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“..use of salutation and titles is prohibited in terms of Arts. 14 18 and 363A of the Constitution of India in public documents and public offices”; Raj HC observes in a case where hereditary title was mentioned in a cause title

Rajasthan High Court: Sameer Jain, J., directed the petitioners to file amended cause title at all respective places. The instant facts of

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Guj HC | Providing reasoning is to give it a value of precedent which can help in reduction of frivolous litigation; Court emphasises on recording reasons in judgments

Gujarat High Court: Ashokkumar C. Joshi, J. dismissed a petition and emphasised the importance of proper reasoning in a judgment/order. Petitioners were

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Cal HC | Court grants relief considering ranks and scores sufficient for Trainee Reserve Category in the Government College

Calcutta High Court: Moushumi Bhattacharya, J. decided on a petition which was filed being aggrieved by a notice cancelling a provisional eligibility

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Do District and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions do not have jurisdiction to take cognisance of medical negligence complaints? Ker HC analyses

Kerala High Court: N. Nagaresh, J., decided whether medical service would fall within the ambit of Section 2(42) of the Consumer Protection

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Can partners in dispute of an LLP or any other business entity carrying out business in different parts of country, file suit in any place where business is carried out? Del HC explains

Delhi High Court: Amit Bansal, J., expressed that an LLP or any other business entity can carry out business in different parts

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Whenever there is a conflict between substantial justice and hyper-technicality then substantial justice should be preferred to avoid defeat for the ends of justice: Raj HC observes in a case where candidature was rejected on a hyper-technical approach

Rajasthan High Court: A Division Bench of Anoop Kumar Dhand and Pankaj Bharadwaj, JJ., disposed of the petition and directed the Department

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MP HC | A writ for mandamus cannot lie to direct the State to enact a law; Petition dismissed

Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Division Bench of Ravi Malimath, CJ. and Dinesh Kumar Paliwal, J.dismissed a petition which was filed in

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When a person suffers injury without any negligence on his part, but result of combined effect of negligence of two other persons: Is it a case of composite or contributory negligence? Bom HC answers

Bombay High Court: Expressing that, Negligence does not always mean absolute carelessness, but want of such a degree of care as required

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[Yes Bank Loan Fraud] Public money under garb of Term loan siphoned off, resulting in generation of ‘proceeds of crime’ as well as its layering and ultimate projection as untainted money: Del HC while denying bail to Gautam Thapar

Delhi High Court: While addressing a matter wherein bail of Gautam Thapar accused in Yes Bank Loan Fraud case, was sought, Manoj

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Cal HC | Penetration even of the slightest degree is necessary to establish the offence of rape; Court modifies order after 8 years of imprisonment

Calcutta High Court: The Division Bench of Joymalya Bagchi and Bivas Pattanayak, JJ. modified a sentence imposed which was given in relation

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At odd hours, if wife continues making discreet phone calls with another man even after a warning by husband, would it constitute matrimonial cruelty? Ker HC decides

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench of A. Muhamed Mustaque and Dr Justice Kauser Edappagath, JJ., held that, despite a warning by

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Mani HC | All resolutions passed at the emergency meeting will be subject to confirmation or revision at the next ordinary meeting; Court allows petition

Manipur High Court: Lanusungkum Jamir, J. allowed a petition pertaining to appointment/promotion of High School teachers. Petitioners along with respondent 3, 4,

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To prove that cheque amount was larger than debt due, can defence of Issuer be looked at stage of issuing summons? Del HC explains

Delhi High Court: While addressing a matter revolving around Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Subramonium Prasad, J., held that

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Tri HC | Court dismisses petition for regularisation stating absence of the required materials and proof

Tripura High Court: S. Talpatra, J. disposed of the petition holding that the discretion lies with the respondents to provide job for

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Can a nominated Councillor be appointed as Leader of the House under Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949? Bom HC elaborates

Bombay High Court: The Division Bench of A.A. Sayed and S.G. Dige, JJ., considered the issue of whether a nominated Councillor can

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Whether the maintenance awarded under the Domestic Violence Act can be sought to be enhanced under the CrPC? Kar HC analyses

Karnataka High Court: M. Nagaprasanna, J. allowed the criminal petition and quashed both the orders by the Magistrate and the Sessions Judge.

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Megh HC | Court decides on eligibility of family pension under Rule 48 of Meghalaya Civil Services Pension Rules of 1983

Meghalaya High Court: H. S. Thangkhiew J. dismissed the petition and affirmed that the petitioner was not eligible to avail family pension.

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In ever-evolving society, evolving law with it, time to shift perspective from didactics of orthodox society, shackled with strong strings of morality to one that values an individual’s life: P&H HC

Punjab and Haryana High Court: While dealing with a matter regarding protection to live-in relationship, Anoop Chitkara, J., held that, every person

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[IT Act] AP HC | ”…being an educated man and Software Engineer, he is not justified in making such irresponsible comments against the Judiciary and the High Court”, Bail denied

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Cheekathi Manavendranath Roy J. dismissed the criminal petition and granted bail to the accused advocates and denied bail

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Tri HC | Court directs AMC to set up proper slaughterhouses and ensure garbage disposal in scientific manner

Tripura High Court: The Division Bench of Indrajit Mahanty and S.G. Chattopadhyay, JJ. issued directions for construction of slaughter houses and ensuring