{"id":246302,"date":"2021-03-31T15:33:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T10:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=246302"},"modified":"2021-06-03T14:13:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T08:43:53","slug":"high-courts-monthly-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/03\/31\/high-courts-monthly-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"High Courts Monthly Round-up: March 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s a short recap of what we covered under the High Court\u2019s section for the month of March 2021.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Allahabad High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Rule Making Power under the Motor Vehicles Act<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All HC | Rule making power of Central and State Government under Motor Vehicles Act \u2013 Are the subject matters falling under Ss. 110 and 111 delineated and demarcated or do they overlap? HC explains<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m5cMwI<\/a><\/p>\n

Maintenance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All HC | Rent Allowance vis-a-vis Maintenance Allowance: Whether under S. 125 CrPC, rent allowance is included under maintenance allowance? Read to know<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fpMKTL<\/a><\/p>\n

Maintainability of Habeas Corpus Writ<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All HC | Full Bench decides whether writ of Habeas Corpus will be maintainable against Judicial order or Child Welfare Committee’s order under J.J. Act? Decoded<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31xr9QW<\/a><\/p>\n

Marriage of a Minor| Void or Voidable?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All HC | If a minor girl marries a major of her freewill, will such marriage be void or voidable? Court explains while discussing validity of child marriage<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m3tfSg<\/a><\/p>\n

Contract<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All HC | During his lifetime, tenant enters into compromise with landlord and enjoys benefits thereof. After such tenant’s demise, can his legal heirs challenge the compromise? HC uncovers legal position<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dlLBtF<\/a><\/p>\n

Land Title Dispute<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All HC | Order reserved in Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Masjid Land Title Dispute; Court to decide maintainability [Religious Character]<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rCXbWu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bombay High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/u>Maintenance to Widowed Daughter-in-Law<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Father-in-law denies maintenance to widowed daughter-in-law and her children. Will he be obligated to maintain them if late son had a share in ancestral property? HC Decodes<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/39w2RLF<\/a><\/p>\n

Fraud by Wife?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Husband alleged that wife hid her actual date of birth & since he intended to marry a \u2018Mangalik Yog\u2019 girl, fraud was played upon him. Here\u2019s how HC solved the matter<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31BByv0<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 417 of Penal Code, 1860<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Whether absence of ‘dishonest concealment of fact’ exempt a person from being punished under S. 417 IPC? Read on<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3weIFHV<\/a><\/p>\n

Legal Heirs | Property<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Relinquishment of self-acquired properties of a deceased by legal heirs. Will such release enure to benefit of all other legal heirs? Court explains<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ftQQdG<\/a><\/p>\n

Defamation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Can a person\u2019s image be used for a commercial purpose, without his\/her express written consent? Justice G.S. Patel elaborates directing Amazon Prime to take down the telecast of a movie using a person\u2019s private image<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3u9WTYU<\/a><\/p>\n

Suicide<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Woman commits suicide along with her infant daughter within 7 years of marriage. Can husband of deceased be held guilty for offences under Ss. 498-A, 304-B read with 34 IPC? Mere suspicion of Cruelty & Harassment is enough?<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m5Qknj<\/a><\/p>\n

Agreement<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Can a development agreement signed between Chairman of Society and one of the Managing Committee members be binding upon non-signatory? Court discusses while ordering redevelopment of building<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sH9HFJ<\/a><\/p>\n

Copyright Registration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Does Copyright Act requires mandatory registration to seek protection under the Act? Justice G.S. Patel explains<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ue4FRz<\/a><\/p>\n

Daughter approaches Family Court on behalf of father\u2019s Marriage<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Can a daughter approach Family Court on behalf of her father to challenge validity of his marriage? OR only parties to marriage can challenge validity? Read in light of S. 7 of Family Courts Act<\/p>\n

https:\/\/wp.me\/pcenps-11Vt<\/a><\/p>\n

Others<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bom HC | Board of Directors of Co-operative Bank: Power of Registrar of Co-operative Societies under Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act & RBI\u2019s role || Detailed Report<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PN0htB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Calcutta High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/u>Registered Society<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cal HC | Can a registered society file a writ petition on behalf of a group of people including those who are not members of the society? HC discusses while upholding shifting of market site in view of COVID-19<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sFJTtz<\/a><\/p>\n

