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Case BriefsInternational Courts

[Equal Pay for Equal Work] ECJ holds TESCO stores are single-source/employer for its different distribution centers; pay gap between workers of a different sex can hit by EU laws

European Court of Justice (ECJ): The Second Chamber composed of A. Arabadjiev, President of the Chamber, A. Kumin, T. von Danwitz (Rapporteur),

Published on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021By Editor_4
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Appointments & TransfersNews

Northern Ireland’s Historic moment | Mrs Justice Siobhan Keegan appointed as First Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland witnessed a truly historic moment on the appointment of Mrs Justice Siobhan Keegan as the First Lady Chief Justice of

Published on June 21, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

HP HC | Can an application for addition/ alteration of charges be made by State at the stage when the matter is fixed for arguments? Court explains

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J., dismissed the petition being devoid of merits. The facts of the case are such

Published on June 21, 2021June 25, 2021By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Ori HC | Anticipatory bail rejected due to petitioner being a journalist/influential person having political connections; Offence being economic offence, custodial interrogation demanded

Orissa High Court: S. Pujahari, J., dismissed the application under Section 438 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 filed by the petitioner being

Published on June 21, 2021June 25, 2021By Editor_4
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Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

SEBI | Not so “independent” Independent director and a concocted scheme with affinity and consanguinity |SEBI takes on each violation with mordant remarks 

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): S.K. Mohanty, Whole Time Member, in a detailed 167 paged order, following the principles of

Published on June 21, 2021July 31, 2021By Editor_4
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Op EdsOP. ED.

Deconstructing the threshold requirements for homebuyers under IBC

by Mitali Ingawale† & Sumit Kulkarni††

Published on June 20, 2021June 19, 2021By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Pat HC | We are not just fighting a pandemic; we are fighting an infodemic; HC slams Bihar government over reluctance to put credible stats of Covid deaths in public domain

Patna High Court: The Division Bench comprising of Sanjay Karol, CJ., and S. Kumar, J., addressed the issue as to whether more

Published on June 19, 2021October 3, 2023By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

[Farmer’s Protest] P&H HC | Illegal blockade by protesting farmers; HC constitutes committee to reconcile war of conflicting rights with Adani Group

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Manjari Nehru Kaul, J., had directed constituted a committee to find a way forward to put an

Published on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Del HC | Crucial aspects of ‘Terrorist Act’ and Right to Protest | Everything about Asif Iqbal Bail Order

“Terrorist Act” cannot casually apply to conventional offences; Foundations of nation stand on surer footing that to be shaken by tribe of college students

Published on June 19, 2021June 25, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kar HC | ‘Default bail’ granted under S. 167 (2) CrPC in case of non-compliance of notice under S. 43-D of UAPA

Karnataka High Court: S. Vishwajith Shetty, J. quashed the extension order and granted bail under Section 167 (2) Criminal Procedure Code. The

Published on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

[Lakshadweep Regulations] Ker HC | Draft stipulations are premature, cannot be assailed through PIL

Kerala High Court: T.R. Ravi, J., held that draft stipulation could not be accepted for the challenge as the same is premature

Published on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

All HC | ‘We are not against live-in relationship’; HC grants protection to couple of marriageable age

Allahabad High Court: The Division Bench of Dr Kaushal Jayendra Thaker and Dinesh Pathak, JJ., held that it is not against the

Published on June 19, 2021July 2, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Appointments & TransfersNews

Robin Phukan appointed as Additional Judge of Gauhati High Court

President of India appoints Shri Robin Phukan, to be an Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court. He will hold the office

Published on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Appointments & TransfersNews

6 Judges appointed to Madhya Pradesh High Court

Appointment of Judges President of India appoints the following as Judges of Madhya Pradesh High Court: Shri Anil Verma Shri Arun Kumar

Published on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Utt HC | Covid 19 infection, vaccination and precautions in the prisons; Court issues directions, forms committee

Uttaranchal High Court: The Division Bench of Raghvendra Singh Chauhan, CJ. and Alok Kumar Verma, J., have been hearing a series of

Published on June 18, 2021October 3, 2023By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras HC | In motor accident claims, can tribunal deduct certain percentage from compensation because rider had a learner’s license? Court answers

Madras High Court: The Division Bench of Pushpa Sathyanaryana and S. Kannammal, JJ., revised the amount of compensation awarded to the claimant

Published on June 18, 2021July 2, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Ker HC | A monosyllabic “yes” does not amount to plea of guilty; HC issues detailed guidelines to be followed before convicting on plea of guilt  

Kerala High Court: T.R.Ravi, J., held that a monosyllabic “yes” cannot amount to pleading guilty. The petitioner was convicted by the Magistrate

Published on June 18, 2021July 2, 2021By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Viewing ‘Child Pornography’ is an offence? Is there a distinction between a one-time consumer of ‘child pornography’ and someone who distributes and transmits it on a digital domain? Imperative Decision

Madras High Court: G.R. Swaminathan, J., addressed a matter in regard to child pornography. An instant petition for anticipatory bail was filed.

Published on June 18, 2021July 2, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsInternational Courts

[Privacy Infringement] ECJ authorizes the Member States to lift “one-stop shop” veil, making Facebook and other Tech giants vulnerable to potential sanctions in EU

European Court of Justice (ECJ): In a long-fought battle against Facebook the Belgian Data Protection Authority had secured a major win.  The

Published on June 18, 2021By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras HC | Is there any mechanism to take action against members of legal fraternity for their misbehaviour with officials on duty? Bar council of Tamil Nadu to respond

Madras High Court: M. Dhandapani, J., stated that the Court has noticed where the legal fraternity has indulged in some high-handed activity

Published on June 17, 2021June 25, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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