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Federal appeals court upholds $5 million verdict against Trump in sexual abuse case

NEW YORK : A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury’s finding in a civil case that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a written opinion upholding the $5 million award that the Manhattan jury granted to E. Jean Carroll for defamation and sexual …

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1 month ago

HC upholds conviction of Riyas Aboobacker

The Hindu

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has upheld the conviction of Riyas Aboobakkar by the Ernakulam NIA court under Unlawful Activities Act in a case relating to plotting a terrorist attack in the State in 2016. The Bench, however, reduced the sentence of 10 year rigorous imprisonment to 8 years of RI. The Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan …

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US

Associated Press

A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. Unless stopped, he argued the statute “will silence the voices of over 170 million Americans here in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Reiterates Limited Scope For Interference U/S 34 & 37 Of Arbitration Act, Upholds Award In Land Development Dispute

Live Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench of Justices Arun Palli and Vikram Aggarwal has reiterated that the scope of interference with an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is narrow, and the appellate jurisdiction under Section 37 is even more circumscribed. The court upheld an arbitral award in favour of village landowners, who …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil Supreme Court unanimously upholds judge's decision to block Elon Musk's 'X' nationwide

New Indian Express

RIO DE JANEIRO: A Brazilian Supreme Court panel on Monday unanimously upheld the decision of one of its justices to block billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X nationwide, according to the court's website. Anatel's President Carlos Baigorri told local media GloboNews late Sunday afternoon that he has relayed Starlink's decision to Justice de Moraes. The arguments from Musk, a …

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5 months ago

Delhi HC upholds Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by CBI

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court on Monday turned down a plea for the release of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal from prison in the Central Bureau of Investigation case in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. The AAP chief had approached the high court in July challenging his arrest and remand by the CBI and seeking bail, claiming that his arrest …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

California Supreme Court upholds gig worker law in a win for ride-hail companies

Politico

The unanimous ruling on Thursday now upholds the status quo of the gig economy in California. Attorneys for the campaign behind Prop 22, a ride-hail company-backed coalition called Protect App-Based Drivers + Services, responded by saying the initiative process has power equal to the Legislature, including augmenting workers’ comp statutes. The group called Thursday’s decision a “historic ruling” that would …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Albanian appeals court upholds prison term for Greek minority mayor, raising tensions with Athens

The Independent

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7 months ago

Iowa Supreme Court upholds former teacher’s sexual exploitation conviction

Raw Story

The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a former high school teacher’s conviction for sexual exploitation by a school employee in a 4-3 split decision released Friday. Records: Conduct included ‘chest-to-chest’ hugs According to court documents, Schwartz’s interactions with A.S. began as a normal teacher-student relationship but after the first month, A.S. noticed Schwartz giving her an unusual amount of attention. Two …

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7 months ago

Appeals court upholds conviction of British national linked to Islamic State

Live Mint

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago. He was later questioned by FBI agents who did read him his rights and told him that anything he said going forward could …

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7 months ago

Appeals court upholds conviction of British national linked to Islamic State

Associated Press

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago. Elsheikh’s convictions revolved around the deaths of four American hostages: James Foley, Steven Sotloff, Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller. Mueller was forced into …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Section 71(3A) Income Tax Act; Dismisses Petition Challenging Rs. 2 Lakh Cap On House Property Income Set-Off

Live Law

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 31 of the Finance Act, 2017. Since the house was constructed using borrowed capital, under Section 24 of the Income Tax Act, the interest payable on such capital was eligible for deduction from the head “Income from house property.” The income chargeable under this head was …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Appeals court upholds retired NYPD officer's 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack

The Independent

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Upholds 12% GST On Mango Pulp Since GST Inception, Rejects Petitioner's Claims For Lower Tax Rate

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the imposition of a 12 percent tax on Mango Pulp since the inception of GST. Therefore, the contention of the respondents to tax on “mango pulp” at 18% is also not tenable.” “As the petitioners were not liable to pay the GST rate at 12% and it was clarified by the GST Council that …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Upholds Order For Specific Performance Of Sale Agreement, Says If Owner Intended To Avail Loan It Would Execute Mortgage Deed

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has upheld an order of the trial court decreeing a suit for specific performance of a sale agreement in favour of the plaintiff and rejected the contention of the defendants who are businessmen that they had availed loan from the plaintiffs and had not agreed to sell the schedule property. A division bench of Justice E …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay HC upholds order allowing JNPA to go ahead with Vadhavan port

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday upheld the July 2023 order passed by the Dahanu Taluka Environment Protection Authority allowing Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority to develop a greenfield port at Vadhavan in Palghar district stating that the DTEPA has taken ‘all relevant aspects into consideration’. Vadhavan in Dahanu has been selected for the Greenfield Port because of its unique …

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9 months, 1 week ago

MV Rules 1989 | Bombay High Court Upholds Levy Of Additional Fees For Delayed Renewal Of Vehicle Registration, Driving Licence

