Decoding Madras HC verdict in PG Medical Seat Scam which denied admission to 28 students selected on merit by CENTAC
Medical profession deals with life of people and any compromise on merit would have a delirious effect
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Explained| Madras HC verdict on Single Judge order which directed Madras Bar Association to pay Rs. 5 lakh compensation for discriminating against non-member
“Lawyers, as a whole, belong to a separate homogenous group called ‘Gentlemen’. However, it is unfortunate that the said homogeneous community is trying to use this Court to create a casteist atmosphere which is highly deprecated”
After surgery in 1991, woman suffering for 12 years finds nut-bolt inside body; NCDRC upholds compensation of Rs 13.77 lakhs
The opposite parties denied her admission or operation in the clinic and also refuted the removal of rusted nut and bolt by claiming that they ought to be stainless steel material for medical use.
DCDRC directs Indigo to pay compensation of Rs 70,000 for their failure to deliver checked-in luggage of a holiday bound couple
The Commission stated that the Indigo’s deficiency in services caused the married couple irrevocable hardship and spoiled their holiday mood.
Madras HC directs Union Govt. and Nigerian embassy to pursue requests of two women claiming compensation from past 11 years, for husbands’ death in Nigeria
The remedy for the petitioners is only as against the Private Company by filing necessary applications at Nigeria. However, these poor widows cannot pursue the litigations in Nigeria and therefore, there is a responsibility cast upon the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs to take appropriate action through the Embassy to redress the grievance of these petitioners.
Inside Supreme Court verdict on the eradication of Manual Scavenging in India
“For ours is a battle not for wealth or for power. It is a battle for freedom. It is the battle of reclamation of human personality.”- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
‘Various measures already taken by State to address interests of orphaned children due to COVID’; Delhi High Court dismiss petition
LADLI Scheme, Delhi Pension Scheme for Women in Distress, National Family Benefit Scheme and Delhi Pension Schemes for Women in Distress and National Family Benefit Scheme are few schemes for orphaned children who lost either one or both parent(s) on account of COVID-19.
Delhi High Court directs Rs 50,000 as compensation to be drawn from salaries of errant policemen for illegal detention for half an hour
A punishment of censure which is not likely to have any effect on the career of the police officers will not be a sufficient deterrent to the officer. The censure should be of such nature that other officers too must not emulate such actions in future.
DCDRC finds Nik Bakers liable for deficient services for providing “unhealthy dye cake”; directs them to pay compensation of Rs 40,000
“Complainant had levelled the very serious allegations vis-a-vis the quality of the cake, and that too on the same day when the cake was consumed. Thus, a heavy duty was cast upon the bakers, who claimed themselves to be equipped with appropriate laboratory facility, to get the sample of the cake tested”.
Subsequent purchase of land acquired by State does not give purchaser right to challenge acquisition: Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court held that the issuance of a subsequent notification and the notice by the National Highway Authority did not affect the validity of the earlier acquisition.
Calcutta High Court enhances compensation in motor accident claims case
The Calcutta High Court deleted the name of one of the claimants who had passed away, and condoned the delay in filing the appeal.
Wrongful detention | Gujarat HC grants 1 Lakh compensation to prisoner who spent 3 years in jail after Bail
The Convict was released on regular bail on 29-09-2020, however, the jail authorities did not open the E-mail containing the bail order.
J&K and Ladakh HC awards compensation of 20 Lakhs to a 14-year-old boy who suffered 100% disability on being electrocuted by unattended transformer
The respondent’s contention that the petitioner himself contributed to the unfortunate electrocution, was rejected by the Court.
“State has forgotten its feminist roots”; Calcutta High Court enhances compensation in Acid Attack case; calls for compliance with Supreme Court directives
Supreme Court had previously directed states to ensure a minimum compensation of Rs. 3 lakhs for acid attack victims. However, the Calcutta High Court acknowledged the need for higher compensation due to the severe physical, economic, social, and psychological ramifications.
Delhi High Court refuses decree of specific performance in view of creation of third-party interests; Directs compensation of Rs. 15 lakhs
The principle governing the evidence in civil cases is that there should be a preponderance of the events which should be proved unlike in criminal matters, where the evidence have to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, the burden of proof is on the party which will suffer if such evidence is not proved.
MV Act Compensation | Jharkhand High Court directs Truck owner to compensate gratuitous passenger
The claimant was a passenger travelling in the truck, but the claimant did not state about any of his loaded goods in the statement or having taken the truck on hire
Supreme Court upholds NCDRC order denying compensation to complainant who failed to establish Engerix-B vaccine as cause for his ‘myositis’
Supreme Court said that the burden was on the appellant more particularly in a circumstance when all the family members had got administered the same vaccination from the same source and the appellant himself did not undergo any difficulty when the first two doses were administered.
Read why Allahabad HC ordered status quo on land held by Development Authority for establishing New Kanpur city
Allahabad High Court said that Development Authority is only in possession of part of the land and the scheme for proposed ‘New Kanpur City’ as of now is not viable.
Calcutta High Court awards Rs. 5 Lakhs Compensation for 11-year-old’s death by electrocution
The single-judge bench had directed the Distribution Company to adopt the multiplier method used in assessing compensation in Motor Accident Claim Cases while issuing compensation in the present matter.
Madras HC directs State and National CAMPA to release funds to NCTA for relocating 495 families from Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
When funds to the tune of Rs.8154.84 Crore is available with the National CAMPA, which can be utilised , the UOI has the statutory duty, pursuant to the manifestation of the Directive Principles of State Policies, considering the extreme urgency and critical nature of the issue.