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SC frowns upon delay in settling two-decade-old criminal complaint, directs Guj Police to conclude probe within 6 weeks
In 2014, the police presented a report before the judicial magistrate which came to be rejected, and further investigation was directed, to be concluded within 60 days.
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View AllISI-underworld terror module case: Thane court grants transit remand for suspect
During the hearing, investigators submitted screenshots of chats and banking transactions, alleging that Huzaifa was in contact with Pakistan-based operative Yawar Khan. The court ordered compliance with all statutory safeguards during transit.
SC releases draft regulations on use of AI in courts, seeks comments from stakeholders, public
At the same time, the justices of the Supreme Court have emphasised the importance of using AI tools to enhance benefits such as translating judgments into local languages and streamlining legal searches.
MACT awards Rs 31.57 lakh as compensation for deaths of man, son in 2009 accident
Narendra Patil and his son Parth were killed after their motorcycle was hit by another two-wheeler on Bhiwandi-Shirsad road in Virar on June 1, 2009. A criminal case was registered against the rider of the offending motorcycle.
Malviya Nagar blaze: Court sends hotel owner to 4 days' police custody
Judicial Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh allowed the Delhi Police's plea seeking the accused's custodial interrogation for four days.
2020 Delhi riots: Verdict in IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case likely on Thursday
When he did not return for a long time, his family began searching for him, only to be informed by locals that his son had been killed and his body thrown into Khajuri Khas drain near a mosque in the Chand Bagh pulia area. Sharma's body was subsequently recovered from the drain.
SC Collegium recommends 7 advocates as HC judges
The recommended names are Raghavendra Seetharam Srivatsa, Hema Kulkarni, Subramanya Rangarao, Thadagavadi Prakash Vivekananda, Bakkeswara Pramod, and Hombe Gowda Shanthi Bhushan.
Ex-Reliance ADAG executive Jhunjhunwala in CBI custody till June 5; 'central figure in financial ops'
The investigation showed that Netizen was managed by RCOM employees, and the funds were never intended for capital goods, pointing to deliberate round-tripping.
Coal block 'scam': Delhi court discharges Hindalco
In the absence thereof, there is neither any evidence on record nor any justifiable reason to infer that they entered into a criminal conspiracy to commit any illegal act, including the offence of criminal breach of trust or cheating. Therefore, they are entitled to be discharged for the said offence," the judge said in an order dated May 30.
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Jun 4, 04:19 PM 2020 Delhi riots: Court defers pronouncement of verdict in IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case to June 11.
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SC frowns upon delay in settling two-decade-old criminal complaint, directs Guj Police to conclude probe within 6 weeks
In 2014, the police presented a report before the judicial magistrate which came to be rejected, and further investigation was directed, to be conclud...
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Public employment must be given to eligible candidates as per prescribed qualifications: SC
The top court said the high court had overlooked that the em...
Thiruparankundram hill lamp row: SC dismisses plea for action against officials
While we are not inclined to interfere with the impugned ord...
7 medical colleges not paying stipends to interns, resident doctors: NMC tells SC
He would also add that one medical college has remained clos...
SC dismisses WFI plea against HC order allowing Vinesh at selection trials
A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, which re...
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Delhi HC protects personality rights of actor Naga Chaitanya
"Such a distasteful content is harming and damaging the reputation of the Plaintiff and may mislead the public into believing what is depicted may be true. Plaintiff’s right to restrain third parties from infringing and passing off also needs to be preserved," the court stated.
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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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Glorification of Singham Style Police Encounters is a Vicious Attempt to Deviate From the Due Process of Law Exigency of Anti Torture Shield to Curb the Sin in the Cells
The argument of the government that the notification and imp...
Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards
The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Uni...
Money Laundering : A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence must provide an opportunity of hearing before taking cognizance
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Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia
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Money Laundering : When ED can not arrest and accused even need not apply for bail
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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...
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Overturns Medical Negligence Ruling in PRP Therapy Case
Medical professionals cleared of negligence; Commission emph...
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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...
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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 Dismisses Appeal Against Contempt Petition Dismissal, Upholds Tribunal's Exclusive Prerogative
Tribunal's Dismissal of Contempt Petition Deemed Valid; Appe...
NCLAT Sets Aside NCLT Order Admitting Section 9 Petition, Finds Pre-Existing Dispute and Fictitious Invoices in A.S. Met Corp Pvt Ltd vs KLSR Infratech Ltd Case
Principal Bench of NCLAT dismisses operational creditor’s in...
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...
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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...