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Delhi HC directs Directorate of Education to issue notices/circulars related to admission under EWS category in Hindi to prevent non-compliance due to language barriers

‘The dual-language approach will help in preventing future instances of non-compliance due to language barriers and ensure that the rights and opportunities are accessible to all citizens, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.’

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‘No direct involvement in crime’; Gujarat HC grants bail to a child in conflict with law accused of abetting suicide of family

The family of four committed suicide near railway tracks, allegedly due to atrocious and forcible demand for money which they owed to co-accused.

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[Haldwani Violence] ‘Appeal lies u/s 21 of NIA Act before Division Bench’; Uttaranchal HC dismisses bail plea of Abdul Malik

Under Section 21 of NIA Act, appeals are filed against Special Court’s order and thus in view of the powers that are conferred on the Court of Session for exercising the jurisdiction of the Special Court, orders passed by the Court of Session under Section 22(3) shall also be appealable under Section 21.

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Without valid justification, no request for adjournment/filing affidavit-in-reply will be considered, except on payment of costs: Bombay High Court

Respondents cannot have an approach that the orders passed by this Court issuing specific directions are rendered meaningless and the proceedings are to be listed only to be adjourned.

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Lawyer involved in forging rental agreement is liable to be prosecuted for misconduct under Advocates Act and BCI Rules; Madras HC issues directions

“The Bar Council has to maintain professional standards and in the event of any complaint of misconduct, actions are to be initiated.”

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Delhi High Court grants interim injunction against T-Series from using “Aashiqui” title in their proposed film

The term “Aashiqui” does not describe the general category of goods or services (films) but instead functions as a distinctive brand identifier for the Aashiqui Franchise.

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Delhi High Court appoints Sole Arbitrator in petition against the National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.

As per Clause 26.2 of the Agreement, the Chairman/Managing Director of the Board of Directors of Contractors was supposed to do the conciliation and not the committee constituted by NHIDCL.

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‘Section 29-A of Arbitration Act is procedural and discretion is given to parties to extend arbitration period further for 6 months’ ; Madras HC upholds arbitration award passed beyond 12 months

“The legislative intent of inserting Section 29-A of the Act is only for expeditious disposal of the arbitration proceedings and not to confer a new defence upon an unsuccessful party to challenge the award and to reopen the entire proceedings.”

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In absence of specific provision, HPSEB cannot ask new owner to pay late payment surcharge dues of previous owner; HP HC sets aside order passed by Ombudsman

Where the statutory rules authorize the supplier of electricity to demand from the purchaser of a property claiming reconnection or fresh connection, the arrears due by the previous owner/occupier, the supplier can recover the arrears from a purchaser also.

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‘Re-agitating already adjudicated issues would be in disregard of Supreme Court’; Delhi HC quashes 1987 re-entry notice by the Union against Express Newspapers

The present dispute between Express Newspapers and the Government has spanned over five decades and has witnessed critical historical events such as the Emergency and its aftermath.

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Rajasthan HC issues notice in plea challenging amendment to Rajasthan State Litigation Policy & Padmesh Mishra’s appointment as State AAG in SC

The petitioner has challenged the amendment to the Rajasthan State Litigation Policy, 2018, which allowed the appropriate authority to appoint any counsel to any post based on their expertise, effectively bypassing the 10-year experience requirement.

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Advocate volunteers to cover pregnant minor rape survivor’s delivery expenses on Rajasthan High Court’s request

The State did not oppose the recall of the termination order but contended that the it cannot be directed to bear the medical expenses of the delivery.

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Delhi High Court rejects plea by expelled JDU member against internal election of Nitish Kumar as party president

‘The functions performed by the Election Commission of India under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 are essentially quasi-judicial in nature, and any order issued thereunder constitutes a quasi-judicial order.’

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Donations, gifts made to NGO ‘Operation Asha’ are property entrusted to it; thus, acquires character of a ‘constructive trust’: Delhi High Court upholds

Donations, gifts etc., which were being received by the appellant, and being vested in the committee, from various institutions will be endowments for public purpose.

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‘Did not contemplate any urgent interim relief’; HP HC rejected plaint filed without resorting to Pre-Institution Mediation as per S. 12-A of Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Filing of the application under Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1098 was just an act to wriggle out of and get over Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015

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Magistrate can grant interim Residence Order before Trial if plea Prima Facie discloses Domestic Violence: J&K High Court

“Residence order is an urgent relief to protect a woman from her taking shelter on road. Therefore, passing of an interim order of the nature as defined under Section 19 of the Act is well within the jurisdiction of a Magistrate.”

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‘Appellate Court must respect Trial Court’s findings unless there is clear error/failure of justice’: Bombay HC upholds Single Judge’s order appointing Court Receiver in partnership dispute

The Single Judge in order dated 16-07-2024 held that there are enough documents proving that appellant had started construction on Virar property even though there is a status quo order, and thus, to safeguard and preserve the property, a Court Receiver needs to be appointed.

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‘Unwarranted Suspension burdens Public Funds and wastes Government resources’; Rajasthan High Court quashes Range Forest Officer’s suspension order

“The suspension though is not a punishment but is required to be effected with due caution and vigilance and a civil servant could not be placed under suspension without due application of mind and without examining the need to do so.”

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Wife declining to cohabit with husband by forcing him to live in separate room, amounts to both physical and mental cruelty: Allahabad High Court

“There was sufficient evidence to prove the ground of cruelty pleaded by the husband for grant of a decree of divorce”

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Read why Gujarat HC dismissed Asaram Bapu’s plea for suspension of life sentence in rape case

Asaram Bapu was sentenced to life imprisonment for offences punishable under Sections 376 and 377 of the IPC for raping a sevika at Surat Ashram, in the name of her promotion as an orator for religious discourses.