Kerala High Court reservation ruling
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Equal opportunity in public employment is a core constitutional value. One cannot steal and march over others by chance. The last date of the notification assumes importance to set a level playing field for everyone who is equal.”

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bail denied for circulating indecent photos
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Digital technology is altering the face of crime. Indecent pictures of a person when circulated on public platforms by social media can destroy lives. This is a hard social reality. The offenders have to be booked, and the trial had to be concluded in expeditious time frame.”

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₹125 Cap on photo ID fee
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Oudh Bar Association in the receipts issued merely generates the receipt numbers and does not mention the amount of Rs.125/- on the photographed receipts, whereas, the receipts issued at Allahabad, bear a single receipt number both for issuance of a passport size photograph together with the identification number and the same receipt number is issued for charging an additional amount of Rs.475/- against Adhivakta Nidhi.”

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Allahabad High Court bail IIS officer
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The accused is in jail since 11-09-2023. None of the parties have brought on record the current status of the trial. The accused is not a hardened criminal who can pose any threat to the safety of society. He has sufficient assets and is not at flight risk. He appears to be senior citizen as well.”

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inherent powers DV Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“As far as the present case is concerned, the interim order passed by the Magistrate cannot be said to be gross illegality or irregularity. The petitioner could very well approach the same court seeking order, modifying or vacating the aforesaid order if there are sufficient reasons. That apart, appeal is provided under Section 29 of the PWDV Act against the aforesaid order”

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phone tapping and right to privacy
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“This case raises seminal constitutional questions touching the scope of the right to privacy and the power of the Law Enforcement Agencies to resort to covert surveillance by tapping the mobile phones to obtain information regarding the commission of an alleged crime.”

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NEET UG 2025 re-exam
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court emphasised that NEET (UG) 2025 is a time-sensitive, large-scale national examination, and that re-examination in such a context could severely impact more than two million candidates.

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Eurasia Arbitration Week 2025
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EAW 2025 brought together over 400 global leaders in arbitration, law, and business to explore cutting-edge developments in dispute resolution. With high-level panels, strategic insights, and practical advocacy tips, EAW25 reaffirmed the region’s commitment to legal innovation, trust-building, and international collaboration.

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false promise to marry by married person
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“While considering the cases alleging rape based on the promise of marriage, it is difficult for this Court at this juncture to enter a conclusion regarding whether the relationship was consensual or not.”

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anti ragging law
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Despite the recommendations of the Raghavan Committee Report, the Supreme Court directions, and the UGC Regulations, the menace of ragging has not been able to be curbed. That resulted in the unfortunate incident wherein a young, promising student lost his life at the prime of his youth, 21 years.”

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M3M Group
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The property proposed for substitution comprises unsold commercial units within the project titled “M3M Broadway,” located in Village Fazilpur Jharsa, Gurugram, Haryana.

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FIR on online complaint
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Section 173 of the BNSS granted statutory recognition to the concept of Zero FIR, which now deals with the registration of FIRs in cognizable cases. Zero FIR has been introduced with the primary purpose of ensuring that victims can file complaints regardless of jurisdiction.”

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SREI Equipment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court has stepped in to examine whether SREI Equipment Finance Ltd, is bound by circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India. The case arises amid a challenge to the company’s proposed debt assignment under the Swiss Challenge Method, with the Court granting an interim stay and setting the next hearing for August 5, 2025.

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Anticipatory bail to Jagan Moorthy
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Jagan Moorthy’s application for anticipatory bail was rejected by the Madras High Court on 27-06-2025, on the ground that there was prima facie material indicating his involvement in the alleged offence.

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Supreme Court June 2025
Legal RoundUpSupreme Court Roundups

Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from June 2025, covering critical topics such as Investigating Agencies’ authority to summon Lawyers; Rs. 21 Crore MSP fraud case; Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case; Howrah Court assault case. Explore the key rulings shaping the legal landscape.

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maternity leave during bond service
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The fact that the appellant was only in the service of the government without being a regular employee is irrelevant. When the fundamental right of the appellant is involved, she is entitled to the protective umbrella of not only Article 21 but also Article 14.”

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action against advocate for obstructing
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Considering the fact that a member of this noble profession has acted in such a fashion which has brought discredit to the profession, standing counsel for the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry present before this Court is directed to take necessary steps to initiate proceedings against the Advocate for the aforesaid acts.”

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Kerala Clinical Establishments Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is often said that health is a human right and, therefore, a prerequisite in the overall development of a nation, which is achieved through the intervention of human beings. Health is described as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being of an individual.”

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Investigating Agencies authority to summon Lawyers
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The development comes in the wake of a recent controversy over the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to Senior Advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal, which has raised serious concerns within the legal fraternity about the sanctity of client-counsel confidentiality and the independence of the legal profession.

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Kerala High Court plastic ban
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The prolific use of plastic, coupled with unscientific and irrational methods of its disposal are leading to serious health hazard”

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