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FIR to be quashed under Section 482 CrPC, if allegations are absurd

Madhya Pradesh High Court: While relying upon the decision of Supreme Court in Ramesh Rajagopal v. Devi Polymers (P) Ltd., (2016) 6 SCC

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A third party cannot present a petition to initiate action for civil contempt

Karnataka High Court: While dismissing a petition presented to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the accused for wilful disobedience of Karnataka High

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DU Photocopy matter – Fairness in use of copyright material to be determined on the touch stone of “extent justified by purpose”

Delhi High Court: Observing that “In the context of teaching and use of copyrighted material, the fairness in the use can be

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Petition challenging demonetisation of currency notes, dismissed

Karnataka High Court: While dealing with a writ petition challenging the demonetisation of the currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denominations,

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When applications are pending under Section 438 CrPC, it cannot be said that the accused are absconding

Bombay High Court: In a case pertaining to custodial death, where proclamations under Section 82 of CrPC, 1973 were issued by the

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If no time limit is fixed for compliance, action for contempt of court is not tenable

Karnataka High Court: While relying upon the decision of the Full Bench of Supreme Court in Union of India v. Oswal Woollen Mills

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Pension Schemes cannot be limited or time-barred in an arbitrary, unreasonable or unfair way

Bombay High Court: Delivering its verdict in a case involving the denial of pension by the employers of Bank of Baroda to

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Central Government’s Notification banning 344 FDC drugs quashed

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge of the Delhi High Court Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J. vide his order and judgment struck down

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A son, irrespective of his marital status, will have no legal right to live in his parent’s self-acquired house

Delhi High Court: While deciding upon an issue related to possession of property between the parties, the Bench of Pratibha Rani, J., held

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Petition regarding tenability of restrictions imposed on over the counter cash withdrawals via Central Notification dated 08.11.2016, dismissed

Delhi High Court: While considering the present petitions regarding the tenability of the restrictions imposed on over the counter cash withdrawals via

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Societies attached to Medical College Hospitals are not covered by EPF Act

Kerala High Court: While dealing with two appeals preferred by the Provident Fund Department challenging a decision of Kerala High Court wherein

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A charge cannot be enforced against a transferee if he has had no notice of the same

Bombay High Court: While relying upon the Supreme Court decision in State of Karnataka v. Shreyas Papers Pvt. Ltd., 2006 (1) SCC

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Amendment to Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to have retrospective effect on pending post-award court proceedings

Bombay High Court: In the case where Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) challenged both the arbitral awards ordered against it,

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Principles of natural justice and fair play in action are integral part of good administration

High Court of Madhya Pradesh: The Court while examining the legality and validity of the order dated 28.12.2015, whereby the respondents have

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Evidence can be adduced by way of affidavit of witnesses in Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, in the absence of objection

Allahabad High Court: In a matter referred by a Division Bench to a larger Bench for its opinion on the issue “Whether a

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Sales Tax Authorities cannot enforce the alleged charge on a property from the buyer of the property if she/he has had no notice of the same

High Court of Bombay: In a case where the petitioners were charged against unanticipated dues on a property by the Sales Tax

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FIR to be quashed under Section 482 CrPC, if allegations are absurd

A third party cannot present a petition to initiate action for civil contempt

DU Photocopy matter – Fairness in use of copyright material to be determined on the touch stone of “extent justified by purpose”

Petition challenging demonetisation of currency notes, dismissed

When applications are pending under Section 438 CrPC, it cannot be said that the accused are absconding

If no time limit is fixed for compliance, action for contempt of court is not tenable

Pension Schemes cannot be limited or time-barred in an arbitrary, unreasonable or unfair way

Central Government’s Notification banning 344 FDC drugs quashed

A son, irrespective of his marital status, will have no legal right to live in his parent’s self-acquired house

Petition regarding tenability of restrictions imposed on over the counter cash withdrawals via Central Notification dated 08.11.2016, dismissed

Societies attached to Medical College Hospitals are not covered by EPF Act

A charge cannot be enforced against a transferee if he has had no notice of the same

Amendment to Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to have retrospective effect on pending post-award court proceedings

Principles of natural justice and fair play in action are integral part of good administration

Evidence can be adduced by way of affidavit of witnesses in Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, in the absence of objection

Sales Tax Authorities cannot enforce the alleged charge on a property from the buyer of the property if she/he has had no notice of the same

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