Marriage Conversion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cal HC | Judiciary \u2013 The policy-making instrument on issues relating to marriage conversion and acceptability in terms of personal laws? Read on<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m6vqEw<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chhattisgarh High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Opportunity of Hearing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chh HC | Does forfeiture of earned remission of a convict without giving reasonable opportunity of hearing would amount to violation of fundamental right under Art. 21 Constitution of India? HC observes<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sDdy6T<\/a><\/p>\n

Benami Transaction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chh HC | Principles governing determination whether a transfer is a Benami transaction has been reiterated; Petition allowed<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fuYFzM<\/a><\/p>\n

Cooling Period<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chh HC | Guidelines regarding the waiver of cooling period as provided under S. 13B (2) of Hindu Marriage Act reiterated; Petition allowed<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dlQCm3<\/a><\/p>\n

Contract<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chh HC | When terms of a contract have been reduced to the form of a document, no evidence shall be given or permitted to be adduced in proof of terms of such contract under Ss. 91 & 92 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dlOtGX<\/a><\/p>\n

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Delhi High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Delhi High Court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Revisional Court Decision v. Lower Court Decision<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | Can the revisional court\u2019s conclusion substitute the lower court\u2019s decision? Read HC\u2019s analysis<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31AUw4U<\/a><\/p>\n

Defamation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | Complaint against Business Standard for defaming ‘member of RSS’ quashed: Who qualifies as an aggrieved person to file defamation complaint? HC explains<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fx3lVE<\/a><\/p>\n

Payment of Rent<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Delhi HC issues notice in a plea raising important issues concerning payment of rent by Cinema Halls during lockdown, doctrine of incorporation of arbitration clause, recourse in absence of force majeure clause<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PcCROF<\/a><\/p>\n

Jurisdiction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | What is the scope of Court’s jurisdiction while examining application under S. 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act. What is effect of ‘Chalk & Cheese’ case of non-arbitrability? HC examines in “Hero” electric bikes dispute<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fuRRBV<\/a><\/p>\n

Virtual Hearing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | NCLT and NCLAT directed to regulate their own procedure for virtual hearing platforms so long as it is ensured that if any particular party requests for a link, same would be considered in a fair, transparent and non-arbitrary manner<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m7Ph6m<\/a><\/p>\n

Sensitization of Citizenry<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | Sensitization of citizenry has to precede, not succeed, galvanization of governmental machinery: Directions issued to Airlines and DGCA on noting an \u2018alarming\u2019 situation in Air India flight<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rF3Cbz<\/a><\/p>\n

Vicarious Liability<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | Vicarious liability under S. 138 NI Act. What is proper stage of raising defence of absence of knowledge\u00a0 by the accused being held vicariously liable for offence committed by company? Explained<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ucGHG3<\/a><\/p>\n

Arbitrator<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | Whether disability of an appointing authority to appoint an arbitrator frustrate the arbitration agreement. HC unravels in light of Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PKAna8<\/a><\/p>\n

Unsoundness of Mind<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | How to prove unsoundness of mind in absence of medical records? When does presumption of being under influence arise? On whom lies burden of proof? Court answers while rejecting challenge to a Will<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sHokZQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Culpable Homicide<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Del HC | What is the most crucial element to be determined while finding a person guilty under attempted culpable homicide \u2013 S. 308 IPC? Vegetable seller beaten up on failing to provide money for conducting business outside Okhla Sabzi Mandi<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PK242A<\/a><\/p>\n

Emergency Arbitrator<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

[Amazon v. Future Retail] From Emergency Arbitrator to Group of Companies Doctrine \u2013 Delhi HC covers all while restraining Future Group from proceeding further with Disputed transaction<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sCdMes<\/a><\/p>\n

Eviction Order<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | Which is the proper forum for filing appeals from the eviction order passed by DM under Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act? Court answers<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3cEwYmh<\/a><\/p>\n

