Scope of interference by a writ court in decision of a lower forum — limited to the extent of assessing
Jammu & Kashmir High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Sindhu Sharma, JJ. ruled that a joint reading
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When a sale deed is cancelled the revenue entry prior to it revives leaving no room for further declaration: Allahabad HC
Allahabad High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Anjani Kumar Mishra, J. dismissed an appeal being devoid of merits. The appellant
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Authorities barred from shooting stray dogs to manage the menace created at Ahmedabad Airport: Gujarat HC
Gujarat High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Anant S. Dave, ACJ and Biren Vaishnav, J. directed the petitioners to make arrangements
Continue readingCo-accused persons entitled to same benefit; sentence waived on grounds of parity: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Rekha Palli, J. while disposing of a petition, waived of the sentence awarded to
Continue readingRelief sought against a Registered Society| A matter of civil dispute cannot be adjudicated by way of Article 226
Uttaranchal High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Manoj K. Tiwari, J. dismissed a writ petition on account of it being
Continue readingLawful possession of a property cannot be interfered with by way of ouster or locking in absence of Court order
Patna High Court: A Single judge bench comprising of Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. while hearing a civil writ petition ruled that lawful possession
Continue readingEuthanasia|Training should be imparted in Trigger Point Therapy and Musculo-Skeletal Therapy for advantage of people diagnosed with brain damage
Madras High Court: The Bench comprising of N. Kirubakaran and Abdul Quiddhose, JJ. dealt with a petition in which father (i.e. petitioner)
Continue readingBurden to prove non-receipt of insurer’s letter of cancellation of insurance lies on the insured: Kerala HC
Kerala High Court: A Full bench comprising of V. Chitambaresh, P.B. Suresh Kumar and Sathish Ninan, JJ. while answering a reference ruled
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CGST Act, 2017 does not render proceedings initiated under Service Tax Act nugatory; quoting wrong provision of law doesn’t invalidate action of Authority
Calcutta High Court: While dismissing a writ petition filed against the actions of Tax Authorities, a Single Judge Bench comprising of Debangsu Basak,
Continue readingWrit of habeas corpus cannot be issued if the person being sought enters appearance before the Court
Patna High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Ravi Ranjan and Madhuresh Prasad, JJ. while hearing a criminal writ petition filed by
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‘Surrendering on time’ considered as positive factor while considering grant of bail to under-trial
Gujarat High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of B.N. Karia, J. allowed a bail application giving consideration to the previous record
Continue readingPerson appointed on compassionate ground need to adhere to his commitment to take care of other family members
Allahabad High Court: This writ petition was filed before a Single Judge Bench of Ashwani Kumar Mishra, J. against an order where
Continue readingAnticipatory Bail: Person alleged with serious allegations cannot be granted
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Petitioner had prayed for anticipatory bail in FIR registered under Sections 420, 465, 467, 471 and 120-B
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Authorities directed to take necessary preventive measures regarding waste generated from slaughterhouses: Himachal Pradesh HC
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Surya Kant, CJ. and Ajay Mohan Goel, J. directed the respondents to ensure
Continue readingTeachers are the backbone of education: Deprivation of pension is against constitutional mandate
Meghalaya High Court: The Bench comprising of Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, CJ. and S.R. Sen, J. directed the government to adhere to the principles
Continue readingRepeated attempts by wife to commit suicide amounts to extreme cruelty; divorce granted
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of G.S. Sistani and Jyoti Singh, JJ. dismissed an appeal against the judgment of Family Court
Continue readingDaughter acts as ostensible agent of her mother : Kerala HC
Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Dama Seshadri Naidu, J. while hearing a civil writ petition ruled that a
Continue readingMaintenance application followed by a complaint for cruelty indicates weak evidence: Chhattisgarh HC
Chhattisgarh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vimla Singh Kapoor, J. dismissed a revision petition on account of it lacking
Continue readingOrdering re-poll during pendency of an enquiry before Deputy Commissioner, is not ultra vires of J&K Panchayati Raj Act
Jammu & Kashmir High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Dhiraj Singh Thakur, J., dismissed a writ petition filed against the order
Continue readingCourt not to go into merits of averments at the time of admission of application for amendment of witness statement: Del HC
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Jayant Nath, J. allowed an application under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC seeking amendment
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