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

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Allahabad High CourtAllahabad High Court held that Section 36 and of the Industrial Disputes Act, which disentitles a party to be represented by an Advocate unless with the consent of opposite parties and leave of Labour court, is not violative of Section 29/30 of the Advocates Act read with Article 19 of the Constitution of India. Allahabad High Court Allahabad High Court held that Section 36 and of the Industrial Disputes Act, which disentitles a party to be represented by an Advocate unless with the consent of opposite parties and leave of Labour court, is not violative of Section 29/30 of the Advocates Act read with Article 19 of the Constitution of India. Bombay High Court Bombay High Court in held Kishor Dattatraya Shinde vs. State of Maharashtra, held that mere harassment alone, would not amount to abetting a person to commit suicide. Madras High Court The Madras High Court Division Bench comprising of Justices V. Ramasubramanian and N. Kirubakaran held that Government servants cannot avail different kinds of leave as a matter of right and then approach the court to convert one type of leave into another just because they face recovery proceedings.

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SC stays Allahabad HC observations on rape, terms its approach 'insensitive', ' inhuman'
1 day, 7 hours ago

SC stays Allahabad HC observations on rape, terms its approach 'insensitive', ' inhuman'

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Coming down hard on the Allahabad High Court's observations that mere grabbing of breast and pulling the string of a 'pyjama' do not amount to offence of rape, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed them and said they depicted "total insensitiveness" and an "inhuman approach". SC stays Allahabad HC observations on rape, terms its approach 'insensitive', ' inhuman' …

SC stays “insensitive, inhuman” Allahabad HC judgment on attempt to rape
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SC stays “insensitive, inhuman” Allahabad HC judgment on attempt to rape

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the controversial March 17 judgment of the Allahabad high court regarding what constitutes an attempt to rape, condemning the ruling as “insensitive and inhuman” and directing the high court chief justice to take “appropriate steps” against the judge responsible. A bench comprising justices Bhushan R Gavai and AG Masih came down heavily on the …

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

Supreme Court Flags Delay In Amending Calcutta High Court Rule Requiring Division Bench Instead Of Single Judge For Certain Bail Cases
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Supreme Court Flags Delay In Amending Calcutta High Court Rule Requiring Division Bench Instead Of Single Judge For Certain Bail Cases

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The Supreme Court recently raised concerns over the delay in amending the Calcutta High Court Rules on the aspect of the strength of the bench hearing bail applications, pointing out that the proposal to amend the Rule has been pending for 12 years. The issue relates to the proviso to Rule 9 of the High Court Appellate Side Rules, which …

Supreme Court Flags Delay In Amending Calcutta High Court Rule Requiring Division Bench Instead Of Single Judge For Certain Bail Cases
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Supreme Court Flags Delay In Amending Calcutta High Court Rule Requiring Division Bench Instead Of Single Judge For Certain Bail Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently raised concerns over the delay in amending the Calcutta High Court Rules on the aspect of the strength of the bench hearing bail applications, pointing out that the proposal to amend the Rule has been pending for 12 years. The issue relates to the proviso to Rule 9 of the High Court Appellate Side Rules, which …

Madras High Court reverses discharge of M.K. Alagiri from select provisions of law in land grab case
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Madras High Court reverses discharge of M.K. Alagiri from select provisions of law in land grab case

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday reversed an order passed by a judicial magistrate in Madurai in 2021 discharging former Union Minister M.K. Justice P. Velmurugan allowed a criminal revision petition filed by the Inspectof of Police, Anti Land Grabbing special unit, Madurai city, in 2021 against the discharge of the former Minister from certain provisions of law related to …

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat
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'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
3 weeks, 3 days ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Supreme Court quashes chargesheet against former Army officer in rape case
1 month ago

Supreme Court quashes chargesheet against former Army officer in rape case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed a chargesheet against a former Army officer in an alleged rape case saying it was an "abuse of process of law". Mr. Dubey said seven FIRs against nine different people, including the petitioner, at seven different police stations, were registered at her instance in the last eight years. "Petitioner is a 63-year-old decorated officer …

Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts On Pendency Of Criminal Appeals
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Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts On Pendency Of Criminal Appeals

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The Supreme Court recently directed all High Courts to submit detailed reports on the pendency of criminal appeals, seeking comprehensive data on cases pending before Single Judges and Division Benches, including a bifurcation based on the bail status of the accused. We, therefore, direct the Registrar Generals of all the High Courts to submit a detailed report to this Court …

Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts On Pendency Of Criminal Appeals
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Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts On Pendency Of Criminal Appeals

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The Supreme Court recently directed all High Courts to submit detailed reports on the pendency of criminal appeals, seeking comprehensive data on cases pending before Single Judges and Division Benches, including a bifurcation based on the bail status of the accused. We, therefore, direct the Registrar Generals of all the High Courts to submit a detailed report to this Court …

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

Death Penalty, Imprisonment, Breach Of Peace, Trial Of Offences: Kerala HC Clarifies Scope & Application Of Criminal Writ Petitions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Death Penalty, Imprisonment, Breach Of Peace, Trial Of Offences: Kerala HC Clarifies Scope & Application Of Criminal Writ Petitions

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has stated that proceedings that may result in punishments such as death, imprisonment and forfeiture of property should be filed as Writ Petitions. The Registrar clarified that as per a notification dated April 11, 2013, writ petition was adopted in the High Court for petitions under Article 226 for writ of Habeas Corpus and for other …

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, 3 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 …

'Each Judge Has 15K-20K Matters' : Supreme Court Expresses Concern At Allahabad HC Case Pendency; Stresses On Need To Fill Vacancies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Each Judge Has 15K-20K Matters' : Supreme Court Expresses Concern At Allahabad HC Case Pendency; Stresses On Need To Fill Vacancies

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The Supreme Court today disposed of a writ petition filed by 95-year-old petitioner seeking directions for the Allahabad High Court to take up her second Appeal pending since 2013 and decide the matter at the earliest. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan directed that the order passed in the present writ petition shall be treated as a …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 27, 2025 To February 02, 2025
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 27, 2025 To February 02, 2025

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Nominal Index Citations Harshit Harish Jain & Anr. Case Details: M. Venkateswaran v. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 117 The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a man under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act who refused to cooperate with the wedding reception function since …

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

Bombay High Court reserves order on petitions and appeals in Mumbai 7/11 train blasts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court reserves order on petitions and appeals in Mumbai 7/11 train blasts

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Friday reserved its order for judgment on the death confirmation petition by the State government and appeals filed by the 12 convicts in the July 11, 2006, bomb blast case in which a series of seven bomb blasts happened in Mumbai’s local trains that caused over 180 deaths and several injured. On January 31, 2025, …

Family Law: All India Annual Digest 2024
2 months ago

Family Law: All India Annual Digest 2024

Live Law  

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

Live Law  

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 Proposes To Appoint Ad-Hoc Judges In High Courts With High Criminal Appeals Pendency
2 months ago

Supreme Court Proposes To Appoint Ad-Hoc Judges In High Courts With High Criminal Appeals Pendency

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The Supreme Court today proposed to modify its earlier decision which said that ad hoc judges can be appointed in High Courts only when vacancy is 20% or more of the total sanctioned strength of the High Court. The special bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices BR Gavai and Suryakant was hearing the matter relating to the pending appointment …

Supreme Court Order Expediting Divorce Proceedings Cannot Be Taken To Deprive Wife Of Her Right To Contest: Allahabad High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Order Expediting Divorce Proceedings Cannot Be Taken To Deprive Wife Of Her Right To Contest: Allahabad High Court

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Recently, the Allahabad High Court has held that order passed by the Supreme Court expediting divorce proceedings cannot be a ground to deprive the wife of her right to contest divorce proceedings. Subsequently, appellant-wife approached the Supreme Court seeking transfer of proceedings to Kanpur Nagar, UP, which was allowed with an observation “to make all endeavour to dispose of the …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13 To January 19, 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13 To January 19, 2025

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX 2025 LiveLaw 9 Gandharv Kumar @ Gaurav vs. State of U.P. And 8 Others 2025 LiveLaw 19 ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK Allahabad High Court Rejects Protection Plea Of Married Individuals In Inter-Faith Live-In Relationship With ₹50K Cost Case citation: 2025 LiveLaw 9 The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a protection plea filed by a married woman, employed in …

Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on Yediyurappa’s petition challenging POCSO case
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on Yediyurappa’s petition challenging POCSO case

