exhibiting knife sufficient for robbery conviction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In the present case, the appellant took out a sharp-edged weapon i.e. knife and pointing the same at the complainant, asked him to handover whatever he was carrying and threating to kill him in case he didn’t comply. The knife, was not used to actually hurt the complainant.

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NCLT to appoint recommended IRP
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In regard to an application under Sections 7 or under 10 of the IB Code, the professional recommended by the applicant must mandatorily be appointed as IRP, the only caveat being that no disciplinary proceedings should be pending as against him, leaving no elbowroom to the NCLT to take a different view.”

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2017 kharif crop damage case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In July 2017, on account of uncontrolled floods in the State of Gujarat, crops of the farmers were completely destroyed. These farmers are registered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and were entitled to compensation but payments have not yet been made to them.

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loan for non-business purpose deemed dividend
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Mere maintenance of running account by the appellant with GPIL, having continuous business transactions with them or mere repayment of advance within same financial year cannot be the reasons to admit that the amount of advance is actually utilized for execution of business transaction.

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Waiver of Right to Continue Arbitration
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Avesta Vashishtha*

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Illegal mining of limestone
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Every three months, the Chief Secretary or authorized officer will issue a communication after due enquiry that the respondent continues or does not continue to mine limestone in accordance with the license.”

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Odisha Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Stating that the 1960 Act cannot become a dead letter, the Court noted that the State law being a Special Act has an overriding effect on the other State laws and imposes a complete prohibition on cow slaughter, irrespective of customs and usage.

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Aadhaar Voter ID proof of Indian citizenship
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Merely having documents such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID does not, by itself, make someone a citizen of India. These documents are meant for identification or availing services, but they do not override the basic legal requirements of citizenship as prescribed in the Citizenship Act, 1955.”

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written agreement not necessary for mubaraat
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“When parties to the Muslim marriage come to an agreement to mutually dissolve their Nikah, they are at liberty to do so, and by virtue of this mutual agreement (Mubaraat), the Nikah stands dissolved.”

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B. R. Ambedkar Grant for Legal Aid and Awareness
Law School NewsOthers

This grant aims to empower law schools and their legal aid clinics to undertake impactful community outreach and awareness activities, while honouring the legacy of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in promoting access to justice, legal literacy, and inclusivity.

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Rs 40 lakh petrol pump embezzlement
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Financial irregularities could be brought to a stop, and systematic loss of income out of Devaswom assets and properties could only be prevented by adopting sound accounting practices, a prerequisite of which was computerisation.”

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Comments on wife clothing & cooking not cruelty
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Making statements such as, the wife does not wear proper clothes or was not able to cook food properly, cannot be said to be acts of grave cruelty or harassment as per the explanations given in Section 498-A of the Penal Code, 1860.”

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SAM advises GMR Energy
Law Firms NewsNews

This transaction will allow the GMR Group to execute the proposed one-time settlement with the lenders of GMR Rajahmundry Energy Limited, reduce debt by INR 4,400 crore.

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Online bail order sufficient for release
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“There would be no need for a certified copy of this order for furnishing bonds, and any Advocate for the convict can download this order along with case status from the official web page of this Court and attest it to be a true copy. If the attesting officer wants to verify the authenticity, such an officer can also verify it and may download and use the downloaded copy for attesting bonds.”

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Hindu Succession Act 1956
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Gunjan Jain*

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VI-John Dabur Meswak Trademark suit
Case BriefsHigh Courts

There is no absolute bar on the Trial Court to consider the subsequent developments and condone the delay if justifiable grounds are made out in the Application for condonation of delay.

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SAM Construction Arbitration Course
Law Firms NewsNews

Whether you’re a legal professional, construction consultant, or industry stakeholder, this course is tailored to deepen your understanding of dispute resolution and arbitration in construction projects.

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eviction based on admissions
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The issues that have been set up in defence by the respondent are such that it will not be possible for him to succeed even if these are entertained, so far as concerns the recovery of possession of the subject premises. No useful purpose will thus be served if the matter goes to trial on the prayer for recovery of possession.

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case against wife quashed despite suicide note
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Reading of the complaint, filed in the present case, would go to show that, necessary ingredients to attract the alleged offence is not found.”

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P&H HC disposes plea of 2016 Civil Judge exam candidate
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In the present case, the petitioner had appeared in Civil Judge examination of 2016. In 2019, he had sought modification of marks obtained in the mains examination and eventually to be called for viva-voce.

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