High Courts Weekly Round-Up
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High Courts Weekly Round-Up

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Bombay High CourtThe Bombay High Court held that in the absence of a named legatee, courts can step in and remove an errant executor in order to protect the interests of one Bipin Gupta’s will.A man has lost his share in his father’s flat for mistreating his step-mother as the Bombay High Court held that it was implied that the father as well his second wife would be looked after by. The High Court recently reduced the sentence of life imprisonment awarded to a man convicted of concealing the fact of his first marriage, and thereby maintaining sexual relations with his “second wife” on that pretext. The Kerala High Court upheld the Central Government notification that banned the export of shark fins and observed that there cannot be ‘wholesale killing of sharks’ to cater to the needs of negligible consumers. Recently, a division bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Hrishikesh Roy upheld a single bench judgment that directed the Registrar to name a 5-year-old boy as ‘Steve’ Madras High Court The Madras High Court recently dismissed a plea to stop the release of a movie titled Irumbuthirai which allegedly spread misinformation about the Central Government’s policy of Aadhaar card and Digital India.

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Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10 to March 16, 2025
5 days, 16 hours ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10 to March 16, 2025

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Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 96 To 2025 LiveLaw 106 NOMINAL INDEX Kamalesh Chandrasekaran v. MA Noor Jehan Beevi and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 96 S Shankar v. The Deputy Director, 2025 LiveLaw 97 United India Insurance v. State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 98 A Devika v. The Senior Branch Manager and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 99 M. Gunasekaran v. The …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10 – March 16, 2025
5 days, 19 hours ago

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10 – March 16, 2025

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Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 89 to 2025 LiveLaw 96 Nominal Index: Ramesh Potdar vs Union of India, 2025 LiveLaw 89 Rahim Khan Sandu Khan vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw 90 Kailash Mehar Singh Kher vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw 91 Ramadas KS vs. TISS & Ors., 2025 LiveLaw 92 Pushpa W/O Virendra Ganediwala vs. High Court Of Judicature Of …

Madras High Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Costs On State Of Tamil Nadu For “Re-Agitating” Case Which Had Already Been Decided By Supreme Court
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Madras High Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Costs On State Of Tamil Nadu For “Re-Agitating” Case Which Had Already Been Decided By Supreme Court

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The Madras High Court recently imposed a cost of Rs. 5 Lakh on the State of Tamil Nadu for filing a writ appeal in a matter that had already attained finality through the order of the Supreme Court. The state had filed the appeal challenging an order of the single judge approving the appointment of a Sanitary worker in St. …

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat

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The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition assailing demolition action stated to have been carried out by Ahmedabad authorities against houses of persons accused of crimes in violation of the Court's November 13 judgment.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, asking the petitioner, who claimed that the authorities were guilty of contempt of …

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Rule Permitting Destruction Of High Court Records After 5 Years
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Rule Permitting Destruction Of High Court Records After 5 Years

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The Karnataka High Court on Monday issued notice to the Registry of High Court and others on a petition seeking to quash the amendment made to High Court Rules which permits destruction of records available in the high court after five years. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anajaria and Justice M I Arun issued notice on the …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 24 – March 02, 2025
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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 24 – March 02, 2025

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2025 LiveLaw 72 to 2025 LiveLaw 80 Nominal Index: Rupchand Shende vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw 72 Oxford University Press v. DCIT, Int. Ltd. vs. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, 2025 LiveLaw 74 Hanumant Naik vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw 75 Vijay Shrinivasrao Kulkarni v. ITAT Pune Bench & Ors., 2025 LiveLaw 76 Satish Poptlal Shah & Anr …

High Court slams Maharashtra govt for laxity in Atrocities Act case, seeks compliance
1 month ago

High Court slams Maharashtra govt for laxity in Atrocities Act case, seeks compliance

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Monday criticised the Maharashtra government for its lackadaisical approach in taking action against its own Additional Public Prosecutor, who was absent during the hearing of a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. The bench of Justice Prithviraj Chavan was hearing a petition filed by one SV Guthule, who belongs to the Scheduled …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025

