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Patna High Court stalls circulation of AI generated video of PM Narendra Modi and his late mother

“Any attempt to stigmatize or marginalize an entire class of persons offends the guarantee of equality before law under Article 14 and freedom of expression with reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).”

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Calcutta High Court grants anticipatory bail in POCSO case acknowledging 17-year-old victim as wife of accused

The Calcutta High Court recorded submissions that the alleged minor was in fact above 17 years, had married the petitioner, and was living with him as his wife with a child born out of the marriage.

contributory negligence as mitigating factor in criminal cases

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‘Doctrine of Contributory Negligence does not apply to criminal law; may be considered a mitigating factor while punishing offender’: Andhra Pradesh HC

The accused, who was a bus driver, was obligated to sound the horn, wait a reasonable period, or seek assistance from the conductor before moving the bus. Failure to adopt such precautions constituted negligence as a public bus driver.

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Can landlord’s pension income be used as a ground to counter bona-fide requirement in eviction proceedings? Himachal Pradesh HC answers

“The landlord had a right to put his property for better use and to obtain a higher income. He had a right to choose the place for the business which was most suitable to him”

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Orissa HC upholds Government’s decision to revoke licenses of teachers acting as Registrars of Muslim Marriages

“That being the position, how will they be able to discharge their duty as teachers with absolute commitment in the Government Schools, is a big question.”

accused’s right to travel abroad for studies

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‘Denying right to study on mere apprehension can spoil future’; Punjab and Haryana HC allows 21-year-old accused to travel abroad for studies

In the present case, a 21-year-old accused is offered admission in International University of Applied Sciences Berlin (Germany) and wants to pursue his study abroad. However, he was denied permission to travel abroad on mere apprehension of fleeting the legal process.

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CCR Fund, Green Warriors to tackle Gwalior’s waste and cleanliness problem: Inside Madhya Pradesh HC’s suggestions

“Time has come that all stakeholders must contemplate about creating Corporate Climate Responsibility Fund which may be dedicated to address the problems relating to environment/cleanliness/public hygiene.”

denial of medical reimbursement due to hospital name change

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Change in hospital’s name not a ground to deny medical reimbursement: Karnataka High Court

The Court observed that a hospital remains the same legal entity even after a change in its name.

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Right to change name protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, cannot be denied on technical issues: J&K and Ladakh HC

“There was a clear distinction between change in particulars and correction of particulars, and therefore, the Court observed that the petitioner was seeking change in registered particulars and not their correction.”

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Punjab and Haryana High Court upholds eviction petition; considers admitted rate of rent to determine tenant’s arrears

In the case at hand, the demised premises had been taken for rent by the tenant at Rs 5500 per month in August 2003 with a 10% increase in the existing rent after every three years. The tenancy commenced in September 2004, and the tenant was stated to be in arrears of rent from February 2017 to November 2017.

specific performance unregistered conveyance deed

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‘Plaint failed to disclose cause of action and was barred by limitation’; Bombay HC dismisses suit for specific performance of draft conveyance deed

“Under Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, there is a requirement of consensus ad idem between the Parties with respect to the fundamental terms of the sale.”

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“Interfaith participation in religious festivals not against Constitution”; Karnataka High Court dismisses plea against Dasara festivities inauguration by Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq

“The extension of invitation does not fall foul of any of the values enshrined in the Constitution of India.”

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“Rightly detained for his conduct”: Madhya Pradesh HC denies relief to man who opened fire in public and uploaded the video on social media

“Sometimes offences are grievous, and sometimes, the manner in which a person behaves (someone with criminal antecedents) also creates fear amongst people. Therefore, for maintaining public order, peace, and tranquility in the region, this is a restraining step required in the attending set of facts.”

RTE cannot be denied on technical grounds

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Technicalities Cannot Defeat a Child’s Fundamental Right to Education: Rajasthan High Court

“A fundamental right, especially when it unequivocally accrues in favour of a citizen, cannot be tossed even on the basis of the procedural grounds or technicalities.”

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Mumbai Metro Line-5 update: Bombay HC issues directions for future projects involving mangrove clearance, orders geo-tagged mangrove patches and more

“It must be ensured that mangrove afforestation was not just undertaken but was done in a manner that meaningfully restored the ecological balance in the very regions that suffered degradation, rather than in distant areas where the environmental impact was negligible”

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Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of non-delivery of medical equipment worth Rs. 15 Crores to CIMS despite Govt approval

“It transpires that despite the availability of sufficient funds, the machines/equipment are not being made available to the CIMS, which is causing hardships not only to the patients but also to the Doctors, which could have saved their precious time and energy, and treated a greater number of patients.”

TET CTET qualification mandatory for teachers

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Teachers who qualified TET/ CTET exam between 31-3-2019 and 1-9-2025 can continue service and be entitled to promotion: Bombay HC

The Supreme Court in its judgment on mandatory TET/ CTET qualification for the teachers, had given various guidelines regarding the fate of the candidates who did not qualify the said exam before the statutory cut-off date of 31-3-2019.

restricting foreign travel over pending tax case

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Pending case not sufficient ground to restrict foreign travel: Bombay HC refuses to grant stay in Rs. 30 crores tax evasion case

The Court stated that it must balance the right of the investigating agency, and the right of the person facing prosecution to travel in India and abroad.

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Delhi High Court | Petition for extension of Arbitral Tribunal’s mandate non-maintainable once Award is delivered and challenged; Tribunal becomes ‘functus officio’

The petitioner sought to be a fence sitter and waited for the Award to be passed and thereafter filed the present petition after a lapse of more than 9 months. In the meantime, the respondent already filed a petition under Section 34, and the Award has already been stayed on this aspect.

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Madhya Pradesh HC temporarily stops livestreaming of Court Proceedings amid alleged misuse in making reels, memes

The petitioner contended that the live streams of court proceedings were being misused by several private entities in creating reels, clips, and memes, which were derogatory and wrongfully portrayed the legal fraternity.