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Revocation as a ground for forfeiture of the earnest money, discussed

Supreme Court: The question before the Court was whether refund of the earnest money deposit is allowed on the ground of revocation

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Lesser sentence awarded to a rape convict in a two decade old case upon entering into a compromise with the victim

Supreme Court: In the present case, where the appellant was charged under Section 376 of IPC for committing rape upon a woman

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Paras 180, 189 and 320 of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, 1989 interpreted

Supreme Court: The bench comprising of Anil R. Dave and Shiva Kirti Singh, JJ, considered the question pertaining to the interpretation of

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Husband’s extra- marital relationship does not amount to cruelty

Supreme Court: In the instant case, where the question arose that whether a husband’s extra-marital affair amounts to cruelty under Section 498A

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Law laid down under S. 8 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, explained

Supreme Court: Deciding a short question as to what should be the approach of the Court, once an application is duly filed

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Grave concern shown on the exploitation of women prevalent in society

Supreme Court: Taking note of the fact that in this age also, a class of women is trapped as victims of circumstances,

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Demand for dowry can be made at any time and not necessarily before marriage

Supreme Court: Considering the social evil of dowry, the bench of M.Y. Eqbal and P.C. Ghose, JJ held that the demand for

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Demand for dowry can be made at any time and not necessarily before marriage

Supreme Court: Considering the social evil of dowry, the bench of M.Y. Eqbal and P.C. Ghose, JJ held that the demand for

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Law which mandates “monogamy as a social reform” does not violate the personal laws of Muslims which permits “polygamy”

Supreme Court: Dealing as to whether the provisions of the U.P. Government Servant Conduct Rules, 1956 which talks about the removal of

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Non-disclosure of criminal antecedents by a candidate falls under the category of undue influence upon the voter and thus a corrupt practice

Supreme Court: Criminalisation of politics was the high point of the discussion in the instant case as the Court sat to decide

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Extent of allowing stipulated liquidated damages by way of penalty in absence of evidence of actual loss, discussed

Supreme Court: Deciding the pivotal question as to when and to what extent can the stipulated liquidated damages for breach of a

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Ministry of Culture asked to take steps for the protection of historical assets in the museums across the nation

Supreme Court: Deliberating upon a public interest litigation filed for protection of historical artifacts preserved in the museums all over the nation

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Constitutional validity of Rule 159 of High Court of Jharkhand Rules, 2001 upheld

Supreme Court: While deciding that whether Rule 159 of High Court of Jharkhand Rules, 2001 which requires surrender to the custody of

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Entry 25 of Schedule VI of Karnataka Sales Tax Act, 1957 levying tax on processing and supply of photographs etc. held constitutionally valid

Supreme Court: In a dispute regarding the constitutional validity of Entry 25 of Schedule VI of Karnataka Sales Tax Act, 1957 dealing

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Differential tariffs over subscribers making calls from one private provider to other private service provider and from private network to BSNL/MTNL held arbitrary

Supreme Court: While deciding that whether the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal was right in terming the action of the private

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Posting a comment complaining against the laxity of administration on a public forum meant for helping the public would not amount to criminal intimidation

Supreme Court: Deciding the present case where the question arose that whether posting a comment on a social networking site rebuking or

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Revocation as a ground for forfeiture of the earnest money, discussed

Lesser sentence awarded to a rape convict in a two decade old case upon entering into a compromise with the victim

Paras 180, 189 and 320 of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, 1989 interpreted

Husband’s extra- marital relationship does not amount to cruelty

Law laid down under S. 8 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, explained

Grave concern shown on the exploitation of women prevalent in society

Demand for dowry can be made at any time and not necessarily before marriage

Demand for dowry can be made at any time and not necessarily before marriage

Law which mandates “monogamy as a social reform” does not violate the personal laws of Muslims which permits “polygamy”

Non-disclosure of criminal antecedents by a candidate falls under the category of undue influence upon the voter and thus a corrupt practice

Extent of allowing stipulated liquidated damages by way of penalty in absence of evidence of actual loss, discussed

Ministry of Culture asked to take steps for the protection of historical assets in the museums across the nation

Constitutional validity of Rule 159 of High Court of Jharkhand Rules, 2001 upheld

Entry 25 of Schedule VI of Karnataka Sales Tax Act, 1957 levying tax on processing and supply of photographs etc. held constitutionally valid

Differential tariffs over subscribers making calls from one private provider to other private service provider and from private network to BSNL/MTNL held arbitrary

4 weeks imprisonment granted to an ex-MLA for using slang language for the Hon’ble Judges of the Court

New definition of “Non-Performing Assets” as amended in 2004 in the SARFAESI Act, 2002 held constitutionally valid

A toilet in structure only is not a toilet in reality

Google, Yahoo and Microsoft prohibited from displaying advertisements related to pre natal sex determination

Posting a comment complaining against the laxity of administration on a public forum meant for helping the public would not amount to criminal intimidation