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[Alarnatha Temple] Orissa HC directs separate arrangements for early darshan by old, physically disabled and women

The Court gave a slew of directions to ensure the smooth and peaceful darshan of the deity during Anasara.

Delhi High Court enhances compensation from Rs 50,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 for illegal termination of ‘workman’

Delhi High Court observed that Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. R. Rajappa, 1978 (3) SCR 207 acts as a North star for the courts to reach the conclusion regarding the applicability of the Industrial Dispute Act to an organization by laying down elaborate guidelines with respect to the definition of ‘industry’ under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Dispute Act.

Case Briefs High Courts

DNA Paternity test cannot be allowed in routine manner, can only be permitted in exceptional circumstances; Rajasthan High Court reiterates

Rajasthan High Court observed that the DNA Paternity Test requires to be conducted only in exceptional cases, and therefore, the child cannot be used as a weapon to get divorce on ground of adultery, on the strength of outcome of a DNA Paternity Test.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court questions State regulations debarring non-science 10th student from pursuing 12th in science stream

Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief to a student who cleared Class 10 without science subjects, got admission in science stream in Class 11 and cleared Class 12 and competitive examinations with above average performance, but was denied Class 12 marksheet due to ‘ineligibility’.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘PIL must be used as an effective weapon in armory of law for delivering social justice to the citizens’; Orissa HC dismisses petition challenging Rs. 2000 Notes Exchange

A publicity interest litigation should be nipped in the bud so that valuable time of the Court is saved which can be effectively utilized in reducing huge pendency of cases.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Being an Indian citizen, he made all attempts to destabilize peace in the society by making derogatory posts against PM Modi’; Gujarat HC denies bail

The Court said that a person may like or dislike any person, but it does not mean that he may start using derogatory and abusive language for the Prime Minister of the Country and his late mother.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court refuses relief to Atomberg Technologies for its alleged infringement of fan design of Renesa Ceiling fan

Bombay High Court observed that as the plaintiff has failed to make out a prima facie case in its favour, the aspects of the balance of convenience and irreparable loss that the plaintiff may suffer in the absence of interim reliefs, pale into insignificance.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

BCI rule mandating Law degree from recognised College for enrolment as an Advocate, valid: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the rule framed by BCI requiring a candidate for enrolment as an Advocate to have completed his law course from a college recognized/ approved by BCI cannot be said to be invalid.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Lack of basic amenities in Nilgiris Court Complex: Supreme Court seeks detailed report from Madras High Court

The main concern of the women lawyers is over shrinking of the space or facilities allocated to them in the Nilgiris court complex.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Can revenue bring expenditure incurred in earlier years to be taxed in subsequent years? ITAT answers

After examining the expenses payable and the detailed order of the CIT,the ITAT held that the CIT has correctly examined the invoices, period and purpose for the expenses which have not been paid for the last six years

Case Briefs High Courts

Involvement in subsequent crime sufficient ground for cancellation of bail: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court noted that as against the condition not to involve in any other crime while on bail, the petitioner got involved in a similar crime.

Case Briefs High Courts

Can time limit for filing written statement be extended? Calcutta High Court explains

The Calcutta High Court observed that “conduct of the defendant is also to be looked into” and accepted the written statement of the defendant.

Case Briefs High Courts

DNA of unborn child did not match the DNA of accused; Delhi High Court grants bail in a rape case

The Court directs that the petitioner should be released on bail after noting the FSL report which shows that the DNA of the unborn child of the prosecutrix did not match with the accused.

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Gujarat HC seeks Medical Opinion for Termination of Pregnancy of Minor Rape Survivor

The Court also directed the Medical Panel to conduct an ossification test of the minor.

Case Briefs High Courts

Fatwa to kill Waseem Rizvi for renouncing Islam: Read why Allahabad High Court denied anticipatory bail to Maulana Syed

Allahabad High Court remarked that Maulana Syed claims himself to be an Islamic religious scholar and he has claimed that he had made the statements “In light of the provisions of Holy Quran and Islamic jurisprudence” and “In the light of Shia school of thought, philosophy & jurisprudence” but he has not referred to a single verse of the Holy Quran.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs Collector of stamps to adjudicate stamp duty payable within 30 days

If adjudication of any stamp duty payable involves any complexity/ extraordinary circumstances, the adjudication of stamp duty can be extended for a maximum period of three months from the date of application.

Case Briefs High Courts

Gratuity determined as per date of termination of employment, not the date of sanction or actual disbursement: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court suggested the petitioner to choose between Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and Kerala State Housing Board Employees’ (Pension and other Retirement Benefits) Regulations, 1990 for claim of gratuity or DCRG, since he cannot have gratuity under one with the ceiling limit payable under another Act.

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[Copyright Infringement] Bombay High Court refuses to grant interim injunction to Shemaroo Entertainment

Bombay High Court perused the assignment deed pertaining to the film ‘Amba’ and opined that ‘the said work’ indicates plaintiff’s failure in making out a prima facie case of only audio rights being assigned to the defendant.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC directs Union Govt and Andhra Pradesh Govt to ensure provision of necessary nutrition to TB patients in Andhra Pradesh

The Commission was hearing a petition filed an advocate/social activist who highlighted the plight of TB patients suffering due to lack of adequate nutrition

Case Briefs High Courts

Section 138 NI Act| No mandatory disposal of Section 143A application before examination of accused under Section 251 CrPC: Calcutta High Court

“Section 143A empowers a Court to pass an order on interim compensation in favour of the complainant where the accused pleads not guilty to the accusations made in the complaint.”