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Thane MACT awards Rs 54 lakh compensation to kin of technician killed in road accident

The victim, Udaybhan Bansraj Gupta, worked as an air-conditioner technician. He was riding his scooter from Dombivli in Maharashtra's Thane district towards Turbhe in Navi Mumbai on March 23, 2021, when a speeding truck rammed into his vehicle from behind on the Mahape-Indira Nagar road, according to the claimants- his wife, son and mother.

Jun 9

Delhi court pulls up magistrate over 'copy-paste' judgment in cheque bounce case

The appellate court found that the metropolitan magistrate who acquitted the accused in May 2024 had reproduced factual findings and legal analysis from another cheque bounce case between the same parties without independently examining the evidence in the present matter.

Jun 9

Arrested TMC leader Jahangir Khan remanded to 5 days police custody by court

Khan was arrested from near the India-Nepal border in North Bengal's Panitanki area on Monday. He had unsuccessfully contested the Falta assembly seat in the West Bengal assembly election, and had not been seen in the constituency in South 24 Parganas district since a couple of days before the repoll in the seat on May 21.

Jun 9

Almost 13 years on, Thane court acquits 11 men in assault case on benefit of doubt

The additional sessions court judge, R S Bhakare, passed the judgment on June 8, noting that while the victim's medical certificates established injuries, the identity of the attackers could not be established.

Jun 9

CJI Surya Kant bats for mediation, says arbitration facing procedural hurdles

Calling for a fundamental shift in how global corporations and legal systems approach conflict, the CJI said, "The primary question for a modern corporation should no longer be where to litigate, but rather how to resolve."

Jun 9

Latur tribunal cancels gift deed after man fails to take care of 89-year-old grandmother

According to the case records, Housabai Lahade had transferred the property through a registered gift deed in favour of her grandson and great-grandson. The transfer was reportedly made on the understanding that the beneficiaries would provide care, maintenance and support to her

Jun 9

Patna Court stays arrest of Khan Sir till further orders

Khan was named in an FIR related to a firing incident by his guards a week ago when his coaching institute was allegedly vandalised by a bunch of miscreants.

Jun 9

Former Maharashtra minister files plea in SC against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

The impugned circular acknowledges this teacher shortage in its own text, yet proceeds to mandate compliance. The result is that the only practical purpose served by the impugned circular, in the southern States, is the compulsory introduction of Hindi, and in the northern states, the compulsory introduction of Sanskrit, without any stated educational rationale," the plea said while seeking intervention in the main matter.

Jun 9

Supreme Court

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SC flags 40-year delay by Allahabad HC in murder case, seeks solutions to judicial backlog

Singh challenged the verdict before the Allahabad High Court. However, his appeal remained pending for nearly 41 years before being dismissed by the h...

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SC grants bail to person accused of siphoning Rs 22 crore from real estate firm

A partial working day bench comprising Justices Prashant Kum...

SC notice to CBSE on plea to declare Class 12 improvement examination result

This is about the career of a child, he will miss all his ad...

SC directs execution of settlement in Ardee group family dispute

Having considered the gravity of the issue, we propose that ...

Articles

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Love or a Crime?

Thereafter, what followed was the pain disintegration of human bond into cold, legal terminology. Allegations and legal proceedings followed. Differen...

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Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Uni...

Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia

The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in Aruna Ramc...

Money Laundering : When ED can not arrest and accused even need not apply for bail

Supreme Court of India in Tarsem Lal v. Directorate Of Enfor...

Consumer Laws

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Awards Rs. 2 Crores for Medical Negligence

Surgeon Found Guilty of Removing Healthy Kidney, Leading to Patient's Death; Compensation Includes Rs. 1.5 Crores for Negligence...

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NCDRC awards Rs 2 cr to family after woman’s healthy kidney removed in botched surgery

The commission comprising President A P Sahi and member Bhar...

SBI must pay Rs 5 lakh to woman despite 6-yr delay in claim: Nagpur consumer panel

A bank cannot use the 90-day claim window as a shield when i...

Himachal: Hamirpur consumer panel sends three to one-year jail for selling defective machine

The case pertains to a defective machine purchased in 2015 b...

Taxation Laws

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CESTAT Orders Remand in Elora Tobacco Case Over Cross-Examination Denial

Tribunal mandates strict adherence to Section 9D of Central Excise Act, highlighting natural justice principles....

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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi

Tribunal Rules Reassessment Invalid Due to Concurrent Scruti...

You want us to run entire country, asks SC; dismisses plea seeking sweeping directions

It is nearly impossible to issue directions which will be co...

ITAT Rules Against PCIT's Revisionary Powers in Mukul Rohatgi Case

Tribunal Quashes Revision Order on Grounds of Insufficient E...

CESTAT Chennai Exempts Hotel Property Leasing from Service Tax

Tribunal Rules in Favor of Hotel Property Lease Exclusion un...

Corporate Laws

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NCLAT Upholds CoC’s Commercial Wisdom in Vedanta vs. Jaiprakash Associates Insolvency Resolution

Committee of Creditors’ rejection of Vedanta’s Addendum and approval of Adani Enterprises’ Resolution Plan affirmed; Court emphasizes limited judicial...

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NCLAT Rules Committee of Creditors Can Litigate Within IBC Framework

NCLAT affirms CoC's limited legal status to litigate under I...

NCLAT Rejects Delay Condonation Plea in Insolvency Appeal

Tribunal Finds Insufficient Grounds for 105-Day Delay in Ref...

Environmental Laws

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NGT issues notice to Morepen plant in Kasauli over noise pollution

During the proceedings, counsel for the applicant said that a civil suit was also filed against Morepen Ltd before the Civil Judge at Kasauli. However...

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Consider extending AIIMS' environmental management plan to other govt hospitals: NGT to Centre

While entrusting the responsibility of adopting measures req...

NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across country

In an order dated May 25, a bench of NGT chairperson Justice...

NGT asks PESO to adhere to CPCB guidelines for new petroleum retail outlet in Dehradun

The green body was hearing a petition challenging a letter o...

NGT asks DPCC to conduct water sample analysis of Kitchner Lake

In an order dated May 21, made available on Wednesday, a ben...