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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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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka

Looking into Justice Abhay S. Oka’s life, career and important judgments which have been instrumental in protecting the rights of marginalized communities and promoting freedom of expression, thereby making him a harbinger of social change and preserver of administrative accountability.

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Whether Housing Finance Company can recover loan amount of less than ₹20 lakh under SARFAESI Act? MP High Court answers

MP High Court held that the writ petition is maintainable due to the pure legal questions involved regarding the applicability of SARFAESI Act provisions to HFCs for amounts below the Rs. 20 Lakhs threshold.

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MP High Court refuses to quash FIR against advocate booked for posing as Train TTE

MP High Court noted that even if the receipt book was not an EFT Book, it had the seal of the North-Central Railway, creating the impression of official railway documentation.

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NCLT approves Viacom18, Digital18 and Star India’s merger

The Merger scheme aims to restructure and streamline the operations of the applicant companies to achieve operational efficiencies and facilitate future growth and expected to create synergies, reduce costs, and create value for shareholders of the involved entities.

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NCLT approves withdrawal of insolvency resolution proceedings against Syska LED Lights after settlement

The NCLT directed the Resolution Professional to hand over control of Syska LED Lights Pvt. Ltd. back to the Corporate Debtor, if it had been taken over.

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Man and woman living together does not constitute bigamy without proof of second marriage: Rajasthan High Court

Even if it is presumed that the petitioner has performed Nata marriage, then also there is no proof that the same was done by following the marriage ceremonies required by the personal law governing the parties or by following the essential ceremonies for a Nata marriage.

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Mental cruelty can continue even after leaving matrimonial house and while residing at parental home: MP High Court

MP High Court asserted that while physical cruelty ceased after leaving the matrimonial house, the psychological impact of separation and the trauma induced by dowry demands persisted.

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Threat to falsely implicate in rape and eve-teasing case amounts to abetment to suicide: MP High Court

MP High Court opined that continuous threat of false implication can demean and destroy an individual’s self-esteem and career, significantly contributing to psychological distress and potentially leading to suicide.

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Rajasthan High Court stays anti-encroachment drive in Jalore

The residents of Odwada village in Jalore district faced an anti-encroachment drive on a 35-acre piece of pasture land, following Court’s previous order directing removal of encroachments from the government pasture land.

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MP High Court imposes Rs. 25,000/- cost on advocate for non-cooperation

MP High Court noted that during the last hearing on 07-05-2024, the Court explicitly stated that the case would be taken up at 2:15 P.M., however, the respondents’ counsel failed to appear before the Court, demonstrating non-cooperation.

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Termination of pregnancy | Nobody can be allowed to play hide and seek for committing an unborn child’s murder: MP High Court

MP High Court held that the Court could not allow its authority to be used to terminate an unborn child when there is an intent to later deny the occurrence of the alleged offense.

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Advocates not to blindly follow client’s ‘unethical, illegal, or contrary to principles of justice’ instructions: Rajasthan High Court

“Courts should not hesitate in quashing the criminal proceedings which are essentially arising out of civil or commercial disputes between the two parties.”

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Insurance Company not liable if owner fails to produce evidence showing verification of driver’s skills before employment: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the Motor Vehicle Tribunal applied the principle of pay and recover based on the driver of the offending vehicle not having a valid and effective driving license at the time of the accident.

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MP High Court permits termination of minor rape survivor’s pregnancy despite exceeding 24 weeks gestation

Madhya Pradesh High Court asserted that “permitting for carrying out the pregnancy of a woman who is not in a position to manage herself will be creating great problems to her in future life.”