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Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari through its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave to Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 03 To February 09, 2025
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Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 03 To February 09, 2025

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Citations 2025 LiveLaw 122 to 2024 LiveLaw 152NOMINAL INDEXSunil Kumar Singh v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 122 LALIT SHARMA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. Date Of Assessment Order Recommending Penalty For Accepting Cash Above ₹2 Lakh Not Relevant For Determining Limitation U/S 275 Of Income Tax Act: Delhi HC Case title: Property Plus Realtors v. Union …

P&H High Court Declines To Interfere In Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judge For 'Unreasonably' Granting Excessive Compensation In Road Accident Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

P&H High Court Declines To Interfere In Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judge For 'Unreasonably' Granting Excessive Compensation In Road Accident Case

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to drop disciplinary proceedings initiated against a judicial officer, a member Superior Judicial Services accused of granting excessive compensation in a road accident case based on "extraneous consideration." 20,69,688/- and Rs.18,25,400/- in two separate MACT cases, the High Court also alleged that the same are based on some extraneous consideration without specifying …

Delhi High Court's Administrative Side To Consider Amending Or Framing Rules To Expedite Proceedings Before Family Courts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court's Administrative Side To Consider Amending Or Framing Rules To Expedite Proceedings Before Family Courts

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The Delhi High Court's administrative side is set to consider framing appropriate rules or amending the existing rules to streamline the procedure to expedite proceedings before the Family Courts in the national capital. His counsel handed over to the Court a copy of the decision Kerala High Court in Shiju Joy v. Nisha wherein certain directions were issued for streamlining …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 27 To February 02, 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 27 To February 02, 2025

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Citations 2025 LiveLaw 95 to 2024 LiveLaw 121NOMINAL INDEXParvinder Singh v CBI and other cases 2025 LiveLaw 95 M/S. 2025 LiveLaw 103 SANJEEV GUPTA v. REGISTRAR GENERAL DELHI HIGH COURT 2025 LiveLaw 104 Deepak Chaudhary vs. State & Anr and Connected matters 2025 LiveLaw 105 KIRAN SINGH v. NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION & ORS. Time Spent To Defend Reassessment Notice …

Odisha High Court gives girl child's custody to parents accused of kidnapping baby boy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha High Court gives girl child's custody to parents accused of kidnapping baby boy

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has ordered for the restoration of a girl child to her biological parents who are facing trial for kidnapping a baby boy from a hospital by abandoning her. The alleged kidnapping of a baby boy and abandonment of the girl child was reported from Balasore district headquarters hospital on April 4, 2024. While directing the …

Family Law: All India Annual Digest 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Family Law: All India Annual Digest 2024

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SUPREME COURT CustodyCustody of minor children – Parental Alienation Syndrome – It is challenged that the Minor Children have been influenced against the Respondent and the preference indicated by the Minor Children ought not to be considered representative of their true emotions. S.125 CrPC | Wife Residing Away From Husband Without Any Reasonable Cause Not Entitled To Maintenance: Jharkhand High …

70 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2024 [Part II]
1 month, 3 weeks ago

70 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2024 [Part II]

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LiveLaw reported 1394 judgments from Delhi High Court in 2024. Finalize Technical Solution To Sync ICJS System With Police Criminal Database: Delhi High Court To NIC, State Crime Record Bureau Title: COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. STATE Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 865 The Delhi High Court has called for finalization of the technical solution to sync the Inter-operable Criminal Justice …

Supreme Court Stays P&H High Court's Direction For Verandah Construction At HC After Chandigarh Admin's Concerns Over UNESCO Heritage Status
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2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Stays P&H High Court's Direction For Verandah Construction At HC After Chandigarh Admin's Concerns Over UNESCO Heritage Status

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The Supreme Court today stayed the interim order dated November 29, 2024, in which direction was passed against the Chandigarh Administration to begin the construction of a Verandah outside the Court 1 of the Chief Justice's Court of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Court while issuing notice to the Respondents also stayed the contempt notice issued by the …

Bombay High Court Reprimands Bank For Denying Employee's Request To Reverse Promotion To Care For Visually Impaired Child, Imposes ₹25K Cost
2 months, 1 week ago

