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Gujarat HC rejects Rahul Gandhi’s plea to stay Conviction in Modi Surname Defamation Case

Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years imprisonment for offence under Sections 499 and 500 of IPC for his ‘all thieves have Modi surname’ remark.

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Muck Dumping case: Himachal Pradesh High Court directed to initiate appropriate disciplinary action against responsible officials

“We are shocked to note from the affidavit of Engineer-in-Chief, HPPWD that five of the designated dumping sites are located in the catchment areas of the Nullah”.

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[In-service quota in NEET-PG 2023] Temporary service in rural/difficult areas cannot be counted: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court explained that the impugned Government Resolution dated 19-03-2019 indicated that a candidate appearing for the examination without prior permission of the Deputy Director of Health Services so concerned, would not be relieved from posting.

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West Bengal Panchayat Elections 2023: Calcutta High Court upholds Single bench’s order quashing NHRC order appointing ‘Special Human Rights Observer’

The Single bench of the Calcutta High Court had earlier set aside the NHRC’s order to take a pre-emptive step and appoint a ‘Special Human Rights Observer’ to conduct an on-the-spot survey of the State of West Bengal and identify constituencies where violation is likely to occur during West Bengal Panchayat Elections.

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[Luhri Hydroelectric Project] Himachal Pradesh HC directs DLSA to submit report of muck dumping and damage caused to rock above village Narola

The Court suo motu impleaded the State of Himachal Pradesh as party respondent in the petition.

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Delhi High Court directs Indian Coast Guard to make a seat available to the non-merit candidate in the interest of justice

Delhi High Court observed that the petitioner’s strong determination to join the Force is established by the fact that he lost 15 kg in 42 days with utmost dedication to qualify the Stage IV i.e. Medical and was declared successful.

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Objective of Section 125 CrPC to ameliorate sufferings of destitute wives, children; technicalities have no place in maintenance cases: Kerala High Court

“The attempt should be to assimilate the required details and reach the correct conclusion at the earliest, rather than mulling over mundane objections.”

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District Court must examine whether pre-deposit of 75% of award under Section 19 of the MSME Act is actually deposited: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court set aside the impugned order and directed the District Court to decide the matter afresh.

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Madras High Court directs State Transport Corporation to reinstate bus conductor terminated due to non-issuance of ticket

Madras High Court stated that the punishment given is grossly disproportionate to the offence and it has shaken the conscience of the Court.

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Madras HC split verdict in Habeas Corpus plea filed by Senthil Balaji’s wife against his arrest by ED: Decoding Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy’s opinion

This report provides Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy opinion in the Habeas Corpus plea.

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“Wife is not supposed to sit idle and seek entire maintenance from her husband”; Karnataka HC rejects petition challenging reduction of maintenance

In absence of any explanation suggesting that the wife was incapable of working again, the Court stated that she is legally bound to meet her own expenses and should only seek supportive maintenance from her husband.

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Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking quashing of RBI notification regarding withdrawal of 2000 banknotes from circulation

Delhi High Court observed that the decision is not to demonetize Rs. 2000 bank notes but only a direction to the banks to desist from issuing Rs. 2000 denomination notes to its customers and to ensure that no withdrawal of Rs. 2000 denomination notes is allowed from the banks holding currency chest.

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Orissa HC upholds conviction of a Tantrik for Raping and Trafficking Minor Girl

The Court said that the Trial Court had rightly convicted the appellant under Sections 366, 376(2)(n), 370-A and 506 of the IPC, as it was successfully established by the Prosecution that the victim was a minor and the statement of the victim was clear, cogent, trustworthy.

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‘Trial Court got swayed by crime of patricide’; Punjab and Haryana High Court acquits daughter in 20-year-old case

The daughter was 16 years and 4 months old studying in class 11 when she allegedly witnessed her father being shot with a gun by two people, then herself being fastened with the charges of killing her father.

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[West Bengal Panchayat Election 2023] Calcutta High Court passes an interim order to stay CBI probe in nomination paper tampering case

Calcutta High Court in an interm order stayed the CBI probe till the final order.

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Delhi High Court restrains Glemark Pharmaceuticals from using “INDAMET” mark; grants injunction to Sun Pharma for its mark “INSTAMET”

The two competing marks “ISTAMET” and “INDAMET” are clearly structurally and phonetically similar, and when seen from the eyes of consumer of average intelligence having imperfect recollection, there are high chances of confusion and deception. Confusion surrounding the mode of administration of a drug can lead to misuse and potential health risks.

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Gender cannot be a ground for bail when the alleged offence is grave in nature; Karnataka High Court dismisses bail petition

The Court was considering a bail petition wherein the petitioner was accused of murdering her husband.

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Read why Madras High Court stayed Single Judge’s order directing Madras Bar Association to pay Rs. 5 lakh compensation for discriminating against non-member

The Court only expressed its prima facie view and final orders in the writ appeal on merits will be passed after hearing the parties in full, uninfluenced by any of the observations made in this order. Therefore, the Senior Advocate was not prevented from placing his contentions to sustain the order of the Single Judge at the time of final hearing.

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Himachal Pradesh HC seeks response from Union on its intention to ensure that NHAI officials do not permit muck dumping in forest areas and water bodies

Himachal Pradesh High Court remarked that merely paying the concession to the State on account of illegal dumping won’t dissolve the muck and disappear it in the air.

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‘Order punishing doctor for falsification of record must be precise and exact’; Delhi High Court sets aside order by Medical Council

“Falsification of records is an extremely serious matter. It partakes of crime and is coloured by criminal intent. Where the falsification takes place in connection with treatment of a patient, especially where the patient is dead, the seriousness of the misdemeanor increases manifold.”