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Petition claiming violation of principles of natural justice dismissed in light of ‘useless formality theory’

Gauhati High Court: A writ petition claiming violation of principles of natural justice since excise duty was levied on the petitioner retrospectively

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Tenants have a right to approach DRT under S. 17(4-A) of SARFAESI Act

Karnataka High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vineet Kothari, J., decided a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227

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A person cannot be allowed to remain incarcerated in jail for an indefinite period until proved guilty

Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sandeep Sharma, J., allowed a criminal petition filed under Section 438 of

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Where the manner of doing a particular act is prescribed under statute, the act must be done in that manner or not at all

Chhattisgarh High Court: The order of the District Magistrate, Bilaspur, restricting the movement of vehicles in the Tiger Reserve Area was quashed

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Conviction of an Indian by foreign court can be taken notice of by Indian Courts in excercise of judicial/quasijudicial powers

Bombay High Court: While deciding the issue that whether conviction of an Indian by a foreign Court for the offence committed in

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Executive orders cannot supplant statutory rules

Madhya Pradesh High Court: A writ petition was decided by a Single Judge Bench comprising of Sujoy Paul, J., wherein it was

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Gujarat HC: PIL seeking to permit students to JEE and NEET 2018, without quoting Aadhar number adjourned

Gujarat High Court: A Division Bench comprising of R. Subhash Reddy, CJ. And Vipul M. Pancholi, J., adjourned a writ petition filed

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Presence of a legally recoverable debt at the time of issuing cheque is a necessity for an action under S. 138 NI Act

Karnataka High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of K. Somashekar, J., decided a criminal appeal filed under Section 378(4) CrPC, wherein

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Delhi HC orders formulation of comprehensive action plan to deal with earthquakes and like threats

Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of S. Ravindra Bhat and AK Chawla, JJ,. listed the next day of hearing on

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Bail denied to ensure free, fair and full investigation of the case

Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Chander Bhusan Barowalia, J., decided a criminal petition filed under Section 438

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Intention to murder or put the victim at a risk of being murdered necessary to constitute as crime of kidnapping under S. 364 IPC

High Court of Jharkhand: The Division Bench comprising of H.C. Mishra and B.B. Mangalmurti, JJ., recently heard an appeal against the acquittal

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FIR quashed in light of compromise effected between parties

Punjab and Haryana High Court: FIR in cross cases filed between the contesting parties was quashed by a Single Judge Bench comprising

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Discrimination in health insurance against individuals based on their genetic disposition, is unconstitutional

Delhi High Court: While deciding the issue that whether persons having genetic disorders can be discriminated against in the context of health

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If a minor is in the custody of biological mother, the natural guardianship can be presumed and hence, the custody is lawful

High Court of Kerala: The Division Bench comprising of V. Chitambaresh and Sathish Ninnan, JJ., recently dealt with a writ petition filed

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Delhi High Court proceeds ex parte against party infringing KINLEY trademark

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Jayant Nath, JJ., disposed of a suit before it. The suit was filed

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Order passed by Commissioner of Sales Tax set aside on grounds of limitation

Orissa High Court: An order of revision of assessment passed against the petitioner by the Commissioner of Sales Tax was set aside

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Orders available on official websites of High Courts held to have sanctity: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ravindra V. Ghughe, J. heard a miscellaneous civil application wherein the applicant had

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There cannot be two complaints by the same person about the same incident

Karnataka High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Budihal R.B., J., decided a criminal petition filed under Section 438 of CrPC,

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Violence against members of the Bar, thwarting legal assistance in pending cases, tantamount to criminal contempt of court

Delhi High Court: The Delhi High Court took suo motu cognizance of violence and vandalism against members of the Delhi Bar. The

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Licensing Authority has to adhere to the conditions provided in the Arms Act for refusing grant of an Arms Licence

Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of KL Wadane, J. heard a criminal writ petitioner challenging the order of the