Interim Maintenance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Del HC | It is for the wife to establish alleged source of husband’s income; Husband would have paid maintenance rather than going jail: HC reduces interim maintenance to wife and son<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3frG0or<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gauhati High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Gau HC | [Artificial Ripening of Fruits] HC considers health hazards; lays down detailed guidelines to ensure chemical-free ripening of fruits<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/39x1pbQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Culpable Homicide<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gau HC | \u201cNature of injury does not suggest that the appellant acted in cruelty\u201d; HC converts conviction for murder into culpable homicide<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fuDP3A<\/a><\/p>\n

Motor Accident Case<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gau HC | Deceased being below 40 years of age the future prospects shall be held at 40%; HC allows appeal against enhanced compensation in motor accident case<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rAFl6A<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gujarat High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Policy Decision<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Guj HC | Court cannot undertake the activity of banking regulations upon itself and pass omnibus orders to come up with policy decision; Court dismisses appeal<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PGMcy6<\/a><\/p>\n

Termination of Pregnancy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Guj HC | Termination of pregnancy application rejected keeping in mind health of the minor; Court issues directions<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m5kAPf<\/a><\/p>\n

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Himachal Pradesh High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Maternity Leave<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

HP HC | Whether a contractual woman employee is entitled to avail maternity leave in case of a surrogate child? HC analyses<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rA2vd7<\/a><\/p>\n

Judicial Bias<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

HP HC | Merely because persons are related do not establish that the relationships were working or cordial; Crucial aspect is time period of knowledge<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PJQLHE<\/a><\/p>\n

Eminent Domain<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

HP HC | Can a writ in the instant nature be allowed to direct Temple authorities to spend the amount collected through donations for construction of parking sites<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rDg5MP<\/a><\/p>\n

Education Department<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

HP HC \u2502 Lamentable state of affairs; Education Department is one of the biggest litigants before this Court and majority of writ petitions relate to transfer and adjustment of the teachers<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31wtmML<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jammu and Kashmir High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/u>Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

J&K HC | \u201cGovernment bungalows are Public property, it belongs to Public\u201d HC directs State to ensure eviction of unauthorised occupants from Government accommodation<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m5lo6w<\/a><\/p>\n

Magistrate\u2019s Jurisdiction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

J&K HC | When a CJM transfers a petition to a Magistrate subordinate to him, the Magistrate is conferred with jurisdiction to entertain the same even if the matter would otherwise fall outside his jurisdiction<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rLGloB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jharkhand High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Arbitral Award<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jhar HC | [Galudih Barrage Irrigation Project] HC upholds arbitral award after certain modifications; explains principles of adjustment, counterclaim and set off<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rE9stC<\/a><\/p>\n

Victim Compensation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jhar HC | \u201cAccused cannot be saddled with payment of victim compensation\u201d; HC says such order is contradictory to S. 357A of CrPC<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Pen9mc<\/a><\/p>\n

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jhar HC | Will a person claiming to be 41 years 11 months and 30 days of age be qualified for a post which prescribes\u00a0upper age limit of 42 years? HC explains<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3cAee79<\/a><\/p>\n

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Karnataka High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Contract<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kar HC | Whether the termination\/cancellation of contract of the petitioner on the ground of the petitioner seeking maternity leave is justified? HC analyses<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fo4yi6<\/a><\/p>\n

LIC Pension Rules<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kar HC | Benefit under Rule 27 LIC Pension Rules was rejected to a LIC Agent working as a field officer as no special qualification was required; Appeal dismissed<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ua0ru5<\/a><\/p>\n

Immovable Property Registration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kar HC | Immovable property which is compulsorily registrable under S. 49 of Indian Registration Act, 1908 may be taken as evidence for the purpose of collateral transaction<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3cDxReJ<\/a><\/p>\n

Abuse of Office<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kar HC | Assistant Commissioner and Tahsildar made a consorted effort to abuse their office to take possession of the properties, demolish them and dispossess the rightful owners<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fxT0ZB<\/a><\/p>\n

