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Ker HC | Perception that non-compostable plastic are being passed off as compostable ones is not backed by research; HC uplifts the ban on compostable plastic bags

Kerala High Court: A.K. Jaya Sankaran Nambiar, J., addressed an interesting case challenging the legality of government Order that banned the use

Case Briefs High Courts

J&K HC | “Objectionable conversation, demeaning armed forces in the backdrop of Galwan Valley clashes”, HC acquits the person behind viral audio clip

Jammu and Kashmir High Court: Sanjeev Kumar, J., addressed the instant petition whereby the petitioner was charged for sedition under Sections 124-A,

Case Briefs High Courts

MP HC | Do the revenue authorities have jurisdiction to decide the correctness and genuineness of a “Will”? Court explains

Madhya Pradesh High Court: G.S. Ahluwalia, J., disposed of a writ petition setting aside the orders passed by the Board of Revenue

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Govt deprives owner of possession and enjoyment of land for 45 years. SC decides if State can oust land owner from possession prior to enactment of enabling Act

Supreme Court: The instant appeal was filed by the Conservator and Custodian of Forest challenging the judgment of Division Bench of Kerala

Case Briefs International Courts

“Penalising Silence”, insider trading suspect can refuse to answer incriminating questions; European Court of Justice upholds right to silence

European Court of Justice: The Grand Chamber presided by K. Lenaerts, President, addressed the reference question concerning interpretation of Articles 47 and

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

AFT | “Civil medical professionals are unaware of the demands of duties in forces.” Tribunal holds demand for medical check-up by civil doctors unsustainable

Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Division Bench of Justice Umesh Chandra Srivastava (Chairperson) and Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve (Member) A, heard

Case Briefs High Courts

[Cruelty to Animals] Kar HC | Does ‘Animal Life’ fall within the meaning of ‘Right to Life’ under Art. 21 of Constitution of India? HC explains in light of instant facts

Karnataka High Court: S.P Sandesh J., allowed the appeal and set aside the impugned order. The facts of the case are such

Case Briefs High Courts

Ker HC | Does absence of date and place in affirmation part invalidate the contents of declaration? HC answers

Kerala High Court: Sunil Thomas, J., allowed the instant petition challenging the rejection order of Returning Officer, wherein nomination application of the

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Australian Court provides interpretation highlighting distinction between recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards vis-a-vis ICSID Convention

Federal Court of Australia: While deciding the instant appeal dealing with interpretational technicalities associated with international arbitration, the Court clarified the principles

Case Briefs High Courts

Pat HC | “State is not free to act according to its own standard.” HC held termination of contract by State without mandatory notice is illegal

Patna High Court: Anil Kumar Upadhyay, J., addressed the instant petition challenging the termination of the contract by State on the ground

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Is issuance of blank cheque and signed blank stamp paper sufficient to attract presumption under S. 139 of NI Act? Supreme Court answers

Supreme Court: The 3-Judge Bench comprising of N.V. Ramana, Surya Kant* and Aniruddha Bose, JJ., upheld the judgement of High Court of

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

United Kingdom | Consultation on New Regime on Subsidy Control, introduced

With the advent end of transition period on 31st December, 2020, following the exit of UK from EU, the UK Government’s Department

Case Briefs High Courts

Jhar HC | Threatened by militants, J&K resident CRPF constable overstays from leave. HC quashes dismissal order, held “punishment disproportionate”

Jharkhand High Court: Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, J., heard the instant petition challenging the dismissal of the petitioner, a CRPF constable on the

Case Briefs High Courts

Chh HC | Under what circumstances can ‘Anticipatory Bail’ be granted in light of the bar created under S. 18 of SC/ST Act; Appeal Allowed

Chhattisgarh High Court: Manindra Mohan Shrivastava J., granted anticipatory bail and set aside the impugned rejection order on the ground of patent

Case Briefs High Courts

HP HC | Whether a dispute relating to an election of a local body maintainable before High Court under Art. 226 of Constitution of India? HC explains in light of settled position of law

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Jyotsna Rewal Dua J., dismissed the petition being non-maintainable. The petitioner by way of this instant petition has

Case Briefs High Courts

Megh HC | Will a minor at the time of death of a deceased employee be entitled to claim compassionate appointment upon attaining majority? HC answers

Meghalaya High Court: H. S. Thangkhiew J., dismissed the writ petition being devoid of merits. The facts of the case are such

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

AFT | “We don’t agree that there is no stress and strain of service in military stations located in peace areas” Tribunal grants disability pension for hypertension

Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Division Bench of Justice Umesh Chandra Srivastava (Chairperson) and Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve (Member) A, heard