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Isolated instances of long past cannot constitute an act of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia)of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Supreme Court: Explaining the scope of ‘cruelty’ as a ground for dissolution of marriage, the Bench of R.K. Agrawal and A.M. Sapre,

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Trust cannot file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Supreme Court: The bench of Madan B. Lokur and P.C. Pant, JJ held that a Trust cannot file a complaint under the

Case Briefs High Courts

Court cannot issue Writ of Mandamus against the State to frame particular sets of rules

High Court of Madhya Pradesh: The Court while hearing a public interest litigation filed by the petitioner as objections against certain provision

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC issues notices to Governments of Karnataka and Maharashtra over alleged large number of Hysterectomy for commercial reasons

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that an unusual large number of Hysterectomy procedures

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Nirbhaya Case: Superintendent of Jail to file report in regard to the conduct of the accused persons till 20.03.2017

Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, R. Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan, JJ, while considering the affidavits filed to show the

Case Briefs High Courts

Protection of dignity, privacy of women prisoners, provision of hygienic food & basic infrastructure form focal points of prison reforms as directed by Bombay HC

Bombay High Court: While addressing several important issues related to the deplorable condition of prison cells and absence of adequate number of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC issues notices to Delhi Govt. and Police Commissioner over reported incident of 26 child bonded labourers rescued from a factory

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that 26 boys, in the age group of

Case Briefs High Courts

Notice under S. 21 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is mandatory to initiate arbitral proceedings

Delhi High Court: Petitioners appeared before the Delhi High Court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to challenge the

Case Briefs High Courts

E-commerce websites are not bound to keep a check on products for IP infringement before advertising on their website

Delhi High Court: In a case regarding Intellectual Property Rights, the plaintiffs-manufacturer of water purifiers sought protection by obtaining design registrations under the

Case Briefs High Courts

No application can be filed under Section 28-A of Land Acquisition Act, 1894 subsequent to the same being filed under Section 18 of the Act

Allahabad High Court: Recently, an issue arose before the Court as to whether a person interested, who has not accepted the award made under

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Delegated Authority under S. 33 (2) proviso (b) of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 cannot determine the nature of the document

Supreme Court: Interpreting Section 33(2) proviso (b) of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 as to the power of the delegated authority to

Case Briefs High Courts

Appeal challenging Collegium recommendations devoid of merit: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court: Mr. R.P. Luthra, a practising advocate had filed a writ petition before the Delhi High Court challenging the recommendation of

Case Briefs High Courts

Article 227 to be used only when there is flagrant abuse of process of law and not otherwise

Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Court had to decide on a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution, challenging the order passed

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court sets aside order granting parole to Mukhtar Ansari

Delhi High Court: A few days back on 16th February, the Additional Sessions Judge had granted parole to applicant Mukhtar Ansari who is a

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC directs State Police to apply their mind before lodging FIR & penning down statements

Bombay High Court: The petitioners under Section 482 CrPC prayed for quashing the First Information Report registered at the instance of the

Case Briefs High Courts

Litigants and counsel cannot, as a publicity stunt, issue press statements about a petition even before cognizance of the case

High Court of Madhya Pradesh: While hearing a PIL filed by the petitioner for the purpose of transferring the investigation of criminal case

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Sahara directed to sell properties worth Rs.5092.64 crores and deposit the amount on or before 13.04.2017

Supreme Court: Taking note of the list of properties submitted by the Sahara Group of Companies in furtherance of the order dated

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

SC of Canada: Individuals donning political T-shirts or displaying signs on windows do not come under the category of ‘sponsors’ for election advertising

Supreme Court of Canada: Determining some vital questions related to election advertising like whether, individuals or organizations who wish to “sponsor election

Case Briefs High Courts

Compliance of Section 197 CrPC is mandatory before initiating prosecution against public servant

Chhattisgarh High Court: A Medical Camp was held on 8.11.2014 at Pendri, Sakri conducted under the National Family Planning Programme for sterilization of

Case Briefs High Courts

Costs imposed for trying to misuse writ jurisdiction

Madhya Pradesh High Court: A petitioner approached the High Court under its writ jurisdiction, when the petition was earlier filed before the learned