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FIRs arising out of the same set of facts or transactions cannot be registered in multiple jurisdictions
Apex Court consolidates FIRs in 'Brahma City' project case to prevent multiplicity and ensure comprehensive investigation.
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View AllNEET paper leak: Court sends 5 accused to judicial custody, extends CBI custody of Khairnar
Special Judge Ajay Gupta allowed the agency's plea seeking judicial custody till June 2 of five accused persons -- Mangilal Khatik, Vikas Biwal, Dinesh Biwal, Yash Yadav and Dhananjay Lokhande.
2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits four, says relying on police witnesses would be 'dangerous'
In an order dated May 19, the court said, "I find that PW6 and PW7 (police officers) are not credible witnesses and it will be dangerous to rely upon their testimonies and find for the prosecution against the accused. I accordingly find that the prosecution has failed to prove its case against the accused."
Ensure Aadhaar is used strictly as identity proof: Plea in SC
The plea, filed through advocate Ashwani Dubey, also sought directions that the use of Aadhaar as a proof of date of birth and residence in the application form for new voter registration be considered against Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, Section 23(4) of the RPA, 1950 and Article 14 of the Constitution.
Rs 70 crore money laundering case: ED gets 'godman' Ashok Kharat's custody till May 26
Kharat, already facing rape and fraud charges, was produced before the court after the ED arrested him in the money laundering case on Tuesday.
19 yrs on, CBI court acquits I-T officer, wife in disproportionate assets case
The court acquitted Anil Ratnakar Mallel (45), an Income Tax Officer then posted in Maharashtra's Thane, and his wife Suvarna Anil Mallel (43) of charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code (abetment).
Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Tuesday May 20:
SC to hear plea by Reliance Industries Limited challenging Delhi High Court verdict that set aside an arbitral award in their favour in the Krishna-Godavari Basin gas migration dispute with the Centre.
Highlights of SC order in stray-dogs case
In areas where the population of stray dogs has assumed alarming proportions and where incidents of dog bites or aggressive attacks have become frequent and pose a continuing threat to public safety, the authorities can take legally-permissible measures like euthanasia in cases involving rabid, incurably-ill or demonstrably-dangerous or aggressive dogs.
What happened in Supreme Court on Tuesday 19th May
3.57 PM The SC set aside a Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case and asked it to decide the plea afresh.
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May 20, 04:58 PM NEET paper leak: CBI seeks signature specimen of accused Manisha Mandhare and Shivraj Motegaonkar.
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FIRs arising out of the same set of facts or transactions cannot be registered in multiple jurisdictions
Apex Court consolidates FIRs in 'Brahma City' project case to prevent multiplicity and ensure comprehensive investigation....
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Filing multiple anticipatory bail petitions in quick succession undermines the legal process
Supreme Court Overturns High Court's Grant of Anticipatory B...
Criminal proceedings cannot be continued on general accusations or group allegations
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Forest Ra...
High Court or Court of Session can not issuing far-reaching administrative directions while granting bail
Supreme Court Invalidates High Court's Directions on Bail Ju...
Supreme Court Upholds Removal of Stray Dogs from Institutional Premises, Emphasizes Public Safety Over Re-release Mandate
Apex Court clarifies that Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 d...
High Courts
J-K: High court announces virtual hearings amid fuel conservation measures
The court said the Judicial Academy shall not conduct any physical training programme, and all training programmes, workshops, orientations, and related academic activities shall be conducted only through virtual mode.
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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 implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhit...
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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
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...
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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 it fails to inform customers of their rights, said a verdict delivered last month by the Di...
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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...
Consumer panel orders restaurant to compensate woman after AC malfunction ruins birthday bash
The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissi...
Competition Commission of India Orders Investigation into Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices by Venkateshwara Hatcheries Group
Inquiry initiated into potential abuse of dominance and vert...
Taxation Laws
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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi
Tribunal Rules Reassessment Invalid Due to Concurrent Scrutiny and Failure to Address Assessee's Objections...
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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...
"Event Management" - Contracts for booking individuals for event participation are not “event management”
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of HT Media in Landmark Service...
Corporate Laws
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NCLAT Dismisses Appeal Against Contempt Petition Dismissal, Upholds Tribunal's Exclusive Prerogative
Tribunal's Dismissal of Contempt Petition Deemed Valid; Appeal Ruled Non-Maintainable Without Imposed Punishment...
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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...
Tribunal Vindicates Dalmia Cement's Investment in Bharathi Cements; Mining Profits Still Under Scrutiny
Appellate Tribunal rules investment in Bharathi Cements not ...
Environmental Laws
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NGT orders 10 trees to be planted for every tree illegally felled by Meerut college
In an order dated May 11, made available on Tuesday, a bench of judicial member Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert members Senthil Vel and Afroz Ahmad said t...
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NGT seeks response from Uttarakhand's forest chief on deputing forest staff for census duty
In an order dated May 13, a bench of judicial member Arun Ku...
Milk-pouring ritual in Narmada: NGT seeks response from pollution control boards
Hearing a petition against the Madhya Pradesh government, th...
NGT issues notice to Delhi govt, others over encroached forest land in Chattarpur
The green body was hearing a petition seeking issuance of di...
NGT seeks report from Delhi govt over removing encroachments from forest land
The green body was hearing a plea seeking execution of the t...