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Judicial Body like NGT cannot simply accept Expert Committee recommendations without complying with Principles of Natural Justice: SC

The Court observed that the recommendations made by an Expert Committee are not binding on the NGT, they are only by way of assistance to enable the NGT to arrive at a correct decision in the matter.

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Delhi Liquor Excise Policy Scam: Supreme Court issues Notice to CBI and ED on Manish Sisodia’s Bail Plea

The Delhi High Court and Rose Avenue District Court had previously denied the Ex-Deputy Chief Minister’s Bail plea.

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‘AMPT Road to be in top condition’; Meghalaya HC directs State PWD to undertake complete overhauling

The Court also expressed its concern about the same excuse of rain being given by the State to justify the poor conditions of some of the roads, despite it being well known that Meghalaya is one of the wettest places in the world.

Case Briefs High Courts

Constitutional Courts to tread with caution while dealing with challenges to Orders of Specialised Tribunals: Meghalaya HC

The Constitutional Courts would not interfere with a view expressed on interpretation unless it appears to be grossly inappropriate and outlandish.

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Setback for Former Hockey Player Birendra Lakra; Orissa HC orders fresh Probe into Friend’s Death

The Court said that proper and fair investigation is sine qua non of criminal jurisprudence and directed the CID-Crime Branch to reinvestigate the case.

Case Briefs High Courts

Failure in Verifying Address of Bail Applicant even after Sufficient Opportunities, Orissa HC warns of Contempt Action against Erring Officials

The Constitution of India embodies a federal structure of Government which essentially requires a strong sense of cooperation among not only the Government at the Centre and the States but also the provincial Governments inter se.

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[Dishonour of cheque] Rajasthan HC suspends sentence of convict and grants him bail till final disposal of Revision

Rajasthan High Court said that the hearing of revision is likely to take more time, thus, it is a fit case for suspending the sentence awarded to the convict.

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Fake Mark-Sheets for LLB Admission; Gujarat HC upholds decision of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University cancelling Student’s Result

The Court said that the student could not be permitted to take advantage of his own wrong and fraud.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Adherence to Article 14 by State must even while acting in Contractual Realm: Supreme Court

The question before the Court was whether an application remaining pending for an unreasonable period could in itself be classified as an arbitrary and unreasonable act?

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Interim Compensation in Rape Cases: Balancing the Rights of the Accused and the Victim within the Trial Court’s Jurisdiction

by Shrushti Taori†

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Article 370 matter back on track after 2020: Shah Faesal, Shehla Rashid drop out as Petitioners; Cause Title amended to ‘In Re: Article 370 of the Constitution’

The hearing of the matter will begin from 02-08-2023. Here is all you need to know about the Article 370 of the Constitution case.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Lift Manipur Internet ban; Provide FTTH on case-to-case basis’; Manipur HC directs State

For Fiber to the Home, the High Court had directed the State to lift internet ban on a case-to-case basis after ensuring that all the stakeholders have duly complied with the safeguards given by the Expert Committee.

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

HIGH COURT JULY 2023 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on NEET-PG 2023; West Bengal Panchayat Elections; Rs. 2000 banknotes; Teesta Setalvad; Glemark Pharmaceuticals and more

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

Case Briefs High Courts

Extension in service counts as qualifying service for pension, gratuity and increments; Himachal Pradesh HC imposes Rs. 10,000 cost on State

The State acts as a model employer that can’t discriminate among its employees and give a benefit that is conferred under the applicable rules/instructions to some, and deny the same to others.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Condition of Right to Repurchase in Sale Deed not Personal unless specifically stated: SC

The Court also said that the right to repurchase can always be assigned and the contract containing such condition shall be enforceable, with only exception that such a right should not be personal in nature.

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50-60% Power shortage completely unacceptable; Meghalaya HC pulls up State for inadequate supply of electricity

The Court directed the State to file a more comprehensive report indicating the measures taken to obtain additional power from the national grid and other sources that are available to reduce the shortfall.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

SEBI introduces new chapter on ESG Rating Providers in SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999

On 3-7-2023, Security and Exchange Board of India(‘SEBI’) amended the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

SEBI introduces new Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism vide ADR Amendment Regulations 2023

On 3-7-2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Section 180 IPC applies only if the person making a statement refuses to sign it when legally required to do so by a competent public servant: SC

The Court reprimanded the DSP and said that a DSP, ought to know that in terms of Section 162 of Cr.PC, no statement made by a person to a police officer in the course of any investigation, which is reduced to writing, is required to be signed by the person making the statement.

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Gujarat HC rejects Rahul Gandhi’s plea to stay Conviction in Modi Surname Defamation Case

Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years imprisonment for offence under Sections 499 and 500 of IPC for his ‘all thieves have Modi surname’ remark.