Trademark Dispute<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kar HC | A case of deceptively similar trademarks; Quintessential \u2018Common man\u2019 is neither blessed with the wisdom of Solomon nor the trained eyes of Sherlock Holmes<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ftZrNu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kerala High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Maintenance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ker HC | If a neglected wife is being maintained by her eldest son, would that exempt the husband from his liability to maintain the wife under S. 125 CrPC? HC explains<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PjOLpK<\/a><\/p>\n

Right to Protest<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ker HC | \u201cStriking workers cannot resort to strong-arm tactics and violence\u201d; HC explains the ambit of Right to Protest<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sEGhrU<\/a><\/p>\n

Statutory Proceedings<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ker HC | Inappropriate for Court to interfere with\u00a0statutory proceedings at show-cause stage; HC dismisses petition against SEBI<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dqoTAR<\/a><\/p>\n

Dishonour of Cheque<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ker HC | Dishonour of cheque shall be proved to the hilt; Adverse inference cannot be drawn under S. 138 of NI Act merely because evidence is not adduced to prove a negative fact<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31BLGE2<\/a><\/p>\n

Divorce<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ker HC | In divorce petition under S. 13(1)(iii) of HMA, can Court order a party to appear before medical board for assessment of mental condition? Court discusses<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dkDHRd<\/a><\/p>\n

OTT Rules<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ker HC | Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 challenged; HC restrains State from taking any coercive action for non-compliance of Part III of the impugned Rules<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m5f6UJ<\/a><\/p>\n

Manual Scavenging<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ker HC | HC directs State to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of a deceased manhole worker<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rBi04z<\/a><\/p>\n

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Madras High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Forgery<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Does buyer’s knowledge about dispute in title of subject property, will make him liable for offence of cheating, forgery and making false document? HC answers<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wdFKPQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Ancestral Property<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Under Hindu Succession Act, can an \u2018ancestral property\u2019 blend in with the \u2018individual property\u2019? Read to know<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ryfHPT<\/a><\/p>\n

Sexual Harassment<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Media and Political Parties restrained from indulging in any discussions on alleged sexual harassment of Lady IPS Officer \u2013 NO parallel \u2018Media Trial\u2019 || Restraint to continue<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fu9BNO<\/a><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Why Special DGP who has been alleged to have sexually harassed the Lady IPS Officer been placed under \u2018Compulsory Wait\u2019 instead of being suspended? Does compulsory wait attach any stigma to it?<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fv8hdQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Lady IPS Officer harassed by Special DGP. “Court is not going to be a mute spectator”: HC takes suo motu cognizance; decides to monitor investigation; issues directions<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3cyCPt7<\/a><\/p>\n

Right to use Postal Ballot<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Political Party DMK challenged Constitutional Validity of S. 60(c) of Representation of the People Act 1951. Why HC held that EC provided right to use postal ballot to certain persons who otherwise would have been excluded? Know more<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31yTRkx<\/a><\/p>\n

Same-Sex Couple<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Society still grappling to come to terms with same sex orientation: HC orders protection and in-chamber hearing<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3diM0Nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Madras HC | “Trying to develop the case brick by brick and construct something purposeful”: HC while arranging counselling for same-sex couple and parents<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PKahnq<\/a><\/p>\n

COVID-19<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Wear masks; maintain social distancing norms at all political gatherings: HC to candidates and political parties in election-bound State of Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wdGpAO<\/a><\/p>\n

Law Colleges<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Quality of education being compromised in course of more law colleges being born in guise of creating opportunities. Read what HC says<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3uefCTb<\/a><\/p>\n

Elections<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madras HC | Official Funds for Campaigning: One has to wear allegiance to a political leader, if not on the sleeve at least visibly crying out of pocket | Why? Read on<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QXbaKh<\/a><\/p>\n

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Madhya Pradesh High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Litigation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

MP HC | Litigation in the Court is not a \u201cgame of chess\u201d; Court dismisses appeal stating serious suppression of facts<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PKt42d<\/a><\/p>\n

Preventive Detention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

MP HC | Law of preventive detention is an exception to fundamental right to personal liberty under Art. 21 of Constitution and therefore has to be strictly construed; Court allows petition challenging preventive detention<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dm1foX<\/a><\/p>\n

