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NHRC notice to Bihar Govt. over Purnia Sadar Hospital not providing mortuary van to a labourer for dead body of his wife

National Human Rights Commission: The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that in Bihar, a

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

CCI imposes penalty of Rs. 87 crore against Hyundai Motor India Ltd. for anti-competitive conduct

Competition Commission of India: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) to be in contravention of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC issues notices to Haryana DGP & Gurugram Police Commissioner over gang rape of woman

The National Human Rights Commission, on the basis of media reports about a gang rape in Gurugram on 30th May, 2017, has

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

CIC issues show-cause notice to postal authorities on no action being taken against officers perpetuating fraud by issuing false receipts without signatures

Central Information Commission: While hearing upon the present matter wherein the issue was related to few people perpetuating fraud by way of

Case Briefs High Courts

When a competent court grants custody, Habeas Corpus cannot be granted against it

High Court of Karnataka: In its recent judgment, a Single Bench of Ashok B. Hinchigeri & K.S. Mudagal, JJ. observed that “habeas

Case Briefs High Courts

Winding up petition not maintainable where a bona fide dispute exists

High Court of Karnataka: In its recent judgment against a company petition, a single judge bench of Raghavendra S. Chauhan, J. observed

Case Briefs High Courts

Ardee Mall builders directed to affirm not creating any third party rights over the shops

Delhi High Court: In a contempt petition, a single judge bench of the Court comprising Yogesh Khanna, J. asked for justifiable reasons

Case Briefs High Courts

Court refuses to direct authorities to file FIR in alleged CM suicide case, imposes penalty

Delhi High Court: In a recent case, the the petitioners highlighted apprehensions that the death of late Chief Minister Kalikho Pul was

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

SCOTUS upholds the principle of International Patent Exhaustion

Supreme Court of the United States: While relying upon the landmark decision in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013 SCC OnLine

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC’s intervention in incident of upside down hanging of passenger in a moving train: Railway Board asked to pay Rs 1 lakh as relief to victim

The National Human Rights Commission has recommended that Railway Board pay Rs. 1 lakh as monetary relief to a young man, who

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Section 139AA of Income Tax Act, 1961 valid; Aadhaar-PAN linkage partially stayed till the Constitution Bench decision on Privacy Issue

Supreme Court: The bench of Dr. A.K. Sikri and Ashok Bhushan, JJ, upholding the validity of Section 139AA of Income Tax Act,

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC ensures payment of held up retirement dues to a public sector employee within 7 months

The National Human Rights Commission, through its intervention, has ensured that an officer, retired on 30th September, 2014 from a public sector

Case Briefs High Courts

In IP infringement cases, mere delay won’t defeat grant of injunction

Madras High Court: While relying upon the Supreme Court decision in Midas Hygiene Industries (P) Ltd. v. Sudhir Bhatia, (2004) 3 SCC 90,

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Allahabad High Court’s order quashing institutional preference in AMU and BHU set aside

Supreme Court: In the judgment quashing Allahabad High Court’s decision in the matter relating to Institutional Preference, the Bench of Deepak Gupta

Case Briefs High Courts

Material omissions in statement of Prosecution Witness which go to the root of the case, can’t ascribe guilt to the accused

Bombay High Court: A Bench comprising of P.N. Deshmukh, J. dismissed an appeal filed against the trial court’s decision, by observing the

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC issues notice to Govt. of Tamil Nadu over reported plight of patients due to shortage of doctors in Government Hospitals

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about the plight of patients due to the

Case Briefs High Courts

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NHRC notice to Bihar Govt. over Purnia Sadar Hospital not providing mortuary van to a labourer for dead body of his wife

CCI imposes penalty of Rs. 87 crore against Hyundai Motor India Ltd. for anti-competitive conduct

NHRC issues notices to Haryana DGP & Gurugram Police Commissioner over gang rape of woman

CIC issues show-cause notice to postal authorities on no action being taken against officers perpetuating fraud by issuing false receipts without signatures

When a competent court grants custody, Habeas Corpus cannot be granted against it

Winding up petition not maintainable where a bona fide dispute exists

Ardee Mall builders directed to affirm not creating any third party rights over the shops

Court refuses to direct authorities to file FIR in alleged CM suicide case, imposes penalty

SCOTUS upholds the principle of International Patent Exhaustion

NHRC’s intervention in incident of upside down hanging of passenger in a moving train: Railway Board asked to pay Rs 1 lakh as relief to victim

Section 139AA of Income Tax Act, 1961 valid; Aadhaar-PAN linkage partially stayed till the Constitution Bench decision on Privacy Issue

NHRC ensures payment of held up retirement dues to a public sector employee within 7 months

In IP infringement cases, mere delay won’t defeat grant of injunction

Allahabad High Court’s order quashing institutional preference in AMU and BHU set aside

Material omissions in statement of Prosecution Witness which go to the root of the case, can’t ascribe guilt to the accused

NHRC issues notice to Govt. of Tamil Nadu over reported plight of patients due to shortage of doctors in Government Hospitals

Freedom of speech and expression doesn’t permit anyone to level unsubstantiated charges against constitutional bodies

Court directs State to provide adequate courts, proper infrastructure to judicial officers, Bar members & litigants

Consumer Protection Act, 1986 does not violate the Constitution

Copies of documents relied in show-cause notice issued to a person, are required to be provided to him