Beant Singh Murder Case | No convict can claim to be placed in a jail of his choice: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Vipin Sanghi and I.S. Mehta, JJ., dismissed a writ of habeas corpus wherein the
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Former Civil Defence Forces Initiator and High Priest granted conditional release in war crimes : Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone
The Hague, Netherlands: The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL) granted conditional early release to Special Court convict Allieu Kondewa. Kondewa,
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To cover a relationship under Section 2(f) of Domestic Violence Act, possibility of a legal marriage is sine qua non
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Mangesh S. Patil, J., dismissed a criminal revision petition filed against the decision
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Separate legislation for “Caste Discrimination among Indian Community” ruled out by UK Government
London: “Caste in Great Britain and Equality Law- A Public Consultation” was introduced in the month of March 2017 in order to
Continue readingPetition under Sections 433(e) and 434(a) of Companies Act admitted on failure of any bona fide ground for non-payment of dues
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Jayant Nath, J., admitted a petition filed for winding up of respondent company.
Continue readingSection 6 of Indian Post Office Act, 1898 exempts the Post office to pay damages for delay in delivery
Chhattisgarh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sanjay K. Agrawal in an order stated that “Post office is not liable
Continue readingDecree passed by Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Canada confirmed by Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench at Goa comprising of C.V. Bhadang, J., confirmed the decree of dissolution of marriage between
Continue readingDoctor barred from practicing in light of conviction for sexual misconduct by Superior Court of Fulton County, State of Georgia
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vibhu Bhakru, J., dismissed a writ petition filed by a doctor against the
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Medical professionals cannot escape liability on acting negligently: Bombay HC
“The time has come for weeding out careless and negligent persons in the medical profession”. Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench
Continue readingHC directs payment of compensation to wife of the serving soldier of 36 Rashtriya Rifle who died on duty
Allahabad High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ashwani Kumar Mishra, J., allowed a writ petition directed against the order passed
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Rape accused acquitted in light of failure to conduct DNA test that could be a clinching evidence to prove the case
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Manish Pitale, J., reversed the judgment of the trial court where the appellant
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SC restores trademark holding it not to be detrimental to the purported distinctive character of respondent’s mark
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of A.K. Sikri and Ashok Bhushan, JJ., allowed a civil appeal filed against the judgment of Karnataka
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UP Government criticised for filing draft report on protection and preservation of Taj Mahal: SC
Supreme Court: The Division Bench comprising of MB Lokur and Deepak Gupta JJ., questioned the Uttar Pradesh government’s concern in the matter
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Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation to shut down industries producing Alcohol without license: NGT
National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench comprising of A.K. Goel Chairperson, S.P. Wangdi JM, and Nagin Nanda EM, reiterated its earlier order
Continue reading“Cross-examination is a powerful weapon that helps to separate truth from falsehood”, reiterates Delhi HC
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of J.R. Midha, J. allowed a petition filed against the order of family court
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NALSA’s compensation scheme for victims of sexual assault and acid attack to embed “Child victims”: SC
Supreme Court: The Division Bench comprising of Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta JJ., while delivering an order stated that the scheme
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SC gives quietus to litigation in matrimonial dispute to ensure that parties may live peacefully
Supreme Court: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. speaking for himself and his brother Judge Uday U. Lalit, gave judgment in a civil appeal
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Nestlé loses trademark in the shape of KIT KAT in EU; not enough to prove distinctiveness in some part of the region: ECJ
European Court of Justice: An appeal filed by Nestlé, chocolate maker, arguing for registration of the trademark in the shape of KIT
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Breaking| Rajya Sabha passes the Fugitive Economic Offender’s Bill 2018
As reported by media, Rajyasabha has passed the Fugitive Economic offender’s Bill, 2018, which was introduced by the Finance Minister Piyush Goyal.
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SC disapproves Centre’s response on appointment of Lokpal
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Ranjan Gogoi, R. Banumathi and Navin Sinha JJ., expressed it’s wholly unsatisfactory view on the affidavit
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