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“None can possibly dispute that the nation having made substantial progress in the road transport sector, interests of passengers and commuters ought to be of prime concern for the transport authorities; in this case, of both the States, i.e., UP and MP”
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“Section 10 CPC relates to the principle of res subjudice wherein, a subsequent suit filed between the same parties on the same cause must be stayed in the light of the pendency of the earlier suit. It is not concerned with the issue of clubbing or consolidating the cases.”
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“The plaintiff being dominus litis cannot be forced to implead someone against whom he does not specifically seek any relief. It goes without saying that if he has chosen not to, he does so at his own risk.”
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The intervening parties, including the family of the deceased student have exhibited enormous resilience and deserve to be commended for continuing to pursue the cause, despite the enormous tragedy which struck them with the demise of the student – Sushant Rohilla who has now left a permanent and indelible mark in the legal education space.
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Criminal law cannot be used as an instrument of coercion or revenge when a consensual relationship turns sour. The protection of personal liberty, as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution, must remain paramount, especially when the allegations appear to be exaggerated or motivated.
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The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Karnataka, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
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“If such action is what the State considers adequate for violations of rules and regulations under the law, it would only demonstrate a careless effort on the part of the authorities, lacking seriousness to check such incidents wherein highways and public streets are being used for celebrating birthdays by affluent individuals as well as others.”
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In the present case, the issue was whether CCI has power to examine the case, where the subject matter was protected by the Patent Act. The Tribunal observed that Section 3(5) of the Competition Act, 2002 states that the Competition Act will not restrict the right of any person in protecting his rights under the Patent Act.
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“The Public Prosecutor concerned has a statutory right to file appropriate proceedings if the Minister of a State etc. is defamed in relation to his conduct in discharge of his public function.”
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“The fundamental right of a child belonging to a poor village studying in a primary educational institution cannot be violated by any person, even a teacher who is treated as a Government employee/State under the Constitution.”
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The petitioners further stated that there are about two thousand Online Apps operating relating to betting and gambling and stated that the government should take immediate action in this regard in larger public interest.
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“This is particularly in light of the deleterious effect and adverse health in the event of consumption of water-based, fruit-based, non-carbonated and ready-to-drink beverages by those who are in medical need of an ORS (Oral Rehydration Salts) formulation.”
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“The instant writ petition, purportedly in public interest, has been filed inter alia seeking a direction to the Bar Council of India and Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to reserve some of the positions in the Bar Council and Bar Associations for persons with disabilities, who are practicing as advocates.”
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In the present case, the Karnataka State Law University hiked the fee charged by students by 128 per cent.
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“The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests shall ensure strict enforcement of the guidelines, policies, laws, or rules and shall periodically sensitize officers and the public regarding animal welfare.”
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“When it comes to upholding fundamental rights, it is the duty of the local administration to stand in aid of the same. The police should not choose the easy option of stifling the fundamental rights.”
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The petition sought further direction for the Centre to take steps to reduce the menace of Corruption, Casteism, Linguism, Regionalism, Communalism & Criminalization in politics.
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“Probation is a kind of non-custodial sentence which gives the convict an opportunity to reform himself, while abiding certain conditions imposed by the Court, instead of directing him to undergo substantive sentences.”
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“What the Professor, a married person, and the complainant, a 30-year-old married lady did in their private life, was not the lookout of the IGNTU in any manner whatsoever. This was much prior to admission of the complainant in the University.”
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“While the Domestic Violence Act confers a vital and protective right of residence upon an aggrieved woman, it cannot be construed to extinguish or indefinitely suspend the right of senior citizens to live without distress in their own home.”
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