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[Train Accidents] | “Injury sustained while deboarding from the wrong train cannot be termed as self-inflicted injury”: Bombay HC

Setting aside the decision of the Railway Claims Tribunal and awarding compensation to legal representatives of the deceased the Court stated that a rash and negligent act cannot be equated with a criminal act resulting in self-inflicted injury and held that the injury sustained by the deceased was an ‘untoward incident’ as under Section 123(c)(2) of the 1989 Act.

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Live-in-Relationship between married adult and unmarried adult is not in ‘nature of marriage’ giving rights to parties: Madras HC

Madras High Court has observed that by entering such a relationship, the appellant has committed an intentional tort, namely interference in the marital relationship with intentionally alienating him from his wife and children

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‘Non-litigating spouse is a competent witness for the other spouse who litigates’: Kerala HC sets aside Trial Court order

“The expression ‘competency of witness’ refers to the capacity, ability or qualification to give evidence in the Court of Law.”

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Allahabad HC grants bail to a man accused of rape; pulls up investigating officer for ‘poor quality’ of investigation

‘The D.G.P., U.P., Lucknow is directed to file affidavit enclosing the circulars related to the accountability of the Investigating Officer, Supervising Officer, Monitoring Officer and other higher officials, by the next date of listing’

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[Land Acquisition] Bombay HC directs Municipal Corporation to follow MRTP Act to acquire church’s land reserved for public purposes

The Court stated that until the Municipal Corporation resorted to appropriate procedure in law to acquire the disputed land, it should not disturb the peaceful possession of the Church in any manner whatsoever.

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[Organised Crime Syndicate] | Bombay HC upholds Trial Court’s order convicting construction contractor under MCOCA

The Court referred to Govind Sakharam Ubhe v. State of Maharashtra, 2009 SCC OnLine Bom 770, wherein it was held that the charge under MCOCA ropes in a person who as a member of the syndicate commits organised crime either individually or jointly.

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Punjab and Haryana HC allows student accused in murder case to appear for LLM Exams for being an outstanding and meritorious student

The Court stated that if petitioner is not permitted to give the exams, it will cause irreparable loss to the petitioner, as he will not be able to complete his LLM and the same will jeopardize his future.

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Orissa HC upholds Forest Rangers’ promotion who were promoted through reservation under OFS Group A (JB), 2013

“Denial of consideration of the cases of the appellants, who had completed five years of continuous service in the rank of OFS Group-A (JB) for their promotion in the rank of OFS Group-A (Senior), would amount to nullifying their promotions to the rank of OFS Group-A (JB) from the post of Forest Rangers, without following due procedure.”

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‘Barred by delay and laches’; Delhi High Court dismisses petition challenging tender award passed by Indian Oil Corporation

The Delhi High Court said that the issuance of a commitment letter does not make the issuer a ‘bidder’ in the tender process.

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Writ Court may award compensation on account of breach of public duty, in addition to claim under civil action based on tort: Punjab and Haryana HC

The Court awarded an interim compensation amounting 5 lakhs rupees to the petitioner on account of death of the petitioner son due to contributory negligence by the petitioner and the respondent-department.

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[Pune Porsche Accident Case] Bombay HC directs release of the accused minor; Directs continuation of Juvenile Justice Board-ordered psychological counselling

The High Court quashed the order of the Juvenile Justice Board remanding the accused minor to an Observation Home.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Centre notifies the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Rules, 2024

The Rules have been made to supplement the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 which aims to curb malpractices in public examinations.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment modifies ‘Rules for Accessibility’ vide Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024

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[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] Delhi HC stays Trial Court’s order granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

The Court stayed the bail granted to Kejriwal by the Trial Court on 20-06-2024, on the ground that the averments of ED and relevant materials were not appropriately appreciated.

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Can mandate of arbitral tribunal be extended u/s 29A of the Arbitration Act, even after expiry of such mandate? Delhi HC answers

Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, empowers Courts to extend mandate of arbitral tribunals beyond the specified limitation.

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Bombay HC acquits four gang members convicted of murdering and attempting to murder rival gang members

The Court held that the benefit of reasonable doubt shall be given to the appellants and therefore partly allowed both the appeals, by acquitting them under Section 302 of IPC, and releasing the incarcerated appellants sentenced under Section 307 of IPC, for having served the ordered sentence period.

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Delhi HC restrains South Infosys Limited from using mark ‘INFOSYS’ in its corporate/trade name

The Court restrained Southern Infosys Limited from using the mark ‘INFOSYS’ as part of their corporate/trade name or in any other manner amounting to infringement of the Plaintiff’s trademarks.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Certain provisions of Telecommunications Act, 2023, notified

The Telecommunications Act, 2023 aims to replace the 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.

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‘The Memorandum’s intent appears to be protectionist’: The Arbitration Bar of India requests Ministry of Finance to withdraw memorandum on arbitration

“This Memorandum comes at a time when the world is looking to India to provide leadership in all spheres; more so given its economic heft. Instead of charting a path of growth by allowing businesses to realize their full potential, this Memorandum will potentially inhibit investment.”

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Central Government notifies Boiler (Inquiry, Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2024

These Rules have been made to supplement the procedure of complaints, inquiry, adjudication, and appeal regarding the penalties of the Boilers Act, 1923.