2019 SCC Vol. 5 June 7, 2019 Part 3
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 11(6) r/w S. 11(6-A) — Appointment of arbitrator: Appointment of arbitrator is not permissible in
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Ker HC | Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act: Not applicable on mere possession of sexually explicit photographs, without distribution or publication thereof
Kerala High Court: Raja Vijayaraghavan V., J. allowed a petition quashing the proceedings, invoking its inherent powers under Section 482 of the
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HP HC | Order passed by a Magistrate presiding over Juvenile Justice Board, when the Board does not meet composition criteria prescribed in JJ Act, is null and void
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Tarlok Singh Chauhan, J. allowed a criminal revision petition filed by the State assailing the Judgment passed by Principal
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[Breaking] Historic Decision | ESI Contribution rates reduced from 6.5% to 4%
The Government of India has taken a historic decision to reduce the rate of contribution under the ESI Act from 6.5% to
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Canada SC | Detained immigrant’s application for habeas corpus may be allowed where remedy under Immigration Act is less advantageous to detainee
“Habeas corpus is a fundamental and historic remedy which allows individuals to seek a determination as to the legality of their detention…….
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NCDRC | Doctor is vicariously liable for the acts of his team which assists him in every sphere of rendering treatment to the patient
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC): A Coram of R.K. Agrawal (President), J. and M. Shreesha (Member) allowed an appeal against the
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SA HC | Lesser Sentence from the minimum can be imposed if “substantial and compelling reasons” exist
South Africa High Court, Free State Division, Bloemfontein: The petition for Leave to Appeal was filed before a Division Bench of C.J.
Continue readingDel HC | Wife entitled to lodge FIR under S. 498-A IPC from parental place where she takes refuge even in absence of allegation of harassment at the said place
Delhi High Court: Mukta Gupta, J. dismissed a writ petition wherein the petitioner husband sought quashing of FIR registered under Section 498-A, 406 and
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US extradition order for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange signed by UK Home Secretary
As reported by ANI, United Kingdom’s Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, signed the extradition order for Julian Assange. UK Home Office
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[Notification] All India Bar Examination – XIV to be held on 25-08-2019; Important dates notified
All India Bar Examination- XIV will be held on 25-08-2019. The significant dates have been notified on the official website of AIBE
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[Cabinet Decisions] Highlights | Bills approved by the Union Cabinet
List of the bills approved by the Union Cabinet on 12-06-2019: Cabinet approves The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019: “The
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J. Sai Deepak shares his insights on litigation world and Sabarimala issue
Interviewed by Rupesh Jain
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SL SC | Candidate must be unmarried for the selection of Asst. Superintendent of Police: Condition not violative of Fundamental Rights
Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: A Full Bench of L.T.B. Dehideniya, S. Thurairaja and E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, JJ.
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Cabinet approves extension of President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir
Based on the prevailing situation in the state as stated in the report of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Cabinet,
Continue readingJha HC | Orders by quasi-judicial authorities must be recorded and reasoned for securing natural justice
Jharkhand High Court: Sujit Narayan Prasad, J. entertained a writ petition against the rejection of application for issuance of Caste certificate to
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Breaking | Provision of “Anticipatory Bail” once again incorporated in the State of Uttar Pradesh
In a recent press release, State of Uttar Pradesh announced the re-insertion of the provision of “Anticipatory Bail” in the State which
Continue readingCabinet approves — the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019
Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 by replacing the
Continue readingUtt HC | Barring an election petition for non-issue of notice to opposite party – beyond jurisdiction when prescribed authority did not frame an issue regarding S. 80 CPC
Uttaranchal High Court: Lok Pal Singh, J. dismissed a writ petition filed by a village pradhan challenging the order of District Court
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