karnataka high court
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As per communication issued by the Central Government, HSRP Scheme is imperative to the country’s National Security and in aiding reduction of vehicular borne crime.

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jammu and kashmir and ladakh high court
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The detenue specifically alleged that he made a representation against impugned detention order, however, the same was not considered by the detaining authority.

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The respondent’s contention that the petitioner himself contributed to the unfortunate electrocution, was rejected by the Court.

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The petition under Section 43D(2)(b) First proviso of UAPA Act seeking extension of remand order was filed by the respondents a day before the elapse of the 90- days period.

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books state of Texas sexual content children
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State has a strong interest in protecting children from obscene content in the school setting. However, READER (HB900) misses the mark on obscenity with a web of unconstitutionally vague requirements.

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jammu and kashmir and ladakh high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

If an officer, mechanically, under the guise of prevention of crime and to protect others, opens or extends history sheets, it impacts the right to privacy of not only the individual against whom the order is passed, but also causes harm to other person’s rights.

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Issuance of process is a serious matter and should reflect application of mind on the part of the Magistrate, though it is not incumbent upon the Magistrate to explicitly state the reasons for issuance of process.

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brussels i bis regulation interpretation
Case BriefsForeign Courts

“Special rules of jurisdiction laid down by the Brussels I bis Regulation are to be interpreted strictly and do not permit an interpretation which goes beyond the cases expressly envisaged by that regulation.”

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karnataka high court
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FIR against Sudhir Chaudhary was lodged which had alleged that he had conspired to disrupt communal harmony by spreading misinformation on his channel about Karnataka Govt.’s Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme.

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The live and proximate link between the past conduct of the detenue and the imperative need to detain, must be harmonised to rely upon the alleged illegal activities of the detenue.

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appointment of permanent judges
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Collegium recommended names of 7 Judges for Allahabad High Court and 11 Judges for Punjab and Haryana High Court.

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“Any action of transfer based on political pressure brought by any employee for being posted to a particular place is not only required to be annulled, but such an employee cannot be granted the requested posting”.

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Considering this petition challenging appointment of the private respondents as Secretaries with Cabinet Rank, Court was of the view that the respondents were appointed to assist the Chief Minister and they are not functioning as the Ministers in the literal sense.

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“It is more so when remedy provided under S. 70 of Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959 happens to be alternate and more efficacious one”.

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Even though the delay in the instant case was caused due to petitioner’s actions, nevertheless, Lokayukta must complete the investigations within a time frame for a delay may defeat several rights of the petitioner.

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The Court was of the view that a 63-year-old employee, who is to face a departmental enquiry along with the criminal trial becomes “tongue tied” and therefore he would require the assistance of a Legal Practitioner.

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SEBI
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In this matter SEBI had issued show cause notice to Piramal Pharma Ltd (Resulting Company) for alleged violations done prior to its incorporation and listing by Piramal Enterprises Ltd (Demerged Undertaking).

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legal recognition same sex relationships
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The Court with a majority of 3:2 issued a declaration acknowledging the need of same-sex couples for access to an alternative legal framework in order to meet basic social requirements

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court answering the question in negative stated that eligibility under the scheme requires for the person to have participated in the National Freedom Struggle.

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no opt out policy discussion lgbtq+ books
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The Court opined that the policy does not prevent parents or children from exercising their religious obligations. In fact, the policy serves the school’s legitimate interest of fostering social integration and cultural inclusiveness of transgender and gender nonconforming students.

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