‘One cannot suffer for fault of advocate’; order of Magistrate quashing the complaint set aside
Calcutta High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Md. Mumtaz Khan, J. allowed a revision petition against the order of the
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Custody of minor girl child granted to mother as per Section 6 HMG Act; considerations while deciding matters reiterated: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of G.S. Sistani and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, JJ. dismissed an appeal seeking review of the
Continue readingIssuance of distress warrant under the Bihar and Orissa Public Demands Recovery Act, 1914 requires principles of natural justice to be followed by the Certificate Officer
Jharkhand High Court: A Single judge bench comprising of Anubha Rawat Choudhury, J. while dealing with a civil writ petition directed the
Continue readingLaw of preventive detention: A tool to be used sparingly
Jammu & Kashmir High Court: A Single Judge Bench of H.K. Hanjura, J., allowed a Writ Petition filed against the order of
Continue readingMatrimonial dispute alleging demand for dowry, harassment and torture must be substantiated with clear and cogent documentary evidence or witness accounts
Uttaranchal High Court: A Division bench comprising of Rajiv Sharma and Alok Singh, JJ. dismissed an appeal filed against the judgment of
Continue readingCobrapost| Allegations as to reliability of News is a publicly debatable matter; granting ex-parte injunction sans satisfying constitutional standards is infraction on freedom of speech: Delhi HC
“Democracy presupposes robustness in debates, which often turns the spotlight on public figures and public institutions-like media houses, journals and editors.” Delhi
Continue readingWithdrawal of a suit can be allowed under Order XXIII Rule 3 of CPC if the defect is formal in nature and such that has no effect on merits of the case
Jammu & Kashmir High Court: A Single Judge bench comprising of Rashid Ali Dar, J. while dealing with a civil revision petition
Continue readingOrder passed under Section 20 of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act appealable, writ petition rejected in light of alternate remedy
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J. rejected a petition filed a father against the order
Continue readingUnder amended Rule 48 of the Meghalaya Civil Services (Pension) Rules a married daughter cannot claim family pension
Meghalaya High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, CJ., dismissed a petition claiming the family pension. Facts of
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Civil Court barred to entertain matter which DRT is empowered to adjudicate under SARFAESI
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of A.S. Chandurkar, J. allowed a civil revision application filed by the tenant —
Continue readingApplication seeking condonation of delay must meet the test of Section 5 of the Jammu & Kashmir Limitation Samvat, 1995 and satisfy the court with sufficient cause for delay
Jammu & Kashmir High Court: A Single Judge bench comprising of M.K. Hanjura, J. while dealing with an application for condonation of
Continue readingElection Petition dismissed by Deputy District Magistrate as petitioner failed to establish her case, writ rejected for lack of merit
Allahabad High Court: The writ petition was filed before a Single Judge Bench comprising of Salil Kumar Rai, J., against judgment and
Continue readingSufficient opportunity for cross-examination must be granted to defence; trial court directed to re-summon witnesses: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. allowed a petition filed against the order of the trial
Continue readingA public post cannot be given as an inheritance to the son/daughter of a retired employee
Jharkhand High Court: A Single Judge bench comprising of Aparesh Kumar Singh, J. while dealing with a civil writ petition challenging the
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Communication gap between party and advocate held to be sufficient reason for non-appearance; Court to decide case on merits rather than going into technicalities: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of A.M. Badar, J. allowed an appeal filed against the order of the trial
Continue readingCompensation allowed for death due to negligence in maintaining electricity system in public park
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Rajendra Menon, CJ and V. Kameswar Rao, J. allowed a letters patent appeal against
Continue readingStepson, not being a valid and legal dependant, is not entitled to compassionate appointment under Clause 9.3.3 of the National Coal Wage Agreement-VII
Jharkhand High Court: A Single Judge bench comprising of Aparesh Kumar Singh, J. while dealing with a civil writ petition rejected the
Continue readingAuthority directed to consider claim for promotion to post of Sub-Inspector as per U.P. Sub-Inspector and Inspector Service Rules 2016: Allahabad HC
Allahabad High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ashwani Kumar Mishra, J., disposed of a petition filed with a claim of
Continue reading“The student of every age must be safe and secure in the school premises and while traveling from their homes to school and back”: Uttaranchal HC
Uttaranchal High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Rajiv Sharma, ACJ. and Sharad Kumar Sharma, J., gave directions to ensure safety of
Continue readingExplaining use of mark by reverse deduction trivialize trademark rights; injunction granted against use of BURGER KING
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Pratibha M. Singh, J. granted injunction in favour of the plaintiff restraining the
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