Bombay High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

By a saving clause, which is construed to be an internal aid for the purpose of construction of a statute, saves the provisions of the old Code/repealed Code, i.e, in the present case, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, for certain categories of investigation, inquiry, appeals, application, etc.

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Bombay High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Now-a-days people have become more sensitive about their religions may be than before and everybody wants to impress as to how his religion/God is supreme. Everybody should respect the religion, caste, creed etc. of another. But at the same time, if the person says that his religion is supreme, then the other person may not immediately react. There are ways and means to react on such sensitive issues.”

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SC stays custody to father
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The mother in her undertaking stated that she got a job in Consulate General of India’s office at San Francisco, and that she had applied for US citizenship and duly attended for interview. She had also undertaken to ensure the admission of her son in a good school, co-operation with father and facilitation of visits to son.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Prima-facie case for wrongfully restraining the team of doctors and restraining them from doing their official duties was made out and both these offences were punishable under Sections 341 and 353 of the IPC. However, despite disclosing commission of cognizable offences, the police did not register an FIR.

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Bombay High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bombay High Court noted that educational institutions in larger cities have a substantial strength of students and staff members, spending considerable number of hours away from their homes; and medical emergencies could occur due to commuting requirements and other diverse activities within the institution premises. Therefore, a structured approach and mandate of law is required to ensure a ready availability of basic medical facilities on the premises.

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Sub-classification of SCSTs (2)
Case BriefsSupreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

“State has neither executive nor legislative power to sub-classify or sub-divide or re-group the castes, races or tribes specified as the “Scheduled Castes” in the Presidential List notified under Article 341. Under the guise of providing reservation or under the pretext of taking affirmative action for the weaker of the weakest sections of the society, the State cannot vary, nor tinker the Presidential List.”

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DCDRC finds Matrimony.Com Ltd. liable for deficiency in service for failing to deliver video album of a marriage reception held in 2017
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“This case exemplifies the profound impact that consumer grievances can have on an individual’s life. The complainant, a well-known cine artist, trusted the assurances of the opposite parties and made a significant investment in his dream home, Punjabi House, only to be met with poor workmanship and exploitation”.

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Murder over a Mango
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court noted that this is not a case of pre-planned murder as the incident started with a fight between children for “mangoes” which unfortunately flared up when the adults of the families also got involved which ultimately led to the deceased, the father of one of the children, being killed.

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PE teacher’s plea
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court noted that petitioner assails the impugned order on ground that the High Court failed to appreciate that the post of PE Teacher stands on a different footing than a teacher in other subjects, as there is no separate category of “Pass Graduate or Hons. Graduate” and there is only one examination for the ‘Pass Graduate’ category for the post of PE Teacher.

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Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the specific terms and limitations outlined in contractual clauses. This decision underscores the importance of clear contractual provisions and their binding nature on arbitral tribunals, reaffirming that such limitations must be respected and enforced in arbitral awards.

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