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Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in Ranjit Singh murder case

Punjab & Haryana HC acquits Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2002 Ranjit Singh murder case

Ranjit Singh was Dera manager who was shot dead in 2002, allegedly on speculation that he circulated an anonymous letter, highlighting the cases of sexual exploitation of Dera’s female followers.

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‘Proceedings still at a nascent stage’; Delhi High Court transfers case for winding up of company to NCLT

The Delhi High Court said that the winding up proceedings which have not progressed to an advanced stage before the High Courts, ought to be transferred to the NCLT.

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‘Merely writing one line on ‘non-practicality of holding inquiry’ not enough’; P&H HC sets aside SSP’s order dismissing probationer SI accused of taking illegal gratification

The Court directed that the SSP should be free either to conduct departmental inquiry after following due procedure prescribed by Punjab Police Rules, 1934 or take appropriate decision after conclusion of criminal proceedings.

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POCSO| ‘No absolute bar on recalling victim witness but each case must be evaluated on its own evidence’; Orissa HC dismisses application to recall child victim to Court

“There is no absolute bar under Section 33(5) of the POCSO Act to recall a victim witness, every case has to be weighed on the strength of its own evidence and necessity of recalling the child victim.”

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Delhi High Court directs State Bank of India to provide all documents forming basis of the Show Cause Notices issued to Educomp Solution

The Delhi High Court emphasised that if the relevant documents are not provided to a party, the whole procedure of issuance of Show Cause Notice would be reduced to an empty formality.

Legislation Updates Notifications

RBI imposes penalty of 3 Lakh on Hero FinCorp for non-compliance with Fair Practices Code

RBI imposed penalty on Hero FinCorp for failing to comply with 2016 Directions related to Fair Practices Code.

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‘Not maintainable at this stage’; Delhi HC dismisses petition seeking to set aside order cancelling candidate’s nomination to contest Lok Sabha Election

Respondent submitted that present petition is not maintainable, at this stage, in view of the bar under Article 329(b) of the Constitution and the petitioner has the remedy of filing an election petition after the elections are over.

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Delhi High Court discharges advocate for contempt of Court due to medical reasons; Directs Bar Council to assess his fitness to practice

The Delhi High Court refrained from taking any coercive action against advocate for contempt of Court in view of his medical condition.

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‘Can only claim partition of assets of HUF as on the date of institution of suit’; Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking amendment of plaint to include alienated shares worth Rs. 15,30,00,000

The Delhi High Court said that in a suit for partition and possession, a relief of declaration sought by way of amendment is impermissible as it would change nature of suit.

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[Delay and Laches] Delhi High Court dismisses petition seeking land reallocation in exchange for Jhuggi demolished 17-years-ago

Since the Petitioner made an inexplicable delay in filing the petition for reallocation of land by DDA after receiving license fee, the petition deserves to be dismissed on account of delay and laches.

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[Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire] Gujarat HC takes suo motu cognizance of gaming zone fire tragedy

“Prima-facie, a manmade disaster has occurred where many lives have been lost and families have grieved today for the loss of lives in their respective families.”

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‘Counterclaim akin to a cross-suit, can proceed independently’: Allahabad HC allows counterclaim to proceed after withdrawal of main suit

“Insofar as Rule 6-D of Order VIII C.P.C., it clearly provides for “Effect of discontinuance of suit” that if in any case in which the defendant sets up a counterclaim, the suit of the plaintiff is stayed, discontinued or dismissed, the counter-claim may nevertheless be proceeded with.”

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Cases Reported in HCC

Bombay High Court Service Law—Upgradation of Pay—Petition against denial of financial upgradations under the Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) and the Modified

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Kerala HC directs registry to list matters as per roster, failing which strict disciplinary action will be taken

“The Office is duty bound to list matters before the concerned Judge strictly as per the roster, unless otherwise ordered by the Chief Justice. Any deviation from this direction, thereby causing difficulty to the Judges or Advocates appearing in the matter, will invite disciplinary action against the officials concerned.”

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Delhi High Court sets aside Punishment Ticket issued to Central Jail inmate for possessing 50 grams of tobacco

The Delhi High Court noted that there was a delay in forwarding the punishment inquiry to the Inspecting Judge, which contravened Rule 1273 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.

Legislation Updates Notifications

SEBI issues Master Circular for Investment Advisers rescinding 25 previous circulars

This Master Circular is an amalgamation of all previous circulars and advisories related to Investment Advisers issued until 15-05-2024.

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[Naval Staff Promotions] Bombay HC dismisses petition by 25 naval staff members for discrepancies in promotions

The Court held that the mere ipse dixit of the petitioners was the prejudice and monetary loss caused to them; not even a single instance of a junior employee was promoted before a senior employee was presented by the petitioners.

Legislation Updates Notifications

SEBI issues Master Circular for Research Analysts to enable comprehensive access for users

The Master Circular includes all guidelines and directions issued till 15-05-2024 for better accessibility.

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Delhi High Court denies bail to alleged NSCN-IM member in terror funding case

The Delhi High Court says that being a government employee, the appellant cannot be permitted to be free by merely contending that the accounts, though in his name, were being managed by the co-accused.

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Bombay High Court reinstates government employee terminated by State issuing a stigmatic order without conducting enquiry

The Court referred to MAT’s finding that the petitioners were empowered to terminate the services of a probationer in case of misconduct, provided that such misconduct is proved after an opportunity of being heard is availed to the respondent. However, the same was not followed by the petitioners.