Live Law

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation and a writ petition challenging additional fees imposed for delay in applying for various vehicle related services including renewal of driving license and vehicle registration. “Section 211 of the parent Act, if interpreted appropriately, vests power with the Central Government to make Rules providing for levy of additional fee …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court upholds law barring marriage of distant relatives

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court upheld the validity of the Hindu Marriage Act provision that prohibits marriage between two people who are distantly related, saying that the consent of parents for a marriage between blood relatives cannot be treated as a custom under the law. The division bench, which also included justice Manmeet PS Arora, said the woman failed to prove …

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1 year ago

P&H High Court Upholds Tenant's Ejectment On Personal Necessity Citing Landlord's Moral Duty To Settle Grown-Up Sons During His Lifetime

Live Law

Observing that "It is his moral duty to settle down his grown up sons during his lifetime," the Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the ejectment of a tenant on the basis of personal necessity and arrears of rent.The ejectment was filed based on the arrears of rent and for the personal use of the shop by his sons, …

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1 year ago

Michigan Supreme Court upholds Donald Trump's 2024 primary candidacy amid legal woes

Hindustan Times

Despite facing legal challenges in several states over his alleged involvement in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, former president Donald Trump has secured his place on the Michigan state ballot for the 2024 presidential primary. FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Durham, On Wednesday, the Michigan Supreme Court upheld a lower …

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1 year, 1 month ago

SC upholds abrogation of Article 370, says move was part of 70-year-old exercise to integrate J&K to the Union

The Hindu

December 11, 2023 03:31 pm | Updated December 14, 2023 12:00 pm IST - NEW DELHI A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the power of the President to abrogate Article 370 in August 2019, leading to the reorganisation of the full-fledged State of Jammu and Kashmir to two Union Territories and denuding it of its …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana High Court Upholds An Arbitral Award Directing Pulling Down Of A Building Incapable Of Human Habitation

Live Law

The High Court of Telangana has upheld an arbitral award passed by a sole arbitrator wherein the arbitrator directed the pulling down/demolition of the subject building after observing that it was no longer capable to have human habitation. Analysis by the Court The Court criticized the trial court for deeming the arbitrator's award beyond the arbitral proceedings' scope without considering …

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1 year, 1 month ago

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democratic-drawn congressional map

Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-drawn congressional map that divvied up a conservative, oil-producing region and reshaped a swing district along the U.S. border with Mexico, in an order published Monday. The Republican Party argued unsuccessfully that the new district boundaries would entrench Democratic officials in power, highlighting the 2022 defeat of incumbent GOP …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Patna High Court upholds continuance of ongoing caste-based survey in Bihar

The Hindu

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar secured significant relief on August 1 after the Patna High Court dismissed all petitions filed against the decision of the Bihar Government to conduct a caste-based survey. The court said in its order: “We find the action of the State to be perfectly valid, initiated with due competence, with the legitimate aim of providing ‘Development with …

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Federal appeals court upholds $5 million verdict against Trump in sexual abuse case

HC upholds conviction of Riyas Aboobacker

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US

Punjab & Haryana High Court Reiterates Limited Scope For Interference U/S 34 & 37 Of Arbitration Act, Upholds Award In Land Development Dispute

Brazil Supreme Court unanimously upholds judge's decision to block Elon Musk's 'X' nationwide

Delhi HC upholds Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by CBI

California Supreme Court upholds gig worker law in a win for ride-hail companies

Albanian appeals court upholds prison term for Greek minority mayor, raising tensions with Athens

Iowa Supreme Court upholds former teacher’s sexual exploitation conviction

Appeals court upholds conviction of British national linked to Islamic State

Appeals court upholds conviction of British national linked to Islamic State

Delhi HC Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Section 71(3A) Income Tax Act; Dismisses Petition Challenging Rs. 2 Lakh Cap On House Property Income Set-Off

Appeals court upholds retired NYPD officer's 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack

Gujarat High Court Upholds 12% GST On Mango Pulp Since GST Inception, Rejects Petitioner's Claims For Lower Tax Rate

Karnataka High Court Upholds Order For Specific Performance Of Sale Agreement, Says If Owner Intended To Avail Loan It Would Execute Mortgage Deed

Bombay HC upholds order allowing JNPA to go ahead with Vadhavan port

MV Rules 1989 | Bombay High Court Upholds Levy Of Additional Fees For Delayed Renewal Of Vehicle Registration, Driving Licence

Delhi High Court upholds law barring marriage of distant relatives

P&H High Court Upholds Tenant's Ejectment On Personal Necessity Citing Landlord's Moral Duty To Settle Grown-Up Sons During His Lifetime

Michigan Supreme Court upholds Donald Trump's 2024 primary candidacy amid legal woes

SC upholds abrogation of Article 370, says move was part of 70-year-old exercise to integrate J&K to the Union

Telangana High Court Upholds An Arbitral Award Directing Pulling Down Of A Building Incapable Of Human Habitation

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democratic-drawn congressional map

Patna High Court upholds continuance of ongoing caste-based survey in Bihar