High Courts

De Novo Arbitration
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The Manipur High Court disposed of an arbitration petition concerning the Thoubal Multipurpose Project Agreement by recording the parties’ consent to set aside an arbitral award and recommence arbitration. The Court appointed Justice D. Krishnakumar as the new sole arbitrator, directed de novo proceedings from the stage of framing issues using existing pleadings.

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Sale deed prior in time under S. 48 TPA
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“The Courts below have rightly invoked Section 48 TPA to hold that the transfer prior in time shall have an overriding effect over the transfer which is later in time.”

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Delhi HC HMIS audit ICU bed availability
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Delhi High Court ordered a State-wide audit of HMIS implementation and ICU bed management systems in 38 Delhi Government hospitals after a patient was denied an ICU bed despite online availability.

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illegal mining seizure ultra vires
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The Court granted interim relief to the petitioner by directing the respondents to release the vehicle seized by them in an illegal mining case against the petitioner as the seizure enabling Rules were challenged on the ground of being ultra vires to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

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crypto dispute commercial matter not writ issue
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Delhi High Court dismissed BitBNS users’ appeal, holding that disputes over withdrawal restrictions, alleged fund mismanagement, and compensation must be pursued through civil or consumer remedies rather than writ proceedings

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Athar Khan bail Delhi riots case
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Holding that Athar Khan’s role was prima facie distinguishable from co-accused granted bail by the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court dismissed his second bail appeal in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under the UAPA.

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tobacco sales near schools
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The Court directed the MCD to ensure that the petitioner does not, in any manner, obstruct the ingress to or egress from the school by its students, parents or faculty and sell any tobacco products which could be harmful to the children.

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Composite Show-Cause Notice
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The Court held that under Section 74, CGST Act, each financial year is a separate unit for tax determination, and limitation periods apply independently. It found that the respondent-GST Authorities acted illegally by issuing a consolidated notice and ignoring documentary evidence provided by State Bank of India (SBI). Consequently, the impugned show-cause notice and order were declared void and without jurisdiction.

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child marriage under Shariat Law
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The Court held that the Shariat Law providing for puberty as the competent age under the law, permissible for a girl to marry or be married, violates the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and the POCSO Act.

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Places of Worship Act and acquisition of religious properties
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The Allahabad High Court clarified that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 does not curtail the State’s power to acquire religious properties for a public purpose, including road widening and infrastructure development.

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Kumbakudi Sudhakaran contempt case
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The proceedings arose out of a public speech delivered by Congress MP Kumbakudi Sudhakaran on 3 August 2019. During the speech, he made remarks concerning the Judges who had rendered the judgment.

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Ravi Kishan personality rights
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Delhi High Court held that Ravi Kishan’s name, image, likeness, voice, and other distinctive personality attributes constitute valuable personality rights deserving legal protection. Granting an ex parte ad interim injunction, the Court restrained the unauthorised use of his identity, including through AI-generated content and deepfakes, and directed the removal of objectionable online material.

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Gujarat HC Somnath Temple PIL
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The Court held that a PIL seeking disclosure of the scientific archaeological survey of the Somnath Temple site was not maintainable where it was founded on unverified media reports, contained incorrect factual assertions, and failed to disclose the petitioner’s bona fides and credentials.

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Attending witness evidence in execution of will
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The case underscores that when attesting witnesses are unavailable, a will can still be proved through other admissible evidence under Sections 69 and 71 of the Evidence Act, provided the execution and testamentary capacity of the testator are established.

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Senior Citizens Act Not Applicable to Property Disputes
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The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 does not create a special forum for deciding title disputes or declaring conveyance deeds void merely because the dispute involves a senior citizen. The Court reiterated that property disputes falling outside the limited scope of Section 23 must be adjudicated before the competent civil court.

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biological father's right as natural guardian
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The Bombay High Court directed restoration of custody of a minor child to her father in habeas corpus proceedings, observing that emotional attachment with the maternal aunt could not override the father’s undisputed legal right without any evidence showing that custody with him would be detrimental to the child’s welfare.

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dog dressed as Lord Krishna
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“The case in point is an exemplary instance of misconstruction of intent and a parochially narrow understanding of religious philosophy.”

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Review binding Supreme Court precedent
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A suit for recovery of possession and mesne profits resulted in a decree dated 09-01-2024, which was declared a nullity by the Division Bench on the ground that it had been decided by a Judge lacking the requisite commercial roster under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

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protection of young couple
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It was contended that since the boy had not attained the age of 21 years at the time of marriage, the said marriage was not a valid one.

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inquiry into IO's arrest request despite interim protection
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Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police to inquire into the circumstances in which the investigating officer sought permission to search and arrest an accused despite the subsistence of interim protection from arrest in an anticipatory bail matter.

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