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Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

CCI | Google faces penalty of Rs. 1337.76 crores for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android Mobile Device Ecosystem; Cease and Desist order issued

“One of the most important issue that comes out is to what extent should a platform operator, in this case Google, set governance rules purportedly to “protect” its ecosystem and should there be limits to this self-assumed role?”

Case Briefs High Courts

[Fevikwik v Fixokwik] “Fixokwik” deceptively similar, hence, restrained; Bombay High Court grants ad interim relief in favor of FeviKwik

Bombay High Court: In a suit filed by Pidilite Industries Limited (plaintiff) seeking ad-interim reliefs against defendants for selling adhesive

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Right to Information vis-a-vis Right to Privacy; SC invokes doctrine of ex debito justitiae to hear HDFC’s plea challenging RBI directions mandating disclosure of confidential & sensitive information

“If a man has been wronged, so long as the wrong lies within the human machinery of administration of justice, that wrong must be remedied.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court reiterates marriage is irretrievably break down if parties are living separately for many years

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In an appeal filed by the appellant/husband seeking the dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Judge | Justice S. Ravindra Bhat

by Ritu Singh†

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court| Detention to be rendered illegal caused by inordinate delay in processing remarks

Madras High Court: A writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of habeus corpus

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court |Central Government inspecting books and accounts of Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council does not establish that it controls financial aspect ; Not ‘State’ under Art 12

Delhi High Court: In an appeal filed challenging the judgment passed by the Single Judge whereby the writ petition of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“Fair market opportunity is the hallmark of competition”; CCI imposes hefty monetary penalty on MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and OYO for their anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant position

Competition Commission of India: In a significant development, the Commission while deliberating upon the alleged contravention of Sections 3 and

Case Briefs Supreme Court

In the guise of removing difficulties, State cannot change scheme & essential provisions of the Calcutta University Act, 1979; Power to reappoint VC vested in Chancellor: Supreme Court

Supreme Court: The question for contemplation before the Division Bench of Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud* and Hima Kholi, JJ., was

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court upholds Trial Court’s conviction order for raping his one year old niece

A murderer destroys the physical frame of a victim, a rapist degrades and defiles the soul of a helpless female.

Case Briefs High Courts

Intermediaries complying with the requirements of Section 79 of IT Act and Rules exempted from liability; Allahabad High Court quashes FIR against Flipkart

Allahabad High Court: In a writ petition filed by Flipkart, seeking quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) for offences under Sections

Case Briefs High Courts

Patna High Court| Lives of citizens is risked by the failure of State machinery on failure to implement Liquor ban Requests CJ to take cognizance of the issue in larger public interest

Patna high Court: In a case relating to rising trend of manufacturing and smuggling of liquor in the dry State,

Legislation Updates Notifications

SEBI issues circular on Request for Quote; Stockbrokers can now bid on behalf of clients

On 19-10-2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) has issued a circular on Request for Quote (‘RFQ’) platform

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court| Citizenship Amendment Act applicable to Sri Lankan Hindu Tamils

Madras High Court: A writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of

Case Briefs High Courts

Condemning the Practice of filing petition, Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses transfer plea seeking favorable place of posting

“The Teacher in Indian society has been elevated to a higher position than God. A teacher creates knowledge, learning, wisdom and equips the students with ability and knowledge, discipline and intellect to enable them to face challenges of life. A teacher is a preserver of learning and destroys ignorance. Therefore, as a member of the noble teaching profession, he should be a role model.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court directs constitution of Teller Committee and to conduct Advocates Association elections within 90 days following existing byelaws of MHAA

Madras High Court: In a review application filed to review the order passed by this Court, the division bench of R. Mahadevan

Case Briefs High Courts

Allahabad High Court grants bail to Politician Srikant Tyagi for offences under U.P. Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986

Allahabad high Court: In a bail application filed by Srikant Tyagi for offences under Sections 2 and 3 of U.P. Gangsters and

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court| Gift Tax: Equity shares under lock-in period remain unquoted; Cannot be valued by ignoring restrictive conditions on transferability

Supreme Court: In appeals relating to the valuation of shares of BPL Sanyo Technologies Ltd. and BPL Sanyo Utilities and

Case Briefs High Courts

Allahabad High Court dismisses Politician Srikant Tyagi’s Anticipatory Bail plea in an alleged rape case

Allahabad High Court: In an anticipatory bail application filed by politician Srikant Tyagi for offences under Sections 366, 376 of

Case Briefs High Courts

Karnataka HC | Simply in order to dispose of cases, Courts should not dismiss complaints where the presence/attendance of the complainant is not an essential requirement

Karnataka High Court: While deciding the instant appeal for restoration assailing the order passed by the Trial Court wherein the