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Case BriefsHigh Courts

An appeal is a statutory remedy available to an ‘aggrieved person’ as a matter of right, it cannot be curtailed by narrow interpretation

Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution praying to

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Council of Architecture to enroll applicants holding bachelors, masters & doctorate degrees from recognised Universities in United Kingdom

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vibhu Bakhru, J. directed the Council of Architecture  to register a petitioner holding

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bail might not be granted if there exists reasonable belief about prima facie truth in the prosecution case

Madras High Court: The High Court recently dealt with a petition for bail under S. 439 of the CrPC wherein the petitioner-accused

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

If source containing information on the basis of which Detention Officer took decision not legible, then it needs to quashed

Madras High Court: The High Court recently addressed a Habeas Corpus petition filed under Art. 226 of the Constitution of India which,

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Published on July 29, 2017August 4, 2017By Saba
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Punjab & Haryana HC reduces quantum of punishment for charge under S. 366-A IPC as convict had married the prosecutrix

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent appeal before the High Court, the appellant had appealed for reduction of quantum of

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Compromise between the parties can be a ground for quashing FIR under S. 482 CrPC 

Punjab and Haryana High Court: The petition was filed by the petitioner under S. 482 CrPC for quashing an FIR under Section

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Published on July 28, 2017August 4, 2017By Saba
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Income Tax Assessing Officer has to dispose of objections before invoking re-assessment proceedings

Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in the writ appeal filed under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act praying

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Charges framed based on statements under S. 164 CrPC are valid even if allegations are in addition to those made in FIR

Delhi High Court: While deciding a  criminal revision petition, a Single Judge Bench held that it is not necessary that charges framed based

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

S. 167 of Motor Vehicles Act bars dual claim of compensation, both under Employees Compensation Act as well as MV Act

Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in a Miscellaneous First Appeal under Section 173(1) of the MV Act, against the judgment

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Published on July 27, 2017August 18, 2017By Saba
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bombay HC: Surname cannot be conclusive to decide caste claim

Bombay High Court: In a petition challenging the decision of the Caste Scrutiny Committee invalidating the caste certificate of the petitioner, a

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Registration of Genetic Clinics & Diagnostic Centers can’t be suspended without notice, unless done in public interest

Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of P.B. Suresh Kumar, J. dealt with writs filed with regard to the Pre-conception

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Difference between maintenance of law and order & public order discussed

High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: The detention of one Chirraboina Krishna Yadav under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities of

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Published on July 26, 2017July 26, 2017By Saba
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Pre-Primary education is an essential right of a child

Bombay High Court: In a case concerning the pre-primary education rights of a child filed in form of Public Interest Litigation, a

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi HC orders vehicles carrying pulses to be exempted from levy of Environment Compensation Charge 

High Court of Delhi: In a writ filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution, the question for consideration was

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala HC allows serving of alcohol at private functions within precincts of a house

High Court of Kerala: In a writ petition filed by the petitioner alleging police harassment on account of insistence by officials to

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras HC quashes GO reserving 85% seats in medical colleges for State Board students

Madras High Court: In a writ petition filed by students against a Government Order and Clause IV(19) of the prospectus of MBBS/BDS

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Failure of authorities to issue notice of enquiry to its employees is violative of principles of natural justice

High Court for States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh: In a writ petition filed, questioning the validity and legal sustainability of an

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Published on July 24, 2017July 24, 2017By Saba
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

‘Law of the Case’ doctrine which binds a Court to its own earlier ruling in the same case discussed: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court: A Division Bench comprising of P.N. Ravindrand and Dama Seshadri Naidu, JJ. discussed the meaning, scope and applicability of

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Legal services to be governed by reverse charge mechanism, legal sanctity of press releases questioned

Delhi High Court: In the process of hearing the petition filed by JK Mittal & Company with respect to the notifications issued

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Right of burial of the dead claimed by a community is a customary right and not easement

Kerala High Court: In an appeal filed against a decision of the trial court which declared that the people belonging to the

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Published on July 17, 2017July 20, 2017By Saba
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