and their physical destruction”.

Case Briefs High Courts

Sikkim HC suggests periodic inspection of pharma companies for effluent discharge; reviews draft Springs & Groundwater Bill

“A road map is required to be prepared with regard to use of surface water and also water obtained by means of rainwater harvesting so that the entire process is completed within a realistic time frame, in order to bring to a total end of usage of precious ground water”.

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Data Deletion — A Key Compliance under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

by S. Chandrasekhar* and Aman Varma**

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NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Reported Social Boycott of ST Woman’s Family in Odisha After Inter-Caste Marriage

The NHRC noted that the family was reportedly subjected to a social boycott and forced purification ritual, including tonsuring, by villagers.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court directs West Bengal Govt to ensure no elephants are illegally/unlawfully transported from its borders

The Court highlighted the conditions of captivity of the elephants and noted that the elephants, having being kept in captivity for most of their lives, deserve to spend their remaining years in a natural habitat which would ultimately ensure their benefit.

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Decoding Promise to Marry

by Yash Giri*

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC allows unmarried woman to abort 25-week pregnancy citing reproductive freedom and mental distress

“The right to abortion is a concomitant right of dignity, autonomy and reproductive choice which is guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution and the decision to terminate pregnancy is deeply personal for any person”.

Case Briefs High Courts

Disclosure of second marriage not a ground to unseat an elected candidate: Bombay HC upholds election of Palghar MLA Rajendra Gavit

“There might be cases where a candidate belonging to a particular religion, in which polygamy is not prohibited, has contracted multiple marriages. If contention about impermissibility to add column in Form 26 Affidavit is accepted, such candidate would never be able to contest any election as disclosure of information about additional wife would attract ground for declaring the election void.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan HC overturns police constable’s conviction in 31-year-old prisoner escape case

Two prisoners had escaped after the police constable had shifted them to an open area due to excessive heat.

MBA extension denied by Himachal Pradesh HC

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Personal choice to prepare for competitive exams doesn’t warrant extension of professional course’; Himachal Pradesh HC denies MBA completion beyond prescribed period

“If such kind of plea, as the petitioner is making, is accepted by the Court, then, the Court will be flooded with litigations by all such candidates, who have not been able to complete their courses within the period prescribed in the Ordinance concerned.”

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A Significant Legal Conundrum in Section 7 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

by Mridul Chitransh* and Milan Asati**

Case Briefs High Courts

Gauhati High Court appoints Retd. District and Sessions Judge, Nagaland as an arbitrator in lottery printing dispute with Nagaland Government

The petitioner submitted that it filed an arbitration petition before Punjab and Haryana High Court, as part of the agreement was executed at Chandigarh. However, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was unable to decide the petition due to territorial bar. Hence, the present petition is filed.