Bombay High Court Reprimands Bank For Denying Employee's Request To Reverse Promotion To Care For Visually Impaired Child, Imposes ₹25K Cost

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The Bombay High Court recently chastised the Indian Overseas Bank for denying the request of one of its employees to reverse her promotion in Chennai and transfer her back to Mumbai, so that she could better care for her visually impaired child. It said, “As a mother she understand the difficulties posed by her 10 year old child, and is …

Bombay High Court Reprimands Bank For Denying Employee's Request To Reverse Promotion To Care For Visually Impaired Child, Imposes ₹25K Cost
2 months, 1 week ago

Bombay High Court Reprimands Bank For Denying Employee's Request To Reverse Promotion To Care For Visually Impaired Child, Imposes ₹25K Cost

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The Bombay High Court recently chastised the Indian Overseas Bank for denying the request of one of its employees to reverse her promotion in Chennai and transfer her back to Mumbai, so that she could better care for her visually impaired child. It said, “As a mother she understand the difficulties posed by her 10 year old child, and is …

Supreme Court Slams Maharashtra Officials For Non-Payment Of Land Acquisition Compensation, Directs Recovery Of Cost From Guilty Officers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Slams Maharashtra Officials For Non-Payment Of Land Acquisition Compensation, Directs Recovery Of Cost From Guilty Officers

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The Supreme Court today slammed Maharashtra authorities over non-payment of timely compensation to persons whose lands were compulsory acquired by the state way back in 2005. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh was dealing with the petitioner's plea against a High Court order, whereby the Zilla Parishad was directed to pay compensation to respondent-claimants against compulsory …

Allahabad High Court Quarterly Digest : October To December 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Quarterly Digest : October To December 2024

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ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE QUARTER Civil Judge Has No Jurisdiction To Entertain Suit Filed U/S 92 CPC Or Under Section 2 Of Religious Endowment Act, 1863: Allahabad High Court Case Title: Jyantri Prasad And 9 Others v. Shri Ram Janki Lakshman Ji Virajman Mandir,Pratapgarh Thru. Observing that the student had not played fraud on the College, the bench of Justice Manoj …

Calcutta High Court Annual Digest: Part-I [Citations: 1-99]
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Annual Digest: Part-I [Citations: 1-99]

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ORDERS/JUDGEMENTS Use Of 'Silk' To Denote Paint's Finish Customary, Can't Be Protected As Trademark: Calcutta High Court Dismisses Berger's Plea Against JSW Paints Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1 Case: Berger Paints India Limited v JSW Paints Private Limited The Calcutta High Court recently dismissed an interim injunction application in a suit filed by Berger Paints to restrain JSW Paints from using …

Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Mr. Justice Jasmeet Singh held that the role of the court under section 9 of the Arbitration Act is to preserve the subject matter of the Arbitration till the arbitral tribunal decides the claims on merits. The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held that the issue of limitation, raised as a …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 650 to 2024 LiveLaw 654 Nominal Index: Zahid Khamisa vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr, 2024 LiveLaw 650 Imperial Consultants and Securities vs. Deputy CIT, 2024 LiveLaw 651 Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust vs. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 652 Nav Chetna Charitable Trust vs, CIT, 2024 LiveLaw 653 Chandrabhan Atulkar v. MOIL Ltd., 2024 LiveLaw 654 Judgments/Final …

Visitation Rights Of Parent Cannot Be At Cost Of Child's Health & Well-Being : Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Visitation Rights Of Parent Cannot Be At Cost Of Child's Health & Well-Being : Supreme Court

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Observing that the health of a child cannot be compromised while deciding the disputes between the parents, the Supreme Court recently modified the directions allowing interim visitation rights to a father.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale allowed an appeal against the order of the Madras High Court to a limited extent of modifying the place of visitation …

Visitation Rights Of Parent Cannot Be At Cost Of Child's Health & Well-Being : Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Visitation Rights Of Parent Cannot Be At Cost Of Child's Health & Well-Being : Supreme Court

