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Sympathy in matters involving unnatural offences against a child is a case of misplaced sympathy: J&K and Ladakh HC

The High Court was deliberating over a bail application wherein the accused was charged under S. 377, IPC and POCSO act for commission of fiendish crime against a child.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NFRA imposes monetary penalty of Rs. 1.10 Crore on Auditors of Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd.

National Financial Reporting Authority: The National Financial Reporting Authority (‘NFRA’) has imposed monetary penalty of Rs. 1.10 Crore on 1 Auditor Firm

Case Briefs High Courts

Meghalaya HC directs State to restrict Constructions within 50 meters high-water mark of Umiam Lake

The Court ordered the State of Meghalaya to protect all the waterbodies in the State.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court refuses interim bail to Manish Sisodia; Allowed to meet wife for a day; No media interaction, No phone or internet

The petitioner was seeking interim bail for a period of six weeks in a case registered for the offences punishable under Sections 3 & 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 on the ground of illness of his wife Mrs. Seema Sisodia.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Whether contracts entered in name of President are immune from provisions protecting against conflict of interest of a party to contract? Supreme Court answers

Supreme Court refused to give effect to the appointment of an officer of the Ministry of Law and Justice as an arbitrator.

Case Briefs High Courts

Gujarati Stenographer Recruitment: Gujarat HC dismisses petition of candidate seeking relaxation in Age Criteria

The Gujarat High Court said that if a person has failed to possess the prescribed eligibility, he cannot claim participation in the selection process.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Can Corporate Debtor raise issue of pre-existing dispute if there is no evidence of any lacuna prior to demand notice? NCLAT answers

“The Adjudicating Authority does not appear to have committed any error in holding the alleged disputes claimed by the Corporate Debtor to be feeble as it is not supported by credible evidence.” NCLAT

Case Briefs High Courts

“Nudity and obscenity not always synonymous”; Kerala High Court discharges mother who exposed upper naked body for painting by minor children

Kerala High Court started with a quote by — Mitch Albom which reads as “When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this Earth.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Decoding Madras High Court verdict on Gokulraj Murder committed “under the influence of demon called caste”

Madras High Court said that this is a case which brings out the dark side of human behavior. It focuses our attention on the ugly facets of our society; the caste system, bigotry, inhuman treatment of persons belonging to the marginalised section etc.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court grants bail to Bhushan Power and Steel Limited CFO in investigation launched by SFIO

Delhi High Court observed that while grave allegations have been made qua the applicant with regard to connivance/conspiring with the promoters and other co-accused, no allegation with regard to his receiving benefits has been made.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained| Supreme Court’s decision on Liability for payment of Stamp Duty in Immovable Property Sale Deeds

The Supreme Court ruled that the value of the plant and machinery must be considered and ascertained for payment of stamp duty on sale deeds.

Case Briefs High Courts

[Navjot Singh Sidhu Security] Punjab and Haryana High Court directs State authorities to assess threat perception and take corrective steps

Punjab and Haryana High Court was cautious that slashing down the security may prompt anti-social elements.

Case Briefs High Courts

Right to be Forgotten| Delhi High Court directs Indian Kanoon to mask the name of the man acquitted in rape case

As the judgment is openly available on the Indian Kanoon and is also accessible through any web search on Google Search, the Court directed that the name of the petitioner must be masked on the Indian Kanoon portal.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Mula-Mutha Riverfront Project: NGT prohibits PMC from cutting any trees till July 31

The matter was further listed for hearing on 31-07-2023.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order seeking report on rape victim’s mangal dosh

The Allahabad High Court had directed the Astrology Department of Lucknow University to determine if the alleged rape victim is a Mangalik, after the accused refused to marry her due to her Mangal Dosh.

Case Briefs High Courts

Man refuses to marry woman after having sexual relations due to her Mangal dosh; Allahabad High Court directs examination of her Kundali

Allahabad High Court directed the Head of Astrology Department, Lucknow University to submit the report in a sealed cover within three weeks.

Case Briefs High Courts

J&K and Ladakh HC directs authorities to submit an updated compliance report vis-à-vis ensuring welfare of transgenders in the Union Territory

The Court pointed out that despite issuance of several orders since 2018, the respondents have not submitted compliance details before the Court.

Case Briefs High Courts

Explained| Allahabad High Court verdict on Gyanvapi Mosque case

In a suit instituted by the Hindu worshippers to secure their right to darshan and pooja of deities Virajman within the premises of the Gyanvapi Mosque Complex, the Allahabad High Court said that merely seeking right to worship Hindu deities does not change the Mosque’s character into a Temple.

Case Briefs High Courts

LIC not liable for false information on insurance application filled by agent: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court concluded that false information or suppressed material facts while availing an insurance policy is decisive of the validity of such policy.

Case Briefs High Courts

Manipur HC dismisses election petition filed against BJP MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei for absence of cause of action

An election petition must contain a concise statement of material facts on which the election petitioner relies along with full particulars of any corrupt practice that the election petitioner alleges.