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An order of discharge would be warranted only in cases where Court is satisfied that there are no chances of conviction, and trial would be a futile exercise; Allahabad High Court reiterates

Allahabad High Court has held that the Trial Court has, after analysing the entire facts and evidence have concluded that there is sufficient ground to frame charges against the accused, and thus has rejected the discharge application. So, there is no illegality in the impugned order

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Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not permit passing of an order in the nature of a permanent measure; Delhi High Court denies permanent injunction under Section 9

The Delhi High Court denied permanent injunction under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act) and held that Section 9 did not permit passing of an order in the nature of a permanent measure.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Electricity produced from a non- fossil fuel/ offshore wind projects exempted from additional surcharge vide Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Amendment Rules, 2023

On 27-1-2023, the Ministry of Power notified the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Amendment Rules, 2023 to amend

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Supreme Court| No stereotypical assumption that where death occurs after a lapse of time, the offence is of culpable homicide

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction order passed by Chhattisgarh High Court, and further held that a lapse of time in death would not per se constitute a determinative factor as to diminish the offender’s liability from the offence of murder to that of culpable homicide, not amounting to murder.

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Calcutta High Court set aside ban on use of hookahs in licensed bar and restaurants

Calcutta High Court | While dealing with a case regarding violation of S. 20(2) of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition

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Allahabad High Court| Right to cross-examine witnesses is a right of the other side and can only be done away with, in exceptional cases

Allahabad High Court said that, since the trial in question is of 2015, therefore, the precaution to that effect, which has been taken by the Trial Court, is appreciated, but in the light of such precaution, a single opportunity to cross-examine prosecution witness may not be denied

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Ministry of Finance issues Rs. 75 coin on the occasion of 75 years of raising of NCC

On 25-1-2023, the Ministry of Finance notified the Coinage (Issue of Commemorative Coin on the Occasion of 75 Years of Raising of

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Murder convicts in a 37-year-old case to walk free after Supreme Court gives them benefit of doubt

Supreme Court held that the charge that the convicts had committed murder was not proved beyond reasonable doubt; hence, they were and are entitled to the benefit of doubt. Thus, it set aside the Trial Court and Allahabad High Court's judgment and order and acquitted the convicts.

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Khaitan & Co advises State Bank of India on its participation in Series 1 round of investment in Lenskart Solutions Private Limited

DEAL DETAILS State Bank of India | Series I1 round of investment in Lenskart Solutions Private Limited NO HEADINGS DETAILS 1.

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Mentally retarded persons are also entitled for tax exemption while purchasing motor cars; Kerala High Court set aside notification for being discriminatory

Kerala High Court held that the exclusion of mentally retarded persons from tax exemption while buying motor cars is discriminatory and they are also entitled to tax exemption.

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Bombay High Court directs SEIAA to decide environmental clearance proposals by applying provisions of DCPR 2034 or UDCPR, on merits within 8 weeks

The judgment and order dated 13-09-2022 of NGT in Anil Tharthare v. State of Maharashtra, Appeal No. 22 of 2016, cannot be construed to mean a blanket prohibition to consider the proposals of the projects governed by DCPR 2034 or UDCPR.

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Reasonable opportunity of being heard must be granted; Delhi High Court sets aside non-speaking order of the Delhi GST Commissioner

The Court was of the view that neither the notice served upon the petitioner mentioned any specific defect found by the authorities nor the order of tax and demand specify any reason why the documents accompanying the goods were found to be defective.

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Whether the eligibility criteria mentioned in the Bulletin of Information will prevail over the one given in the Admission Form? Delhi High Court rules

The petitioner cannot take advantage of, or refuge under, the error that has crept into the Admission Form available on the website. Such a mistake on the part of the respondent-university would not clothe the petitioner with any legal right.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

MCA revises Forms MSC-1, MSC-3 & MSC-4 vide Companies (Miscellaneous) Amendment Rules, 2023

On 20-1-2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Companies (Miscellaneous) Amendment Rules, 2023 to amend the Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014. The

Call For Papers

Call for Papers | RMLNLU Journal Vol. 15 (2023)

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow invites original manuscripts in the form of articles, essays, notes and comments on any

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Madhya Pradesh High Court | Every Panch, Sarpanch, other village officer of any description and landholder are duty bound to immediately furnish information of illegal cultivation

Dismissing the revision petition filed by the petitioner for quashing of the impugned order passed by the Special Judge (NDPS) thereby framing charges under NDPS Act, the Court held that the role of the petitioner is prima facie found in the present case therefore the case appears to be triable and cannot be interfered with at this stage.

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[Trademark v. Domain Name] Bombay HC holds trademark infringement suit is an action in personam; Court cannot impose a blanket ban on “Swiggy” mark in future

“The Court held that in every case of trademark infringement, the plaintiff claiming infringement of its registered mark is required to claim relief in the context of specific instances of infringement, relatable to individuals against whom orders can be passed by the Court.”

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IBC| Inconsistent position taken in the Vidarbha Industries verdict? Supreme Court issues notice

The petitioner alleged that the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal had relied upon the decision of Vidarbha Industries, which even though was clarified in review petition of Axis Bank but was still contrary to the settled position in law laid down in Innoventive Industries. Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General contended that the principle enunciated in Vidarbha Industries would be liable to dilute the substratum of the Code.

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2023 SCC Vol. 1 Part 3

“Union Territory”, if “State” under Art. 131: The subject-matter of this article’s discussion is: does a “Union Territory” fall under word “State”

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Punjab and Haryana High Court grants bail to Punjab ex-MLA Simarjit Singh Bains in rape case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court commented that victim's silence for such a long time would dent her credibility, and such a dent would not justify any further pre-trial incarceration. Thus, the Court allowed bail application, subject to certain conditions.