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Observing that the health of a child cannot be compromised while deciding the disputes between the parents, the Supreme Court recently modified the directions allowing interim visitation rights to a father. By the said order, the High Court dismissed the Appellant-mother's Miscellaneous Appeal and upheld the interim visitation rights granted to the Respondent-father. Keeping in mind the best interest of …

Delhi High Court Directs Family Courts To Complete Witness Cross Examinations Expeditiously Without Embarrassment To Parties
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Directs Family Courts To Complete Witness Cross Examinations Expeditiously Without Embarrassment To Parties

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The Delhi High Court has recently directed all the Family Courts in the national capital to ensure that the cross-examinations of witnesses are completed as expeditiously as possible, without causing any undue harassment or embarrassment to the parties.A division bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed that the Family Courts should ensure that the. The Delhi …

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations 1193 - 1304]
3 months ago

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations 1193 - 1304]

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Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1193 to 2024 LiveLaw 1304NOMINAL INDEXHARI OM SHARMA v. SAUMAN KUMAR CHATTERJEE & ANR 2024 LiveLaw 1193Jeewraj Singh Shekhawat vs. UOI & Ors 2024 LiveLaw 1194MATTHEW JOHNSON DARA v. HINDUSTAN URVARAK AND RASAYAN LTD 2024 LiveLaw 1195MOHD. SATYA PAL GUPTA 2024 LiveLaw 1304 Ban Imposed U/S 69 Of Partnership Act Has No Application To Arbitral Proceedings: Delhi …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024
3 months ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024

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Nominal Index Manoj George v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 782 Manohari R v The Deputy Tahsildar, 2024 LiveLaw 783 DBS Bank India Ltd v The State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 784 M Shammy Kumar v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 785 Nishad Padinjare Peediyekkal V Hyderiyya Masjid Mahall Committee, 2024 LiveLaw 786 State Bank …

Mere Existence Of Arbitration Clause In Agreement Does Not Automatically Bar Jurisdiction Of Civil Court: Gujarat High Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Mere Existence Of Arbitration Clause In Agreement Does Not Automatically Bar Jurisdiction Of Civil Court: Gujarat High Court

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The Gujarat High Court bench of Justice Divyesh A. Joshi has held that mere existence of arbitration clause in the agreement does not bar jurisdiction of the civil court automatically. Courts generally construe the provisions strictly when jurisdiction of the civil courts is claimed to be excluded.” It further observed that in ITI Ltd. vs. Siemens Public Communications Network Ltd.,, …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

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Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

Be Sensitive, Avoid Lengthy Civil Procedure: Gujarat High Court Asks Family Courts To Proceed More Like Conciliators, Sets Out Principles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Be Sensitive, Avoid Lengthy Civil Procedure: Gujarat High Court Asks Family Courts To Proceed More Like Conciliators, Sets Out Principles

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While considering a wife's plea against a family court's verdict which refused to grant her divorce, the Gujarat High Court underscored that in adjudicating family dispute cases including Child Custody and Maintenance, family courts must deal with them with sensitivity with the welfare of those affected being the focus. The high court was considering the wife's appeal against the decision …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

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Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 611 to 2024 LiveLaw 617 Nominal Index: Mihir Shah vs. State, 2024 LiveLaw 611 High Court of Judicature at Bombay on its Own Motion vs. Mayur Gulabrao Patil & anr., 2024 LiveLaw 612 Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. vs. Union of India & ors., 2024 LiveLaw 613 Neilan International Co Ltd vs Powerica Ltd, 2024 LiveLaw 614 SS …

Infrastructure Of District Courts In Punjab & Haryana Not Disabled Friendly, High Court Asks Building Committees To Take Action
4 months ago

Infrastructure Of District Courts In Punjab & Haryana Not Disabled Friendly, High Court Asks Building Committees To Take Action

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From an affidavit filed by the governments of Punjab and Haryana, the High Court has found that the infrastructure in district courts and sub-district courts in the states are not disabled friendly.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Alok Jain observed that, "The charts filed by the State of Punjab as well as State of Haryana reveal that there are several …

During Divorce Proceedings, Wife Entitled To Enjoy Same Life Amenities She Was Enjoying In Matrimonial Home : Supreme Court
4 months ago

