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Gujarat HC stays GNLU student’s suspension from hostel over alleged misconduct

The Registrar directed the law student to vacate the hostel accommodation on the Student Disciplinary Committee’s recommendations due to non-cooperation in the inquiry.

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‘Jurisdiction of Civil Courts is not barred from adjudicating a contractual dispute’ says Delhi High Court in case against Yes Bank Ltd.

‘The rule of amendment has been termed as rule of justice, equity, and good conscience which needs to be exercised in the larger interest of doing full and complete justice to parties before the Court.’

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Bombay HC grants relief to Shiv Sena leader for allegedly making bizzare gestures/utterances against a female journalist

The exact gestures made by appellant are not reflected in the FIR statement, which merely alleges making of bizarre gestures and whether the gestures allegedly made by appellant fit into the expression “gestures of a sexual nature” is questionable at this stage.

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Delhi High Court dismisses petition to disqualify BCI Chairman from Rajya Sabha over ‘Office of Profit’ Allegations; Imposes 25000 costs

Delhi High Court reiterated the need to follow the constitutional and statutory frameworks in dealing with matters of disqualification and election disputes.

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Consumer Commissions have power to act as Judicial Magistrate for trial of offences, which includes power to issue arrest warrants: Delhi HC

The question here is not about past wrongs, it is about the present failure to comply with a legally binding order. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is explicit on this point, that those in charge of a company during non-compliance are accountable. By holding a directorial position during this period, the petitioner is naturally included in this responsibility.

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Read why Allahabad HC commuted death sentences in Bulandshahr Gang-Rape case to life imprisonment of 25 years without remission

The Trial Court has not recorded any finding as to how the present case is ‘rarest of the rare case’ even though the accused has committed the gravest offence.

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Punjab and Haryana HC directs Panjab University to pay Rs 1 lakhs compensation to law student for failing him in semester exam by reducing marks on their own ‘whims and fancies’

Had it been a case that there was any law provision applicable to students for scaling down or reducing of the marks, then it would have been a different situation. However, in the absence of any authority of law, the exercise was conducted by the clerical staff on their own without any guidelines or any rules and regulations.

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MP High Court issues directions for Strict Compliance of CCTV Maintenance and Police Accountability

Despite the Court granting bail on 11-09-2024, the case was not immediately disposed of, as there were concerns regarding lapses in maintaining CCTV footage at the police station in Manasa, District-Neemuch.

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Kerala High Court refuses to quash case against priest accused of rape on pretext of marriage

Kerala High Court said that there was no undue delay in filing the FIR, as the relationship was predicated on the promise of marriage

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Bootlegging and illegal sale of liquor needs to be curbed with a heavy hand; Delhi High Court refuses to quash externment order

It cannot be ignored that bootlegging and illegal sale of liquor, contrary to the provisions of Delhi Excise Act is a big menace to society and needs to be curbed with a heavy hand.

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MP High Court quashes FIR under Section 370 IPC and JJ Act against Christian Missionary over Adoption of Children

The Court held that “the prosecution of the petitioner is sugarcoated with ill-intention and made to belittle his image in the society.”

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Bar Council of India cannot ostensibly pass any gag order which takes away an Advocate’s fundamental right: Karnataka HC

The Court further stated that power of the Courts either competent Civil Court or Constitutional Court cannot be permitted to be usurped by the Chairman of the Bar Council of India, as was done in the instant case.

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Delhi High Court dismisses writ petition by medical student against order by National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences for lack of jurisdiction

‘The essential, material, and integral cause of action had arisen beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the Court.’

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Making audio recording of conversation inside police station not an offence under S.3 of Official Secrets Act, 1923: Bombay HC

The contents of FIR do speak about insult or intimidation and thus, it is left open to the Court concerned to see whether charge needs to be framed under Section 120-B ¹ or Section 34 ² of the Penal Code, 1860.

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Delhi High Court directs Union to issue Police Clearance Certificate to Indian national despite pending criminal case

‘Mere pendency of criminal case does not automatically disqualify an individual from exercising their right to seek long-term opportunities abroad.’

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Calcutta High Court rejects stay on NCLT Kolkata relocation to Rajarhat: Advocates’ inconvenience not sufficient to halt policy decision

The petition was filed by NCLT Advocates Bar Association, Kolkata challenging the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ decision to shift the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata, from its current location at Esplanade Row (East) to a new facility in Rajarhat.

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Denial of arms license to Sportsperson solely based on family background violates Articles 14 and 19(1)(g): Rajasthan High Court

“The petitioner can neither be cursed for her father’s culpability nor can the State tether her with her father’s acts or crimes to continue all through her life, though she had no role to play.”

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Calcutta High Court orders post-mortem of minor rape victim at AIIMS under supervision of Judicial Magistrate

The BNSS empowers the Magistrate to oversee key investigation steps such as T.I. Parade, recording statements under Section 183, and supervising specimen signatures, handwriting, fingerprints, and voice samples under Section 349, thus, mirroring oversight throughout the investigation.

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‘Cutting one’s nose is a serious crime due to its physical, emotional and social implications’; Rajasthan High Court denies bail

“Nose is a crucial part of the human body with both functional and symbolic importance. It also holds social and cultural significance, being a prominent feature of the face that contributes to identity, appearance and self-esteem.”

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Madras High Court quashes criminal case against stunt choreographer Kanal Kannan over Periyar Statue remarks

“Display of provocative words commenting believers of God opposite to the Hindu Temple is the cause for the speech, and the person, who has provoked the speech cannot take advantage of their provocation and prosecute Kanal Kannan for his reaction.”