salary grants for children's homes
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court noted Maharashtra extends financial assistance under Ladki Bahin Yojana hence, it cannot deny salary grants to staff caring for children in need of protection, failing the test of reasonableness under Article 14.

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IBC not for adjudicating individual contractual disputes
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The present case does not involve a straightforward financial debt-fault scenario warranting initiation of CIRP. The facts disclose a dispute which is predominantly contractual in nature and is subject matter of the proceedings before the DRT-the appropriate forum for recovery.”

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withdrawal of prosecution
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that the record also revealed that an opinion for withdrawal of the prosecution was given based on the material provided to the Advocate General of the State of Uttar Pradesh.

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'Pick and Choose' policy in judgments
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Where a ruling by a Single Judge has held the field for a significant duration without being disturbed or reversed, it attains the character of a settled position of law and should not ordinarily be unsettled, as doing so would undermine judicial stability, unless the decision is demonstrably per incuriam or palpably erroneous.”

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girls don't get married to Be Killed for Dowry
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court emphasised that dowry death cases carry statutory presumptions under Section 118, Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 which cannot be ignored.

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'Hon'ble' honorific
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court stated that the “Hon’ble” is an honorific which no functionary, howsoever high, who is a civil servant and not the holder of a sovereign constitutional office, is entitled to use.

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Co-accused right of hearing on pardon application
Case BriefsDistrict Court

“It is worthwhile to mention that CBI has been doing somersault and blowing hot and cold, with regard to the role of applicant/A-23.”

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permissive clause partnership deed arbitration agreement
Case BriefsSupreme Court

At the hearing, it was contended that the said clause was permissive in nature and does not constitute a binding arbitration agreement within the meaning of Section 7.

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BR Ambedkar in TN school curriculum
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The tragedy of our times lies in confining such a towering national figure within narrow caste-based perceptions. Dr Ambedkar’s larger-than-life legacy is too often reduced to a sectional emblem, when in truth he belongs to the entire nation, to every classroom, every court, every institution of learning, and every citizen who cherishes dignity under the law.

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proportional allocation of VJNT vacancies
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bombay HC rules on inter-transferability of unfilled VJNT vacancies under Section 4(3), Maharashtra State Public Services Reservation Act, 2001.

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Non-Speaking GST Registration Cancellation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court explained that if an order is passed without giving a reason by the concerned authority, then the order is a non-speaking one, including an order which does not provide a clear reason for its decision.

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family pension despite void marriage
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Court’s role is to understand the purpose of law in society and to assist the law in achieving its intended purpose. An interpretation which reduces the subordinate legislation to a futility should be avoided, and a view that the rule making authority made the rule only for the purpose of bringing about an effective result should be adopted.”

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membership without register entry Companies Act 1956
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Person may be treated as a “member” entitled to file petitions under Sections 397 and 398, Companies Act, 1956 even if their name is not entered in the register of members, provided the Company’s conduct and records establish recognition of proprietary interest.

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UP Cow Slaughter Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that it was equally disturbing that during pendency of proceedings before the Commissioner, the State proceeded to auction the vehicle, which was the principal source of livelihood of the accused, for a grossly inadequate consideration without awaiting adjudication of the accused’s challenge.

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Foreigners Tribunal nationality evidence fresh consideration
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The sustainability or perversity of the decision of the Tribunal should only be assessed after certain nuances in the evidence as well as some documents discussing the core issue is properly dealt with by the Tribunal.”

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POCSO case quashed citing subsequent marriage
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“There was not a single whisper that the accused forced the prosecutrix or threatened her or had sexual intercourse on false promise of marriage. Though the victim was minor, she did not have any problem in staying with the accused and his family. Therefore, the Court held that the criminal proceedings would cause injustice.”

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Akasa Air dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that attribution of non-existent propositions to Supreme Court precedents, if established, would be a matter of serious concern.

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I love Mohammed
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The accused was arrested for allegedly writing objectionable comments on his Instagram account “I Love Mohammed ke liye gardan katwa bhi sakte hai aur kaat bhi sakte hain”.

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Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
Case BriefsForeign Courts

An arbitration agreement is in the nature of an exclusive jurisdiction agreement excluding court proceedings except to the extent permissible under the applicable law.

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Section 17A PC Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The offences under Section 7, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Section 61(2) BNS cannot be said to constitute “acts in discharge of official duty” and, therefore, no sanction is required for those acts.

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