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Delhi HC suggests Ministry of Higher Education to provide uniform eligibility conditions for recruitment to various teaching posts

“The different eligibility conditions prescribed by different institutions under the same Board are not comprehensible as it keeps out large number of eligible candidates.”

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Accrual of cause of action at a place for pursuing substantive legal action, not a consideration for determining territorial jurisdiction u/s 11 of A&C Act, 1996: Delhi High Court

“As per Clause 31.16 of Letter of Intent between parties, place of arbitration was Faridabad (Haryana), which will be chosen as the seat, since seat has not been separately named and there are no other contrary indicia to show that place of arbitration is not intended to be seat of arbitration.”

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Calcutta High Court enhances compensation in motor accident claims case

The Calcutta High Court deleted the name of one of the claimants who had passed away, and condoned the delay in filing the appeal.

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‘Place billboard for penal consequences of sexual harassment within 3 months’: Orissa HC warns Authorities against non-compliance

“A toll-free telephone number and committed phone number shall be included in the display so that whenever or wherever a threat of sexual harassment is perceived by a woman, the same can be immediately reported to for seeking protection”.

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Delhi High Court| Delay in the handing over of the Right of Way is a material breach of contract if it affects the issuance of the Completion Certificate

The Court is not meant to act as a Court of first appeal and cannot supplant its view over that of the Arbitral Tribunal.

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‘Need to interpret Section 138 in a manner that preserves the law’s efficacy’: Calcutta High Court sets aside conviction

In the instant matter of cheque bounce, on the date of presentation of the cheque, the company which allegedly issued the cheque was no more existence.

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[Akasa Air] No absolute restraint; DGCA at liberty to act against pilots violating contract and Civil Aviation Requirement, 2017: Delhi High Court

“If during the pendency of this petition, in case a pilot acts in breach of the minimum contractual notice period as specified under his/her employment agreement, then such an action will be at pilot’s own risk and will remain subject to the outcome of the present petition.”

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[Perjury] | “Not every false statement is intended to be the subject matter of the prosecution”: Karnataka High Court

There must be prima facie case of deliberate falsity on a matter of substance and the Court must be satisfied and there must be reasonable foundation for the charge and the prosecution of the offender is necessary in the interest of justice.

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[MSMED Act] Interest for delayed payment allowed even if principal amount already paid: Jharkhand High Court

“The MSMED Act, 2006 is a beneficial legislation with an object to promote and develop micro, small and/or medium enterprises, and the interpretation regarding a reference for the interest component alone would be in consonance with the object of the Act”

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Period treated as ‘not spent on duty’ must be construed for back wages and not for seniority and promotion: Delhi High Court

“Subsistence allowance is not a largesse, but the statutory right of an employee, and any denial of the same would amount to violation of Article 21 of the Constitution.”

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Explained | Madras HC quashes FIR against Advocate accused of restraining Revenue Inspector from conducting a survey

“The legal profession involves fighting for the rights of the clients and the Advocate tends to react more aggressively even outside the Courts. This is a character which is developed by an Advocate by virtue of the nature of duty that he performs for his clients”.

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Delhi High Court dismisses PIL highlighting inaction of UGC in relation to Universities providing unspecified courses; Directs UGC for compliance with UGC Act, 1956

The PIL was filed highlighting the inaction of the University Grants Commission (‘UGC’) with respect to Universities/ Institution/ Colleges providing unspecified courses.

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Delhi High Court quashes FIR in light of amicable settlement between parties; directs accused to contribute woollen blankets to girls’ shelter home

“In view of the fact that parties have mutually settled their disputes, in order to put a quietus to the litigation pending between them, this Court sees no reason to continue the proceedings as no useful purpose will be served in doing so.”

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‘Blacklisting Orders passed for an indefinite period not permissible under law’: Allahabad HC sets out contents for notice

“The notice is required to state the grounds necessitating the action and the penalty proposed specifically and unambiguously and is also required to adhere to the principles of natural justice”

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University’s Ordinance for self-regulation cannot override student’s right to education and dignity; Delhi HC directs University to consider students’ application for Migration

“It is incumbent upon educational institutions to make the necessary allowances to ensure that students, who are disadvantaged due to medical reasons, are also provided quality education.”

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Delhi High Court refuses to restrain the use of the song ‘JALSA’ in movie ‘MISSION RANIGANJ’

The present case highlights the precarious position in which artists, film producers, companies who manage rights in music, and others are placed due to the execution of multiple agreements in respect of the same work.

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Explained | Sanathana Dharma is a set of ‘eternal duties’: Madras High Court

Madras High Court remarked that an idea appears to have gained ground that Sanadhana Dharma is all about, and only about, promoting casteism and untouchability

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Wrongful detention | Gujarat HC grants 1 Lakh compensation to prisoner who spent 3 years in jail after Bail

The Convict was released on regular bail on 29-09-2020, however, the jail authorities did not open the E-mail containing the bail order.

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No copyright can be claimed in scriptures; their adaptations are entitled to copyright protection: Delhi High Court

“There can be no copyright claimed in the Scriptures. However, any adaptations of the said work including providing explanation, summary, meaning, exegesis/interpretation or creating any audio-visual works being transformative works, will be entitled to copyright protection.”

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Agreement/Settlement cannot override statutory Gratuity payment obligations under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972: Calcutta High Court

The Court held that the contradiction between agreement and provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, rendered the agreement unenforceable in terms of payment of gratuity.