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Mob lynching of rape accused| ‘People not allowed to take law in their hands’; Rajasthan High Court denies bail

“Mob-lynching practice is not acceptable in civilized society at any cost. We are not living in a barbarian society.”

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Telangana High Court directs Delhi Police not to take any coercive action in alleged doctored video of Union Minister Amit Shah’s case

The High Court found the cause of action to be untenable as the petitioners were already accused in a similar case.

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Calcutta High Court directs authorities to consider Kolkata Metro timings extension till 11:30pm

A PIL was filed seeking an extension of the timing of the last train operated by the Kolkata Metro based on the comparison with other Metro Rails operating in different cities/states, where the last train typically runs until 11:30 p.m.

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Party not contacting counsel for 6 years, cannot seek condonation of delay alleging that counsel did not inform about disposal of case: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court noted that while the appellants alleged their counsel failed to inform them about the case’s dismissal, there’s no evidence they actively sought updates from the counsel during the six-year period.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | MP High Court affirms rejection of INC’s substitute candidate’s plea to contest from Indore as ‘approved candidate’

Madhya Pradesh High Court opined that interference during the electoral process should be avoided, and issues regarding nomination rejection should be raised through an election petition rather than a writ petition.

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Calcutta High Court reduces cost imposed on office bearers of Gurudwara Chhota Sikh Sangat for passing excommunication order

Excommunication is a serious disease which was deep rooted in ancient India and it is still more surprising that it has surfaced in the particular community to which the appellants belong.

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Once school declared an aided educational institution, State Education Tribunal has jurisdiction to adjudicate questions of employment & not Regional Director: Orissa HC

“The School was given the status of grant-in-aid and become a non- Government aided educational institution within the meaning of Section 2(b) of the Orissa Education Act, 1969 during pendency of the appeal, which was related to the termination of services of the school peon, the Regional Director ceased to have jurisdiction and it was the State Education Tribunal, which was the competent forum to adjudicate.”

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“Matter of concern” that Delhi HC Legal Services Committee did not assist litigant despite several requests; Delhi HC demands affidavit for explanation

Delhi High Court instructs that if any aid is sought by any litigant eligible for legal aid, then the Legal Service Authorities shall take prompt action.

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‘Disheartening that dehumanizing practice of manual scavenging still subsists’; Madras High Court issues guidelines

“The persistence of manual scavenging is a stark reminder of the deep-rooted inequalities and discrimination that continue to pervade our society, perpetuating the cycle of poverty, oppression, and exclusion faced by marginalized groups.”

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Exclusion of Professors/Department Heads indicates favoritism; Selection Committee playing ‘a game of pick and choose’: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court held that non-inclusion of Professors/Head of the Department in selection committee amounts to violating the mandate of Madhya Pradesh Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Avam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1990.

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‘Victim did not raise an alarm despite having opportunity to do so’; Jharkhand High Court set aside conviction and sentence of a man convicted u/s 366A, 376 of IPC

The Court opined that radiological age of the victim has been assessed to be eighteen years and from the tenor of her cross-examination, it is apparent that she has wilfully left the house of her father and accompanied appellant to various places.

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‘Cryptocurrency not ‘money’ under PCMCS Act’; Orissa High Court grants bail in cryptocurrency ponzi scheme case

“Mere dealing in cryptocurrency cannot be treated as illegal.

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Ban on liquor sale will only apply to polling areas in Raigad District; Bombay HC modifies Collector’s order of ban on entire Raigad District

Section 142 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 empowers the Collector to close a place where any intoxicant is sold but, the exercise of such power ought to be guided by Section 135-C of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

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Wife attending midnight calls from unknown numbers despite husband’s objections; Not abetment to suicide as defined in S.107, IPC: J&K and Ladakh HC

The Court opined that this was a clear case where based on evidence collected by the Investigating Officer, respondent may, be held responsible for the deceased’s suicide, yet it cannot be said that the suicide committed by the deceased was abetted by the respondent.

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Allahabad High Court quashes criminal proceeding against wife accused of Bigamy due to lack of ingredients to constitute S. 494 IPC offence

“The Court set aside the impugned summoning order and the criminal proceedings against the wife under Section 494 IPC. However, the Court did not quash the criminal proceedings initiated against the wife under Sections 504, 506 IPC.”

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Grounds of detention incapable of being intelligently understood, can be termed as vague: J&K and Ladakh HC reiterates

“In other words, a detenue may be able to make an effective representation if the details of the facts, on the basis of which conclusion is drawn by the detaining authority, are furnished to him”.

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Court can exercise extraordinary jurisdiction on clear election irregularities; Bombay High Court rejects disqualified Voters’ Ballot

The committee of the Society has to remove, from the register of its members, names of persons who stand disqualified under the provisions of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960

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No disciplinary action required for temporary employee’s termination due to unsatisfactory performance: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that the petitioner, being an educational institution, is governed by specific laws and regulations concerning service conditions, which was not adequately considered by the Labour Court.

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No bar on permanent parole under Rule 14(c) of Rajasthan Parole Rules for overstaying temporary parole: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court held that the present case falls under the category of cases of non-application of mind by the competent authority while rejecting the application for permanent parole.

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‘Male member made scapegoat for mistake of both’; Meghalaya HC upholds conviction under POCSO, mitigates life sentence to 10 yrs imprisonment

“A case involving love affair and unfortunately, the male member was made as a scapegoat to undergo imprisonment for the mistakes committed by the two. It is no doubt true that the offence under POCSO Act, 2012 has been made out to impose punishment on the accused, while the so-called victim girl is leading a happy life.”