Custody of a minor child cannot be denied to a working mother
High Court of Gujarat: While examining the legality and validity of the impugned judgment and order passed by the learned Family Court,
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Maharashtra State govt. officials directed to release payment of arrears and pension to retired Judicial officers
High Court of Bombay: Examining the aspect of non-payment of pension and arrears to retired judicial officials, the Division Bench comprising of
Continue readingClubbing or splitting of ‘end uses’ under Section 3(5) of the Coal Mines Second Ordinance, 2014 held, arbitrary
Delhi High Court: The issue in this case was regarding the allotment of coal block allocations and the dispute revolved around Section
Continue reading‘Whatsapp’ not obligated to protect personal data; TRAI directed to create statutory framework for internet messaging services
Delhi High Court: This case is a public interest litigation that prays for a writ of mandamus and prohibition against ‘Whatsapp’ i.e. an
Continue readingOrder of cohabitation under decree for restitution of conjugal rights or for its execution can’t enforce sexual relations between estranged spouses
High Court of Delhi: While examining the question relating to the execution of a decree for restitution of conjugal rights, the Bench
Continue readingNotes taken by judges’ stenographer in shorthand notebook, not public record under RTI
High Court of Delhi: Upholding the validity and legality of the order passed by the Central Information Commission, the Bench comprising of S.
Continue readingCentral Board of Film Certification’s decision to refuse certification to “Porkalathil Oru Poo”, upheld
Madras High Court: While deliberating upon the issue of refusal of certification by the CBFC to the film “Porkalathil Oru Poo” based
Continue readingPhotocopies of copyrighted books to make course packs for students’ curriculum is an exception to copyright under Section 52(1)(i)
Delhi High Court: Observing that “Copyright, specially in literary works, is thus not an inevitable, divine, or natural right that confers on authors
Continue readingFalse character assassination allegation constitutes Matrimonial Cruelty
Delhi High Court: While upholding a decree of divorce that has been granted to the respondent husband by the Family Court on
Continue readingGuidelines issued to prevent Forum Shopping in Bail cases
Kerala High Court: In order to clarify doubts of the Registry of Kerala High Court in carrying out the dictum laid down
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Court dismisses petition demanding video recording of proceedings
Bombay High Court: In a recent order, a Bench comprising of Dr Manjula Chellur, C.J. and M S Sonak, J. dismissed a
Continue readingDelhi HC directs UPSC to include Transgender/Third Gender option in UPSC applications forms
High Court of Delhi: Amidst the increasing clamour surrounding the issue of ‘Transgender/Third Gender ’ a Bench comprising of Rohini , C.J.
Continue readingYAHOO! proves trademark infringement by Apricot foods – passing off goods by using goodwill
Delhi High Court: In this case the plaintiffs are seeking permanent injunction to restrain the defendants from passing off of goods by infringing
Continue readingPrivate complaint against public servant under PC Act, 1988 need not necessarily be accompanied by sanction order but, is pre-requisite in taking cognizance
High Court of Karnataka: While deciding the issues raised for consideration of the Court pertaining to the nature of judicial process involved in
Continue readingAcquittal of husband and his family members in dowry demand case held, is no ground to deny maintenance to the wife and child
High Court of Punjab and Haryana: While deciding upon the challenge to the orders of the Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Hansi and the
Continue readingDelhi Judicial Academy directed to design a Refresher Course on Juvenile Justice for training of Judicial Officers
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Gita Mittal and P.S. Teji, JJ. while observing that the order of Sessions Court
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Selling a drug without valid licence is a non-cognizable offence
Bombay High Court: The Division Bench comprising S.S. Shinde and Sangitarao S. Patil, JJ. quashed and set aside the criminal proceedings instituted
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National Green Tribunal does not posses the power to adjudicate upon the vires or validity of any statutory enactment
High Court of Bombay: While examining the scope of jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal, the Division Bench comprising of B.P. Dharmadhikari
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Prison punishment reduced on humanitarian grounds where prisoner overstayed furlough period
High Court of Bombay: Examining the aspects of prison punishment granted to prisoners, the Division Bench comprising of V.K. Tahilramani and Mridula
Continue readingAcquisition of land held not valid if it is not in accordance with due process of law
High Court of Karnataka: While impressing upon the relevancy of due process of law in land acquisition proceedings, the Division Bench comprising
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