Government Hospitals constitutionally and ethically bound to provide medical assistance
Madras High Court: In a dispute regarding enhancement of monetary compensation for loss of life due to medical negligence, the Court came
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3rd RMLNLU- SCC Online International Media Law Moot Court Competition (27th Feb-1st March)
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow is happy to announce the 3rd edition of the RMLNLU- SCC Online International Media
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Court cancels allotment of 350 acres of land to DLF by Govt. of Haryana
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Showcasing the spirit of judicial review the Court in a significant decision cancelled the allotment of 350
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“Mangalya Nidhi” Cess declared unconstitutional by the Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court: While deciding a case with respect to the constitutionality of the “Mangalya Nidhi” cess under Section 11 of the
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Conflict between 3-judge bench decision in Rukmini case and Ram Dass case resolved
Supreme Court: Deciding the reference made from a group of 11 appeals and 3 Special Leave Petitions to resolve the conflict between
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Death warrant against Surinder Koli, convict in the infernal “Nithari Killings” case, stayed
Supreme Court: Relying upon the recent order dated 02.09.2014 of the Court in Mohd. Arif v. Supreme Court of India, (Writ Petition
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Swami Aseemanand granted bail in 2007 Samjhauta Express Blasts case
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a significant development in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, the key accused Swami Aseemanand was
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Dishonest removal of sand from river different from illegal sand mining
Supreme Court: Taking judicial notice of the fact that over the years, rivers in India have been affected by the alarming rate
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Live Reports: 5th National Law Institute University- Juris Corp Law National Moot Court Competition 2014
Reported by Kanupriya Tripathi INAUGURAL: The Inaugural Ceremony of the 5th National Law Institute University- Juris Corp Corporate Law National Moot Court Competition 2014,
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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — S. 13(1)(i-b) — Desertion —Inference of
Cases Reported in 2014 SCC Vol. 7 August 28, 2014 Part 4 For the offence of desertion so far as the deserting
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President of India appointed Shri Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu as the Chief Justice of India
The President of India appointed Shri Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice of India
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Directions for release of undertrial prisoners issued
Supreme Court: Considering the fact that a large number of undertrial prisoners housed in the prisons, the 3-judge bench of R.M. Lodha,
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Married daughter continues to be part of parents’ family
Bombay High Court: In a landmark judgment, a bench comprising of A.S. Oka and A.S. Chandurkar, JJ held that married daughters continue
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Nithyananda Swamy, accused of rape, to undergo medical examination
Supreme Court: Deciding the case dealing with the self-styled godman Nithyananda Swamy along with others accused of rape, the bench of Ranjana
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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Pt. I or Pt. II — Doctrine of severability
Cases Reported in 2014 SCC Vol. 7 August 28, 2014 Part 4 Law of substantive contract does not determine law of arbitration
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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Pt. I or Pt. II — Doctrine of severability
Cases Reported in 2014 SCC Vol. 7 August 28, 2014 Part 4 Law of substantive contract does not determine law of arbitration
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Initiation of proceedings by a third party under the garb of a PIL is not at all warranted
Delhi High Court: While dismissing the PIL filed by an NGO for the immediate arrest of certain MP’s of Maharashtra who had
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Notices issue to Central and State Governments for treatment of leprosy
Supreme Court: Showing it’s deep concern over the persons suffering from leprosy thereby attracting a social stigma, the bench of Dipak Misra
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Review Petitions of death row convicts to be heard in open court
Supreme Court: In a landmark judgment, where the 5 judge bench of R.M. Lodha, CJ and J.S. Khehar, Dr. A.K. Sikri, R.F.
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The Securities Laws (Amendment) Act, 2014 received the Presidential assent
The Securities Laws (Amendment) Act, 2014 received the Presidential assent on August 22, 2014. The objective of the Act is to give
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