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Court suggests reviewing the issue of increasing marriageable age for girls

Madras High Court: Voicing the parental concern related to the rights of parents over their children on marriage, the Court observed that

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Notice issued to Mohd. Azam Khan for holding an office of profit

Allahabad High Court: While deciding the case where a writ of quo warranto was issued against Mohammed Azam Khan, who is Cabinet

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Pregnancy resulting from rape involves grave mental injury and hence, can be terminated without prior permission of court

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Allowing the plea of the petitioner (minor appearing through her guardian) wanting to medically terminate her pregnancy

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Directed the Parliament or State Legislature to legislate law on family planning

Allahabad High Court: Considering the plight of children who are either orphan or disowned by their guardians due to some financial disability

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Court directs CBI to investigate an alleged custodial violence involving custodial rape

Madras High Court: In a significant decision regarding alleged brutal custodial rape and violence committed by the policemen of Udumalpet Police Station,

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Differential educational criteria for obtaining LPG dealership are not arbitrary under Art. 19 (1)(g)

Punjab and Haryana High Court: While deciding the question that whether the differential eligibility criteria of being a graduate for obtaining allotment

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Fixation of 50% seats for Keralite candidates in medical/P.G. Super Speciality Course, 2014 is not unconstitutional

Kerala High Court: Considering the acute shortage of specialities in State of Kerala, a bench comprising of A.M. Mustaque, J dismissed the

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Self-righteousness and self-importance blurs the distinction between an “assertion” and “evidence”

Delhi High Court: In a recent fiasco a former Research and Analytical Wing (RAW) officer claimed that orders of a Bench of

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IIPM cannot use the words MBA/BBA for courses not recognised by UGC& AICTE

Delhi High Court: In a milestone judgment deciding the fate of lakhs of students who were being duped by the famous Management Institute

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No person in India can be compelled to declare his religion

Bombay High Court: In a landmark judgment, a bench comprising of A.S. Oka and A.S. Chandurkar, JJ declared that by virtue of

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Mere prior incidence of psychiatric treatment not enough to prove legal insanity

Bombay High Court: Rejecting the plea of insanity, a division bench comprising of VM Kanade and PD Kode, JJ confirmed death penalty

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Plying of unregistered e-rickshaws on Delhi roads, illegal

Delhi High Court: In the wake of a recent writ petition highlighting the growing nuisance and safety hazards caused by plying of

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Authority to cancel license to the hawkers rests with the Commissioner of Chennai Corporation says Court

Madras High Court: While deciding the question that whether the Implementation Committee of Retired Judges set up to decide the eligibility of

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Permanent Lok Adalats can adjudicate disputes in case no settlement is reached between the parties

Punjab and Haryana High Court: While deciding an issue related to the validity of the award and jurisdiction of Permanent Lok Adalat,

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Woman’s advocate in earlier divorce case can appear for second husband in case against her

Bombay High Court: In a case of appeal against a family court order, a bench comprising of Revati Mohite Dhere, J observed

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Government Hospitals constitutionally and ethically bound to provide medical assistance

Madras High Court: In a dispute regarding enhancement of monetary compensation for loss of life due to medical negligence, the Court came

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Court cancels allotment of 350 acres of land to DLF by Govt. of Haryana

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Showcasing the spirit of judicial review the Court in a significant decision cancelled the allotment of 350

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“Mangalya Nidhi” Cess declared unconstitutional by the Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court: While deciding a case with respect to the constitutionality of the “Mangalya Nidhi” cess under Section 11 of the

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Swami Aseemanand granted bail in 2007 Samjhauta Express Blasts case

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a significant development in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, the key accused Swami Aseemanand was

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Married daughter continues to be part of parents’ family

Bombay High Court: In a landmark judgment, a bench comprising of A.S. Oka and A.S. Chandurkar, JJ held that married daughters continue