Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The authorities are best judges to maintain the discipline of the Force. Unless gross violation of natural justice or perversity in the quantum of punishment compared to the quantum specified is seen, it will not be wise to interfere in writ jurisdiction although the power of this Court is sufficiently wide to root out any illegality wherever found.”

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madras high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court said that the false indigent certificate was issued when the petitioner was 30 years old, thus, he should be aware of the consequences of suppression of vital fact and obtaining a certificate based on such suppression. He cannot not claim ignorance. He cannot claim innocence and he cannot seek indulgence from the Court.

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allahabad high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The british concept of changing partner in every season cannot be considered to be hallmark of a stable and healthy society. The security and stability which the institution of marriage provides to an individual’s life cannot be expected from live-in-relationship.”

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delhi high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Irrespective of the gender-specific nature of a law, the judicial duty fundamentally requires unwavering neutrality and impartiality. The judge’s role is to objectively interpret and apply the law, free from any form of gender bias or predisposition.”

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delhi high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Central Public Sector Enterprises are entrusted to work efficiently and generate profits for the government. For the same, the Public Enterprises Selection Board needs to appoint better qualified candidates to run and oversee the operations of the said entities.”

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national company law appellate tribunal
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

In a matter concerning advancement of ₹360 crore loan by Hewlett Packard Enterprise India in violation of Section185 which only permit granting of loan for repayment of the loan and not for any other reason, the NCLT imposed ₹ 10 Lakh compounding fees.

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bombay high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bombay High Court observed that the ship was guarded by the applicant on the guidance of Board of Trustees of the Port of Mumbai and there is no reason why the Official Liquidator shall later drag its feet in disbursing the amount as per the invoice which has been already declared genuine.

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