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‘Cannot be compelled to work against his wishes’; Himachal Pradesh HC directs IGMC Shimla to give NOC to doctor seeking new job

The Court directed the Doctor to deposit the bond money to the authorities since he had signed a bond stating that he would serve the State for 7 years upon the completion of his education, failing which he would have to deposit the default amount of Rs. 60 Lakhs with interest.

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Allahabad High Court stays UP Government’s suspension order against DSP over alleged relationship outside marriage

Allahabad High Court directed the standing counsel to file a counter affidavit within four weeks. A rejoinder affidavit, if any, was permitted to be filed within two weeks thereafter.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

High Court cannot dismiss substantive portion of suit while hearing appeal against rejection of interim injunction: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was considering an appeal appeal against an order of the High Court dismissing the suit while considering an application for an injunction.

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Read why Bombay HC quashed FIR against an Advocate, who used the word ‘bhangi’ in a video complaining about garbage

“To prove an offence under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, a particular community shall be targeted, or a particular member of a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe shall be targeted.”

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Supreme Court acquits accused in 14-year-old murder case whose acquittal was reversed by HC relying on testimony of the Investigating Officers

In this 14-year-old cold-blooded case, the deceased was hacked to death in front of his own son. During the trial, 71 out of 87 witnesses turned hostile including the relevant ones, thereby leading to the collapse of the prosecution case before Trial Court.

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‘High Court misapplied S. 319 CrPC by prioritising unproved defence documents over sworn testimony’; Supreme Court restores summoning order in abetment to suicide case

“If the allegations are true, telling a physically challenged man that he and his family should die, and doing so in the immediate aftermath of a grievous acid attack, is not banter. Sensitivity to the social context, where honour and shame weigh heavily, was called for. The offence, no doubt, will have to be established at the trial.”

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‘Attempt to misuse of judicial process to settle personal score’; Rajasthan High Court dismisses husband’s plea alleging wife’s plagiarism in research thesis

“Process of law should not be allowed to be misused by a litigant to satisfy his personal grudges and oblique considerations to settle personal scores.”

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‘College founded on Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings to treat their employees without any exploitation’; Bombay HC confirms appointment of teacher on probation for nearly 7 years

Clause 11.3 of the UGC Regulations, 2018 castes an obligation on the institution concerned to issue a confirmation order to the incumbent within 45 days of completion of the probation period after following the due process of verification of satisfactory performance.

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Read why Gujarat High Court rejected Narayan Sai’s furlough plea in Surat rape case

The Court noted that Narayan attempted to bribe government officials and had a poor conduct in jail due to which he was punished several times. Additionally, cases had been registered against his disciples for threatening or assaulting the witnesses.

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Delhi HC decrees suit between Reckitt Benckiser and social media influencer based on Joint Settlement Agreement in Dettol controversy case

In the present case, a social media influencer-Defendant 3, was the owner of Instagram handle “@hustlewithhritik”, and uploaded the reel titled “Never Use Dettol in your Skin” featuring the offending portion of the impugned podcast.

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‘Removal from service is shockingly disproportionate’; MP High Court directs reconsideration of punishment for proven misconduct

“The High Court can interfere with the order of punishment only in case of violation of the provisions of rules or principles of natural justice are proved.”

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Case Briefs Supreme Court

Can a dispute raised by an insured be referred to arbitration after issuing full and final discharge voucher to the insurer? Supreme Court answers

“The doctrine of Kompetenz-Kompetenz is now firmly embedded in the arbitration jurisprudence in India. This doctrine is based on the principle that an arbitral tribunal is competent to rule on its own jurisdiction including on the issue of existence or validity of an arbitration agreement”

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Meghalaya High Court expands PIL on cremation facilities to address need for Christian cemeteries

The PIL was filed regarding the facilitation of the cremation of persons belonging to the Khasi, Jaintia and Hindu communities throughout the State.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court directs payment of pending dues to brother of deceased Government Teacher after 37-year legal battle

In the case at hand, despite a binding legal heir certificate and multiple court decrees, the petitioner was denied his sister’s death benefits for over three decades. The authorities relied on undocumented claims and misplaced service records to justify non-payment.

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Bombay HC directs taking down of videos allegedly defaming State’s Cabinet Minister Girish Dattatray Mahajan

Despite being served, Respondent 1 chose not to appear and justify the basis on which the statements and insinuations are made against the applicant.

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Gauhati HC issues practice directions for disclosure of details while filing compensation applications under Section 166 (1) MV Act

The Supreme Court had directed High Courts to frame rules of procedure or issue practice directions for ensuring that material details are disclosed while filing claim applications under Section 166(1) of the MV Act.

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‘Staying release would cause immense loss to all involved’; Bombay HC refuses to grant stay against web series ‘Gram Chikitsalaya’ due to copyright infringement allegations

“Substantial amount of money is spent by producers and those involved in such creative works, and staying the release of such films/web-series would cause immense loss to all those involved in it.”

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Plaint must be considered alongside its relied documents to determine whether it discloses cause of action: Delhi HC

“The phrase “does not disclose the cause of action” must be very narrowly construed. The rejection of plaint at the threshold entails very serious consequences. This power must be exercised only in exceptional circumstances and when the Court is sure that plaintiff does not have any arguable case at all.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Only valid and subsisting DSR can form basis for environmental clearance; draft DSR legally untenable: Supreme Court upholds NGT order

“The illicit sand trade often operates under the shadow of organised crime, undermining the rule of law and weakening governance structures. Therefore, absolute standards with tough policies, strict enforcement and quick accountability are compelling for effective regulatory control.”

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‘Error of judgment, not misconduct’; MP High Court set asides ADJ’s dismissal from service for being ‘shockingly disproportionate’

“The punishment of dismissal in the present case shocks the conscience of this court because the punishment is shockingly disproportionate.”