Matter of granting mesne profits is exclusively within the trial court’s discretion
Bombay High Court: In a petition heard by a Single Judge Bench comprising of C.V. Bhadang, J., the decision of the trial
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Domestic violence under S. 3 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, takes into its fold economic abuse also
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a criminal revision petition, a Single Judge Bench comprising of Rathnakala, J. held that
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Bombay HC orders Maharashtra Govt. to pay compensation of Rs. 6 lakhs for wrongful prosecution of petitioner for murder
Bombay High Court: In a petition claiming damages for facing wrongful criminal prosecution for ten years of petitioner’s life and praying for action
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Gujarat HC issues directions for common counselling by State for management quota seats in Ayurveda Colleges
Gujarat High Court: The High Court recently quashed the Rules framed under the Gujarat Professional Medical Educational Colleges or Institutions (Regulation of
Continue readingJharkhand High Court prescribes social service by accused as a mandatory condition to grant bail
Jharkhand High Court: In a recent case before the High Court, it granted provisional bail to six persons accused for attacking a
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Person arrested before ISIS was notified as terrorist organisation cannot be charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
Bombay High Court: The State of Maharashtra filed an appeal against the order of a trial Judge who refused to frame charges
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Guidelines issued for legal aid assistance to convicts; right to appeal is a fundamental right
Calcutta High Court: In an order passed by the Bench of Joymola Bagchi, J. in an appeal petition forwarded from the Correctional Home
Continue reading‘Employee’ includes those appointed on contract basis as well, even if they are being paid by the contractor
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The High Court in a recent case before it granted the writ of mandamus sought by the
Continue readingApplications under S. 156(3) CrPC are to be supported by an affidavit duly sworn to by applicant invoking jurisdiction of the Magistrate
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a criminal petition filed under Section 482 CrPC praying to quash the proceedings in
Continue readingPatna High Court calls upon Centre for removal of NCTE Chairman; Says he is not fit to hold the position
Patna High Court: In the case where the constitution of the Inspecting Team by the National Council for Teachers Education (NCTE) for
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Bombay HC orders payment of Rs 50,000 to a cancer institution as a condition to quash an FIR in a rape case
Bombay High Court: In a petition filed for quashing an FIR filed by the complainant for the offence of rape, punishable under
Continue readingIf signatures not disputed, it is to be presumed that cheque has been issued in discharge of debt or liability
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The High Court in a recent matter concerning S. 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act held that when
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Employees who have resigned cannot claim pension under voluntary retirement scheme
Bombay High Court: A writ petition by former employees of the respondent bank who asserted that differentiating between ‘resignation’ and ‘voluntary retirement’ was
Continue readingCompromise is not a concrete ground to quash FIR or criminal proceedings
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent appeal before the High Court, it has held that a compromise between the parties
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Reliance Life Sciences allowed to participate in tender involving supply of drugs and medicines
Bombay High Court: A Division bench comprising of Anoop V. Mohta and Bharati H. Dangre, JJ. heard a petition filed in relation
Continue readingKarnataka HC grants bail in absence of prima facie case for an offence under NDPS Act
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a criminal petition filed under Section 439 of CrPC, praying to enlarge the petitioner
Continue readingForgiveness sought for offence under Ss. 195 and 211 IPC no ground for quashing the complaint
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The Court recently dealt with a petition under Section 482 CrPC praying for quashing of complaint against
Continue readingBail Application rejected in a double murder in Hyderabad
Hyderabad High Court: The Single Judge Bench of the High Court refused to grant bail to the primary accused in the shocking
Continue readingEnforcement of arbitral award in favour of Switzerland based trading company Glencore upheld
High Court of Delhi: In a petition filed by a Switzerland based company for the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against
Continue readingWrit petitioner cannot suffer for the delay on part of the authorities
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution praying to
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