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Accused can’t said to be “brutal” though “barbaric”; MP High Court commutes death sentence to 25 yrs imprisonment in 4-yr-old minor rape case

While the crime was heinous and against a child, the Court noted that although the act was “barbaric”, it could not be termed “brutal” in the sense that it required capital punishment.

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CLAT | Rajasthan High Court upholds constitutional validity of Domicile-Based Reservation at NLU Jodhpur

“A majority of NLUs established across various States in India have adopted domicile-based reservation policies …emphasising the promotion of legal education both at the national and regional levels.”

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Rajasthan High Court dismisses plea challenging demolition drive on encroachments in Ummed Sagar Dam catchment area

“The petitioners are, undisputedly, encroachers and, therefore, no indulgence can be granted by this Court.”

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‘Mere possibility of contrary view doesn’t justify reversal of acquittal’; Rajasthan High Court upholds acquittal in Dowry Death case

“Scope of interference in the acquittal order passed by the Trial Court is very limited, and if the impugned judgment of the Trial Court demonstrates a legally plausible view, mere possibility of a contrary view shall not justify the reversal of acquittal.”

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Family Courts can admit WhatsApp chats procured without consent as evidence in matrimonial disputes: MP High Court

“Merely admitting evidence on record is not proof of a fact-in-issue or a relevant fact… Admitting evidence is mere inclusion of evidence in record, to be assessed on a comprehensive set of factors, parameters and aspects, in the discretion of the court.”

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MP High Court grants bail to Government Model College Guest Faculty accused of circulating alleged WhatsApp posts to hurt religious sentiments of other community

“…simply on the ground of forwarding messages, video which may hurt the religious sentiment of community, a person cannot be indefinitely kept in jail.”

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“If guilty, basis must be disclosed; if not, litigation is futile”; MP High Court directs NGT to decide culpability before fastening liability in fire incident

The Court emphasised the need for fairness and cautioned against causing prejudice by delaying a determination of culpability and liability in fire incident.

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Rajasthan High Court issues interim directions to provide Interpreter to 100% hearing-impaired student for academic and exam assistance

In the instant matter, the petitioner, a student with 100% hearing impairment, approached the Court raising grievance regarding lack of adequate assistance, particularly the non-availability of an interpreter and denial of home-based instruction.

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Rent Appellate Tribunal can’t keep judgment reserved indefinitely after conclusion of arguments: Rajasthan High Court

“The right of speedy and expeditious disposal of the case, trial is one of the most valuable and cherished right of a litigant guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.”

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Mount Everest conqueror, Megha Parmar, approaches MP High Court seeking inclusion of her name in this year’s Vikram Award List

The State submitted that the consideration of the eligible candidates including the petitioner has been done by a duly constituted committee and one Kumari Bhavna Dehariya is selected for the grant of Vikram Award 2023.

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‘No need to await accused’s proof, when allegations fall within General Exceptions’; J&K and Ladakh High Court quashes FIR against Revenue Officials acting under court orders

“An act done by a person pursuant to the judgment of the Court cannot form basis for prosecuting such person as the same does not come within the definition of “offence” as contained in IPC.”

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MP High Court allows NTA to announce NEET-UG 2025 results for all candidates except for those affected by Power Outage at Indore Centres

In the instant matter, the grievance is centered around a power outage lasting approximately 1—2 hours, which allegedly disrupted the examination and caused extreme stress to the candidates.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice R. Mahadevan’s remarkable career and notable judgments

Justice R. Mahadevan’s journey from a law graduate in Chennai to a Supreme Court Judge is a story of commitment, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the field of law.

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‘Stay on entire election is last choice, not first reaction’; Rajasthan High Court dismisses plea challenging Adhoc Committee’s conduct of KDCA’s fresh election

“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democratic governance, including elections of all kinds of governing bodies. Elections are usually best conducted in their usual course, i.e., without any interference and interruptions.”

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Development versus Environment Protection | Rajasthan High Court mandates to plant ‘10 trees for every one fell’ for development & beautification project

“A Master Plan is a policy document for guiding the future development of the cities or towns in a planned manner which cannot be modified or revised… at the whims and fancies of the authority concerned… It should be implemented in larger public interest.”

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“Farmers’ protest against Jawai Dam water distribution as democratic dissent stemmed from genuine resentment”; Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR

“In a democracy, of the people, by the people, and for the people, peaceful protest is a constitutional right. Simply because an individual took to the streets to protest in order to safeguard their rights when their interests were affected does not imply that they have committed offences.”

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‘Possibility of accused exploiting victim’s fear can’t be ruled out’; Rajasthan High Court refuses to quash FIRs alleging rape on false promise of marriage

“In Indian societal norms, the matters relating to sexual assault in large number of cases are not being reported by women timely… The possibility of accused taking benefit of the situation… cannot be ruled out.”

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Rajasthan High Court quashes Revenue Court’s order due to procedural lapse; calls for establishing Administrative Judicial Academy for legal training in Revenue Courts

“An independent and efficient judiciary is the bedrock of any democracy. In India, the increasing complexity of legal disputes burgeoning caseloads and evolving dimensions of justice delivery have necessitated continuous judicial education.”

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Rajasthan High Court steps in to protect rights of youth in Shelter Homes and abandoned care leavers; issues comprehensive directives

“The path to independence is particularly complex for Care Leavers but with the right policies and support systems in place, these young adults can be empowered not just to survive but to thrive.”

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Rajasthan High Court refuses to interfere in Sewage Treatment Plant site selection policy decision; dismisses PIL

“It is not for the Court, while exercising extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to decide which site would be more suitable for setting up the sewage treatment plant. This necessarily has to be done by the Government and its Authorities.”