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“Marriage should be a union based on mutual respect, love, and understanding. When one spouse seeks freedom from a relationship that has become a source of distress, denying this request only perpetuates suffering and contradicts the very essence of a marital bond”
(2023) 2 HCC (Bom) Labour Law — Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 — S. 25-O (2) — Closure of Undertaking — Whether contractual
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Credibility of Indians in UAE and of others who seek loans from banks can be prejudicially affected if such alleged frauds are permitted to be perpetrated by the citizens of this country, and when criminal proceedings are initiated, they are quashed without even being investigated”
“The Parliament, after considering a spate of reports highlighting the flourishing human organ trade in India and the consequential exploitation of the economically vulnerable segments of the society through organ removal, and illegal transplants, for prohibiting the unethical practice, enacted the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994”
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“Though an attempt was made to portray the incidents that led to the registration of the crime as one having transnational ramifications based upon the affidavit of the State Government filed in the Supreme Court, this Court is of the view that the circumstances do not persuade this Court to rely on the said averment to direct a CBI investigation”
Under Section 24 (1) of the Code, the High Court or District Court may at any stage withdraw any suit, appeal or other proceeding pending in any court subordinate to it; and transfer the same for trial or disposal to any court subordinate to it and competent to try or dispose of the same.
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After interacting with the parties, the Court found that X, the transwoman has made a firm decision to live separately from her parents due to familial violence consequent to her self-determination as a transwoman’
Section 23 of the Kerala Protection of Riverbanks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001 states that whoever transports sand, without complying with the provisions of the Act shall be punished, and the vehicle used for the transportation be liable to be seized by the Police or Revenue Officials.
Justice Ashish J. Desai was appointed as 38th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court and took oath of office on 22-07-2023. As Justice Desai steps down, his legacy of legal brilliance and unwavering commitment to justice will be remembered and cherished by the legal fraternity and the public alike.
Justice Muhamed Mustaque Ayumantakath will perform the duties of Acting Chief Justice consequent upon the retirement of Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai, Chief Justice, Kerala High Court on 04-07-2024.
“Urgent necessity of ensuring that the identity of the person is established clearly before any arrest/detention is made by the Police officials, either in the execution of a warrant issued by the court or otherwise”
“The very use of words such as “any court”, “at any stage”, or “or any enquiry, trial or other proceedings”, “any person” and “any such person” clearly spells out that the provisions of this section have been expressed in the widest possible terms, and do not limit the discretion of the court in any way. There is thus no escape if the fresh evidence to be obtained is essential to the just decision of the case.”
“Many LGBTIQA+ youth face familial rejection, often from an early age. This rejection can take a devastating toll on individuals and isolate them from physical, emotional and economic resources that are essential to their well-being. In such cases, it is important to recognise the family as a site of violence and control for many queer women, who they need protection from rather than any “guardianship”.
“The expression ‘competency of witness’ refers to the capacity, ability or qualification to give evidence in the Court of Law.”
“For the reason that the parties are Hindus, one cannot assume that the order of maintenance is in recognition of the right under HAMA, for, Section 125 CrPC is secular and applicable to all.”
“If any part of the offence or even one instance of the overt act is committed in India, the sanction under Section 188 CrPC is not required”
Kerala High Court noted that the woman is well-employed at NATPAC, Thiruvananthapuram, and is about 27 years old