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[South Africa] Supreme Court of Appeal strikes down Section 6(1)(a) of South African Citizenship Act; Orders for restoration of Citizenship in absence of no express provision of dual citizenship

“Citizenship is the gateway through which a number of rights under the Constitution can be accessed. It enables a person to enjoy freedom of movement, freedom of trade and political representation. While it is true that certain rights in our Constitution adheres to South African citizens only, this court has repeatedly affirmed that arbitrary and irrational distinctions between citizens and non-citizens are inconsistent with the Constitution.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court grants anticipatory bail to Congress MP K. Sudhakaran in Cheating Case

In the instant matter of forgery for the purpose of cheating, the Kerala High Court had earlier granted interim protection from arrest.

Case Briefs High Courts

1.5 L water for one inmate inadequate; Bombay High Court directs inspection of Taloja jail over inadequacy of water supply

The Petitioner alleged that the inmates were getting only one and half buckets of water daily, which was grossly inadequate.

Case Briefs High Courts

Admiralty Suit by Patanjali; Gujarat HC directs Deendayal Port Authorities to Arrest Merchant Ship MT Syrma

Patanjali suffered loss of about Rs. 63,23,732 due to delivery of less quantity of RBD Palm Olein.

Case Briefs High Courts

Read why Delhi High Court granted bail in 102 Kg Heroin smuggling case

The Court said that it prima facie seems that the petitioner was merely acting as a trader and was not in the conscious possession of the contraband hidden in the consignment.

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Meghalaya HC grants bail to person accused of offence under NDPS Act

The applicant was arrested in connection with the case registered under Section 21(b) and 29 of the NDPS Act.

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Delhi High Courts rejects bail plea of a teacher accused of raping student

During a certain phase when the alleged forceful sexual intercourse was committed, the student was a minor.

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Kerala High Court dismisses habeas corpus by boyfriend after girl denies illegal detention by parents

The alleged detenue told the Court that though she was in love with the petitioner and willing to marry him, she did not want to go with him but would prefer to go with her mother.

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[Manipur Internet Ban] Manipur HC directs State to provide limited Internet services to public

The Internet services will be provided at designated places under the Control of State authorities.

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Every Female and Male Employee whether appointed on regular basis, contractual basis, ad hoc basis, have Fundamental Right to Maternity and Paternity Leave: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Court said that the object of maternity leave is to protect the dignity of motherhood by providing full and healthy maintenance to the woman and her child and maternity leave is intended to achieve the social justice to women.

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Medical Board advice against Medical Termination of 29 weeks pregnancy; Gujarat High Court directs Minor Rape Survivor to stay at shelter home till delivery of child

The Medical Board, upon examining the Minor girl, advised not to terminate pregnancy of 29 weeks 05 days and no abnormality was detected by the Psychiatrist.

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Know all about E-Challans -Definition, Filing, Procedure, etc.

This article aims to explore the concept of Traffic E-challans in entirety, the procedure involved and the role of Lok Adalat pertaining to the same.

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Judge| Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala – 52nd Chief Justice of Madras High Court

Justice S.V. Gangapurwala was sworn in as Chief Justice of Madras High Court on 28-05-2023.

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Examining Applicability of Input Tax Credit on Corporate Social Responsibility in 2023

by Urja Joshi† and Amisha Upadhyay††

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

EU passes proposal to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

The Member of European Parliament adopted the EU’s AI Act with 499 votes in favour.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘No extension of time for Investigation should be prayed for at the last moment’; holds SC in an eye-opening case for NIA, State Police

Supreme Court also reiterated that the grant of sanction is nowhere contemplated under Section 167 of the CrPC.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

In a suit for partition, Civil Court cannot go into the question of title, unless the same is incidental to fundamentals of claim: SC

The Court said that allegations of fraud require special pleadings in terms of Order VI, Rule 4 CPC, 1908.

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SCC Times

[South Africa] Supreme Court of Appeal strikes down Section 6(1)(a) of South African Citizenship Act; Orders for restoration of Citizenship in absence of no express provision of dual citizenship

Kerala High Court grants anticipatory bail to Congress MP K. Sudhakaran in Cheating Case

1.5 L water for one inmate inadequate; Bombay High Court directs inspection of Taloja jail over inadequacy of water supply

Admiralty Suit by Patanjali; Gujarat HC directs Deendayal Port Authorities to Arrest Merchant Ship MT Syrma

Read why Delhi High Court granted bail in 102 Kg Heroin smuggling case

Meghalaya HC grants bail to person accused of offence under NDPS Act

Delhi High Courts rejects bail plea of a teacher accused of raping student

Kerala High Court dismisses habeas corpus by boyfriend after girl denies illegal detention by parents

[Manipur Internet Ban] Manipur HC directs State to provide limited Internet services to public

Every Female and Male Employee whether appointed on regular basis, contractual basis, ad hoc basis, have Fundamental Right to Maternity and Paternity Leave: Himachal Pradesh HC

Medical Board advice against Medical Termination of 29 weeks pregnancy; Gujarat High Court directs Minor Rape Survivor to stay at shelter home till delivery of child

Know all about E-Challans -Definition, Filing, Procedure, etc.

Know Thy Judge| Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala – 52nd Chief Justice of Madras High Court

EU passes proposal to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

‘No extension of time for Investigation should be prayed for at the last moment’; holds SC in an eye-opening case for NIA, State Police

In a suit for partition, Civil Court cannot go into the question of title, unless the same is incidental to fundamentals of claim: SC

A Coin Without Another Side: Voyeurism and Under-Inclusiveness

2023 SCC Vol. 5 Part 4

Kerala Court issues summons against Doctors in Organ Transplantation case