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday reserved its judgment on the petition filed by former Chief Minister B.S. ‘No sexual assault’ Earlier, Senior Advocate C.V. Nagesh, appearing for Mr. Yediyurappa, denied the allegation and contended that the statements given by the witnesses and the pieces of evidence disclose that there is not even probability of occurrence of the incident …

Gujarat High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part-II [Citations 101-199]
2 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part-II [Citations 101-199]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 101 to LiveLaw 199 101. Wife Having Extramarital Affair May Not Be Guilty Of Abetting Husband's Suicide: Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR Against Woman, Partner Case Title: Dr.Rajeshkumar Somabhai Katara, Asst.Professor Microbiology Versus State Of Gujarat & Anr. Material Not Sufficient To Prove That Activities Harm 'Public Order': Gujarat High Court Sets Free Man Detained For Being …

Supreme Court Dismisses J&K Govt's Plea Against HC Direction To Create 334 Judicial Posts Within 60 Days
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Dismisses J&K Govt's Plea Against HC Direction To Create 334 Judicial Posts Within 60 Days

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today dismissed Jammu and Kashmir government's challenge to a High Court order which directed the UT authorities to create 334 judicial posts within 60 days.A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti passed the order, noting that the main matter is pending before the High Court and the observations contained in the impugned order - an …

Bombay High Court orders fast-tracked trial in the Badlapur sexual assault case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court orders fast-tracked trial in the Badlapur sexual assault case

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed a swift trial in the Badlapur sexual assault case of two kindergarten children and said that the case must be fast-tracked as the victims who are just four and five years old, are young children. Mr. Venegaonkar also submitted to the Bench that the children would get free of cost education till class …

High Court upholds divorce over woman's false case to change husband's behaviour
2 months, 2 weeks ago

High Court upholds divorce over woman's false case to change husband's behaviour

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has upheld a Thane Family Court judgment dissolving the marriage of a couple, ruling that filing false allegations of cruelty against a spouse constitutes mental cruelty. A division bench comprising Justices GS Kulkarni and Advait Sethna dismissed the wife's appeal challenging the Family Court's decision, which had granted divorce in favour of the husband on grounds …

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, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 801 to 2024 LiveLaw 1200 The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held once a resolution plan is accepted, the stakeholders cannot impose penalties or claim dues from the Corporate Debtor based on past liabilities. The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharmab has held that breaches of undertakings given before a Court, …

Allahabad High Court 'Worrisome'; Filing & Listing Have Collapsed : Supreme Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court 'Worrisome'; Filing & Listing Have Collapsed : Supreme Court

Live Law  

While dealing with Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari's plea assailing Allahabad High Court's failure to hear his property dispute despite a specific Supreme Court direction, Justice Surya Kant of the top Court today expressed concern about the High Court, saying it is one of the High Courts one should be "worried" about.While the allegation regarding Ansari's background affecting the High …

Supreme Court says Allahabad High Court functioning is 'really worrisome'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court says Allahabad High Court functioning is 'really worrisome'

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the functioning of High Court, especially Allahabad High Court when it comes to listing of cases, Bar and Bench reported. The court was hearing a plea moved by Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari who said his case related to a property dispute was not being heard by the High Court. The top …

Allahabad High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part II]
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part II]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 391 – 2024 LiveLaw 787Lawyers To Ensure Dignity Of Court Even When Challenging Its Order: Allahabad High Court Deprecates Disrespectful Drafting Of Review ApplicationCase Title: M/S Rajshi Processors Raebareli Thru. And 2 Others 2024 LiveLaw 391 Case citation: 2024 LiveLaw 784 While disposing of a public interest litigation pertaining to illegal leasing of land belonging to schools, …

Supreme Court Pulls Up Advocate For Alleging Nepotism In Senior Designations For Judges' Relatives, Warns Of Contempt
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up Advocate For Alleging Nepotism In Senior Designations For Judges' Relatives, Warns Of Contempt

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today slammed Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara over a plea filed insinuating that it is impossible to find any constitutional court judge across the country whose offspring/brother/sister/nephew over 40 yrs of age has not been designated as a senior advocate.The petition was filed challenging the recent senior designations conferred by the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court today …

Gujarat High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part-I [Citations 1-100]
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part-I [Citations 1-100]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1 to 2024 LiveLaw 100 1. Issuance Of 'No Claim Certificate' Does Not Prima-Facie Make Dispute Non-Arbitrable, Gujarat High Court Allows S. 11 Application Case Title: Poll Cont Associates vs Narmada Clean Tech Ltd. LL Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 13 The High Court of Gujarat single bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal allowed a Section 11 application of …

Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Allahabad High Court Monthly Digest : December 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Monthly Digest : December 2024

Live Law  

ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE MONTH Passing Reinstatement Order Pursuant To Quashing Of Earlier Suspension Not Necessary For Suspending An Employee Again: Allahabad High Court Case Title: Dr. Gyanvati Dixit v. State Of U.P. Once HC Directs To Avail Alternate Remedy, Appeal U/S 107 GST Cannot Be Dismissed As Not Maintainable: Allahabad High Court Case Title: M/S New Okhla Industrial Development Authority …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

Live Law  

In 2024, the Supreme Court passed notable orders and made key observations on multiple issues related to the working of the District Judiciary and Judicial Officers. Here is a relook of the important developments : High Court Chief Justice Cannot Individually Reconsider Judges' Appointment, Must Be Collectively Done By Collegium : Supreme Court The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition …

Rajasthan High Court Annual Digest 2024 [PART I]
3 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Annual Digest 2024 [PART I]

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 1 To 2024 LiveLaw 232 Orders/Judgments January 2024 Writ Petition Against Charge-Sheet Not Maintainable Unless Issued By Authority Not Competent To Initiate Disciplinary Action: Rajasthan HC Title: Laxman Singh Gurjar v. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation & 2 Ors. Title: Shiv Kumar Khandelwal vs State of Rajasthan & Ors Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 80 A single judge bench …

Bombay High Court grants bail to 'terror trainee', cites extended pre-trial custody
3 months ago

Bombay High Court grants bail to 'terror trainee', cites extended pre-trial custody

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Faizal Hasamali Mirza, an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba operative accused of travelling to Pakistan for terror training, citing his extended pre-trial custody. Mirza, who has been in judicial custody since his arrest in May 2018, was arrested by Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad following a tip-off from the Kolkata Special Task Force. Authorities alleged that Farooque …

Calcutta High Court grants divorce decree to husband for 'Imposition' of wife's friend, family on him
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3 months ago

Calcutta High Court grants divorce decree to husband for 'Imposition' of wife's friend, family on him

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court has granted a divorce decree to a husband on the grounds of cruelty, which includes "imposition" of the wife’s friend and family on him and lodging of a false case of matrimonial cruelty by her. "Such imposition of friend and family of the respondent on the husband at his quarter against his will, sometimes even when …

Telangana High Court Quashes FIR Against Junior Civil Judges Accused Under SC/ST Act By Colleague
3 months ago

Telangana High Court Quashes FIR Against Junior Civil Judges Accused Under SC/ST Act By Colleague

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has granted relief to two Junior Civil Judges in a long pending case of 10 years, wherein they were charged under Section 3 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. “It is pertinent to mention that respondent No.5 has lodged a complaint against the petitioners on 09.10.2015, subsequent to the report submitted by the …

Allahabad high court holds UP special secretary in contempt, detains officer in court
3 months ago

Allahabad high court holds UP special secretary in contempt, detains officer in court

Hindustan Times  

Taking serious note of disobedience of a court order, the Allahabad high court held Rajnish Chandra, special secretary, department of social welfare, UP, guilty of contempt of court and had sentenced him to detention in the court till the rising of court. The Allahabad high court in Prayagraj Besides, the court in its order dated December 20 imposed a fine …

Kerala High Court quashes delimitation order in eight municipalities, one panchayat
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court quashes delimitation order in eight municipalities, one panchayat

New Indian Express  

Kerala HC seeks government’s view on new year party The High Court has sought the state government’s opinion on a petition seeking to prohibit the proposed new year music festival on December 31 at Chulika Estate, a landslide-prone area, organised by Boby Chemmanur. Planning a New Year party there barely six months after the landslide incident?” asked the court and …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case initiated by a wife against her husband under Section 498A of the IPC, accusing him of cruelty towards her, three years after leaving their matrimonial home. It is further seen that since the year 2020, when she filed the first case, the complainant has left her matrimonial home and has now after …

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case initiated by a wife against her husband under Section 498A of the IPC, accusing him of cruelty towards her, three years after leaving their matrimonial home. While the wife had left the husband's house in 2020, she filed a complaint accusing him of cruelty in 2023.Justice Shampa Paul held: The allegations in …

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