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Any waiver of a bail condition must not compromise the one most important legal requirement that a prisoner must make himself available for trial and for compliance with a sentence imposed.
‘The information concerning law enforcement operations, especially those involving national security considerations, falls under purview of Section 8(1)(a).’
‘The reasoning given for a fresh inquiry was a mere lip service to the requirement of Rule 9(1) and was delightfully left in the realm of conjecture.’
‘Courts, while evaluating a challenge under Section 34, would not be justified in faulting an award merely because an alternative view was possible or that, in their opinion, a more just conclusion could have been reached.’
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‘Even though the official language for proceedings and documentation is English, the authority concerned is duty bound to translate contents of such documents to a person not well versed with the language.’
In the present case, a call was made to the police station informing that a person was lying in an unconscious state due to electric shock. The post-mortem report also mentioned the cause of death as ante-mortem electrocution. Therefore, it is an undisputed fact that the deceased died due to electrocution.
‘While determining the issue of negligence, the courts are not subjected to apply the strict principles of evidence to motor vehicle accident cases as the standard of proof required in such cases is one of preponderance of probabilities.’
The Court observed that once the employee had already suffered dismissal from service on account of unauthorized absence, that sin stood expiated and was no longer a relevant consideration while assessing his case for grant of compassionate allowance.
Mere fact that the mother may be physically unwell, does not compel her to accept the presence of those who, in her perception, have contributed to her distress. The Court cannot impose on the senior citizen a forced living arrangement against her will, especially when it has been found to be a source of her suffering.
‘Teams and players respond to challenges presented at different stages of a match by adapting themselves to the requirement at a particular time, based on the situation that reflects on the scoreboard.’
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A sensitive approach is required to be acquired by the Courts while dealing with the offences constituting bribery allegations against a public officer as the same minimizes the trust of the public in public servants who are duty bound to protect them.
‘The rule of amendment has been termed as rule of justice, equity, and good conscience which needs to be exercised in the larger interest of doing full and complete justice to parties before the Court.’
The question here is not about past wrongs, it is about the present failure to comply with a legally binding order. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is explicit on this point, that those in charge of a company during non-compliance are accountable. By holding a directorial position during this period, the petitioner is naturally included in this responsibility.
It cannot be ignored that bootlegging and illegal sale of liquor, contrary to the provisions of Delhi Excise Act is a big menace to society and needs to be curbed with a heavy hand.
‘The essential, material, and integral cause of action had arisen beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the Court.’
‘Mere pendency of criminal case does not automatically disqualify an individual from exercising their right to seek long-term opportunities abroad.’