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Read why Madras HC upheld termination of man who obtained compassionate appointment as Junior Assistant in DPHPM

Madras High Court said that the false indigent certificate was issued when the petitioner was 30 years old, thus, he should be aware of the consequences of suppression of vital fact and obtaining a certificate based on such suppression. He cannot not claim ignorance. He cannot claim innocence and he cannot seek indulgence from the Court.

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Supreme Court quashes S.498A IPC case against in-laws; calls allegations “Far-fetched and improbable”

“The fact that wife confessed making a vicious complaint against her brother-in-law to the High Court clearly shows that her motives were not clean insofar as her brother-in-law is concerned, and she clearly wanted to wreak vengeance against her in-laws”

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Revisional Court has power to rectify order of subordinate Revenue Court at any stage of the suit or proceedings: Allahabad High Court

To interpret ‘proceeding decided’ as entire proceedings and not a part of a proceeding would amount to restricting the exercise of revisional jurisdiction which is not as contemplated under Section 210 of UP Revenue Code.

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Allahabad High Court grants bail to man accused of raping live-in partner under false promise to marry

“The british concept of changing partner in every season cannot be considered to be hallmark of a stable and healthy society. The security and stability which the institution of marriage provides to an individual’s life cannot be expected from live-in-relationship.”

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Madras HC refuses to quash criminal proceedings against BJP leader H Raja for tweeting against Periyar, Karunanidhi and officers of HR&CE Department

“Whatever besides you leave unguarded, guard your tongue; otherwise, errors of speech and the consequent misery will ensue” – Thiruvalluvar

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Can conviction for attempt to murder sustain when injuries were very simple? Supreme Court answers

Supreme Court opined that the Trial Court, as well as, the Bombay High Court have rightly appreciated the evidence and convicted the convict for the offence punishable under Sections 307 and 332 of the IPC

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Does refusing paternity leave to father violate a newborn child’s right to life? Madras High Court answers

The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 provides with paternity leave. But such a welfare measure is not provided by the various states in India, including the state of Tamil Nadu. This case marks the need for paternity leave legislation in India.

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Retired employees cannot claim vested right to apply the extended age of retirement retrospectively: Supreme Court

“The Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation does not have any role to play in matters that are strictly governed by the service regulations. This is an exercise that is undertaken by the State in discharge of its public duties and should not brook undue interference by the Court.”

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Explained | Supreme Court verdict on claim of maternity benefits beyond the duration of contractual employment

“The expression “discharge” is of wide import, and it would include “discharge on conclusion of the contractual period”.”

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Dying Declaration cannot be the sole basis of conviction; Supreme Court reproduces 11 factors to determine its weightage

“It is just not enough for the court to say that the dying declaration is reliable, as the accused is named in the dying declaration as the assailant.”

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Read why Allahabad HC ordered status quo on land held by Development Authority for establishing New Kanpur city

Allahabad High Court said that Development Authority is only in possession of part of the land and the scheme for proposed ‘New Kanpur City’ as of now is not viable.

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Limitation period to file counter statement to notice of opposition would run from date of receipt of e-mail: Madras High Court

Madras High Court directed the Registrar of Trade Marks to re-consider and decide the matter on merits after providing a reasonable opportunity to both the parties

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Test Identification Parade does not violate Article 20(3) of Constitution: Supreme Court upholds conviction order of murder convict

The Supreme Court viewed that after the introduction of Section 54A in CrPC, an accused is under an obligation to stand for Test identification parade.

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Changing gender is a constitutionally recognised right: Allahabad HC directs DGP to allow lady constable for Sex reassignment surgery

If modern society does not acknowledge this vested right in a person, then it is only encouraging gender identity disorder syndrome

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Social ostracisation is anti-thesis of humanity: Madras HC directs State to grant reservations to Transgender persons in local body elections

Transgenders have to be absorbed into the mainstream activities of society and for that, a change in attitude towards them is essential. Each human being has their own likes and dislikes, but when it comes to living in a society under the umbrella of togetherness, it is vital to accept the differences within us.

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Allahabad HC directs Commissioner to take suitable action against Police personnel involved in custodial violence of boy arrested for obstructing traffic

Allahabad High Court was not convinced with the version of the Police personnel, that such injuries on the petitioner’s skin occurred due to friction on the road when the Police personnel tried to pick him up and put him in the police vehicle.

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Courts must look into attending circumstances with due care in cases based on ulterior motive for wreaking personal vengeance: Supreme Court

Supreme Court noted that there are multiple FIRs that have been registered over a period, thereby attracting the issue of wreaking vengeance out of private or personal grudge as alleged.

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“If there is robust due process, there will be less paranoia” Justice Vibhu Bakhru at International Arbitration Dialogues

India International Arbitration Centre (‘IIAC’) organized an International Arbitration Dialogues on 22-08-2023 powered by Alvarez & Marsal and EBC and SCC Online

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Read why Allahabad HC dismissed Pawan Khera’s plea to quash criminal proceedings against him for ‘Gautam Das’ remark against PM Modi

Allahabad High Court reiterated that at the stage of issuing the summons to the accused based on the police report, the Magistrate is not required to record any reason.

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Read why Allahabad High Court sought entire Revenue records of Banke Bihari Ji Temple land in Mathura

It is not clear that once the name of Sri Bihari Ji Seva Trust has been recorded in the records as bhumidhar with transferable rights, under which circumstances, the same has been converted from time to time and several other entries have taken place in the revenue records.