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Unsuccessful candidates cannot turn around and question selection method/eligibility qualification of examination: Chhattisgarh HC

“The petitioners took a calculated chance to get a berth in the said recruitment but finding that they are not selected, they decided to file writ questioning the Rule that it is not in accordance with law.”

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Know what led Bombay High Court to grant bail to 22 Y/O murder accused

Bombay High Court considered the role pertaining to the applicant and him being a 22-years-old at the relevant time, the Court found him entitled to be enlarged on bail.

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Govt Bids and Tenders | Court cannot substitute its own view on Expert Committee’s observations: Jharkhand HC refuses to interfere

The Expert Committee’s conclusion reflected that none of the specifications of Tender Document could be met by Mediana Defibrillator, a fact which led to disqualification of the petitioner’s bid.

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Calcutta High Court rejects anticipatory bail in Child Marriage case; directs awareness programs by Woman and Child Department to raise awareness

Calcutta High Court emphasised on the importance of sensitization and awareness programs to prevent marriages involving minors or adults who have not attained the legal age of marriage.

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Calcutta High Court upholds rejection of petition on failure to produce document/evidence in Anandalok’s car-parking ownership dispute case

Calcutta High Court held that the appellant lacked locus standi of collective bodies to bring proceedings as the appellants don’t have legal personality or individual rights.

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Like Mishti Doi, Aloo Posto & Luchi, protests and rallies are inextricably part of Bengali Culture; Calcutta High Court allows rally in Howrah

“Every Bengali is a born orator, born in a state rich in culture and heritage.”

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Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail in Amazon Prime fake call center fraud case

The case of the prosecution that tele-callers were impersonating themselves as employees of Amazon and receiving calls from customers, who were facing problems related to Amazon Prime Videos and other services provided by Amazon.

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‘Law does not give absolute license to YouTubers to spoil reputation of others’; Madras HC directs YouTuber to pay Rs. 50 Lakhs to Sevabharathi for defamatory allegations

“Merely, under the pretext of freedom of expression, one cannot make interview intruding the privacy of others, the Law does not give such absolute license to the Youtubers and the social media to spoil the reputation of others.”

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NDPS Act | Know why Bombay High Court granted bail for commercial quantity of Tramadol

Bombay High Court was convinced of the applicant making out a case to believe that he may not have been found in conscious possession of the narcotic substance.

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Legal and authorized ‘occupier’ of premises including tenant cannot be deprived of basic amenities like electricity connection | Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court clarified that if the decree of eviction is set aside, recalled, or stayed, the tenants may remain entitled to apply for connection in accordance with law.

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Read why Madras HC refused to issue writ of quo warranto against A. Raja, Udhayanidhi Stalin and P.K. Sekar Babu for their remarks against Sanatana Dharma

“Any reasonable, fair and well-intentioned leader must be aimed at identifying the commonalities of different sections of the people to unite, rather than divide them. Though criticism is essential for growth, it must be constructive to ensure that progress, rather than destruction.”

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Calcutta High Court directs payment of performance security deposit and retention money; defers other claims to civil suit

Calcutta High Court held “in the absence of any claim being made by the respondents during the six months’ performance guarantee period, the petitioners are entitled to refund of the entire amount of security deposit.”

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[POCSO Act] Life sentence not disproportionate for a father who sexually assaulted 9-year-old daughter: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court hinted that evidence of sexual assault victim could be the sole basis of conviction, provided that the same was of a ‘sterling quality’.

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Delhi High Court dismisses Bloomberg’s appeal against ADJ’s order to take down defamatory article against Zee Entertainment

“Appellants rushed to this Court without exploring the option of filing their reply to the application under Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (‘CPC’) and/or application under Order XXXIX Rule 4 of the CPC for modification of the ex-parte ad-interim order.”

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Delhi High Court dismisses petition to allow Overseas Citizen of India to participate in the International Maths Olympiad on behalf of India

“The courts have often held that having undertaken a chance at an examination, or in an interview, a candidate cannot later seek to question the rules applicable to that examination.”

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Proclamation u/s 82 CrPC to be issued after due satisfaction of Court that person is deliberately avoiding proceedings: Allahabad High Court

“Investigating Agency seeks proclamation order from the court concerned so as to exert the pressure upon the person concerned and the court concerned without taking care of specific procedure issues proclamation under Sections 82/83 CrPC in a cursory and mechanical manner.”

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Delhi High Court upholds maternity benefits of a contractual employee; Imposes costs on Delhi State Consumer Forum

Delhi High Court expressed surprise at GNCTD filing an appeal challenging the provision of benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act to a dedicated young woman who served in the Delhi State Consumer Forum for over five years on contractual basis considering their efforts to promote women’s interests, such as the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojna promising a monthly sum of Rs. 1,000 to adult women in Delhi, excluding tax-payers, government employees, or pensioners.

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Madras HC reads down TNDALU Ph.D Regulation mandating 2-year LLM for admission to Ph.D Programme

“Two-year LLM is not a higher qualification than the one-year LLM as both get the same degrees. Prescribing higher standards would be in ‘addition to’ and not in ‘derogation to’. It can be supplementing and not supplanting”

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Delhi High Court: Complaint by Delhi Pollution Control Committee not authorized under Section 19 of Environmental Protection Act

As per notification No. S.O. 624(E) dated 03.09.1996, the Central Government authorized the Chairman and Member Secretary of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to file complaints under Section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. However, the notification did not grant the authority for further delegation of power by the Chairman and Member Secretary to file such complaints.

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Delhi High Court upholds Dolma Aunty Momos trademark; Cancels infringing trademark registration

The ruling sets a precedent for protecting established brands and upholding the integrity of trademark registration processes. The cancellation of the infringing trademark serves as a deterrent to potential trademark violators, emphasizing the importance of respecting intellectual property rights in commercial activities.