Gujarat High Court grants interim relief to Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena in 2002 assault case
Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi was alleged of assaulting Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar.
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Rajasthan Civil Judge Recruitment| SC delivers Split verdict on considering candidature of OBC-EWS candidates despite belated submission of category certificates
Justice Ajay Rastogi and Bela M. Trivedi delivered their split verdicts while examining the challenge raised against the Judgment of Rajasthan High Court, dismissing the appeals of the qualified candidates of OBC, EWS category.
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Explained| Muslims can adopt a surrendered child, but must follow procedure in JJ (Care and Protection of Children) Act: Orissa HC
The Court held that while exercising the parens patriae jurisdiction for issuance of the writ of habeas corpus, the objections relating to territorial jurisdiction cannot have serious impact.
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Probing the Purpose Behind a Courtroom Practice
by Shubham Priyadarshi*
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Orissa HC orders ad-hoc promotion of Inspector to DSP rank during pendency of Disciplinary Proceedings
The Court noted that a review Departmental Proceedings Committee was held to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion and the decision was kept in sealed covers, pending disposal of Disciplinary Proceedings.
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NPA Classification ― Whether Opportunity of Prior Hearing Required?
by Prashant Tripathi†
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Supreme Court grants interim relief to homebuyers for deferred payment of EMIs till possession of homes
The Court granted interim relief to the homebuyers viewing the interim protection granted by the Delhi High Court vide order dated 25-05-2022.
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Common Ownership: Much Ado About Nothing?
by Sahil Aggarwal† and Harsh Jain††
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SC stays West Bengal’s order imposing ban on screening of ‘The Kerala Story’; also directs Tamil Nadu Government to provide adequate security to cinema halls displaying the film
The Court said that the prohibition imposed on the film by West Bengal suffered from over breadth.
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Supreme Court| Allopathy/ Ayurved Doctors not on a par with MBBS Doctors; Can’t claim equal pay
“The principle of equal pay for equal work cannot be invoked or applied invariably in every kind of service and certainly it cannot be invoked in the area of professional services when these are to be compensated”
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[Manipur Violence] Centre and State Government file status report; Supreme Court directs authorities to ensure peace and tranquility
The status report indicated the steps taken to bring normalcy to the law and order situation in the State, security measures taken for protecting religious places and details of relief camps.
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Supreme Court rejects plea of grave and sudden provocation of mother who administered poison to children in suicide attempt
“There is no valid reason ground for the state not accepting the recommendation of the State level Committee for premature release of the Appellant. Supreme Court is not oblivious to the crime but they are equally not oblivious to the fact that the Appellant has already suffered at the cruel hands of fate.“
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‘Electricity no longer a luxury’; Meghalaya HC directs State to ensure adequate availability of electricity in the State
The Court directed State and Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited to file affidavit indicating the plans for meeting the demands of electricity and actions during accidental shutdown of power plant.
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SC upholds NCLAT’s ‘project-wise-resolution’ process order in Supertech Insolvency; allows it to complete housing projects
The Court said that if Committee of Creditors would be constituted for all projects of Supertech, it will cause immense hardships to the home buyers and will throw ever project into uncertainty.
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Specimen Document and Signature must be admitted by parties before comparing with disputed handwriting under S. 73 of IEA: Orissa HC
In case one party refuses to admit the specimen document, it is incumbent on the Court to first satisfy that the signature or writing on the specimen document is proved to be of the person concerned.
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SC Collegium recommends elevation of Prashant Kumar Mishra Chief Justice, Andhra Pradesh HC to Supreme Court
Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv
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SC Collegium recommends appointment of Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan as Supreme Court Judge
Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv
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SC upholds Calcutta High Court’s order directing the STC, Calcutta to release employee’s pension
The Court said that for any fault on the part of the employer, the employees cannot be made to suffer.
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Supreme Court issues notice in plea filed by Mohammed Shami’s wife seeking Uniform Laws for Divorce
Mohammed Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan filed plea before the Court to declare certain provisions of Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 as unconstitutional.
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