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frozen embryos cryogenic nursery children Alabama

Embryos kept in a cryogenic nursery are “children” as per Alabama’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act: Supreme Court of Alabama

The Court held that Wrongful Death of a Minor Act provides a cause of action for the death of any “minor child,” without exception or limitation, which means it also includes frozen embryos.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Returning Officer has power to alter election schedule’; Calcutta High Court directs to reschedule West Bengal Dental Council’s Election

Calcutta High Court emphasised on the importance of conducting the elections to avoid a “headless state of affairs” in the Council and to uphold the democratic process.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Custodian for enemy property in India does not acquire ownership of property, only acts as trustee for management and administration: Supreme Court

Supreme Court directed that any demand for payment of taxes under the UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam, 1959 made and thereby paid by the respondent to Municipal Corporation shall not be refunded.

Case Briefs High Courts

Manipur High Court deletes its 2023 direction for considering inclusion of Meitei Community in Scheduled Tribe list

The Manipur High Court vide order dated 27-03-2023 directed the State to consider the inclusion of the Meitei Community in the Scheduled Tribe list, expeditiously, preferably within a period four weeks from the date of order.

Case Briefs High Courts

No recovery of excess payment from employee’s leave encashment benefit after retirement in case payment was made due to employer’s fault: Orissa HC

“The employer authority erred in deducting the excess payment made to the Government employee from his leave encashment benefits and thus, the action was not acceptable and the same was invalidated”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Can prospective resignation be withdrawn at any time before it becomes effective? Supreme Court answers

Supreme Court: In an appeal against the judgment passed by Bombay High Court, whereby the Court dismissed the appeal preferred by the

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court directs addressal of petitioner’s grievance regarding Teacher-in-Charge’s misconduct and fund misappropriation

Calcutta High Court emphasised on the importance of considering representations submitted by individuals, especially in cases involving allegations against authority figures within educational institutions.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi HC issues notice in PIL challenging constitutional validity of provisions of Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013

“By excluding persons engaged in cleaning of excreta with the help of protective gear from the definition of ‘manual scavengers’, has deprived them of the benefits pertaining to rehabilitation, scholarships, etc. for which they are equally eligible.”

Acquits man accused of killing 2.5-yr-old nephew

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Man accused of killing 2.5-yr-old nephew to walk free after 21 years as SC sets aside High Court’s decision reversing acquittal by Trial Court

“The High Court, in exercise of appellate powers, may reappreciate the entire evidence, however, reversal of an order of acquittal is not to be based on mere existence of a different view or a mere difference of opinion”.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court | Student’s failure to upload Domicile Certificate does not bar Class XII CBSE Exam Appearance

Having applied to obtain the domicile certificate, ensuring that she received it before uploading her application for appearing in the Class XII examination was beyond her control. The law does not compel the performance of the impossible.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘NFSA and welfare Schemes already in force’; SC leaves open to States/UTs to explore alternative welfare scheme; refuses to direct setting up Community Kitchens

Directions were sought from the Supreme Court against the States to formulate scheme for community Kitchens to combat hunger, malnutrition and starvation and the deaths resulting thereof.

Case Briefs High Courts

Allahabad HC grants relief to Syed Wasim Rizvi for writing derogatory remarks against ‘adorable personalities’ of Sunni Sect in Ram Ki Janmabhoomi film

Syed Waseem Rizvi was former Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board chairman has renounced Islam and converted to Hinduism. He has taken a new name, Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi after accepting Hinduism

Business Broadcast News liable for unpaid dues

Case Briefs District Court

Patiala House Court holds Business Broadcast News Pvt. Ltd. liable for unpaid dues due to failure in disputing liability

“Since the defendant failed to respond, the adverse inference would be that the defendant was not disputing the liability, otherwise in ordinary course the defendant would have responded disputing liability.”

Chandigarh Mayor Polls Supreme Court Judgment

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Breaking Down the Supreme Court’s Verdict on Chandigarh Mayor Polls

“In order to maintain the purity of the electoral process, the “little cross” on the “little bit of paper” must be made only by the metaphorical “little man” walking into the “little booth” and no one else.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court grants ex parte interim injunction against Geetanjali Salon in copyright infringement case

Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff, PPL India, established a compelling case of copyright infringement against Geetanjali Salon, the defendants, with a clear imbalance of convenience favoring the plaintiff’s protection of intellectual property, an interim injunction is granted to halt the defendants’ unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Heart breaking, nerve cracking incident’: Rajasthan HC grants Rs. 4 lakh compensation to a woman who gave birth to twins in middle of the road

“There can be no second opinion that preservation of human life is of paramount consideration. This is so on account of the fact that once life is lost, the status quo ante cannot be restored as resurrection is beyond the capacity of man.”

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‘Hospital deemed an ‘Industry’ under Industrial Disputes Act’; Delhi High Court affirms Rights of a ‘Workman’ in Hospital Dispute

Delhi High Court upholds Labour Court’s finding, affirming Hospital as an Industry under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 validating State Government’s referral authority, and confirming the continuous service of the workman.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court acquits convict in a 42-year-old murder case

“Any lingering doubt about the involvement of an accused in the crime he is accused of committing, must weigh on the mind of the court and in such a situation, the benefit of doubt must be given to the accused.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Special laws override general laws| Consumer Forums must adhere to Arbitration mandate under Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act: Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court noted that specific provision under Section 84 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 mandates arbitration for disputes involving members and the society.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Limitation for appeal against acquittal can be condoned: Supreme Court

Supreme Court acknowledged that in case of special law prescribing a limitation period, Section 5 of the Limitation Act would have no application.