Apoorva, Author at SCC Times

Police cannot invade homes of history-sheeters at odd hours under pretext of surveillance: Kerala High Court

“Every man’s house is his castle or temple, the sanctity of which cannot be vilified by knocking on the door at odd hours. A person’s right to life encompasses the right to live with dignity and dignity is non-negotiable.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Equivalency certificate from State Universities’ not required for degrees from national institutions like IGNOU: Kerala High Court

“If the courses approved by the UGC offered by a Central University are required to have the equivalence certificate from the State University, it would be the end of the education system.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Wife does not need husband’s permission or signature to apply for passport: Madras High Court

“This insistence made by the Passport Office shows the mindset of the society in treating woman who are married as if they are chattel belonging to the husband”

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Couples may be divorced as husband and wife, but never as parents, their responsibilities continue for life: Kerala High Court

“The way out in our minds is that the parents must find peace with each other and be involved with the child’s progress together as partners.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Matrimonial disputes constitute ‘misconduct’ under TN Government Servants’ Conduct Rules; Govt. departments can initiate disciplinary proceedings: Madras HC

“In the present case, the respondent was engaged as a contractual employee and the period of contract was also expired and the respondent was disengaged in the year 2017 itself. Thus, the writ order is not inconsonance with the principles established.”

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Registrar cannot cancel marriage certificate unless registration is proven fraudulent or improper: Kerala High Court

“In the present case, the petitioners, on their own free will and volition, had submitted a memorandum and a supporting letter from a member of the LSGI, affirming that their marriage was solemnised on 19-10-2014, and wanting to get their marriage registered.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court directs constitution of Ashtamudi Local Wetland Authority for protection and conservation of Ashtamudi Wetland

“This Ashtamudi committee/authority could function under the supervision of the State Wetland Authority and comprise representatives from various departments and domain experts on the similar lines as State Wetland Authority, but with a specific focus on the Ashtamudi lake”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court quashes case under UP Gangsters Act; Slams ‘rubber-stamping’ approval of gang-chart without application of mind

“We are at pains to observe that authorities, entrusted with the solemn duty of safeguarding life and liberty treat it with such casual indifference, truly a case of the fox guarding the henhouse.”

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‘Unsubstantiated sexual allegations against husband and father-in-law amounts to cruelty’: Madras HC sets aside woman’s Restitution of Conjugal Rights plea, grants divorce

“The wife may be willing to resume her marital life with the husband, but in view of the mental cruelty caused by her, the husband’s unwillingness for reunion is a justifiable one”

Case Briefs District Court

Vadodara Court grants interim injunction to Inox India against Cryogas for copyright infringement and misuse of confidential information

“Refusal to grant interim injunction at this stage would cause irreparable harm to Inox, as Cryogas—having no rights to the intellectual property—would be able to exploit Inox goodwill without any legal deterrent.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court stays Calcutta High Court’s suo motu contempt proceedings against police officials in 2019 Howrah Court assault case

The 2019 Howrah District Court assault case revolved around a violent confrontation on 24-04-2019, between lawyers and police personnel at the Howrah District Court complex in West Bengal.

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‘Foreign national can’t be indefinitely restricted in India by LOC without being named as accused’; Madras HC directs completion of probe against Seychelles citizen within one year

“The investigation cannot remain indefinitely pending, and it shall not extend beyond a reasonable period, so as to infringe upon the petitioner’s right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.”

Events/Webinars News

‘India will become the Arbitration hub’: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at Institutional Arbitration Conference

Bringing together India’s legal, commercial, and public sector leadership, the Conference on Institutional Arbitration: An Effective Framework for Dispute Resolution, hosted by the Department of Legal Affairs in collaboration with ONGC and IIAC, marked a decisive step in positioning India as a global hub for arbitration.

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court allows reopening of Cosmetiq Hospital after closure over alleged medical negligence in Liposuction Case

Kerala High Court permitted the petitioner to conduct the hospital strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2018, and the conditions stipulated in the licences and permissions obtained.

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Supreme Court grants bail to Telugu Journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao arrested for alleged derogatory remarks about Amaravati women during Live TV debate

“Considering that the accused did not make any defamatory statement himself, and in recognition of his role as a journalist hosting a live TV show, the Court emphasised the importance of protecting journalistic freedom to safeguard the right to free speech”

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Wife can claim maintenance despite prior compromise agreement if unable to maintain herself: Kerala High Court

“The statutory provisions for maintenance are intended to protect the spouse, children or parents from destitution and vagrancy, and they declare the public policy of the nation. Thus, the above legal principle is equally applicable to an agreement attempting to contract out of the provisions of the Act.”

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“Theatre owners cannot fleece moviegoers by collecting excess charges”: Madras High Court directs action against overpricing

“When the Government has fixed a rate which is revised from time to time, the theatre owners cannot fleece the movie goers by collecting excess amount from them.”

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From Margins to the Bench: CJI Gavai’s Powerful Address at Oxford Union on “From Representation to Realisation: Embodying the Constitution’s Promise”

“Many decades ago, millions of citizens of India were called “untouchables”. They were told they were impure. They were told that they did not belong. They were told that they could not speak for themselves. But here we are today— where a person belonging to those very people is speaking openly, as the holder of the highest office in the judiciary of the country” – CJI BR Gavai

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court Steps In: Grants bail to man arrested under Uttarakhand Anti-Conversion Law in interfaith marriage case

“The State cannot have any objection to the accused and his wife residing together inasmuch as they have been married as per the wishes to their respective parents and families.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala HC grants 7-day parole to convict for son’s admission, citing importance of father’s support in education

“Let the bright child of the convict spend a few days with his father. He should go to the plus two course after getting blessings from his parents with a smile on their faces.”