“Patna High Court’s Centenary Building Inauguration: A Blend of Culture and Modern Architecture”
On 27th February, 2021, Patna High Court hosted a function on the inauguration of a new ‘Centenary building’ of the Patna High
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AFT | Reluctance to undergo criteria course cannot create a bar for benefit of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Division Bench of Justice Umesh Chandra Srivastava (Chairperson) and Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve (Member) A, granted
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Licence and its revocation
by Achal Gupta†
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Ownership – Meaning and modes of acquiring
by Achal Gupta†
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Arbitrability of Fraud: Is the Anomaly Solved
by Shuchi Sejwar* and Arpit Lahoti**
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Sale confirmed; objections of judgment debtor overruled. Can consent decree be set aside in such case? Supreme Court answers
Supreme Court: The 3-Judge Bench comprising of R. Subhash Reddy, M. R. Shah* and Ashok Bhushan, JJ., set aside the order of
Continue reading[Tandav] “Cheap and objectionable”, All HC rejects bail application of Aparna Purohit. Holds, submission of apology or withdrawal of scene after streaming would not absolve criminal liability
Allahabad High Court: In an interesting case regarding a controversial web-series, Tandav broadcasted on Amazon Prime on 16-01-2021, Siddharth, J., had denied
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Government of India moves a step closer to Nirav Modi’s extradition, as UK court rules that “extradition to India is compatible with his Convention rights within the meaning of Human Rights Act, 1998” || Detailed Report
Westminster Magistrates’ Court: Marking a significant development in the Punjab National Bank fraud case, District Judge Sam Goozée while deliberating upon request
Continue readingMegh HC | No disrobing, no penetration; will nudging and putting the victim to ground amount to attempt to rape? Read what constitutes an offence under Ss. 376/511 IPC
Meghalaya High Court: W. Diengdoh, J., has held that the ingredients that are to be seen existing in an allegation of attempt
Continue readingSEBI grants an exemption to ‘Pantone’ from takeover norms with respect to acquisition of shares in Tata Communications Ltd.
Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): S.K. Mohanty, (Whole Time Member) had granted exemptions to Pantone Finvest Ltd., from complying with
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PNB Scam | UK Court gives a green signal to Nirav Modi extradition; rules “he has a case to answer in India”
On January 29, 2018, Punjab National Bank reported a fraud to the tune of Rs. 281 crore against Nirav Modi: a fugitive
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[Corporal Punishment] SL SC | Children entitled to their own sense of self & dignity. Fundamental Rights of student found violated: Court orders teacher to pay compensation for slapping student resulting in permanent hearing disability
Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: A Full Bench of Sisira J. De Abrew, Murdu N.B. Fernando and
Continue readingRaj HC | State Govt. to consider whether persons with locomotive disabilities and hearing impairment can avail reservation for the purpose of employment under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Rajasthan High Court: The Division Bench of Satish Kumar Sharma and Indrajit Mahanty, JJ., dismissed the petition remitting the matter to State
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Kenya SC | “Where the landless establish homes on public land, they acquire a protectable right to housing over the same”; Court relies on International customary laws
Supreme Court of Kenya: The 5-Judge Bench of D. K. Maraga, CJ, P. M. Mwilu, DCJ, M. K. Ibrahim, S. C. Wanjala,
Continue reading[MV Act] Kar HC | Evidence is examined on the touchstone of ‘preponderance of probabilities’, Standard of proof of accident beyond reasonable doubt to not apply
Karnataka High Court: A Division Bench of Alok Aradhe and Nataraj Rangaswamy, JJ., disposed of the appeal after modifying the compensation. The
Continue readingJ&K HC | “Even after completion of public auction the highest bidder has no indefeasible right till the confirmation letter is issued”; HC states
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: Javed Iqbal Wani, J., had heard the instant petition challenging inaction on the part of respondent regarding
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Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the ‘Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021’ which seeks to amend Faceless Assessment Scheme,
Continue readingKer HC | Gold Smuggling is not a terrorist activity, it does not qualify as ‘any other material’ under S. 15(1)(a)(iiia) of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act; HC grants bail
Kerala High Court: In an interesting case the Division Bench comprising of A. Hariprasad and M. R. Anitha, JJ., had granted bail
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SCOTUS declines to review Republican Party’s petitions challenging Pennsylvania’s extended mail-in ballot policy
Supreme Court of The United States: In a significant decision, the Court by a ratio of 6:3, declined to review petitions challenging
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