DJSE-2023 evaluation process
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In view of the express bar on re-evaluation, the subjective nature of the assessment, and the absence of any material error or exceptional circumstance, judicial interference is unwarranted.”

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Metro Cable Theft
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The offence alleged to have been committed by the applicant herein has multifarious effects on the Society at large, more so, since the applicant has put the life and limb of one and all in utter danger.”

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Supreme Court appoints Technical Consultant
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court “direct the Ministry of Education, Union of India to extend all necessary administrative support, more particularly the infrastructure & data access.”

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Advisory Committee on Transgender Rights
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court acknowledged the “extensive work undertaken by Ms. Nithya Rajshekhar with regard to the transgender rights” and found it appropriate that she continue as a member of the Advisory Committee notwithstanding her change in institutional affiliation.

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Bias in Search-cum-Selection Committee
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The rule of law constitutes the foundation of a well-governed society, and the shadow of bias or mala fides in the exercise of power concerning public 33 functions strikes at the very root of a regulated social order.”

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injunction against misrepresentation of court orders
Case BriefsDistrict Court

“Reputation of a person/enitity in invaluable right, the breach of which cannot always be compensated in monetary terms.”

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Forged Arbitration Agreement
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Arbitration is founded upon consent. A party may be bound by the arbitral process only if it is first shown, even at a prima facie level, that such a party had agreed to submit disputes to arbitration.”

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mediation in property dispute between siblings
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“This is a long drawn legal battle between brother and sisters. Although in the past the parties did try to reach to an amicable settlement, yet we are informed that the settlement failed.”

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environmental compensation based on project turnover
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The NGT is empowered to quantify environmental compensation on the basis of project cost or scale of operations in order to enforce the polluter pays principle where construction is carried out in violation of environmental laws.

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disability pension
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A mere statement that the disease of a lifestyle disorder cannot be a sufficient reason to deny the grant of Disability Pension unless the Medical Board has duly examined and recorded the particulars relevant to the individual concerned.”

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DBT policy for school uniforms
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“By way of judicial review, policy decisions of the State should not be interfered with unless they are grossly arbitrary or irrational as there is a need to maintain separation of powers.”

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Stem cell therapy for Autism
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Every medical practitioner owes to his patient a duty to exercise a reasonable degree of care, skill, and knowledge expected of a prudent practitioner in the same field.”

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custody to father
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Where a child is repeatedly exposed to fear or hostility towards one parent, such an environment can adversely affect the child’s welfare.”

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Netflix series Bads of Bollywood
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“An unqualified application of Section 19… would defeat the object of the provision, and open the door to forum shopping, libel tourism, and luxury litigation.”

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= One-Year Bar under S. 14
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Insisting upon continuation of a marriage which exists only in law, and not in substance, would amount to compelling the parties to endure a relationship devoid of any matrimonial foundation, thereby causing avoidable hardship rather than advancing the object of the statute.”

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encroachments at Anand Vihar ISBT
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“There ought to be free space for movement of the public. Beautification and development of the area is also required, so that the passengers and tourists can enjoy a comfortable experience while visiting a bus stand or the nearby railway station.”

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Writ Court cannot direct filing of charge-sheet
Case BriefsSupreme Court

A litigant cannot be placed in a worse position merely for having approached the court.

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UGC 2026 Regulations
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Upon a prima facie consideration, it appears to us that some of the provisions of the Impugned Regulations suffer from certain ambiguities, and the possibility of their misuse cannot be ruled out.”

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Bajaj Finance trademarks
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Since the trademarks of the plaintiff are registered, the balance of convenience is tilted in favour of the plaintiff and in case, ex-parte ad-interim injunction is not granted, the reputation and goodwill of the petitioner may be injured.”

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