Case Briefs Archives

Madras HC split verdict in Habeas Corpus plea filed by Senthil Balaji’s wife against his arrest by ED: Decoding Justice Nisha Banu’s opinion

This report provides Justice Nisha Banu’s opinion in the Habeas Corpus plea.

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL challenging method of empanelment of Government Advocates by calling it a ‘Publicity Interest Litigation’

Delhi High Court observed that it seems that the petitioner, who is an Advocate, filed the present petition after being a beneficiary of the very same process only because he has been denied extension or reappointment.

Case Briefs High Courts

Gujarat HC rejects Rahul Gandhi’s plea to stay Conviction in Modi Surname Defamation Case

Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years imprisonment for offence under Sections 499 and 500 of IPC for his ‘all thieves have Modi surname’ remark.

Case Briefs High Courts

Muck Dumping case: Himachal Pradesh High Court directed to initiate appropriate disciplinary action against responsible officials

“We are shocked to note from the affidavit of Engineer-in-Chief, HPPWD that five of the designated dumping sites are located in the catchment areas of the Nullah”.

Case Briefs High Courts

[In-service quota in NEET-PG 2023] Temporary service in rural/difficult areas cannot be counted: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court explained that the impugned Government Resolution dated 19-03-2019 indicated that a candidate appearing for the examination without prior permission of the Deputy Director of Health Services so concerned, would not be relieved from posting.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

1996 Lajpat Nagar Blast: 27 years later, SC awards life term to 4; expresses anguish at slow trial due to ‘possible involvement of influential persons’

“A prominent market in the heart of the capital city is attacked and we may point out that it has not been dealt with the required degree of promptitude and attention. To our great dismay, we are forced to observe that this may be due to the involvement of influential persons.”

Case Briefs High Courts

West Bengal Panchayat Elections 2023: Calcutta High Court upholds Single bench’s order quashing NHRC order appointing ‘Special Human Rights Observer’

The Single bench of the Calcutta High Court had earlier set aside the NHRC’s order to take a pre-emptive step and appoint a ‘Special Human Rights Observer’ to conduct an on-the-spot survey of the State of West Bengal and identify constituencies where violation is likely to occur during West Bengal Panchayat Elections.

Case Briefs High Courts

[Luhri Hydroelectric Project] Himachal Pradesh HC directs DLSA to submit report of muck dumping and damage caused to rock above village Narola

The Court suo motu impleaded the State of Himachal Pradesh as party respondent in the petition.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Here’s all you need to know about Tandav Web-Series Row as SC directs States to file Status Report of FIRs

The makers and producers of the Amazon web-series ‘Tandav’ were accused of hurting religious sentiments and outraging religious beliefs by inserting controversial dialogues.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs Indian Coast Guard to make a seat available to the non-merit candidate in the interest of justice

Delhi High Court observed that the petitioner’s strong determination to join the Force is established by the fact that he lost 15 kg in 42 days with utmost dedication to qualify the Stage IV i.e. Medical and was declared successful.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Application under Section 9 of the IBC is not maintainable in absence of strict proof of Debt and Default: NCLAT

“The Proceedings under the IBC, 2016, are summary in character and a trial is not conducted, like that of ‘Civil’ matter, before the ‘Competent Civil Court’.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Objective of Section 125 CrPC to ameliorate sufferings of destitute wives, children; technicalities have no place in maintenance cases: Kerala High Court

“The attempt should be to assimilate the required details and reach the correct conclusion at the earliest, rather than mulling over mundane objections.”

Case Briefs High Courts

District Court must examine whether pre-deposit of 75% of award under Section 19 of the MSME Act is actually deposited: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court set aside the impugned order and directed the District Court to decide the matter afresh.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Inter-faith couple, live-in relationship and Section 376 of IPC: Supreme Court grants bail after 9 months’ jail

Supreme Court also considered the fact that the inter-faith couple had jointly approached the High Court seeking police protection.

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court directs State Transport Corporation to reinstate bus conductor terminated due to non-issuance of ticket

Madras High Court stated that the punishment given is grossly disproportionate to the offence and it has shaken the conscience of the Court.

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC split verdict in Habeas Corpus plea filed by Senthil Balaji’s wife against his arrest by ED: Decoding Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy’s opinion

This report provides Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy opinion in the Habeas Corpus plea.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Wife is not supposed to sit idle and seek entire maintenance from her husband”; Karnataka HC rejects petition challenging reduction of maintenance

In absence of any explanation suggesting that the wife was incapable of working again, the Court stated that she is legally bound to meet her own expenses and should only seek supportive maintenance from her husband.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

‘Arbitration Proceedings’ and ‘IBC Proceedings’ cannot go on together; NCLAT upholds NCLT’s order rejecting Section 9 application

NCLAT held that an application preferred under Section 9 of the IBC for implementation of an Arbitral Award is not maintainable.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking quashing of RBI notification regarding withdrawal of 2000 banknotes from circulation

Delhi High Court observed that the decision is not to demonetize Rs. 2000 bank notes but only a direction to the banks to desist from issuing Rs. 2000 denomination notes to its customers and to ensure that no withdrawal of Rs. 2000 denomination notes is allowed from the banks holding currency chest.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court orders expeditious completion of HSSC 2006 recruitment to the posts of Art & Craft Teachers

The Supreme Court clarified that appointments made after the instant judgment would be limited to vacant posts notified under communication of 2006 and could not be extended to vacancies which arose thereafter.