P&H HC | No offence by married person being in live-in; HC differs with Allahabad High Court’s decision
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Amol Rattan Singh, J., held that since adultery is not an offence, no offence would be committed
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CBI | Cogent over conjecture-Court gives ‘suspicion’ a backseat and ‘proof’ put in front- Acclaims ‘proof surpasses even a strong suspicion’
Central Bureau of Investigation, Ghaziabad (CBI): Shivank Singh, Special Judicial Magistrate (CBI), while acquitting the accused of all the charges gave detailed
Ker HC | Can DNA test be conducted to determine legitimacy of a child in a divorce petition without the child being on the party array? HC answers
Kerala High Court: A.Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath, JJ., addressed an interesting question of law, Can a direction to undergo DNA Test
J&K and Ladakh HC | Interim Award v/s Interim Order; HC clarifies prerequisites of S. 31 (6) and S. 17 (1)(ii)(e) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: Sanjay Dhar, J., clarified the difference between Interim Award and Interim Order. The Bench stated,
Law on territorial jurisdiction explained | Will the place mentioned on invoice decide the jurisdiction of a Court on filing of a suit against it? Del HC explains
Delhi High Court: Asha Menon, J., emphasized the law on territorial jurisdiction while addressing the present matter. Present petition was filed impugning
Fear of stigma, not being believed and being blamed: 17-year-old girl leaving a note to her mother explaining ill deeds of her uncle who sexually harassed her, ended her life | Bom HC delves to know what happened
Bombay High Court: Sexual violence knows no boundaries, it occurs in every country, across all parts of society, Bharati Dangre, J., while
Tri HC | Pre arrest bail of the accused at this stage is likely to impair a fair investigation; Court rejects application
Tripura High Court: S.G. Chattopadhyay, J., rejected an application filed for seeking pre-arrest bail whereby the petitioner was apprehending arrest registered under
CBI | Abetted and accomplished but still addressed ‘abetment’– Substantive offence for forgery dwindled to ‘abetment to forgery’– Infuriated Court takes cognizance under S. 467 IPC
Central Bureau of Investigation, Ghaziabad (CBI)-Shivank Singh, Special Judicial Magistrate (CBI) while taking cognizance under Sections 420, 467, 468 & 471 IPC,
CESTAT | Can cenvat credit be availed on event management services? Tribunal explains
Customs, Excise and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT): Ashok Jindal (Judicial Member) allowed an appeal which was filed against the impugned order
Daughter gets divorced right after parent’s death. Can she claim compassionate appointment? SC explains
Supreme Court: In a case where a woman had sought compassionate appointment after her mother’s death in the year 2012, the bench
“Daughters are daughters forever and sons are sons till they are married”: Bom HC orders son to vacate flat of 90 yrs old parents
Bombay High Court: Noting the misery of parents aged 90 years, G.S. Kulkarni, J., observed that, “Daughters are daughters forever and sons
IT Rules, 2021 | ‘Oversight mechanism to control media by Govt. may rob media of its independence’: Madras HC’s prima facie observation
Madras High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee, CJ and P.D. Audikesavalu, J., prima facie observed that an oversight mechanism to
Pat HC | Make people aware of mechanism for identification and deportation of persons suspected to be illegal migrants; HC directs Bihar government
Patna High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjay Karol, CJ and S. Kumar, J., asked the State government to sensitize people regarding
[Violence against Doctors] Ker HC | “Attacks on Doctors cannot be condoned”; HC directs State to give publicity to penal consequences of such attacks and increase awareness
Kerala High Court: Finding it shocking and unbelievable that were 278 attacks against Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Workers in the State of
Bom HC | Negligent approach of Govt & a cascading effect: Mere right of rehabilitation will be equivalent to right of ownership? Detailed report on how slum dwellers encroached public land and claimed their right
Bombay High Court: While emphasizing the aspect of encroachment of public land, the Division Bench of Dipankar Datta, CJ and G.S. Kulkarni,
Two hours, Twice a month, water supply – Even after 75 years of independence, Bom HC addresses request for regular water supply || State Govt. depriving people of their fundamental right
Bombay High Court: Pained to record that the Court doors being knocked after completion of 75 years of independence seeking direction for
P&H HC | Is Aadhaar Card a firm proof of age? HC answers while granting protection to a couple who married against wishes of family
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Amol Rattan Singh, J., directed protection to couple who were facing threats after getting married against the
Supreme Court on preferring an appeal before NCLAT beyond a period of 30 days: Read the Law [Explained]
Supreme Court of India: The Bench of M.R. Shah and Aniruddha Bose, JJ., observed that, “Appellate Tribunal has jurisdiction or power to
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2021 SCC Vol. 5 Part 3
In this part read a very interesting case, DLF Home Developers Ltd. v. Capital Greens Flat Buyers Assn., (2021) 5 SCC 53.