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Delhi High Court sets aside order cancelling GST registration of alleged Non-Existent Entity; directs entity to respond within 4 weeks

The Court stated that since the only allegation against the entity was that it was found to be non-existent, it was at liberty to furnish documents and material to support its contention that it continues to be a valid tax entity.

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[S. 4 Probation of Offenders Act] Bombay HC releases man convicted for running down woman with motorbike as a teenager, after 11 years

The Court opined that the applicant has a bright future and is apprehensive of the stigma of conviction that may ruin his future, therefore, it was expedient to release him on probation under the Section 4 benefit

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Bombay HC denies protection of education to doctor who secured admission on false caste certificate; upholds Caste Certificate Scrutiny Committee’s order

The Court reiterated the findings of the Supreme Court in State of Maharashtra v. Milind, (2001) 1 SCC 4, that the benefits drawn by a candidate not belonging to a scheduled tribe, must be considered to having been drawn on the basis of a false caste certificate; such benefits are required to be withdrawn.

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Allahabad HC directs State to reconsider premature release of 79-year-old accused who was incarcerated for 25 years

“The impugned order is a stereotype order which is passed in almost every case by the State Government without application of mind.”

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‘Organ trafficking an organized crime; this was perhaps just tip of the iceberg’: Kerala HC denies bail to accused in organ trafficking case

“The Parliament, after considering a spate of reports highlighting the flourishing human organ trade in India and the consequential exploitation of the economically vulnerable segments of the society through organ removal, and illegal transplants, for prohibiting the unethical practice, enacted the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994”

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Punjab and Haryana HC grants bail to Indian Army Sepoy accused of leaking secret information to Pakistan

The Court noted that apart from one WhatsApp message, which was not incriminating, nothing else was found from the raid at the petitioner house. Still the petitioner has been behind bars for a substantial period of more than 2½ years.

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[Electro-Homeopathy] Delhi HC dismisses plea to analyze Krauss and Zimpel for recognition as alternative system of medicine

The Court stated that ‘Electro Homeopathy’ is not a recognized form of medicine, and its analysis does not fall within the jurisdictional purview of Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory.

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[Preventive Detention] | Bombay HC sets aside detention order due to unexplained delay by Detaining Authority to decide on detenu’s representation

“When the liberty of a person is imperiled, immediate action should be taken by the relevant authorities”

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RBI revises Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Regulated Entities; rescinds 36 Circulars

The 2024 Master Directions are principle-based and have been issued to strengthen the role of the Board in overall governance as well as oversight of fraud risk management in Regulated Entities.

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Delhi High Court dismisses Reliance’s petition against UIDAI; upholds impugned arbitral award in its entirety

The Delhi High Court said that the scope of interference with arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has now become heavily circumscribed.

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Delhi High Court refers matter to Arbitrator based on arbitration clause in invoices issued for payment

The Delhi High Court granted time to both parties to file written submissions on whether an arbitration clause in an invoice could constitute an arbitration agreement under Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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Delhi High Court directs CBSE to allow 16 Students to appear in Compartment Exams despite missing deadline

The Court said that though the petitioner-school was very negligent in filing the details of students appearing for supplementary/compartment examination within stipulated time. However, the Court cannot allow the student to suffer loss of an academic year.

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Can allegations of coercion be looked into u/s 11 of the Arbitration Act by the referral Court? Delhi HC explains

“Consequent on introduction of sub-Section 6(A) in Section 11, the Supreme Court has in several decisions held that the jurisdiction of the referral Court is now circumscribed.”

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SEBI lays down ‘Framework for Unit Based Employee Benefit Scheme’ vide SEBI (REIT) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024

As per the Regulations, the manager may offer unit-based employee benefit scheme based on the units of Real Estate Investment Trusts subject to compliance with Chapter IVA.

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SEBI widens scope of ‘liquid asset’ for ESG Rating Providers vide SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

Previously, ‘liquid asset’ included low-risk assets such as cash, fixed deposits, government securities, treasury bills, and repo on government securities.

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Bombay HC releases murder convict on parole to arrange for son’s intended departure to Australia for higher education

The Court emphasised that if parole could be granted for the purpose of celebration of marriage, the same benefit can be extended to the convict for the instant contingency and the same shall not be denied merely because the Prison (Bombay Furlough and Parole) Rules, 1959 does not contemplate such contingencies

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[Rights of Disabled Persons] | Bombay HC directs State Govt. to constitute Advisory Board in 30 days

The Court reiterated the observations of the Supreme Court in the case of Exploitation of Children in Orphanages in State of Tamil Nadu v. Union of India, (2017) 5 SCC 578, that it would be extremely unfortunate if the Governments voluntarily and knowingly flouted the provisions of law solemnly enacted by Parliament.

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Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging initiation of penalty proceedings against international powerlifter by National Anti-Doping Agency

The Court was of the view that, as a disciplinary panel is already constituted for considering the case of the appellant, it will not be appropriate for the Court to interdict the proceedings at this stage.

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HIGH COURT JULY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Briar App; Internet Gaming Disorder; Dalai Lama; Centipede in Amul Ice-cream and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

Legislation Updates Notifications

SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

The 2024 Regulations amend the obligations of the issuers to include fixing a record date for payment of interests, dividends, etc.