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Meghalaya High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"Injunction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Megh HC | Grant of injunction cannot be claimed by a party as a matter of right nor can it be denied by the Court arbitrarily; Court dismisses petition on the question of effective possession<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31z16sO<\/a><\/p>\n

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Orissa High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Judicial Review<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ori HC | Power of judicial review will not be permitted to be invoked to protect private interest at the cost of public interest or to decide contractual disputes<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31w4vbO<\/a><\/p>\n

Quasi-Judicial Authority<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ori HC | A quasi-judicial authority vested with the power for cancellation of a license, could not have acted under the \u2018dictation\u2019 of another authority<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rEdPow<\/a><\/p>\n

Strict Liability<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ori HC | Onus of proof, which lies on a party alleging negligence should be established on the touchstone of preponderance of probabilities<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dprCuf<\/a><\/p>\n

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Patna High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/u>Toilet for Girls<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pat HC points out apathy on the part of State regarding the non-existence of ladies toilet in Colleges; Constitutes a Committee to examine existing conditions<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m6HS7e<\/a><\/p>\n

Unlawful Association<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pat HC | To attract penalty for being a member of an unlawful association, the association must be one declared unlawful by a notification under UAP Act, 1967; HC declares seizure exercise illegal and arbitrary<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/39wQMWJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Punjab and Haryana High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/u>Panchayati Divorce<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

P&H HC | \u201cPanchayati divorce has no recognition in law\u201d; HC grants protection to the couple in spite of holding their marriage illegal<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PeswBS<\/a><\/p>\n

Partnership Firm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

P&H HC | Experience gained by erstwhile partnership firm could not be construed as experience of partners in an individual capacity; HC dismisses the petition<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m7Zn7g<\/a><\/p>\n

Marriage<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

P&H HC | Muslim woman and Hindu man marries as per Hindu rites; HC holds the marriage is invalid<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m6DpS4<\/a><\/p>\n

Contractual Live-in Relationship<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

P&H HC | Contractual live-in relationship has no recognition in law; HC terms it \u201cmisuse of process\u201d and against morality<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rywBxz<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rajasthan High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/u>Judgment<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Raj HC | Judgment can be a binding precedent only for what has been considered and held in it; No Court can travel beyond facts mentioned and considered therein to cull out “ratio decidendi”<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3cCamCL<\/a><\/p>\n

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Telangana High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Sale Notice<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Telangana HC | If the bank sends sale notice following due procedure on the addresses mentioned in loan agreement, will the same amount to ‘service’ under Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules? Read on<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m801lc<\/a><\/p>\n

Principles of Res Judicata<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Telangana HC | Are principles of res judicata applicable to bail applications? Can repeated filing of bail applications without change in circumstances be accepted? Read on<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wgBUFu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tripura High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Economic Abuse and Domestic Abuse<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tri HC | How are \u2018economic abuse\u2019 and \u2018domestic abuse\u2019 synonymous? HC explains in light of S. 3 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ftbfQ3<\/a><\/p>\n

Bail Application<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tri HC | Strong prima facie case leaves no ground for custodial immunity; Court rejects bail application in matter of Ss. 377 and 506 of IPC and S. 6 of POCSO<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sQjWrz<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Interest Litigation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tri HC | Every State and local authority to provide adequate facilities for instruction in mother tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups? Court decides on PIL<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rDFsyj<\/a><\/p>\n

Writ Petition<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tri HC | High Court would not entertain a writ petition which is hopelessly delayed without proper explanation; dismisses petition with costs<\/p>\n

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Uttaranchal High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

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RTI Act<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Utt HC | Delay in providing information under RTI Act does not amount to penalty, if valid reasons for the delay are proved; Court sets aside the penalty<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/3m5xGfn<\/a><\/p>\n

Enquiry<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Utt HC | Before proceeding in the matter, Court has to form an opinion that an enquiry is needed; Court dismisses application moved under S. 340 CrPC<\/p>\n

https:\/\/bit.ly\/31BktBn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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