Case Briefs Archives

MCI Scam: SC dismisses Kamini Jaiswal’s plea seeking probe into Judicial Corruption [Full report]

Supreme Court: Dismissing the petition filed by advocate Kamini Jaiswal wherin it was alleged that that attempts were made to bribe some

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

RTI application from any institution or organization, if signed by a citizen of India would be valid

Central Information Commission: In a recent case before the Commission, the appellant had appealed on the ground that information sought by him

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Builder not in a position to deliver possession of property for long time has to pay back the buyer with interest

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: The complainant in a recent case before NCRDC had complained that a sales representative of the Unitech

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT bans construction work and emission causing industrial activities in light of preventive and precautionary principles and right to life

National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench: In the wake of smog engulfing the NCR for days, posing a serious environmental hazard, the NGT

Case Briefs High Courts

Sentence may be reduced if doing so meets interests of justice in light of accused’s remorse and financial condition of family

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench of the High Court upheld the sentence of the accused under Section 307 of the

Case Briefs High Courts

An accused cannot be kept behind bars for an unlimited period before being adjudicated guilty

High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a bail application filed under Section 439 CrPC, a Single Judge Bench comprising of Chander

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Judicial Corruption: CJI recalls 2-judge bench order directing constitution of 5-judge bench; New bench to be formed

The Court number 1 of the Supreme Court witnessed a high voltage drama when a 7-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi HC upholds appointment of Managing Director and an Independent Director to the Board of ONGC

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice C. Hari Shankar, J, dismissed a writ petition challenging the

Case Briefs High Courts

Upbringing of children is the responsibility of both parents; extra maintenance awarded to wife for looking after the children alone

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent case before the Court, a wife (appellant) filed an application under Section 24 of

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Desertion’ mentioned under S. 13(1)(ib) of Hindu Marriage Act is not withdrawal from a place but from the state of things

Karnataka High Court: While deciding an appeal filed under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a Division Bench comprising of

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Medical Admission Scam: Constitution bench to hear the petition alleging attempt to bribe SC judges on Nov 13

Supreme Court: Considering the seriousness and urgency of the matter wherein it was alleged that attempts were made to bribe some Supreme

Case Briefs High Courts

Revision petition against the order dismissing application for appointment of Local Commissioner is not maintainable

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Recently before the High Court, a revision petition was filed against the order passed by Additional Civil

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Evolve procedure to submit compliance reports to FAA by CPIOs, CIC directs DPO (Northern Railway)

Central Information Commission: Complainant-appellant in a recent case before Commission had sought clarification in respect of the difference in his last basic

Case Briefs High Courts

Merely because wife committed suicide in matrimonial house, husband and in-laws can’t be charged for abetment to suicide

Chhattisgarh High Court: The appellant in a recent case before the High Court appealed against his conviction and sentence by lower court

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Plea questioning delay in finalisation of Procedure for appointment of judges dismissed by 3-judge bench

Supreme Court: In an unusual turn of events, the 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri and Amitava Roy,

Case Briefs High Courts

Accused granted bail in light of the complaint being lodged based on suspicion

Karnataka High Court: While deciding a criminal petition filed under Section 439 of CrPC, a Single Judge Bench of Budihal R.B., J.

Case Briefs High Courts

Physical contact in an altercation does not amount to sexual harassment in the absence of sexual undertones

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Vibhu Bakhru, J, dismissed a petition against an

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Biowatch principle to be applied in all constitutional matters except vexatious litigations

Constitutional Court of South Africa: A Constitutional Bench comprising of Nkabinde, ADCJ, Cameron, Froneman, Jafta, Khampepe, Madlanga, Mhlantla, Zondo, JJ along with

Case Briefs High Courts

Abortion allowed as petitioner has every right to take all steps necessary to preserve her own life against the avoidable dangers to it

High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a writ petition, a Division Bench comprising of Dharam Chand Chaudhary, J. and Vivek Singh

Case Briefs High Courts

Right to Property, not only a constitutional right but also a human right

Chhattisgarh High Court: Recently, High Court was hearing a petition from two brothers who were owners of a land which they wanted