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‘Proposed changes will expand ambit of Suit’; Orissa HC rejects amendment of plaint for incorporation of prayer for partition in 27-years-old dispute

“The suit was instituted in 1996 and was at the fag end of the trial. The Defendant’s cross-examination was ongoing and if the proposed amendment is allowed, it will change the nature and character of the suit.”

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Calcutta High Court mandates Police Picket at deceased INC political worker’s wife residence to ensure Peace and Security

The instant matter involves allegations of police inaction and need for protection of wife of deceased political worker associated with the Indian National Congress following political violence during West Bengal Panchayat Election 2023.

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Bombay High Court dismisses appeal against conviction for murder of his wife based on child witness’ testimony

Mere accompaniment of uncle to visit court for recording statement under section 164 of CrPC is not good ground or submission to hold that the child was tutored.

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Chhattisgarh High Court commutes death sentence of man convicted for killing his parents over ideological differences

“Murder was committed by him by 3 gunshot injuries to each of them, hence no doubt, such heinous crime should be deprecated and no amount of criticism can be given to such gruesome act, that too, of his own father and mother.”

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Delhi High Court imposes 10 lakhs cost on father of a minor student for availing EWS benefits by misrepresentation; Issues directions for RTE compliance

The present case reflects a tormenting situation where the opulent class is putting in blood, sweat and tears to reap the benefits of EWS reservation at the expense of the economically marginalized candidates. A calculated attempt at subverting the cherished constitutional vision of education for all is under scrutiny in this case.

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Orissa HC grants bail to a woman accused under PMLA considering pre-trial detention of 1 year and delay in completion of trial

“The Court, recognizing the significant delay in trial commencement and the uncertainty around its duration, granted bail to the accused and also extended the benefit of the proviso to Section 45 of the PMLA.”

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Delhi High Court directs Voltranic India Lubricants to pay Rs. 1 lakh cost to Castrol Ltd. for infringing its ‘CASTROL’ mark

“Copying of so many marks, labels, packaging, and containers is a deliberate act on defendants’ behalf to gain monetarily by selling counterfeit products.”

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Calcutta High Court upholds Bank’s right to take disciplinary action against employees for proven misconduct

“Any misconduct on the part of the bank employee/ officer can be meted out with disciplinary action in accordance with the service rules and regulations.”

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Rajasthan High Court grants bail to man accused of providing confidential military information to Pakistani Intelligence

“This lethargic attitude of the prosecution is seriously violating the fundamental right of the speedy trial of the petitioner as guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution and in such a situation, the conditional liberty must override the statutory embargo.”

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Domestic Violence Act focuses on providing immediate relief to victims through maintenance, not Imprisonment for non-payment of maintenance: Delhi High Court

“The Domestic Violence Act was enacted to offer certain civil remedies to the victims of domestic violence. These remedies encompass an array of protective measures, residence orders, and monetary reliefs, designed to address the multifaceted nature of abuse.”

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Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes FIR in contractual dispute due to ‘lack of specific allegations and delay in lodging complaint’

Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasised that a purely civil dispute should not be converted into a criminal prosecution.

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Jurisdiction for Appeal against denial of Succession Certificate by Civil Judge lies with District Judge, not High Court: Allahabad HC

“The legislative intent in providing for an appeal before a District Judge in case of an order passed by an inferior court upon investiture of jurisdiction under Section 388 (1), is also clear from the emphasis in the language of the proviso where it states, ‘and not to the High Court’.”

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Directions for investigation u/s 156(3) CrPC cannot be given mechanically by Magistrate; application of mind necessary: Delhi High Court

“Magistrate is not bound to direct investigation by police even if all allegations made in complaint disclose ingredients of cognizable offence. Each case must be viewed depending upon facts and circumstances involved therein.”

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Illegal Sand mining on Kathajodi | “False affidavit by Collector; permission of mechanized mining”; Orissa HC rebukes State, warns legal action

“Even after knowing the situation, the authorities did not take care of and attempted to control the situation, rather it appears that they have hands in glove with the lessees involved in illegal mining, for the reasons best known to them.”

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“No Anticipatory bail when Investigating Officer does not intend to arrest”; Madhya Pradesh High Court directs cooperation in Investigation

Madhya Pradesh High Court warned the appellants of consequences, including contempt of court, for non-compliance with the directions.

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Calcutta High Court invokes Force Majeure in sand mining lease dispute; grants extension of lease

Calcutta High Court opined that the Assistant Secretary wrongly rejected the petitioners’ request based on irrelevant considerations, ordering an extension of the lease for the lost period.

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‘Poor financial condition of State and lack of instructions from higher authority is not a ground to deny pension benefits’: Manipur HC

“Pension is not a bounty from the state authority to the retired employee, it is compensation for the past service rendered by the employee. It cannot be withheld without assigning any reason”.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds bank’s right to recover excess payment in pension recovery dispute

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the petitioner did not dispute her liability to refund the commuted portion in instalments, as per her undertaking.

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Employee cannot be penalized for employer’s failure to deposit TDS: Delhi High Court

“If petitioner is able to obtain any amount of money towards tax deducted from his income at source for Assessment Years 2009-10, 2011-12 and 2012- 13 from his employer, the same shall be deposited by him with the revenue.”

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Madhya Pradesh High Court grants Maternity Leave to Contractual Employee in miscarriage case; says Contract doesn’t restrict the same

The instant matter was remitted to the respondents for a fresh decision on the petitioner’s maternity leave, with a directive to comply within a specified timeframe.