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Bail petition of a politician rejected; held, need to curb criminalization of politics in country

Orissa High Court: The Court recently dismissed a bail application by a politician criticizing the trend of criminalization of politics growing at

Case Briefs High Courts

If a woman has attained age of majority and married out of her own free will, held, illegal to harass her or threaten her for such a reason

Jammu and Kashmir High Court: The High Court recently addressed a petition wherein the petitioner argued that despite her having attained the

Case Briefs High Courts

Prejudice should not be caused to the accused due to lapses on part of the counsel

Karnataka High Court: While deciding a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of CrPC, a Single Judge Bench comprising of K.N. Phaneendra,

Case Briefs High Courts

Municipal Corporation reminded of its statutory duty to keep roads in workable conditions; held, lack of financial resources is no defence

Chhattisgarh High Court: The petitioner Councillor of Municipal Council, Mahasamund approached the Court complaining that the Municipal Council, Mahasamund had failed to

Case Briefs High Courts

Re-consider the plea of parole for petitioner never misused concession of bail during trial’s pendency

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent case before the Court, the petitioner prayed for issuance of directions to the respondents

Case Briefs Supreme Court

CCTV Cameras in Courtrooms: Centre submits Live recording of proceedings have begun in certain Tribunals; Nationwide plan underway

Supreme Court: Lauding the Ministry of Justice for taking commendable steps in the matter in coordinating the implementation of the direction of

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Sahara matter: Official Receiver of Bombay HC to oversee Aamby Valley auction

Supreme Court: Appointing the Official Receiver of the Bombay High Court as the receiver for the auction of the Aamby Valley Property,

Case Briefs High Courts

Accused can be furnished with questions that may be asked for examination under S. 313 CrPC before filing written statement

High Court of Manipur: The petition before the High Court challenged the order of a Special Court Judge who did not allow

Case Briefs High Courts

Man in jail for 21 years acquitted for case against him not proved beyond reasonable doubt; held issue of pending appeals needs to be looked into urgently

Allahabad High Court: The High Court recently heard a criminal appeal pending since 2005 of an accused person who was in jail

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Twin conditions for grant of bail under Section 45(1) of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 held unconstitutional

Supreme Court: The bench of RF Nariman and SK Kaul, JJ declared Section 45(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002,

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Mere difference in valuation method does not mean conscious concealment of income

Income Tax Apellate Tribunal, Surat: The Income Tax Apellate Tribunal, consisting of Shri C.M. Garg, Judicial Member and Shri O.P. Meena, Accountant Member

Case Briefs High Courts

Arrow Symbol to remain with Nitish Kumar led group; Delhi High Court refuses to interfere with EC’s order

Delhi High Court: Indermeet Kaur, J refused to interfere with the Election Commission’s order dated 17.11.2017, wherein it was held that the group

Case Briefs High Courts

Dashkriya: Every artist has a right to freedom of expression

Bombay High Court: In the recent judgement, the Division Bench comprising of S.S. Shinde and Mangesh S. Patil, JJ., while deciding a

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC notice to Uttar Pradesh Govt over its reported endorsing of killings in encounters by police for improving law and order

National Human Rights Commission: The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports about the Government of

Case Briefs High Courts

Constitution of an independent cell to check land management policies

Delhi High Court: The 2-Judge Bench comprising of S. Ravindra Bhat and S.P. Garg JJ., directed the constitution of an efficient cell

Case Briefs High Courts

Husband cannot deny his duty to maintain the wife, neither when she is earning nor after the divorce

Delhi High Court: The Single Judge Bench comprising of I.S. Mehta J., decided upon a case related to the Protection of Women

Case Briefs High Courts

A government employee has no enforceable right to remain posted at any particular post

Allahabad High Court: The petitioner challenged his transfer order in State Government’s Department of Medical and Health alleging the order to be

Case Briefs High Courts

Verbal order compelling contestants to deposit firearms during Municipal Election can be given only after objective scrutiny by competent authority

Allahabad High Court: The grievance of the petitioner in a recent case before the High Court was that they were given verbal

Case Briefs High Courts

Court may convert a civil revision into petition under S. 104 of the Constitution of State of Jammu and Kashmir, if it deems it fit to do so

Jammu & Kashmir High Court: The Court recently addressed a civil revision/petition filed under Section 104 of the Constitution of State of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC issues notice to Assam Govt over allegations of harassment in the name of verification of nationality

National Human Rights Commission: The NHRC has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Assam after taking suo motu cognizance