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Meghalaya High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

‘Ban on manufacturing plastic of less than 120 microns’; Meghalaya HC issues set of directions to prevent use of plastic

Plastic waste cannot be easily recycled or safely destroyed. It causes waste management problems because of its long natural life; it chokes waterbodies and the drainage system, accumulating garbage in public places.

Published on May 19, 2025May 21, 2025By Deeksha
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Meghalaya High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Meghalaya HC closes suo motu PIL to protect wetlands, considering none of the sites qualified as Ramsar site

The Supreme Court had directed the High Court to pass suitable orders for the State for the identification, preservation, and maintenance of these waterbodies in accordance with the resolution taken in the Ramsar Convention.

Published on May 1, 2025May 6, 2025By Deeksha
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Meghalaya High Court
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‘Jesus Christ taught us to forgive’: Meghalaya HC accepts Don Bosco management’s apology for demolishing building which was under consideration for ‘heritage building’

“Jesus Christ preached that the satisfaction one gets out of forgiveness is much more than what is reached by inflicting the pain of punishment.”

Published on March 23, 2025April 19, 2025By Deeksha
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Meghalaya High Court
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Meghalaya HC issues contempt notice to Don Bosco Technical School management for demolishing School building which was under consideration for ‘heritage building’

“Perplexed and shocked at the most daring act committed by the management of the St. Anthony’s Lower Primary School.”

Published on February 1, 2025February 4, 2025By Deeksha
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Meghalaya High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

‘NH-6 is lifeline for Meghalaya, Tripura & Mizoram’; Meghalaya HC directs repair of badly damaged 5-km stretch within 2 weeks

“The authority should ensure that work done is of such quality that it is not easily damaged by rain and other weather conditions in future.”

Published on November 16, 2024November 25, 2024By Deeksha
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Calcutta High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Commercial Courts Act expressly takes away any substantive or procedural right of appeal; Calcutta High Court dismisses appeal

Calcutta High Court relied on Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, which explicitly limits the right of appeal to judgments, decrees, and orders specified therein.

Published on March 20, 2024April 3, 2024By Ritu
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Unanimity on Questions of Law; differences on Questions of Facts: Division Bench refers matter to Calcutta High Court Chief Justice for resolution by third Judge

The Division bench agreed to the monthly occupation charges but disagreed on the time period for payment.

Published on February 7, 2024February 16, 2024By Ritu
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Calcutta High Court establishes appeal’s maintainability under Order 43(1)(a) and Section 104 of CPC, refers to appropriate jurisdiction

Calcutta High Court referred the appeal to the bench with jurisdiction over first appeals from orders under Order 43(1)(a) passed by a regular court of civil jurisdiction, not by a special or commercial court.

Published on January 23, 2024January 30, 2024By Ritu
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Calcutta High Court grants stay on constitution of “High-Level Enquiry Committee” pending appeal in Arbitration case

Calcutta High Court allowed Section 34 application of the railways and directed that the Court hearing Section 34 application should not be guided by any remarks made by the Judge in the impugned order.

Published on September 25, 2023October 3, 2023By Ritu
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Calcutta High Court directs Governor’s office to submit Affidavit-in-Opposition on West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022’s status

The subject matter of the instant matter is a PIL concerning the West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which was passed by the State legislature on 07-06-2022 and was sent to the Governor for assent, but the same is still pending.

Published on September 16, 2023September 20, 2023By Ritu
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Income of a club involving contributors and participators is not taxable: Calcutta High Court

“The members of the club are seen both as contributors and participators. The club and its members are seen as one person. Usually a member has to pay to avail of the services and facilities provided by the club.”

Published on July 17, 2023July 19, 2023By Ritu
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