Delhi HC stays JNU circular regarding degree requirements for PhD
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Indermeet Kaur, J, has taken up a writ petition filed against circulars issued
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Kerala HC holds Police responsible for not following Court orders with respect to curbing political activities in educational premises
Kerala High Court: A Division bench comprising of Navaniti Prasad Singh, CJI and Raja Vijay Raghavan, J, heard a contempt petition filed
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Gravity alone cannot be decisive ground to deny bail; competing factors are required to be balanced by the court
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sandeep Sharma, J. granted anticipatory bail to the petitioners in an
Continue readingInsurance company to pay, even if the accident occurs abroad
Punjab & Haryana High Court: In its recent order, the Court ruled that the insurance company is bound to pay compensation for
Continue readingKarnataka HC declines relief under Article 226 in light of alternate remedy available under S. 115 CPC
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution praying to
Continue readingTransfer is a normal rule of service, not to be interfered with by Court in the absence of mala fide
High Court of Madhya Pradesh: The petitioner prayed against his transfer order from one place to another on the ground that in
Continue readingHuman Rights Commission has only recommendation powers, cannot grant compensation
Chhattisgarh High Court: In a recent order given by the Bench of Sanjay K. Agrawal J., it was held that the Human
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While exercising jurisdiction under Article 227, High Court should not act like a bull in a China shop
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur: Recently, a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution was filed before the High Court against
Continue readingWrit of Mandamus denied in light of lack of appropriate representation of grievance to the authorities
Karnataka High Court: While deciding a batch of writ petitions filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, a Single Judge
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When the case is based on circumstantial evidence, motive assumes significance
Bombay High Court: While deciding criminal appeals filed against the judgment and order of conviction passed by the learned Trial Judge against
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Amendment of pleadings based on subsequent event is permissible, MP High Court follows Sampat Kumar
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur: The Court recently ruled over a petition against the order of the lower court to allow
Continue readingBurden of proof falls upon the person who is in special knowledge of a fact known only to him
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Vipin Sanghi and P.S. Teji, JJ, upheld the conviction and sentence passed by the
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If there exists substantial question of law, miscellaneous appeal can be entertained
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur: The Court recently heard an appeal under Order 43 Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure
Continue readingS. 111(m) of Customs Act can only be invoked if goods do not correspond in respect of value or any other particular with the Entry made under the Act
Madras High Court: The Court recently addressed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution wherein the petitioners asked for
Continue readingCognizance of offences committed under SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act can only be taken by a Special Court
High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi: The Court recently addressed a petition which had been filed for quashing a previous order given
Continue readingAnticipatory bail cannot be denied on sole grounds that a serious charge is levelled against accused
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, J dismissed a petition filed
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Father accused under POCSO: Bail rejected
Bombay High Court: In the order passed by the Bench of A.M. Badar, J., rejecting the application filed for grant of bail
Continue readingQuasi-judicial order can be passed only after giving an opportunity of hearing to applicant
Karnataka High Court: While deciding a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, a Single Judge Bench comprising
Continue readingJunaid Khan lynching case not fit to be handed over to CBI, High Court poses trust in trial court dismissing plea of deceased’s father
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In relation to the infamous Junaid Khan lynching case, the father of the deceased approached the High
Continue readingDeath Sentence cannot be commuted on another’s plea if convict himself waived his right to appeal and seek legal help
Punjab and Haryana High Court: An interesting case came up before the High Court in which the sister of Balwant Rajoana (assassin
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