Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai
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Justice Ashish J. Desai was appointed as 38th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court and took oath of office on 22-07-2023. As Justice Desai steps down, his legacy of legal brilliance and unwavering commitment to justice will be remembered and cherished by the legal fraternity and the public alike.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
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‘Section 86(6) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, mandates the trial of an election petition to continue from day to day unless adjournment is necessary.’

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Rajasthan High Court
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“Food adulteration is an increasingly recognized global public health problem… Adulteration or contamination of natural food product is one of the major challenges in today’s society.”

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
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Section 7(5) of the Waqf Act, 1995 states that the Wakf Tribunal does not have jurisdiction over matters that were already the subject of a suit or proceeding in a civil court before the commencement of the Act.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
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The petitioner is suffering from end stage chronic liver disease, his liver is severely affected and if treatment of transplant of tissue of liver is not done then there is danger to his life.

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Orissa High Court
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Orissa High Court held that the court’s intervention is limited and emphasised on the autonomy of the arbitral process and the finality of the arbitral award.

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Manipur High Court
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The Court held that the trial court should not indulge in a detailed inquiry at the stage of charge framing but should only ascertain whether there are sufficient grounds to proceed based on the police report and prosecution documents.

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Rajasthan High Court
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The Court adjourned and scheduled the matter on 10-07-2024, thereby allowing the respondents time to file their replies.

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Justice Prasanna B. Varale
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Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance. This article delves into the life and career of this eminent jurist, shedding light on his achievements and

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The Court held that unilateral appointment of the Arbitrator without the petitioner’s consent could render the award void under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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The Court held that the proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are penal in nature and not akin to civil recovery proceedings.

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National Company Law Tribunal
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The NCLT stated that the petitioner neither had a direct contractual relationship with the respondent, nor was the respondent provided with any goods/services, thereby disqualifying them as an operational creditor.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
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The Court stated that the impugned order under review misunderstood the nature of cut-off marks as immutable rather than subject to change based on eligibility criteria.

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“No reasonable person would believe the prosecutrix’s allegations given the circumstances and inconsistencies in her statements.”

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National Company Law Tribunal
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The NCLT ordered the respondents to maintain the status quo regarding existing shareholders and their shareholding.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
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“A striking balance is necessary while considering the matter of bail of a juvenile from the angle of best interest of the child, demands of justice to the victim and the concern of the society at large.”

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National Green Tribunal
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The NGT noted that the news article raises substantial issue relating to compliance of the provisions of the Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
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“No wife can live in the matrimonial relationship with the person who is so short-tampered and impulsive turned criminal.”

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National Company Law Tribunal
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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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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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