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The Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023: A Game Changer for Mergers and Acquisitions

by Aayushi Singh† and Pavitra Dubey††

Explained| Supreme Court’s decision on Liability for payment of Stamp Duty in Immovable Property Sale Deeds

The Supreme Court ruled that the value of the plant and machinery must be considered and ascertained for payment of stamp duty on sale deeds.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Mula-Mutha Riverfront Project: NGT prohibits PMC from cutting any trees till July 31

The matter was further listed for hearing on 31-07-2023.

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Solving a Paradox: Grant of Pre-Arrest Bail to an Arrestee

by Shubham Priyadarshi†

Case Briefs High Courts

Manipur HC dismisses election petition filed against BJP MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei for absence of cause of action

An election petition must contain a concise statement of material facts on which the election petitioner relies along with full particulars of any corrupt practice that the election petitioner alleges.

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Gokulraj Murder Case: Madras High Court upholds Conviction

In 2015, a young Dalit Engineering student was abducted, and his head was severed for allegedly having a relationship with an upper caste woman.

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court issues guidelines for police investigation to restrict ‘harassment’ of persons in criminal complaints

The Court made it clear that it would not usually interfere with police investigation under Section 482 of CrPC, but it would not turn a blind eye to instances of harassment by the police under the guise of investigation.

Case Briefs High Courts

Judicial Custody cannot be extended by mere letter to Court seeking to add more Sections against accused constituting serious offences: Bombay HC

The Court said that extension of remand, particularly after adding new Sections constituting a serious offence, is not a bare formality.

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An Advocate “for” Vidarbha

by Lavanya Pathak† and Akshay Sharma††

Case Briefs High Courts

No exclusion of people from Welfare Schemes on grounds of failure to possess Aadhaar Card or Mobile Phone: Orissa HC

The Court said that failure to possess an Aadhaar Card or a mobile phone or a proper ‘identity’ paper of a particular kind cannot become obstacles to availing the benefits under the Schemes as it can result in a child, or a family being denied the basic support in terms of food and supplements.

Case Briefs High Courts

Gujarat HC Orders probe against Doctor accused of Issuing Fake Medical Certificates to Prisoners seeking Bail

The Court noted that the Doctor was in the habit of issuing the Medical Certificates in the name of different hospitals to aid prisoners in filing applications for bail before the Court of law.

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Critique on the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Light of “Romeo-Juliet” Clause under POCSO Act and Impact of the Bill on Infant Mortality Rate and Maternal Mortality Rate in India

by Ana Khan†

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Tangling the Non-Signatories without “Consent”: Rethinking the “Group of Companies” Doctrine

by Mohammad Atik Saiyed† and Shukla Pooja Sunilkumar††

Case Briefs High Courts

Orissa HC refuses anticipatory bail to man alleged of outraging religious feelings of Muslims by raising provocative slogans on Hanuman Jayanti

Provocative slogans were raised giving rise to communal disharmony leading to arson and bloodshed during the procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.

Case Briefs High Courts

Meghalaya HC directs State to completely prohibit display of animal carcasses in meat shops

The Court said that apart from the hideous sight, there is also an element of hygiene involved since the meat displayed is open to the grime and dust of the street.

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Analysing SEBI’s Proposals to the Disclosure Framework

by Samiksha Maskara†

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

HIGH COURT MAY 2023 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on relief to Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena; Blenders Pride Trade Mark; Unni Mukundan sexual harassment case; bail to Vikas Malu and more

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

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Restriction on Layering of Companies: Should We Go Back to the Drawing Board?

by Prerana Priyanshu† and Jishan Dediwal††

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Using Proportionality as a Tool for Tidying the Vicissitudes of Exclusionary Clauses

by Balram Pandey∗

Case Briefs High Courts

Invocation of power of Judicial review in proceedings under S. 9 of Arbitration Act would run afoul to principle that merits of termination of contract must essentially be determined by Arbitral Tribunal: Delhi HC

The Court also upheld the validity of the termination notice issued by the NHIDCL and refused to interfere with its actions against the construction company.