Case Briefs Archives

Much reliance cannot be lent to photographs when eyewitnesses have not at all supported the prosecution case

High Court of Himachal Pradesh: A Single Judge Bench of Tarlok Singh Chauhan, J. allowed a Criminal Revision Petition and set aside

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Custodial Deaths: SC suggests establishing open jails & use of phone & video conferencing for communication with family and lawyers

Supreme Court: Showing deep anguish over the increasing number of custodial or unnatural deaths in the prisons across India, the bench of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

TRAI Act’s exclusive jurisdiction grants exemption from seeking High Court’s permission to proceed with pending telecom petitions

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT): A group of three separate telecom and broadcasting petitions were directed against S. Tel Pvt.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Compensation under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 can be claimed within 2 years from the death of the person

Supreme Court: Determining the period of limitation for filing a suit or claim under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855, the bench of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NCLAT upholds Tribunal’s rejection of modification of amalgamation scheme sought by Trinetra Cement, finds no error in valuation report

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal: The appellants who are minority shareholders in Trinetra Cement Limited preferred an appeal against the order of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NCLT admits Bank of Baroda’s insolvency plea against Amrapali Silicon City Pvt. Ltd.; appoints Interim Resolution Professional

National Company Law Tribunal, Principal Bench: Bank of Baroda, the Financial Creditor filed an application to trigger the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

In order to prove abusive conduct under S. 4 of Competition Act, complainant has to establish dominant position of opposite party in the relevant market

Competition Commission of India: The Commission recently passed an order under Section 26(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 wherein it held that

Case Briefs High Courts

Haryana Judicial Services Paper leak: P&H HC to look into HC Committee’s recommendation scrapping the exam held on July 16

Punjab & Haryana High Court: In the matter where 2 candidates who had topped the Haryana Civil Services (Judicial) examination in General

Case Briefs High Courts

Mandate of Arbitrator to be terminated if there is undue delay in dispute resolution process

Madhya Pradesh High Court: In three separate writ petitions, the termination of the mandate of the Arbitrator and the appointment of a

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

S. 7(9) of RTI Act cannot be invoked to deny the information sought

Central Information Commission: The Commission recently dealt with an RTI application in which the appellant had sought information regarding the month and year

Case Briefs High Courts

Criminal proceedings are not a shortcut to civil remedies

Gauhati High Court: The High Court recently through a common judgment disposed of two criminal petitions under Section 482 CrPC quashing the

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Video conferencing can be used for conducting proceedings in second motion of mutual consent divorce

Supreme Court: Holding that the minimum period of six months stipulated under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for a

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Ban on fireworks: SC gives elaborate directions to check health hazard caused by Diwali Fireworks in Delhi

Supreme Court: Considering the necessity to give precedence to the health of the people in Delhi and in the NCR over any

Case Briefs High Courts

Testimony of investigating officer in absence of supporting evidence is not enough to convict under NDPS Act

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of S.P Garg, J held that the sole testimony of the investigating officer cannot

Case Briefs High Courts

Child’s custody under S. 25 of Guardians and Wards Act, 1980 would only be decided on basis of welfare of the child

Rajasthan High Court: The appellant preferred an appeal to question the correctness of the order passed by the learned Family Court dismissing

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan Govt. over reported deaths of more than 80 children during last two months at Govt. Hospital in Banswara

National Human Rights Commission: The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports about the deaths of more

Case Briefs High Courts

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Much reliance cannot be lent to photographs when eyewitnesses have not at all supported the prosecution case

Custodial Deaths: SC suggests establishing open jails & use of phone & video conferencing for communication with family and lawyers

TRAI Act’s exclusive jurisdiction grants exemption from seeking High Court’s permission to proceed with pending telecom petitions

Compensation under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 can be claimed within 2 years from the death of the person

NCLAT upholds Tribunal’s rejection of modification of amalgamation scheme sought by Trinetra Cement, finds no error in valuation report

NCLT admits Bank of Baroda’s insolvency plea against Amrapali Silicon City Pvt. Ltd.; appoints Interim Resolution Professional

In order to prove abusive conduct under S. 4 of Competition Act, complainant has to establish dominant position of opposite party in the relevant market

Haryana Judicial Services Paper leak: P&H HC to look into HC Committee’s recommendation scrapping the exam held on July 16

Mandate of Arbitrator to be terminated if there is undue delay in dispute resolution process

S. 7(9) of RTI Act cannot be invoked to deny the information sought

Criminal proceedings are not a shortcut to civil remedies

Ban on fireworks: SC gives elaborate directions to check health hazard caused by Diwali Fireworks in Delhi

Testimony of investigating officer in absence of supporting evidence is not enough to convict under NDPS Act

Child’s custody under S. 25 of Guardians and Wards Act, 1980 would only be decided on basis of welfare of the child

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan Govt. over reported deaths of more than 80 children during last two months at Govt. Hospital in Banswara

Strict proof of marriage not necessary for the purpose of S. 125 CrPC

Ryan International School murder case: SC issues notice to Centre, Haryana Govt & school authorities

SC tells Sahara chief Subrata Roy, enough is enough; Orders auction of Aamby Valley

Lack of profit or loss due to misconduct by employee is not a valid defence