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Supreme Court grants bail to accused imprisoned for attempt to murder for past 6 months

Supreme Court directed that the accused be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Trial Court in connection with FIR.

Pernod Ricard's penalty for loss of liquor in transit

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SC allows Pernod Ricard’s appeal against higher penalty for loss of liquor in transit; Holds substituted Rule applicable for deciding quantum of penalty

“A repealed provision will cease to operate from the date of repeal and the substituted provision will commence to operate from the date of its substitution.”

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‘Judges must not tarnish image of the Judiciary’; Bombay High Court upholds removal of Civil Judge

“Judges, while discharging their functions, exercise the sovereign judicial power of State, and hence standards expected to be maintained are of highest nature”

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Former DGP Rajesh Das act degraded the morale of police force; Madras High Court dismisses plea challenging his sentence in sexual harassment case

“Police force is a disciplined force in which the persons holding even the base posts are required to exhibit the highest amount of discipline and integrity and they should project and conduct themselves as role models for the citizens of the country.”

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Delhi High Court directs Delhi University to ensure proportionate allotment of PG seats in St. Stephen’s College

The Court opined that the “rebellious” attitude of St. Stephen’s College, in subjecting students shortlisted for admission to PG courses, by Delhi University (‘DU’), to a further round of interview, is the main factor which provoked DU to reduce number of seats allocated to St. Stephen’s College.

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[Belagavi Stripping Incident] | Karnataka HC directs speedy completion of trial within 1 year; Grants conditional bail to 11 accused persons

On 15-04-2024, 2 Benches of the High Court passed the respective orders in the Belagavi disrobing incident of December 2023 which shook the conscience of the Court and Nation at large.

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Consumer Dispute| ‘Eggshell Skull rule’ to be applied in Medical Negligence Cases of victims with pre-existing vulnerability or medical condition: Supreme Court

Supreme Court said that the Compensation by its nature must be just, and described the compensation awarded to the appellant as ‘paltry’.

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Delhi High Court quashes FIR on a unique condition to assist Traffic Police at traffic signal for 30 days

The Court opined that as parties have amicably settled their disputes, no useful purpose shall be served in continuing with proceedings of the present FIR as it will create further acrimony between the parties.

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“To trigger Section 125(4) CrPC, continuous and repeated acts of adultery required”; MP High Court upheld maintenance order

Madhya Pradesh High Court found that the quantum of maintenance awarded by the trial court was reasonable, considering the circumstances and prevailing cost of living.

Tapestry Inc Capri Holdings Coach Michael Kors Kate Spade Federal Trade Commission

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FTC issues administrative complaint vis-à-vis the proposed $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Ltd by Tapestry Inc

The Commission expressed concerns that the proposed acquisition by the global lifestyle brand Tapestry has violated the provisions of FTC Act and would eventually eliminate competition in the relevant market of accessible luxury.

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Telangana HC directs State to consider Mohammed Ali Hyder’s candidature as Shia Community’s representative before State Legislative Council

Petitioners sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution, to consider the letter and do the needful by nominating a Shia Muslim community member in Telangana Legislative Council under Governor’s quota for upliftment of their community.

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Allahabad HC partially sets aside arbitral award; Says Arbitrator’s dangerous precedent undermines sanctity of contracts and trust in arbitration

Arbitral proceedings are not cricket matches, where hitting beyond the boundary is usually rewarded

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National Green Tribunal seeks response from States/ UTs on encroachment of forests

A news piece titled “Forest land five times Delhi’s geographical area under encroachment govt. data shows”, led NGT to take up the matter suo motu.

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Telangana HC permits Lord Sri Veera Hanuman Vijaya Yatra in Nirmal District; restricts playing music within 150m of mosques

Petitioner was directed to ensure that the persons with criminal antecedents did not participate in the Hanuman Vijaya Yatra.

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[Delhi Riots] ‘Aspects related to riot-like violence, burning of Delhi openly discussed in meetings’; Delhi High Court denies bail to Salim Malik

In the meetings dated 20-2-2020 and 21-2-2020 at Chand Bagh and again on 22-2-2020 and 23-2-2020, there were talks of finances, arranging arms, procuring of petrol bombs for killing of people and arsoning of property and destruction of CCTV installed in the area.

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[POCSO Case] | An award-winning National hockey player’s achievements earned through hard work, can’t be termed as ‘Influence’: Karnataka HC

The High Court granted anticipatory bail to noted hockey player Varun Kumar stating that he cannot be termed as influential person merely because he is an award-winning National Hockey Player.

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‘Right gets extinguished only if it is relinquished by process known to law’; Delhi HC rules in favour of Bhaktivedanta Book Trust in Copyright Infringement case

“There is also no other compelling reason why the claim should not be disposed of before recording oral evidence, especially since the trust deed by which copyright was assigned was registered and the defendant does not claim to be either the owner, assignee or licensee of the said right.”

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Rajasthan High Court stays cancellation of Rajasthan Madarsa Board Chairperson’s appointment

In the instant matter, the petitioner had filed a motion challenging the cancellation of the appointment and sought a stay due to violation of Section 7 of the Rajasthan Madrasa Board Act, 2020.

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Supreme Court sets aside NCDRC order against YRF for not including ‘Jabra Fan’ song in movie; says promotional trailers not binding offers

“Promotional trailers are unilateral and are only meant to encourage a viewer to purchase the ticket to the movie, which is an independent transaction and contract from the promotional trailer. A promotional trailer by itself is not an offer and neither intends to nor can create a contractual relationship.”

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Existence of ‘Mens Rea’ is essential requirement for conviction under Section 276CC of Income Tax Act: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court held that the Income Tax Department failed to prove that there was ‘Mens Rea’, i.e., willful attempt to evade any tax, penalty or interest chargeable on part of the respondent.