cooperative housing society Airbnb ban
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The sole respondent in this proceeding is a cooperative housing society, which is a private entity, and hence the writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution would not be maintainable.”

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Kuldeep Sengar
Case BriefsSupreme Court

In its order dated 23-12-2024, Delhi High Court had expressed satisfaction that offence under Section 5(c) of the POCSO Act was not made out against Kuldeep Sengar on account of him not falling within the definition of a “public servant” and therefore suspended his sentence during the pendency of the Appeal.

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50 students forced to walk 14 kms through forest
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The NHRC directed State Authorities to investigate the claims and file an Action Taken Report within two weeks.

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SC stays Aravalli Order
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Strong concerns are raised about misinterpretation and improper implementation of the newly adopted definition of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges. Their dissent arises from perceived ambiguity in the directives, creating a pressing need for further clarification to avoid regulatory gaps that could undermine the ecological integrity of the Aravalli region.

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Defamation battle between Brother and Sister
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Sibling bond is for moral support which makes this relationship very special. However, nowadays, sadly, siblings don’t stand together but against each other in court of law.”

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MPCB circular on hazardous waste
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has no jurisdiction to curtail the business activities of the company by restricting the area of its operation.”

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YouTuber wife maintenance claim
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court stated that unless the total income of both parties, such as ITR, pay slips, or any other document supporting the claims regarding their income, was placed on record, only then could a correct assessment be made and an appropriate order could be passed for maintenance.

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Shilpa Shetty AI-generated
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A person’s much less a woman’s dignity cannot be publicly maligned or defamed that too without consent which is the sine qua non for such publications.”

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Australia-style child internet law
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Ultimately, it is the individual choice and right to access such obnoxious material or to avoid it and as far as children are concerned, the vulnerability is high, so the parents’ responsibility is higher.”

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90-year-old shopkeeper evicted
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court stated that the appellant was 90 years old, and it was difficult to accept that he would be effectively running his business. It was fairly conceded by him that he had children, and he did not file any document to show that he was purchasing any goods from anybody to sell them at his shop.

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refund of Court fees
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Order XLI Rule 23 of the CPC envisages remand in a situation in which the suit was decreed by the Court of first instance on a preliminary point and the decree is reversed in appeal by the appellate court.”

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order directing FIR registration not open to revision
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The person against whom the FIR was to be registered, as directed by the Magistrate, had approached the Court to revise the said order by setting it aside.

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Security deposit in lease agreement not debt RDDBFI
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Once security deposit does not fall within the purview of Section 2(g) of the Recovery of Debts due to the Banks and Financial Institution Act, 1993 defining “debt”, the Tribunal would have no jurisdiction, as per Section 17 of the same Act.”

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PIL over PoKJ Displaced Persons
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The President of Jammu Kashmir Sharnarthi Action Committee which raised voice for the displaced persons was aggrieved by the unjust treatment meted out to the DPs of 1947 who were illegally displaced from PoJK, particularly regarding their recognition as Scheduled Tribe under Pahari Ethnic Group and issuance of a PSP Certificate.”

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Punjab Kings Ownership dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

A dispute arose between Karan Paul and K.P.H. Dream Cricket Pvt. Ltd. Owner of IPL franchise Punjab Kings which was to be decided by the Sole Arbitrator as per the Company’s Articles of Association.

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Rs 50 crore investment scam
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The investors were induced to deposit amounts in Indian currency with promises of receiving returns in dollars, including 2% daily, 60% monthly, and 720% annually. It was alleged that the total investment in the scheme exceeded Rs 50 crore.”

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Live-in relationships not illegal
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Once an individual, who is a major, has chosen his/her partner, it is not for any other person, be it a family member, to object and cause a hindrance to their peaceful existence. It is the bounden duty of the State, as per the Constitutional obligations casted upon it, to protect the life and liberty of every citizen.”

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not deceptively similar
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Well settled principles for assessing the deceptive similarity lays emphasis on visual appearance as well as the phonetic similarity i.e. that the marks have to be judged by the eye as well as the ear.”

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Enquiry into Debt or Liability
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Under Section 139 of the NI Act, there is a presumption that the holder of a cheque received the cheque of the nature referred to in Section 138 NI Act for the discharge, in whole or in part, of any debt or other liability. This presumption can be rebutted by evidence led in trial.”

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FIR Against TV Channel Executives
Case BriefsHigh Courts

No specific allegation was made that the petitioners, who were not members of a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe, had intentionally undertaken an act to insult, intimidate or humiliate the first informant, who is a member of the scheduled caste.

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