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Cal HC contemplating engaging paramilitary force for restoring East Kolkata Wetlands

The court asked the petitioner to implead the Union of India in the matter as party respondents, while posting the matter for further hearing on March 16

Refusing to marry after physical relations due to 'kundali' mismatch can attract BNS charges: Delhi HC

Suspicion cannot replace legal proofs: Uttarakhand HC

Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC

HC reserves order on MLA Mehraj Malik’s PSA case

SC directs Lucknow election officer to probe exclusion of 91 displaced residents from voter list

Madras High Court Clarifies Forfeiture of Service on Resignation Under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Senior Officer in High-Profile Corruption Case

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to M.K. Faizy in Money Laundering Case

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Tribunal orders Rs 28.68 lakh compensation to tailor, domestic help injured in 2018 accident

MACT member RV Mohite, in two separate orders passed on February 12, directed the offending trailer truck's insurer to pay the compensation amounts at the first instance and subsequently recover them from the vehicle owner due to a "willful breach" of insurance terms.

Feb 23

Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Monday February 23:

SC to hear pleas of Meta, WhatsApp against CCI order imposing penalty of Rs 213.14 crore over their privacy policy.

Feb 23

Build careers based on collaboration, patience and professional integrity: CJI to law students

He shared an experience from his early years at the Bar, where assisting a fellow lawyer without self-interest led to enduring professional trust and collaboration.

Feb 22

Nine acquitted in 2017 attempted dacoity, firing case in Thane

Special Judge V G Mohite acquitted the accused of charges under sections 307 (attempt to murder), 395 (dacoity), and 397 (robbery with attempt to cause death) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and provisions of the MCOCA.

Feb 22

'Shirtless' protest: Not legitimate dissent, blatant assault on public order, says Delhi court

Summarising the reasons for allowing the Delhi Police's plea seeking custodial interrogation, the magistrate said that the accused hailed from remote parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana, posing a high risk of their absconding.

Feb 22

UP: Life imprisonment for man for killing relative over property dispute

Additional District and Sessions Judge Vishnu Chandra Vaish on Saturday held the accused, Parmod Kumar, guilty under Sections 302 (murder) and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence) of the IPC in the killing of Santosh.

Feb 22

UP court convicts Kaushambi man of rape, sends him to jail for 10 years

Additional District Government Counsel (Criminal) Shashank Khare said that on June 25, 2017, Gogia Devi filed a complaint at Saini Police Station, alleging that Chhottan Sonkar of her village had been raping her daughter for the previous several months on the pretext of marriage.

Feb 21

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping mother in UP's Bareilly

The woman alleged that on the night of October 10, 2021, Kishan Lal asked her to open the door saying he was hungry.

Feb 21

Supreme Court

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SC directs Lucknow election officer to probe exclusion of 91 displaced residents from voter list

The primary reason for their exclusion, the petitioners claimed, is that they currently lack "identifiable addresses" due to the state’s demolition an...

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Yashwinder Kumar in High-Profile Case

Accused in Consensual Relationship Case Secures Bail with St...

Supreme Court Initiates Proceedings to Strengthen Bar Associations Across India

High Court Registrars General to Notify Bar Association Pres...

Supreme Court Dismisses Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust's Curative Petition

No Grounds Found to Entertain Petition under Rupa Ashok Hurr...

SC asks HC to decide bail plea of Sukesh Chandrashekhar's wife

Chandrasekhar and Paulose, who are also facing proceedings i...

High Courts

Cal HC contemplating engaging paramilitary force for restoring East Kolkata Wetlands

The court asked the petitioner to implead the Union of India in the matter as party respondents, while posting the matter for further hearing on March 16

Refusing to marry after physical relations due to 'kundali' mismatch can attract BNS charges: Delhi HC

Suspicion cannot replace legal proofs: Uttarakhand HC

Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC

HC reserves order on MLA Mehraj Malik’s PSA case

Madras High Court Clarifies Forfeiture of Service on Resignation Under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Senior Officer in High-Profile Corruption Case

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to M.K. Faizy in Money Laundering Case

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Appointment of Managing Director for Non-Compliance with Statutory Qualifications

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Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Union of India (2011), passed by the Supreme Court of India, extensively addresses the comple...

Money Laundering : A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence must provide an opportunity of hearing before taking cognizance

Supreme Court sets aside cognizance in Money Laundering case...

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...

Legislature Cannot Ignore Supreme Court Verdicts - A Constitutional Imperative

The Madras Bar Association judgment is a clarion call for th...

Even for a cognizable offense, an arrest is not mandatory : Understanding Satender Antil's case

Supreme Court simplified and redefined law of arrest and bai...

Consumer Laws

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Rajasthan panel stays warrant against Salman Khan in pan masala advertisement case

Khan's counsel told the state commission that the District Consumer Commission, Jaipur-II, had issued a bailable warrant without serving summons, and ...

Delhi State Consumer Commission Overturns District Forum's Verdict in Godrej AC Deficiency Case

Lack of Expert Evidence Leads to Reversal of Deficiency of S...

'Manufacturing defect lacks expert evidence', consumer court sets aside refund order against Godrej

The bench comprising Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, preside...

Delhi consumer forum directs Air India to pay Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for poor services

"This commission, therefore, directs the opposite party 1 to...

Insurance claim for damage caused by snowfall - Storm can be interpreted to include “snowfall”

Supreme Court Restores Insurance Claim for Snowfall Damage i...

Taxation Laws

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"Event Management" - Contracts for booking individuals for event participation are not “event management”

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of HT Media in Landmark Service Tax Case Service Tax on Fees Paid to Event Speakers Deemed Inapplicable Under "Event Mana...