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[Manipur Internet Ban] Manipur HC directs State to provide limited Internet services to public

The Internet services will be provided at designated places under the Control of State authorities.

Every Female and Male Employee whether appointed on regular basis, contractual basis, ad hoc basis, have Fundamental Right to Maternity and Paternity Leave: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Court said that the object of maternity leave is to protect the dignity of motherhood by providing full and healthy maintenance to the woman and her child and maternity leave is intended to achieve the social justice to women.

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Gauhati HC asks to be apprised of the steps taken by Assam Govt towards protection of Ahom dynasty era monuments from illegal encroachment

In the instant PIL where the central issue was regarding illegal mining in Digboi forest, the Court also took note of the fact that the illegal activities are also destroying heritage sites associated with Ahom dynasty.

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[Drug Trafficking] 34 kgs heroin seized at ICD Tughlkabad, Delhi; Delhi Court discharges accused due to lack of evidence

Delhi Court observed that as per the series of events, the accused was made a scapegoat in case things did not work out as planned.

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Medical Board advice against Medical Termination of 29 weeks pregnancy; Gujarat High Court directs Minor Rape Survivor to stay at shelter home till delivery of child

The Medical Board, upon examining the Minor girl, advised not to terminate pregnancy of 29 weeks 05 days and no abnormality was detected by the Psychiatrist.

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Allegations in FIR against rape accused cannot be considered as abetment of suicide: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the FIR and consequential criminal proceedings arising thereafter.

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Non-consummation of marriage due to husband’s spiritual inclinations is cruelty under Hindu Marriage Act and not S. 498-A of IPC: Karnataka High Court

Noting the husband’s interest in watching videos by Sisters of Brahmakumari, which eventually led to non-consummation of his marriage, the Court was of the view that this situation does not fall under the scheme of S. 498-A, IPC.

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Delhi High Court directs plantation of at least 10,000 trees to utilize Rs. 80 lakhs recovered from defaulting litigants

Liberty is granted to Court Commissioners to approach the Court in case of difficulty or non-compliance of the orders or non-cooperation by any agency. Signboards shall be put up at prominent places to inform the public that the plantation has been carried out under the directions of the Delhi High Court.

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[Senthil Balaji Defamation case] Madras High Court directs YouTuber Savukku to pay Rs. 1 Lakhs to TNSLSA

Madras High Court directed Savukku to file an affidavit of undertaking, that in future he shall guard himself against violating any orders passed by any Court, or even make any comments which may impinge the majesty of the Courts.

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‘CruzOil’ being a composite mark is excluded from Section 9(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act and is registrable: Delhi High Court

The mark having a combination of words and devices had to be considered as a whole for the purposes of grant of registration.

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Madras High Court refuses to grant interim injunction against Savukku from making defamatory statements against Senthil Balaji

Considering the fact that Senthil Balaji is a public person, the YouTube videos and tweets only make various allegations against him in performance of his official duties. Further, most of the statements are already available in public domain.

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Kerala HC upholds KAT’s order directing PSC to consider trans-woman’s application for post of female Housekeeper

Kerala High Court observed that the said order was passed by the Tribunal a week before the last date of application submission to preserve the subject matter of lis.

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Squeezing enemy’s testicles in a crowded village procession not an act done with intent to commit murder; Karnataka High Court modifies sentence

While hearing the appeal against conviction for attempt to murder, the Court stated that the accused’s actions fall under ‘causing grievous hurt’ rather than ‘attempt to murder’.

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Procedure of post-investigation FIR is totally alien to the principles of criminal jurisprudence: Gauhati High Court

The Court made strict observations regarding conduct of the police officers of Bilasipara Police Station and directed the enquiry officers to expediate the investigations.

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Bhagalpur Bridge collapsed due to laxity of the authority of State Government and the Contractor: Patna High Court

The Court is concerned to safeguard the interest of public at large and to prevent the misuse of public money and the exploitation of natural resources in the interest of society and the common people, which has been caused due to laxity of the authority of the State Government and the Contractor.

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Allahabad High Court refuses to quash FIR against Youth Congress leader over his ‘love affair’ remark against Modi and Adani

Allahabad High Court opined that the offence alleged in the impugned FIR would definitely fall within the ambit of Section 153-A and Section 505(2) of IPC which are cognizable offences. Thus, refused to quash the FIR against Secretary of UP Youth Congress, Sachin Chaudhary

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[Manipur Internet Ban] Manipur HC directs State to provide limited Internet services to public

Every Female and Male Employee whether appointed on regular basis, contractual basis, ad hoc basis, have Fundamental Right to Maternity and Paternity Leave: Himachal Pradesh HC

Gauhati HC asks to be apprised of the steps taken by Assam Govt towards protection of Ahom dynasty era monuments from illegal encroachment

[Drug Trafficking] 34 kgs heroin seized at ICD Tughlkabad, Delhi; Delhi Court discharges accused due to lack of evidence

Medical Board advice against Medical Termination of 29 weeks pregnancy; Gujarat High Court directs Minor Rape Survivor to stay at shelter home till delivery of child

Allegations in FIR against rape accused cannot be considered as abetment of suicide: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Non-consummation of marriage due to husband’s spiritual inclinations is cruelty under Hindu Marriage Act and not S. 498-A of IPC: Karnataka High Court

Delhi High Court directs plantation of at least 10,000 trees to utilize Rs. 80 lakhs recovered from defaulting litigants

[Senthil Balaji Defamation case] Madras High Court directs YouTuber Savukku to pay Rs. 1 Lakhs to TNSLSA

‘CruzOil’ being a composite mark is excluded from Section 9(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act and is registrable: Delhi High Court

Madras High Court refuses to grant interim injunction against Savukku from making defamatory statements against Senthil Balaji

Kerala HC upholds KAT’s order directing PSC to consider trans-woman’s application for post of female Housekeeper

Squeezing enemy’s testicles in a crowded village procession not an act done with intent to commit murder; Karnataka High Court modifies sentence

Procedure of post-investigation FIR is totally alien to the principles of criminal jurisprudence: Gauhati High Court

Bhagalpur Bridge collapsed due to laxity of the authority of State Government and the Contractor: Patna High Court

Allahabad High Court refuses to quash FIR against Youth Congress leader over his ‘love affair’ remark against Modi and Adani

[Loan Disbursement] If one signing authority exonerated; the other cannot be held liable: Bombay High Court

[Cheating] Kerala High Court grants interim relief to Congress MP K. Sudhakaran

Kerala High Court directs State Bar Council to accept advocates enrollment fee of Rs 750

Income Tax| Power of reopening of assessment should be sparingly used for adequate reason: Calcutta High Court