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Merely because a civil claim is maintainable does not mean that criminal complaint cannot be maintained

High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a petition filed under S. 482 of CrPC seeking to quash the criminal complaint filed

Case Briefs High Courts

Absentee employee can be dismissed from service if prolonged leave is taken without prior approval

Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Court dismissed the petition seeking to overturn the order ousting the Petitioner’s husband (deceased) on the grounds

Case Briefs High Courts

Husband’s arrest, when petition for restitution of conjugal rights is pending, will shut down all possibilities of settlement

Karnataka High Court: While deciding a criminal petition filed under S. 438 of CrPC praying to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner,

Case Briefs High Courts

A writ court should not entertain a petition in contractual matters involving disputed questions of fact

Karnataka High Court: While deciding a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, a Single Judge Bench of Vineet Kothari,

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

CPIOs can’t illegally obstruct information sought, to provide information under severability clause if required

Central information Commission: Commission recently heard an appeal from RTI applicant who sought information about the number of complaints received by the

Case Briefs High Courts

S. 5 of Limitation Act can be invoked in requesting Commercial Appellate Court set up under Act 4 of 2016 to condone delay in presenting an appeal

Bombay High Court: While deciding a Notice of Motion for condonation of delay in filing an appeal, a two-Judge Bench comprising of

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court acquits rape convict giving him benefit of doubt, explains a feeble ‘no’ may mean a ‘yes’ sometimes

Delhi High Court: The High Court recently dealt with an appeal against the conviction of appellant under Section 376 IPC for raping

Case Briefs High Courts

Delay in filing FIR in case of rape of minor girl held to be normal conduct of a helpless victim in adverse circumstances

Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of A.M. Badar, J., heard an appeal filed against the order and judgment of

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Right to die cases need not be taken to court if relatives and doctors agree, Court of Protection rules

Court of Protection, London: Peterson Jackson, J. in a matter before the Court of Protection recently ruled that legal permission is not

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported inaction of BHU on complaint of eve-teasing and harsh police action against agitating students

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

Case Briefs High Courts

Bail granted to JGLS rape convicts on the ground that victim appeared to be promiscuous

Punjab and Haryana High Court: An application for suspension of sentence by three convicts in JGLS Sonepat rape case was approved after

Case Briefs High Courts

Condition of furnishing bank guarantee by students seeking admission to MD/MS courses to ensure availability of best medical care to natives residing in remote areas

High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a set of writ petitions, a two-Judge Bench comprising of Sanjay Karol, Acting CJ and

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC sets aside contention of Telangana Govt., recommends it to pay Rs. 6 lakh as relief in a botched up eye surgery incident

National Human Rights Commission: Setting aside the contention of the Government of Telangana, the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has held that

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NCLAT: ‘Moratorium’ will not affect any suit or case pending before Supreme Court u/Art. 32 or any High Court u/Art. 226

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal: Canara Bank, the appellant-financial creditor, challenged the impugned order passed by National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench whereby

Case Briefs High Courts

Judges not obliged to entertain requests for recusal unless absolutely necessary to carry out justice

Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of S.C. Dharmadhikari and Prakash D. Naik JJ, denied a request for recusal during hearing

Case Briefs High Courts

2-Judge Bench of Delhi HC refers question of law regarding S. 2(c) of Delhi Sales Tax Act to a Full Bench

Delhi High Court: While deciding a petition filed by the Air India Ltd., a two-Judge Bench comprising of S. Murlidhar, J. and

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC furious over non-compliance of laws and recommendations on appointment of members of SPCBs; Tells States to frame rules for within 6 months

Supreme Court: The bench of Madan B lokur and Deepak Gupta, JJ directed the Executive in all the States to frame appropriate

Case Briefs High Courts

Power to recall a witness cannot be invoked to fill up omission in the evidence already led by witness

High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging the order passed by the

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC to BCCI Office Bearers: Give suggestions on draft Constitution or face serious consequences

Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr DY Chandrachud, JJ directed the BCCI office bearers,