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If source containing information on the basis of which Detention Officer took decision not legible, then it needs to quashed

Madras High Court: The High Court recently addressed a Habeas Corpus petition filed under Art. 226 of the Constitution of India which,

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Punjab & Haryana HC reduces quantum of punishment for charge under S. 366-A IPC as convict had married the prosecutrix

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent appeal before the High Court, the appellant had appealed for reduction of quantum of

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Compromise between the parties can be a ground for quashing FIR under S. 482 CrPC

Punjab and Haryana High Court: The petition was filed by the petitioner under S. 482 CrPC for quashing an FIR under Section

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Income Tax Assessing Officer has to dispose of objections before invoking re-assessment proceedings

Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in the writ appeal filed under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act praying

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Charges framed based on statements under S. 164 CrPC are valid even if allegations are in addition to those made in FIR

Delhi High Court: While deciding a criminal revision petition, a Single Judge Bench held that it is not necessary that charges framed based

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S. 167 of Motor Vehicles Act bars dual claim of compensation, both under Employees Compensation Act as well as MV Act

Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in a Miscellaneous First Appeal under Section 173(1) of the MV Act, against the judgment

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Bombay HC: Surname cannot be conclusive to decide caste claim

Bombay High Court: In a petition challenging the decision of the Caste Scrutiny Committee invalidating the caste certificate of the petitioner, a

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Registration of Genetic Clinics & Diagnostic Centers can’t be suspended without notice, unless done in public interest

Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of P.B. Suresh Kumar, J. dealt with writs filed with regard to the Pre-conception

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Difference between maintenance of law and order & public order discussed

High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: The detention of one Chirraboina Krishna Yadav under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities of

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Pre-Primary education is an essential right of a child

Bombay High Court: In a case concerning the pre-primary education rights of a child filed in form of Public Interest Litigation, a

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Delhi HC orders vehicles carrying pulses to be exempted from levy of Environment Compensation Charge

High Court of Delhi: In a writ filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution, the question for consideration was

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Kerala HC allows serving of alcohol at private functions within precincts of a house

High Court of Kerala: In a writ petition filed by the petitioner alleging police harassment on account of insistence by officials to

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Madras HC quashes GO reserving 85% seats in medical colleges for State Board students

Madras High Court: In a writ petition filed by students against a Government Order and Clause IV(19) of the prospectus of MBBS/BDS

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Failure of authorities to issue notice of enquiry to its employees is violative of principles of natural justice

High Court for States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh: In a writ petition filed, questioning the validity and legal sustainability of an

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‘Law of the Case’ doctrine which binds a Court to its own earlier ruling in the same case discussed: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court: A Division Bench comprising of P.N. Ravindrand and Dama Seshadri Naidu, JJ. discussed the meaning, scope and applicability of

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Legal services to be governed by reverse charge mechanism, legal sanctity of press releases questioned

Delhi High Court: In the process of hearing the petition filed by JK Mittal & Company with respect to the notifications issued

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Right of burial of the dead claimed by a community is a customary right and not easement

Kerala High Court: In an appeal filed against a decision of the trial court which declared that the people belonging to the

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Impact & implications of GST on Legal Practitioners: Clarification sought from Government

Delhi High Court: Taking note of the fact that the legal practitioners are under a genuine doubt whether they require to get

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Dying declaration to be considered whenever the cause of death comes into question

High Court for States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: In an appeal challenging the judgment of the Sessions Court that convicted the

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Compassionate appointment not a vested right of dependent of a deceased employee, if required to fulfil certain criteria

Kerala High Court: In a petition challenging the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulum, that had directed the petitioner company to