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Supreme Court sets aside Punjab and Haryana HC’s reduction of sentence in rash and negligent driving case

Supreme Court said that the High Court did not properly consider the instant case of rash and negligent driving, and that the principle aim and object of IPC is to punish offenders.

Case Briefs High Courts

Cases where relationship turns sour cannot be inferred that the physical relationship established on every occasion was against will; Bombay High Court discharges accused in false promise of marriage

Bombay High Court commented that refusal to discharge the accused merely with an observation that intercourse was forcible at some time cannot be said to be a justified exercise of power.

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Jharkhand High Court quashes order by jail authorities of blacklisting food supplier for 5 years

The Jharkhand High Court said that a show cause notice specifying grounds for the proposed action is mandatory in order to enable the other party to answer the case before passing blacklisting orders.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Husband has moral and legal liability to maintain wife, even if he is a professional bagger’: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Keeping regard with the trend of rising prices and the basic needs getting costlier, the Punjab and Haryana High Court said that maintenance awarded by the Trial Court could not be said to be on a higher side.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Noida’s Grand Venice Mall not a tourist destination; not entitled to freehold rights and tax exemption: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court rejected petitioner company’s claim based on a policy of 2013 amended in 2016 for subject land whose completion certificate was already issued in 2015 since it turns out to be hollow due to its non-applicability on the subject land or the petitioner’s project.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘No inconsistency between Regulation 30-A of IBBI Regulations and Section 12-A of IBC’; Supreme Court sets aside NCLT order

Supreme Court clarified that the substituted Regulation 30-A of IBBI Regulations clearly provided for withdrawal applications being entertained before constitution of Committee of Creditors.

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Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Transfer of trial to another State will cause serious impediment’; Supreme Court refuses to transfer murder case trial outside State of West Bengal

Supreme Court commented on the patent illegalities and the pro-active exercise of multiple jurisdictions in the instant case.

Case Briefs District Court

Delhi Court denies bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Liquor Excise Policy Case

The Delhi Court concluded that Manish Sisodia played the most important role in the said criminal conspiracy in the liquor policy case, being deeply involved in the formulation and implementation of policy ensuring the alleged objectives.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained | Supreme Court explains the amendment of plaint under Order 6 Rule 17 of CPC and maintainability of fresh suit as per Order IX Rule 9 of CPC

Supreme Court said that if the alternative plea introduced by plaintiff through an amendment is one which the defendant set up in his written statement, although inconsistent with the original plea, the Court is not precluded from allowing the amendment if it does not prejudice the defendant.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Complaints with ‘highly disputed questions of facts’ cannot be decided by Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission/Forum: Supreme Court

Supreme Court quashed the original complaint and said that respondent miserably failed to discharge his burden to prove deficiency in service on part of the bank.

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court quashes withdrawal of nomination of Senate Members of Kerala University by the Chancellor

Kerala High Court concluded that the process of nomination of Senate Members is not an act of constituting an agent or mouthpiece to speak his master’s voice.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court refuses to relax wildlife declaration time under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972; upholds Kerala High Court Division Bench’s decision

Supreme Court refused to allow relaxation of time for declaration of custody or possession of any captive animal or animal article.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“Rule 3A(2) of Tripura Sales Tax Rules, 1976 does not change the chargeability or liability to pay tax”: Supreme Court upholds validity

Supreme Court said that merely providing the mode or machinery/mechanism for recovery of tax payable by the transferer/supplier from buyer deducting tax at source and depositing the same with Revenue cannot be said to be ultra vires to Tripura Sales Tax Act and Rules.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court quashes order refusing to discharge Raj Thackeray in 2008 riots case

Bombay High Court opined that the Revisional Court was obliged to prima facie discuss or indicate material on record showing Raj Thackeray’s involvement in the alleged crime.

Case Briefs High Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court grants anticipatory bail to Sukhbir Singh Badal in Kotkapura firing case

While disposing of the Sukhbir Singh Badal’s bail matter in Kotkapura firing case, Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to comment on the allegations against present political setup.

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[‘Modi Surname’ Remark] Surat Court sentences Rahul Gandhi in 2019 defamation case, grants bail and suspends 2-year sentence for 30 days

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi had made headlines during 2019 political campaign with his ‘Modi surname’ remark allegedly connecting the dots between Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court declares election of A. Raja, void

The Court found the records of family register conspicuous showing an attempt to fabricate evidence of professing Christianity by A. Raja, who was elected to a seat of Kerala Legislative Assembly reserved for members of Scheduled Caste in Kerala.

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“Daughter’s wedding is an auspicious occasion, presence of bride’s father is most appropriate”; Kerala High Court grants parole to murder convict for attending daughter’s wedding

Kerala High Court was of the view that the opportunity to participate in the daughter’s wedding must ordinarily be treated as part of the liberty under Article 21 of Constitution of India.

Case Briefs High Courts

Writ of Habeas Corpus filed for release of Amrit Pal Singh; Punjab and Haryana High Court issues notice to State

In a Writ of Habeas Corpus filed before Punjab and Haryana High Court for release of Amritpal Singh against illegal detention by Punjab Police, the Court issued notice to the State.