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Reasoned orders by Central Government important for stability of complaint Medical Institutions

Supreme Court: In the case where a Medical Institution was aggrieved the Government order dated 31.05.2017, which resulted into non-renewal of the

Case Briefs Supreme Court

You can’t ignore the Oversight Committee recommendation on establishment of a medical college; SC tells Centre

Supreme Court: In the case where the Government of India order, by which the colleges/institutions have been directed not to admit students

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Expression “the public servant or his administrative superior” under Section 195 CrPC includes High Court

Supreme Court: Explaining the scope of the expression “the public servant or his administrative superior” under Section 195(1) (a)(i) CrPC, the bench

Case Briefs High Courts

High Court is empowered to dismiss the first appeal at preliminary stage of hearing if it lacks merit

Karnataka High Court: In an appeal under Section 96 CPC, directed against the judgment and decree passed by the II Additional Senior

Case Briefs High Courts

Mere empanelment for consideration of appointment as kerosene dealer does not give any right to challenge cancellation notice

Calcutta High Court: The petitioner filed the petition challenging of the order of cancellation of vacancy as kerosene oil dealer at Bhatenda,

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Divorce petition allowed on the grounds of cruelty and adultery

High Court of Kenya: The petition was filed pertaining to the issue of dissolution of marriage on the grounds of cruelty and

Case Briefs High Courts

If a matter concerns life and liberty of a person, court can use its inherent powers to order quick & proper investigation

Punjab and Haryana High Court: A petition under Section 482 CrPC was filed by the petitioner to conduct proper investigation in FIR

Case Briefs High Courts

Old age and no previous conviction can be grounds to reduce sentence

Punjab and Haryana High Court: The Court in this case dealt with a revision petition under S. 401 CrPC challenging the judgment

Case Briefs High Courts

Compromise or amicable settlement of dispute between parties brings peace and harmony in society

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In two subsequent cases decided by the Bench of Inderjit, J., dealing with offences under Sections 420,

Case Briefs High Courts

An appeal is a statutory remedy available to an ‘aggrieved person’ as a matter of right, it cannot be curtailed by narrow interpretation

Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution praying to

Case Briefs High Courts

Council of Architecture to enroll applicants holding bachelors, masters & doctorate degrees from recognised Universities in United Kingdom

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vibhu Bakhru, J. directed the Council of Architecture to register a petitioner holding

Case Briefs High Courts

Bail might not be granted if there exists reasonable belief about prima facie truth in the prosecution case

Madras High Court: The High Court recently dealt with a petition for bail under S. 439 of the CrPC wherein the petitioner-accused

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Supreme Court of Canada: Whether an error is “legal” generally turns on its character, not its severity

Supreme Court of Canada: The Canadian Supreme Court was recently dealing with a case of sexual offence in which a 35 years old

Case Briefs High Courts

If source containing information on the basis of which Detention Officer took decision not legible, then it needs to quashed

Madras High Court: The High Court recently addressed a Habeas Corpus petition filed under Art. 226 of the Constitution of India which,

Case Briefs High Courts

Punjab & Haryana HC reduces quantum of punishment for charge under S. 366-A IPC as convict had married the prosecutrix

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent appeal before the High Court, the appellant had appealed for reduction of quantum of

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Pakistan Supreme Court disqualifies PM Nawaz Sharif; said he is not honest to be a Member of Parliament [Full Excerpt of Judgment]

Pakistan Supreme Court: The 5-judge bench of Asif Saeed Khan Khosa, Ejaz Afzal Khan, Gulzar Ahmed, Sh. Azmat Seed and Ijaz Ul

Case Briefs High Courts

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Reasoned orders by Central Government important for stability of complaint Medical Institutions

You can’t ignore the Oversight Committee recommendation on establishment of a medical college; SC tells Centre

Expression “the public servant or his administrative superior” under Section 195 CrPC includes High Court

High Court is empowered to dismiss the first appeal at preliminary stage of hearing if it lacks merit

Mere empanelment for consideration of appointment as kerosene dealer does not give any right to challenge cancellation notice

Divorce petition allowed on the grounds of cruelty and adultery

If a matter concerns life and liberty of a person, court can use its inherent powers to order quick & proper investigation

Old age and no previous conviction can be grounds to reduce sentence

Compromise or amicable settlement of dispute between parties brings peace and harmony in society

An appeal is a statutory remedy available to an ‘aggrieved person’ as a matter of right, it cannot be curtailed by narrow interpretation

Council of Architecture to enroll applicants holding bachelors, masters & doctorate degrees from recognised Universities in United Kingdom

Bail might not be granted if there exists reasonable belief about prima facie truth in the prosecution case

Supreme Court of Canada: Whether an error is “legal” generally turns on its character, not its severity

If source containing information on the basis of which Detention Officer took decision not legible, then it needs to quashed

Punjab & Haryana HC reduces quantum of punishment for charge under S. 366-A IPC as convict had married the prosecutrix

Pakistan Supreme Court disqualifies PM Nawaz Sharif; said he is not honest to be a Member of Parliament [Full Excerpt of Judgment]

Compromise between the parties can be a ground for quashing FIR under S. 482 CrPC

Income Tax Assessing Officer has to dispose of objections before invoking re-assessment proceedings

Charges framed based on statements under S. 164 CrPC are valid even if allegations are in addition to those made in FIR

Rising misuse of Section 498-A IPC: Supreme Court formulates remedial measures