FIR quashed in light of compromise effected between parties
Punjab and Haryana High Court: FIR in cross cases filed between the contesting parties was quashed by a Single Judge Bench comprising
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Freedom of individual cannot be curtailed for an indefinite period, especially when guilt is yet to be proved
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sandeep Sharma, J., decided a criminal petition filed under Section 439 CrPC,
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Google has “no duty to vet” for defamatory search results, forcing which would practically paralyze the process
Federal Court of Justice: As reported by Reuters, the Germanys’ highest court while addressing an appeal upheld a lower court ruling which stipulates
Continue readingDiscrimination in health insurance against individuals based on their genetic disposition, is unconstitutional
Delhi High Court: While deciding the issue that whether persons having genetic disorders can be discriminated against in the context of health
Continue readingIf a minor is in the custody of biological mother, the natural guardianship can be presumed and hence, the custody is lawful
High Court of Kerala: The Division Bench comprising of V. Chitambaresh and Sathish Ninnan, JJ., recently dealt with a writ petition filed
Continue readingDelhi High Court proceeds ex parte against party infringing KINLEY trademark
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Jayant Nath, JJ., disposed of a suit before it. The suit was filed
Continue readingOrder passed by Commissioner of Sales Tax set aside on grounds of limitation
Orissa High Court: An order of revision of assessment passed against the petitioner by the Commissioner of Sales Tax was set aside
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Orders available on official websites of High Courts held to have sanctity: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ravindra V. Ghughe, J. heard a miscellaneous civil application wherein the applicant had
Continue readingThere cannot be two complaints by the same person about the same incident
Karnataka High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Budihal R.B., J., decided a criminal petition filed under Section 438 of CrPC,
Continue readingViolence against members of the Bar, thwarting legal assistance in pending cases, tantamount to criminal contempt of court
Delhi High Court: The Delhi High Court took suo motu cognizance of violence and vandalism against members of the Delhi Bar. The
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Licensing Authority has to adhere to the conditions provided in the Arms Act for refusing grant of an Arms Licence
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of KL Wadane, J. heard a criminal writ petitioner challenging the order of the
Continue readingAn order of acquittal does not entail interference unless gross perversity is shown
Karnataka High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ravi Malimath, J., decided a criminal appeal filed by the State under Section
Continue readingApplication under S. 17(1) SARFAESI Act is maintainable only after actual possession is taken by secured creditor
Allahabad High Court: A Full Bench comprising of Dilip B. Bhosale, CJ, and Devendra Kumar Arora and Vivek Chaudhary, JJ., sat to
Continue readingDelhi HC questions deduction of over 80% of salary in lieu of recovery of loan taken from department
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Hima Kohli and Pratibha Rani, JJ., listed a writ petition before it for next
Continue readingQuestion of sentence is a matter of discretion to be exercised on consideration of circumstances
Chhattisgarh High Court: In a criminal appeal filed before a Single Judge Bench comprising of Arvind Singh Chandel, J., the sentence awarded
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Individuals not reporting a company’s legal violations, cannot claim protection under the Dodd-Frank Reform’s anti-retaliation provisions
Supreme Court of the United States: While deciding the issue that whether the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act,
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Petitioner, being a poor person, partially exempted from payment of compounding fee
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vivek Singh Thakur, J., decided a revision petition wherein the order of
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ECJ: Pregnant and breastfeeding workers can be dismissed on grounds of collective redundancy
European Court of Justice: While dealing with the issue regarding the interpretation of Article 10(1) and (2) of Council Directive 92/85/EEC of
Continue readingPossibility of altercation between neighbours cannot be equated with affecting ‘peace and tranquility of the area’
Allahabad High Court: A murder convict was released on parole to attend the marriage of his daughter, by a Division Bench comprising
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Can a 3-judge bench overturn another 3-judge bench’s decision? No decision on S. 24 of 2013 Land Acquisition Law till SC decides
Supreme Court: In interesting turn of events, the 3-judge bench of Madan B. Lokur, Kurian Joseph and Deepak Gupta, JJ disagreed with
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