During Divorce Proceedings, Wife Entitled To Enjoy Same Life Amenities She Was Enjoying In Matrimonial Home : Supreme Court

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While awarding Rs.1.75 Lakhs as monthly interim maintenance to a wife during the divorce proceedings, the Supreme Court observed that the wife is entitled to the same standard of living during the divorce proceedings as what she enjoyed during the marriage.“The appellant was accustomed to a certain standard of living in her matrimonial home and therefore, during the pendency of. …

Writ Courts Shall Not Act As Court Of Appeal Against Decision Of Lower Court Or Tribunals To Correct Errors Of Fact: Bombay High Court
4 months ago

Writ Courts Shall Not Act As Court Of Appeal Against Decision Of Lower Court Or Tribunals To Correct Errors Of Fact: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court recently clarified that writ courts shall not trench upon an alternate remedy provided by statute for granting any relief, by assuming jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution. Similarly, writ courts shall not act as a court of appeal against the decision of the lower court or Tribunals, to correct errors of fact, observed the Division …

Delhi High Court Issues Directions To Family Courts For Dissolution Of Muslim Marriage On Basis Of Talaq Nama, Mubarat Agreement, Etc.
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Issues Directions To Family Courts For Dissolution Of Muslim Marriage On Basis Of Talaq Nama, Mubarat Agreement, Etc.

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The Delhi High Court has passed directions for guidance of family courts in the national capital while dealing with any petition filed under Section 7 of the Family Courts Act for dissolution of marriage through extra-judicial divorce under the Muslim Personal Law.A division bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee directed that the Family Court, after issuing. …

Father Legally Bound To Maintain Daughters, Provide 'Excellent Education' Even If They Live With Mother After Divorce: Karnataka High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Father Legally Bound To Maintain Daughters, Provide 'Excellent Education' Even If They Live With Mother After Divorce: Karnataka High Court

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While dismissing a man's plea challenging an order to maintain his daughters including a minor, the Karnataka High Court underscored that the father is "legally bound to maintain the daughters" and provide them with an "excellent education"even if they are living separately with his ex-wife. The trial court vide its order dated 07-03-2023, directed him to pay Rs.6,000 per month …

Minor Children's Difficulty In Adapting To New Academic Environments Insufficient Grounds To Void Transfer Order:Delhi High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Minor Children's Difficulty In Adapting To New Academic Environments Insufficient Grounds To Void Transfer Order:Delhi High Court

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Delhi High Court: Justice Girish Kathpalia dismissed the writ petition filed by Ravinder Mandal and found no grounds for malafide intent behind the issuance of his transfer order. The High Court concluded that the transfer was a legitimate administrative action aligned with Mandal's contractual obligations as a transferable employee, and his non-compliance with the order constituted misconduct. Background Ravinder Mandal, …

Bigamy | FIR Along With Conviction Can Be Quashed On Basis Of Compromise At Stage Of Appeal/ Revision: Punjab & Haryana High Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bigamy | FIR Along With Conviction Can Be Quashed On Basis Of Compromise At Stage Of Appeal/ Revision: Punjab & Haryana High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside a conviction and sentencing order along with the FIR in a bigamy case, on account of compromise entered between the parties.Justice Sumeet Goel said, "Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 reflects peerless powers, which a High Court may draw upon as necessary whenever it is just and equitable to do so, in …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Order To Lodge FIR Against Police Officer For Faulty Investigation, Cites Non-Compliance Of HC Rules
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Order To Lodge FIR Against Police Officer For Faulty Investigation, Cites Non-Compliance Of HC Rules

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the direction of a trial court to file case against a Police Officer who allegedly conducted faulty investigation in a criminal intimidation case.Trial Court had, while acquitting the accused persons in the case, said that an unfair and faulty investigation was conducted by both the investigating officers and the SHO concerned, thereby …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 1 – July 7, 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 1 – July 7, 2024

