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Invalidation of caste claim will result in automatic disqualification and termination of election

Bombay High Court: While upholding an order passed by the Commissioner, Solapur Municipal Corporation wherein the petitioner was declared disqualified and his

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Father who is willing to pay maintenance for his daughter is also entitled to visitation rights

Delhi High Court: While disposing off an appeal wherein an order granting appellant’s wife a monthly maintenance of Rs. 25,000 under Section

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Custody of a minor child cannot be denied to a working mother

High Court of Gujarat: While examining the legality and validity of the impugned judgment and order passed by the learned Family Court,

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Maharashtra State govt. officials directed to release payment of arrears and pension to retired Judicial officers

High Court of Bombay: Examining the aspect of non-payment of pension and arrears to retired judicial officials, the Division Bench comprising of

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Clubbing or splitting of ‘end uses’ under Section 3(5) of the Coal Mines Second Ordinance, 2014 held, arbitrary

Delhi High Court: The issue in this case was regarding the allotment of coal block allocations and the dispute revolved around Section

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‘Whatsapp’ not obligated to protect personal data; TRAI directed to create statutory framework for internet messaging services

Delhi High Court: This case is a public interest litigation that prays for a writ of mandamus and prohibition against ‘Whatsapp’ i.e. an

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Order of cohabitation under decree for restitution of conjugal rights or for its execution can’t enforce sexual relations between estranged spouses

High Court of Delhi: While examining the question relating to the execution of a decree for restitution of conjugal rights, the Bench

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Notes taken by judges’ stenographer in shorthand notebook, not public record under RTI

High Court of Delhi: Upholding the validity and legality of the order passed by the Central Information Commission, the Bench comprising of S.

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Central Board of Film Certification’s decision to refuse certification to “Porkalathil Oru Poo”, upheld

Madras High Court: While deliberating upon the issue of refusal of certification by the CBFC to the film “Porkalathil Oru Poo” based

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Photocopies of copyrighted books to make course packs for students’ curriculum is an exception to copyright under Section 52(1)(i)

Delhi High Court: Observing that “Copyright, specially in literary works, is thus not an inevitable, divine, or natural right that confers on authors

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False character assassination allegation constitutes Matrimonial Cruelty

Delhi High Court: While upholding a decree of divorce that has been granted to the respondent husband by the Family Court on

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Guidelines issued to prevent Forum Shopping in Bail cases

Kerala High Court: In order to clarify doubts of the Registry of Kerala High Court in carrying out the dictum laid down

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Court dismisses petition demanding video recording of proceedings

Bombay High Court: In a recent order, a Bench comprising of Dr Manjula Chellur, C.J. and M S Sonak, J. dismissed a

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Delhi HC directs UPSC to include Transgender/Third Gender option in UPSC applications forms

High Court of Delhi: Amidst the increasing clamour surrounding the issue of ‘Transgender/Third Gender ’ a Bench comprising of Rohini , C.J.

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YAHOO! proves trademark infringement by Apricot foods – passing off goods by using goodwill

Delhi High Court: In this case the plaintiffs are seeking permanent injunction to restrain the defendants from passing off of goods by infringing

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Private complaint against public servant under PC Act, 1988 need not necessarily be accompanied by sanction order but, is pre-requisite in taking cognizance

High Court of Karnataka: While deciding the issues raised for consideration of the Court pertaining to the nature of judicial process involved in

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Acquittal of husband and his family members in dowry demand case held, is no ground to deny maintenance to the wife and child

High Court of Punjab and Haryana: While deciding upon the challenge to the orders of the Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Hansi and the

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Invalidation of caste claim will result in automatic disqualification and termination of election

Father who is willing to pay maintenance for his daughter is also entitled to visitation rights

Custody of a minor child cannot be denied to a working mother

Maharashtra State govt. officials directed to release payment of arrears and pension to retired Judicial officers

Clubbing or splitting of ‘end uses’ under Section 3(5) of the Coal Mines Second Ordinance, 2014 held, arbitrary

‘Whatsapp’ not obligated to protect personal data; TRAI directed to create statutory framework for internet messaging services

Order of cohabitation under decree for restitution of conjugal rights or for its execution can’t enforce sexual relations between estranged spouses

Notes taken by judges’ stenographer in shorthand notebook, not public record under RTI

Central Board of Film Certification’s decision to refuse certification to “Porkalathil Oru Poo”, upheld

Photocopies of copyrighted books to make course packs for students’ curriculum is an exception to copyright under Section 52(1)(i)

False character assassination allegation constitutes Matrimonial Cruelty

Guidelines issued to prevent Forum Shopping in Bail cases

Court dismisses petition demanding video recording of proceedings

Delhi HC directs UPSC to include Transgender/Third Gender option in UPSC applications forms

YAHOO! proves trademark infringement by Apricot foods – passing off goods by using goodwill

Private complaint against public servant under PC Act, 1988 need not necessarily be accompanied by sanction order but, is pre-requisite in taking cognizance

Acquittal of husband and his family members in dowry demand case held, is no ground to deny maintenance to the wife and child

Delhi Judicial Academy directed to design a Refresher Course on Juvenile Justice for training of Judicial Officers

Selling a drug without valid licence is a non-cognizable offence

National Green Tribunal does not posses the power to adjudicate upon the vires or validity of any statutory enactment