PIL on Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav dismissed
Delhi High Court: Hearing a public interest petition relating to the issue of release of an Indian citizen Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav claiming
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Where decision of Board of Directors is to be taken, except otherwise provided, a majority decision would be considered the ultimate decision of Board of Directors
Kerala High Court: In the instant case where question was raised upon the legality of the acquisition of State Bank of Travancore
Continue readingUP Govt. directed not to lose sight of ‘dimensions and repercussions of the consequences’ likely to follow GO on slaughterhouses
Allahabad High Court: Amid the ongoing hue and cry over the closure of illegal slaughter houses in the State of Uttar Pradesh,
Continue readingMember of Public Service Commission is constitutional functionary, cannot be suspended by Governor under Article 317 at his pleasure
Karnataka High Court: In the instant case wherein the issue arose regarding the power of the Governor to suspend a member of
Continue readingGanga and Yamuna are juristic/legal persons/living entities
Uttaranchal High Court: Pronouncing a landmark decision in the instant case wherein it was noticed that despite the decision of this Court
Continue readingIn dowry cases, general & vague allegations cannot be treated as sufficient material to prosecute husband’s relatives
Madhya Pradesh High Court: In the instant case filed for the quashment of criminal proceedings initiated against the applicants under Sections 498-A
Continue readingProgeny of Tibetans, born in India on/after 26.01.1950 & before 01.07.1987, are Indian citizens; entitled to benefits & privileges available to Indian citizens
Meghalaya High Court: While considering three petitions addressing the issue wherein the petitioners (they being children of Tibetan parents and born in
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Investigating agencies, prosecutors & Special Courts directed to protect privacy and other basic human rights of child sexual abuse victims
Calcutta High Court: While deciding the instant appeal wherein the appellant was accused and convicted of sexually abusing a minor girl which
Continue readingDismissal and withdrawal of SLP can’t be treated at par for the purpose of filing review petition in HC
Delhi High Court: An order passed by the Delhi High Court disposed off the preliminary objection to the maintainability of the review petition,
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Delhi High Court: Forum of SC and ST legislators and Parliamentarians- a non legal entity filed a PIL before the Delhi High Court
Continue readingHigher Courts can direct investigating agencies to investigate afresh
Madhya Pradesh High Court: The petitioner was an IAS officer appointed in 1982 and served in MP cadre from year 2000 to 2004
Continue readingMP High Court refuses to interfere in land acquisition matter as petitioner approached the Court too late
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Before the Court, a Public Interest Litigation was filed by Gram Sabha Kunda to challenge the land acquisition process
Continue readingOrissa High Court: Duties of doctor towards patients include telling them about the risks of suggested treatments
Orissa High Court: While hearing a case on medical negligence. S. K. Sahoo, J. started his judgment with a famous quote by
Continue readingCourt cannot issue Writ of Mandamus against the State to frame particular sets of rules
High Court of Madhya Pradesh: The Court while hearing a public interest litigation filed by the petitioner as objections against certain provision
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Protection of dignity, privacy of women prisoners, provision of hygienic food & basic infrastructure form focal points of prison reforms as directed by Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: While addressing several important issues related to the deplorable condition of prison cells and absence of adequate number of
Continue readingNotice under S. 21 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is mandatory to initiate arbitral proceedings
Delhi High Court: Petitioners appeared before the Delhi High Court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to challenge the
Continue readingE-commerce websites are not bound to keep a check on products for IP infringement before advertising on their website
Delhi High Court: In a case regarding Intellectual Property Rights, the plaintiffs-manufacturer of water purifiers sought protection by obtaining design registrations under the
Continue readingNo application can be filed under Section 28-A of Land Acquisition Act, 1894 subsequent to the same being filed under Section 18 of the Act
Allahabad High Court: Recently, an issue arose before the Court as to whether a person interested, who has not accepted the award made under
Continue readingAppeal challenging Collegium recommendations devoid of merit: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court: Mr. R.P. Luthra, a practising advocate had filed a writ petition before the Delhi High Court challenging the recommendation of
Continue readingArticle 227 to be used only when there is flagrant abuse of process of law and not otherwise
Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Court had to decide on a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution, challenging the order passed
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