‘Employee’ includes those appointed on contract basis as well, even if they are being paid by the contractor
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The High Court in a recent case before it granted the writ of mandamus sought by the
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Applications under S. 156(3) CrPC are to be supported by an affidavit duly sworn to by applicant invoking jurisdiction of the Magistrate
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a criminal petition filed under Section 482 CrPC praying to quash the proceedings in
Continue readingPatna High Court calls upon Centre for removal of NCTE Chairman; Says he is not fit to hold the position
Patna High Court: In the case where the constitution of the Inspecting Team by the National Council for Teachers Education (NCTE) for
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Bombay HC orders payment of Rs 50,000 to a cancer institution as a condition to quash an FIR in a rape case
Bombay High Court: In a petition filed for quashing an FIR filed by the complainant for the offence of rape, punishable under
Continue readingIf signatures not disputed, it is to be presumed that cheque has been issued in discharge of debt or liability
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The High Court in a recent matter concerning S. 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act held that when
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Employees who have resigned cannot claim pension under voluntary retirement scheme
Bombay High Court: A writ petition by former employees of the respondent bank who asserted that differentiating between ‘resignation’ and ‘voluntary retirement’ was
Continue readingCompromise is not a concrete ground to quash FIR or criminal proceedings
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent appeal before the High Court, it has held that a compromise between the parties
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Reliance Life Sciences allowed to participate in tender involving supply of drugs and medicines
Bombay High Court: A Division bench comprising of Anoop V. Mohta and Bharati H. Dangre, JJ. heard a petition filed in relation
Continue readingKarnataka HC grants bail in absence of prima facie case for an offence under NDPS Act
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a criminal petition filed under Section 439 of CrPC, praying to enlarge the petitioner
Continue readingForgiveness sought for offence under Ss. 195 and 211 IPC no ground for quashing the complaint
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The Court recently dealt with a petition under Section 482 CrPC praying for quashing of complaint against
Continue readingBail Application rejected in a double murder in Hyderabad
Hyderabad High Court: The Single Judge Bench of the High Court refused to grant bail to the primary accused in the shocking
Continue readingEnforcement of arbitral award in favour of Switzerland based trading company Glencore upheld
High Court of Delhi: In a petition filed by a Switzerland based company for the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against
Continue readingWrit petitioner cannot suffer for the delay on part of the authorities
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution praying to
Continue readingQuantum of compensation for a bachelor’s accidental death depends on the number of dependants on the income
Hyderabad High Court: The Single Bench partly allowed an insurance claim petition reducing the quantum of compensation granted to the respondents. The
Continue readingLaw Clerk Recruitment: 3 year LLB course graduates to be treated at par with 5 year LLB course graduates
Hyderabad High Court: A Division Bench of the High Court partly allowed a petition stating that the persons who have completed a
Continue readingInterference of courts in commercial transactions must be minimal
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The High Court recently denied interfering in the contractual matter of two parties holding that contract being
Continue readingFinancial burden is not a reason sufficient to invalidate the retrospective operation of Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2009
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging the retrospective
Continue readingCourt may grant anticipatory bail despite previous dismissal of bail applications if not brought to court’s notice
Madras High Court: The High Court recently dealt with a petition for anticipatory bail under Sec. 438 of the CrPC wherein the
Continue readingAllahabad HC: Police protection for couple marrying in other religion
Allahabad High Court: In a case of inter-caste marriage, the Court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police concerned to provide necessary and
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Excess payment made to a retired employee can’t be recovered from his pensionary benefits, unless grounds of fraud or misrepresentation are involved
Calcutta High Court: The writ petition was preferred by a primary school teacher, aggrieved that an amount of Rs. 68, 556 was
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