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Legally divorced wife also entitled to seek relief under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005

High Court of Kerala: Deciding the question on whether subsistence of matrimonial relationship is a sine-qua-non for seeking reliefs under Sections 18

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Child’s passport can carry step-father’s name without step-father being declared the legal guardian

High Court of Punjab and Haryana : Deciding upon an issue as to whether the passport of child can carry the name

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Proceeding against accused offender under POCSO Act dismissed, as parties settle matter

High Court of Kerala : Observing the allegations of offences punishable under Section 354-A of the Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 7

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Visually challenged person cannot be denied participation in exam for Judicial Services

High Court of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: In a writ petition challenging the validity of Rule 7 of the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial

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No appeal is maintainable against the decision/order of Wakf Tribunal

High Court of Himachal Pradesh : Deciding upon an issue as to whether Regular First Appeal or Civil Revision or petition under

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Complaint not maintainable under Domestic Violence Act if it lacks mentioning of specific instances of domestic violence

High Court of Rajasthan: While deciding the validity and legality of the criminal miscellaneous petition filed under Section 482 CrPc, by the

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Photographs of defaulting borrower cannot be published in newspapers in routine manner for pressurising defaulting borrower to repay dues

High Court of Calcutta : Deciding on an important issue relating to the publication of the demand notice under Section 13(2) of

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Madras HC issues direction to BCI on forgery by an advocate

High Court of Madras: The Court while deciding upon the issue of the appointment of Principal in Kamaraj College, Tuticorin, has granted

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Assets left behind by deceased husband are liable to be proceeded against for satisfaction of decree for maintenance

High Court of Chhattisgarh : Deciding the question that arose for consideration of the the Court as to whether the assets left

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Woman can file application before Magistrate under PWDV Act irrespective of whether she was living in with respondent at the time of filing application

High Court of Orissa : In a path breaking decision the Bench comprising of S.K. Sahoo, J.,while answering a vital question that

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Minor discrepancies in records maintained by medical professionals cannot invite prosecution by appropriate authority without prior investigation

High Court of Bombay: While dealing with the question relating to the validity of a criminal complaint filed against the petitioner for

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Marking blood donors with an indelible identification mark is an invasion upon an individual’s fundamental right to privacy

Madras High Court: While deciding upon the petition filed in public interest, praying before the Court to direct the concerned authorities to

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Grant of bail in cases of cheating and criminal breach of trust affecting large number of people would have an adverse impact on trust of criminal justice system

Delhi High Court: Rejecting the bail application of Sunil Dahiya, MD of Vigneshwara Group of Companies under Section 439 of the Code

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Legally divorced wife also entitled to seek relief under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Child’s passport can carry step-father’s name without step-father being declared the legal guardian

Proceeding against accused offender under POCSO Act dismissed, as parties settle matter

Visually challenged person cannot be denied participation in exam for Judicial Services

No appeal is maintainable against the decision/order of Wakf Tribunal

Complaint not maintainable under Domestic Violence Act if it lacks mentioning of specific instances of domestic violence

Photographs of defaulting borrower cannot be published in newspapers in routine manner for pressurising defaulting borrower to repay dues

Madras HC issues direction to BCI on forgery by an advocate

Assets left behind by deceased husband are liable to be proceeded against for satisfaction of decree for maintenance

Woman can file application before Magistrate under PWDV Act irrespective of whether she was living in with respondent at the time of filing application

Minor discrepancies in records maintained by medical professionals cannot invite prosecution by appropriate authority without prior investigation

Marking blood donors with an indelible identification mark is an invasion upon an individual’s fundamental right to privacy

Court finds Maharashtra State under reported child deaths

Irretrievable break down of marriage can be a ground for divorce

Appointment to judicial services can be denied having regard to past criminal record

‘Court of Session’ also includes the Courts of Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges

There is no fundamental or civil right to have your spouse transferred near your residence

Individual instances of hardship and inconvenience cannot become a ground to declare a provision as unconstitutional

Spouse’s demand for privacy is not cruelty and not a ground for divorce

Grant of bail in cases of cheating and criminal breach of trust affecting large number of people would have an adverse impact on trust of criminal justice system