30-day notice period under Special Marriage Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court ruled that the mandatory 30-day notice period under the Special Marriage Act cannot be relaxed merely because one of the parties is required to join employment abroad, emphasising that courts cannot bypass express statutory requirements.

caste abuse to occur in public view
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The incident is averred to have transpired within close precincts, specifically within the four corners of the walls of the shop premises. This description denotes a spatially confined and enclosed environment, shielded from casual public access and observation.”

Private agreements for Slum Rehabilitation Schemes
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The Slum Rehabilitation Authority has to act in terms of its own policies and circulars without allowing private or contractual interests to prevail over public policy especially a policy which is welfare based.”