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The Competent Authority’s power to act on complaints is not limited to complaints made by the Association or a majority of its members, it also extends to cases where the Association or its top management might be involved in the alleged wrongdoings

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If the complaint’s allegations and the evidence collected do not disclose the commission of any offense, and if they fail to make a case against the accused, the Court can quash the alleged complaint to secure the ends of justice.

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“A respondent without filing cross objection can canvass the correctness of finding against him in order to support the judgment that has been passed against the appellant.”

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When substantial justice and technical considerations conflict, substantial justice should be preferred, and the right to be considered for appointment should not be defeated based on panel expiration.

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Know thy Judge

Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, who has been serving as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India for 4 years is set to retire today, on 20-10-2023. His life has been marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, dedication and an unswerving commitment to uphold principles of justice.

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Calcutta High Court noted the rising trend of consensual sexual relationships among adolescents and recognized the need to address such cases within the legal framework.

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The Calcutta High Court held that the decision in the declaratory suit would not necessarily non-suit the plaintiff in the eviction suit as the matters in issue in the two suits are not directly and substantially same.

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Calcutta High Court opined that such disputes should be resolved by the Civil Court.

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With regards to custody of the child, the Calcutta High Court after considering the paramount welfare of the child, held the husband is not fit person for custody.

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Calcutta High Court issue the ‘Rule NISI’ for non-compliance with Court orders to deploy central forces for election security during West Bengal Panchayat Election 2023.

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Calcutta High Court held that when a decision involves a commercial transaction, it is primarily governed by commercial considerations not any public interest.

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Calcutta High Court held Arbitrator’s refusal to decide question of interest under the MSMED Act constitutes a “decision” and therefore, can be challenged under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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NCLT held that the Corporate Debtor failed to prove a pre-existing dispute to justify the rejection of the Section 9 application.

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“By the Civil Procedure Code (amendment Act, 1999) the scope of Section 115 of the code has been curtailed but that does not mean that due to such curtailment, the High court’s power of superintendence under Article 227 has been expanded.”

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Calcutta High Court determined that the compromise decree indicated that the vendors-defendants (respondent 2 and 3) do not have title to the property.

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The first appellate court’s decision to set aside the ex-parte decree and remand the case was seen as unnecessary and not in line with the purpose of Order 18 Rule 4 of CPC.

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NCLT held that the Corporate Debtor failed to prove a pre-existing dispute to justify the rejection of the Section 9 application.

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Calcutta High Court affirmed the Executor’s authority in representing deceased’s estate and Shifted onus to the executor to establish suitability.

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Calcutta High Court emphasized the importance of considering the conduct of prisoners while in jail to ascertain their potential for committing further crimes after a long period of detention.

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Calcutta High Court emphasized on the importance of a free, fair, and transparent election process for upholding democracy and maintaining the public’s faith in the system.

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