Husband’s conviction for murder constitutes mental cruelty; wife entitled to divorce: MP High Court
“No wife can live in the matrimonial relationship with the person who is so short-tampered and impulsive turned criminal.”
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NCLT initiates corporate insolvency proceedings against Himalayan Mineral Water
The application is filed by Jammu and Kashmir Bank against the Himalayan Mineral Waters Private Limited for a total financial debt of Rs. 50,04,38,456/- for the credit facilities availed by Leel Electricals.
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Non-disclosure of Right to Terminate Pregnancy by Police/Doctors violates Minor Rape Survivor’s Right to live with dignity: MP High Court
The Court criticised the investigating officer and the treating doctor for not informing the survivor’s family about the pregnancy and the option for termination, considering the survivor’s minor status and health risks.
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“Adding specific dress in Cartoon prima facie indicates attempt to promote enmity”; Madhya Pradesh HC refuses to quash FIR against Folk Singer
The Court stated that applicant’s inclusion of specific dress details not related to the actual incident suggests an intent to attribute the incident to a particular group, potentially inciting enmity and disrupting harmony.
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Legal heirs of deceased employee entitled to benefits under Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojna: MP High Court
The MP High Court provided compensation of Rs 50 lakh under Mukhyamantri COVID -19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojna and also imposed a cost of Rs. 1 lakh for unnecessary harassment.
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MP High Court issues notice to Election Commission over non-payment for services rendered during 2019 Lok Sabha elections
The petitioner claimed he had only received Rs 8 lakh out of the total Rs 64 lakh owed to him for erecting tents during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the Anuppur Assembly by-elections.
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Rajasthan High Court refuses to quash FIR against two Doctors accused in illegal kidney transplantation racket
“Inherent jurisdiction by the High Court under Section 482 CrPC for quashing of FIR/ complaint should be exercised sparingly, with care and caution in rarest of rare cases.”
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Rajasthan High Court rejects petition challenging Civil Judge Recruitment’s age eligibility criteria
Rajasthan High Court upheld the validity of Clause 20, concluding it was consistent with Rule 17 of the Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 2010.
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[Autonomy in Panchayati Raj Institutions] | Rajasthan High Court sets aside Panchayati Raj officials’ transfer orders; Reaffirms principles of decentralized governance
The Court held that transfer orders must specify the new duty location to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of administrative discretion.
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MP High Court criticises Indian Army’s behavior towards missing soldier’s family; calls for reforms of worn-out pension rules
“Instead of helping the family of the missing solider, the Indian Army expects them to get the date of his civil death declared through civil Court, and they are denied to release the pension and other retirement allowances of the missing solider.”
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Corruption in MNREGA | MP High Court issues notice to Collector for not taking action after investigation
Commissioner of the MP Rajya Rojgar Guarantee Commission confirmed the corruption allegations after investigation and submitted a report instructing the Collector to act.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manoj Misra
Justice Manoj Misra is the sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023 and has formerly served as a Judge in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
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Special Marriage Act allows inter-religious marriages but does not override personal law prohibitions; MP High Court refuses protection to inter-religious couple
“It is not the case of petitioners that in case if marriage is not performed, then they are still interested to live in live-in relationship. It is also not the case of petitioners that petitioner No.1 would accept Muslim religion.”
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NGT orders for periodic monitoring of illegal sand mining activities and environmental violations in MP’s Tamia
The National Green Tribunal emphasised on the necessity for appropriate action, including prosecution and environmental compensation, in case of violations.
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‘Save the Earth, Save the future’; Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of extreme heatwave
“The Government and individuals must come together to save the Earth. Let the people make aware of the consequences of not saving the Earth … If all this collective effort starts happening, we can surely save our planet Earth and make brighter Earth for our future generations.”
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NGT constitutes Committee to look into allegations of trenching ground filled with solid waste and garbage in North 24 Parganas
The National Green Tribunal constituted a committee comprising of senior scientists from the State and Central Pollution Control Boards, a representative not below the rank of Additional District Magistrate, and the Executive Officer of Panihati Municipality.
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NGT constitutes joint committee to submit report on Illegal mining in Arawali, Sikar
The National Green Tribunal constituted a Joint Committee comprising one representative from the District Magistrate, Sikar (Rajasthan) and one representative from the State Pollution Control Board, Rajasthan.
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NGT issues notice, forms committee to investigate Chhattisgarh’s flouting of CPCB guidelines regarding establishment of petrol pump in Dhamtari
The CPCB’s guidelines mandated certain measures for setting up new petrol pumps to mitigate their adverse environmental effects, including maintaining a minimum distance of 50 meters from schools, hospitals, and residential areas, etc..
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Mutual agreement on separation without court intervention holds no legal weight in divorce matters for non-Muslim parties: MP High Court
MP High Court held that any agreement restricting a party from pursuing legal proceedings is void, thereby, rendering respondent’s undertaking not to take legal action against the applicants invalid.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K.V. Viswanathan
On 19-05-2023, Justice K.V. Viswanathan became one of the few lawyers, who were elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India. With Justice Viswanathan’s elevation, the Collegium hopes to enhance the representation of the Bar in the Supreme Court.
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