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Calcutta High Court upholds eviction decree on non-compliance of stringent requirements under Section 7 of the W.B. Premises Tenancy Act, 1997

Calcutta High Court observed that the Compliance with mandatory provisions, specifically Section 7(1) and (2), is crucial for a tenant defending against eviction under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act.

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Benefit of interim maintenance cannot be denied merely based on unproven allegations of illicit relationship: Delhi High Court

“The object of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is to provide for more effective provisions to safeguard the rights of the women who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family, and for matters connected therewith or incidentally thereof.”

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Calcutta High Court upholds Presidency Small Cause Court’s jurisdiction to decide ejectment suit under W.B. Premises Tenancy Act, 1997

The Calcutta High Court upheld legislative competence to confer jurisdiction on Presidency Small Cause Court, considering the specific language of Section 12A excluding jurisdiction of any other court.

Rs. 5 Lakhs costs on accused US. 138 NI Act

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘A case of persistent disregard for judicial directives’; Read Why Supreme Court imposed Rs. 5 Lakhs costs on accused under S. 138 of NI Act

“An individual’s nonchalant attitude towards financial responsibilities and Court orders can undermine the essence of judicial efficacy.”

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Read why Supreme Court upheld Madras HC’s order directing Cognizant technology to pay Rs 2,956 crore to IT Department as tax dues

Supreme Court permitted Union Government to encash the amount of Rs. 2,956 Crores comprising of Rs 1,500 Crores offered by way of cash and Rs. 1,456 Crores towards Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs).

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“Press must refrain from publishing contents that are manifestly defamatory in nature, Must duly verify such content”; J&K and Ladakh HC observes

The High Court further stated that, truth is no defence for publishing defamatory material against a private citizen where no public interest is involved.

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Explained | Supreme Court’s verdict concerning allowances granted to judicial officers by Second National Judicial Pay Commission

“Judicial independence, which is necessary to preserve the faith and confidence of common citizens in the rule of law, can be ensured and enhanced only so long as judges are able to lead their life with a sense of financial dignity”

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‘Temporary nature of agreement and renewals indicates license status’; Calcutta High Court orders eviction

“Even if there are certain clauses which the parties may have aided from the tenancy legislation, is no ground to … declare the unambiguous leave and licence agreement to be an agreement of tenancy ignoring preponderance of probability.”

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J&K and Ladakh HC quashes the detention order issued in 2022 based on an FIR registered against a detenue in 2004

The petitioner was detained in June 2022 based on a FIR registered against him in 2004. However, the petitioner had already been acquitted from the charges levied against him in 2004.

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Delhi High Court issues directions for immediate financial assistance and recovery of back wages for rescued child labourers

“Benefits to labourers under Standard Operating Procedure formulated by Government of Delhi provided that Labour Department must immediately initiate proceedings for recovery of back wages from accused employers/owners, including wages for overtime in accordance with Minimum Wages Act, 1948.”

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Supreme Court sets aside Telangana HC’s judgment directing handing over minor daughter’s custody to mother in a Habeas Corpus petition

Supreme Cour refused to interfere with the High Court’s direction granting liberty to the father to file appropriate application in terms of Section 24 of the Guardians and Wards Act, seeking custody and visitation rights before the Family Court.

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‘Similar to mark GK HAIR’; Delhi High Court restrains use of mark ‘GK WELLNESS’ for hair care products in infringement suit by company Van Tibolli

“Refusal of injunction will be contrary to public interest, as there will be likelihood of confusion, in the public, between the products of defendants and plaintiffs because of similarity of the marks used by them.”

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Calcutta High Court quashes KMC’s action under Section 17A of West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act, 1984 over Water Body Restoration dispute

Calcutta High Court held that Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s (KMC) actions under Section 17A of the West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act, 1984 without proper findings on water body’s capability illegal.

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Delhi High Court| Inability of one spouse to prove ‘saptapadi’ ritual in second marriage at summon stage not a loophole to evade bigamy charges

The law cannot be powerless to stop, punish or limit clandestine marriages and unions when the first wife or husband are alive and the valid marriage subsists, as now a spouse performing a second clandestine marriage would not also be liable to punishment for adultery as it is no more an offence.

Aligarh Muslim University Minority Status

Case Briefs Supreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

Explained| Aligarh Muslim University and its Minority Status; SC Constitution Bench partly hears arguments

“The 7-Judge Constitution Bench began hearing against Allahabad High Court’s decision on 09-01-2024, whereby, it was held that AMU cannot have an exclusive reservation because it is not a minority institution, within the meaning of Article 30 of the Constitution of India.”

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[Contempt of Court] Delhi High Court sentences advocate to six months in jail for making scandalous, unwarranted and baseless imputations against Judges

“It is incumbent upon the Courts of justice to check such actions with a firm hand which otherwise will have pernicious consequences.”

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Calcutta High Court rejects Post-Retirement Regularisation due to irregular appointment and lack of sanctioned post

Calcutta High Court rejected the claim of discrimination based on the regularisation of other employees.

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Contractual Appointment can’t be terminated without affording opportunity of hearing: Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh HC reiterates

The High Court observed that terminating contractual appointments is impermissible without providing an opportunity for a hearing, particularly when the termination is grounded in allegations of misconduct that tarnish the employee’s reputation.

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Delhi High Court sets aside Single Judge’s order affirming revocation of PepsiCo’s registration for potato variety FL 2027 used in Lay’s chips

“It will be wholly arbitrary and illogical to accord a judicial imprimatur to an order of revocation which is founded on a factor which has no material bearing on the ultimate grant or which fails to meet the tests of fundamental ineligibility and invalidity.”

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Delhi High Court restrains manufacturers from selling cosmetic products imitative of Blue Heaven’s products and packaging

“Defendants’ use of a similar mark/packaging in similar combinations not only raises concerns about potential confusion but also suggests an attempt to free ride on plaintiff’s established reputation.”