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“Intentional exercise of a choice between the alternatives bars the persons making the choice from the benefit of the one not selected on the principle of ‘estoppel by election’.”
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In a suo motu petition for expeditious trial of cases under Section 138 of the NI Act, the Supreme Court directed for creation of Special Courts with retired judicial/administrative officers, as a pilot study for a period of one year from 01-09-2022 to 31-08-2023.
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“The Court recognises the need to take stringent action as the application reveals that there is misuse of the domain names and the two logos – Crescent Logo Design and Hamburger Refresh Design Logo.”
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“The least conspicuous part of Parle’s label is, in fact, the “For the Bold!” tagline, featuring towards the lower edge of the label. It is only a customer who is particularly searching for the tagline who, therefore, would notice it.”
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State has a strong interest in protecting children from obscene content in the school setting. However, READER (HB900) misses the mark on obscenity with a web of unconstitutionally vague requirements.
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There is no dispute to the legal position that the spouse is liable to maintain the other spouse and children, however, equity shall be maintained only if one is directed to pay interim maintenance to his/her capacity.
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“In the act of balancing individual property rights and overarching public interest, the latter must take precedence. The scale tips in favour of a solution that serves the larger community and ensures the most efficient use of public resources.”
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Delhi High Court issued directions after identification a person against whom, previous actions were being taken in the name of Ashok Kumar/ John Doe.
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The instant PIL sought production and publication on the websites of orders passed by the State authorities on 7-02-2022, 10-06-2022 and 11-06-2022 to carry out suspension of internet in the State.
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There is a reasonable possibility that the appellant was one of the links in the network of people who were cognizant of the plan to trigger terrorist activity by using such bombs and explosives and causing loss of life.
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The circumstances and the witness statements proved the husband’s complicity in killing wife beyond reasonable doubt.
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“The edifice of a vibrant constitutional democracy rests on the pillars of rule of law, which needs to be preserved with full vigour to maintain the sanctity of judicial proceedings.”
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Madhya Pradesh High Court held that Contractual Employee are not entitled to claim non-transferability due to employment agreement allowing administrative transfers.
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“Family Courts must restrict their considerations to the parameters of the provision of grant of divorce strictly in accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (‘Act’). Irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not a ground in the Act.”
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“Article 21 of the Constitution gives Protection of Life and Personal Liberty to all persons whereby it is the inherent right of every individual to exercise personal choices, especially in matter relating to marriage.”
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Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the petitioner had been absent for an extended period, both before and after the court’s interim orders.
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Allahabad High Court said that negative onus cannot be fastened upon the petitioners as alleged by the Corporation, as it is not in dispute that at the time of survey, the dispensing unit was not in working condition or it was not dispensing oil.
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“Given the distinct role played by the Public Prosecutors, it becomes imperative that the appointees are adequately equipped to shoulder the weighty responsibilities the post carries.”
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Calcutta High Court held that Adibasi Kudmi Samaj and its members do not possess a vested right to block roadways and railways, causing inconvenience to both the residents of the four West Bengal districts.
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Bombay High Court expressed that the holder of a property could not be denied a legitimate and recognized form of compensation for taking over a part of such property for public use.
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