Proceeding against accused offender under POCSO Act dismissed, as parties settle matter
High Court of Kerala : Observing the allegations of offences punishable under Section 354-A of the Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 7
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Visually challenged person cannot be denied participation in exam for Judicial Services
High Court of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: In a writ petition challenging the validity of Rule 7 of the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial
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No appeal is maintainable against the decision/order of Wakf Tribunal
High Court of Himachal Pradesh : Deciding upon an issue as to whether Regular First Appeal or Civil Revision or petition under
Continue readingComplaint not maintainable under Domestic Violence Act if it lacks mentioning of specific instances of domestic violence
High Court of Rajasthan: While deciding the validity and legality of the criminal miscellaneous petition filed under Section 482 CrPc, by the
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Photographs of defaulting borrower cannot be published in newspapers in routine manner for pressurising defaulting borrower to repay dues
High Court of Calcutta : Deciding on an important issue relating to the publication of the demand notice under Section 13(2) of
Continue readingMadras HC issues direction to BCI on forgery by an advocate
High Court of Madras: The Court while deciding upon the issue of the appointment of Principal in Kamaraj College, Tuticorin, has granted
Continue readingAssets left behind by deceased husband are liable to be proceeded against for satisfaction of decree for maintenance
High Court of Chhattisgarh : Deciding the question that arose for consideration of the the Court as to whether the assets left
Continue readingWoman can file application before Magistrate under PWDV Act irrespective of whether she was living in with respondent at the time of filing application
High Court of Orissa : In a path breaking decision the Bench comprising of S.K. Sahoo, J.,while answering a vital question that
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Minor discrepancies in records maintained by medical professionals cannot invite prosecution by appropriate authority without prior investigation
High Court of Bombay: While dealing with the question relating to the validity of a criminal complaint filed against the petitioner for
Continue readingMarking blood donors with an indelible identification mark is an invasion upon an individual’s fundamental right to privacy
Madras High Court: While deciding upon the petition filed in public interest, praying before the Court to direct the concerned authorities to
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Court finds Maharashtra State under reported child deaths
Bombay High Court: In a number of PILs filed before the Court in relation to various schemes of the government, the Bench
Continue readingIrretrievable break down of marriage can be a ground for divorce
Delhi High Court: In a matter related to divorce, the Division Bench comprising of P. Nandrajog and Pratibha Rani, JJ. , partially
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Appointment to judicial services can be denied having regard to past criminal record
High Court of Bombay: While examining the legality and validity of the order/opinion passed by the Hon’ble Administrative Judges’ Committee, the Division
Continue reading‘Court of Session’ also includes the Courts of Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges
Patna High Court: While dismissing public interest litigations filed by the District Bar Association, Patna, and the Patna City Bar Association, the
Continue readingThere is no fundamental or civil right to have your spouse transferred near your residence
Karnataka High Court: While noting that there can be no claim of violation of a person’s fundamental or civil rights just because his
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Individual instances of hardship and inconvenience cannot become a ground to declare a provision as unconstitutional
Bombay High Court: While deciding the present petition challenging the vires of Section 16(1) and Second Proviso to Section 13 of the
Continue readingSpouse’s demand for privacy is not cruelty and not a ground for divorce
Delhi High Court: The Division Bench comprising of S. Ravindra Bhat and Deepa Sharma, JJ. held that demand for privacy by the
Continue readingGrant of bail in cases of cheating and criminal breach of trust affecting large number of people would have an adverse impact on trust of criminal justice system
Delhi High Court: Rejecting the bail application of Sunil Dahiya, MD of Vigneshwara Group of Companies under Section 439 of the Code
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Invalidation of caste claim will result in automatic disqualification and termination of election
Bombay High Court: While upholding an order passed by the Commissioner, Solapur Municipal Corporation wherein the petitioner was declared disqualified and his
Continue readingFather who is willing to pay maintenance for his daughter is also entitled to visitation rights
Delhi High Court: While disposing off an appeal wherein an order granting appellant’s wife a monthly maintenance of Rs. 25,000 under Section
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