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX State Of U.P. India's Majority Population Would Be In Minority One Day If Conversions In Religious Congregations Not Stopped: Allahabad HC Case title – Kailash vs state of UP 2024 LiveLaw 415 Case citation: 2024 LiveLaw 415 The Allahabad High Court observed that if the current trend of conversions during religious congregations is permitted to continue, the majority …

Indian Courts Are Not Bound By Foreign Insolvency Judgments From Non-Reciprocating Countries: Calcutta High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Courts Are Not Bound By Foreign Insolvency Judgments From Non-Reciprocating Countries: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court single judge bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar held that without a comprehensive cross-border insolvency framework, Indian courts do not recognize or enforce moratorium orders from non-reciprocating countries, such as the U.S., and thus are not obligated to stay ongoing suits due to such foreign proceedings. The trial judge rejected the Petitioner's application by holding that the …

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: 17th June To 23rd June
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: 17th June To 23rd June

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NOMINAL INDEXMrinal Barik -Versus- The State of West Bengal & Ors. 2024 LiveLaw 145PEOPLE UNITED FOR BETTER LIVING IN CALCUTTA VERSUS STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND OTHERS 2024 LiveLaw 146Dabur India Limited vs Dhruv Rathee And Ors. 2024 LiveLaw 145 PEOPLE UNITED FOR BETTER LIVING IN CALCUTTA VERSUS STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND OTHERS 2024 LiveLaw 146 Dabur India Limited …

Decoding deepfakes: A look at Indian judiciary’s stance
9 months, 1 week ago

Decoding deepfakes: A look at Indian judiciary’s stance

Hindustan Times  

Human Intelligence created artificial intelligence which creates deepfakes. The high court explained: “We may take judicial notice of the fact that we are living in the era of deepfakes and, therefore, this is an aspect that the appellant/husband, perhaps, would have to prove by way of evidence before the Family Court.” The specific use of the term deepfake by the …

[Indian Succession Act] Question Of Title Over Property Can't Be Decided During Probate Proceedings, Requires Filing Of Separate Suit: Patna High Court
9 months, 1 week ago

[Indian Succession Act] Question Of Title Over Property Can't Be Decided During Probate Proceedings, Requires Filing Of Separate Suit: Patna High Court

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The Patna High Court has held that the probate proceedings are not the appropriate stage to adjudicate on the title and interest of a testator under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and that the determination over the question of title could be done only by filing a separate suit. The High Court stated that probate proceedings are not a place …

Labour & Service Weekly Roundup: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Labour & Service Weekly Roundup: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024

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Delhi High Court Not Allowing Representation By A Defence Assistant Is Violative Of Principles Of Natural Justice: Delhi High Court Case Name- Delhi Transport Corporation Vs Ram Avatar Sharma A single judge bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh in the case of Delhi Transport Corporation Vs Ram Avatar Sharma has held that a person …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024

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HIGH COURTS Official Liquidator Must Adhere To Ethical Principles And Fairness To Discharge Their Duties Under IBC: Delhi High Court Case Title: Sundaresh Bhat vs Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board of India Case No. 105, 106, 990 of 2024 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Mr. Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Naresh Salecha, and Mr. Indevar Pandey held that …

Winding Up Proceedings On Nascent Stage , To Be Transferred To NCLT: Delhi High Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Winding Up Proceedings On Nascent Stage , To Be Transferred To NCLT: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharma held that winding up proceedings pending before High Courts, which are at a nascent stage and have not progressed to an advanced stage, ought to be transferred to the NCLT. The bench held that: “It is but evident that the present company petition has not yet reached an advanced stage and …

Student Provisionally Permitted To Appear In Board Exams Despite Low Attendance Seeks Gujarat High Court's Intervention To Sit For Supplementary Exam
10 months ago

Student Provisionally Permitted To Appear In Board Exams Despite Low Attendance Seeks Gujarat High Court's Intervention To Sit For Supplementary Exam

Live Law  

Following directives from the Gujarat High Court, the Central Board of Secondary Education disclosed the results of a Class 10 student from Gandhinagar's Delhi Public School on Tuesday who was permitted to sit for the Board exams on the court's order despite being initially deemed ineligible due to insufficient attendance. His father approached the High Court in February, requesting the …

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