Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling addressing the bar imposed by Order II Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) on subsequent
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Once a candidate qualifies the suitability test, their legitimate right to promotion cannot be denied on account of lower placement in a merit list under the
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Supreme Court Mandates Hygienic and Inclusive Toilet Facilities in All Court Premises Across India. Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment addressing the deplorable state
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When recruitment rules or executive orders governing eligibility criteria exclude a specific requirement, courts cannot read such a requirement into the rules, as doing so would
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Contributory Negligence Plea Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence: Full Liability Fixed on Insurer - Orissa High Court revised the compensation awarded by the
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High Court quashes directive mandating production of court orders as proof of legal practice experience for ADAs and DDAs. In a significant judgment dated May 13,
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The Bombay High Court, with Justice A.S. Chandurkar and Justice Rajesh S. Patil presiding, rendered a judgment in Writ Petition No. 8434 of 2009, filed by Shri Vijaysinh
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Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a second appeal filed by Paramjit Singh, who challenged the sale of ancestral property executed by his grandfather, Deepo @ Dalip Singh.
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Calcutta High Court directed Husband, the appellant, to pay ₹1 lakh per month as interim alimony to his estranged wife during the pendency of their matrimonial appeal.
Kerala High Court quashed the criminal proceedings against Benny Mathew and Others, office bearers of the RDS Retreat Apartment Owners Welfare Association, for alleged disconnection of water supply
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Orissa High Court dismissed the second bail application of a college lecturer accused of sexual assault, blackmail, and circulation of obscene material under Sections 376(2)(n), 376(2)(f), 323, and
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Punjab and Haryana High Court allowed a second appeal filed by Sewa Singh, restoring a trial court’s decree directing the defendants to reconstruct a watercourse on agricultural land.
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Maintenance for children must date back to the application date to ensure financial sustenance, and residence orders under the Domestic Violence Act post-divorce cannot be sustained. Kerala High
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Calcutta High Court setting aside his discharge from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) for allegedly suppressing information about a pending criminal case during the recruitment process. A Division
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Punjab and Haryana High Court, presided by Justice Deepak Gupta, dismissed a civil revision petition in Uday Srikant Ghatge & Others v. Rajinder Sharma. The petition
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Plaintiff's claim of minority at the time of sale deeds execution unsupported by substantial evidence, says High Court. In a recent judgment, the Punjab and Haryana
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Procedure is the handmaid of justice. Procedural and technical hurdles must not obstruct the quest for truth and fair adjudication - Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising
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High Court affirms plaintiffs' ownership, dismisses adverse possession claims, and highlights jurisdiction of civil courts. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a pivotal judgment,
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Orissa High Court dismissed a revision petition filed by a husband challenging the order of the Family Court, Baripada, which directed him to pay ₹3,000/- per
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“Ordinarily, a workman whose termination is found to be illegal is entitled to full back wages unless the employer proves gainful employment during the period of dismissal.”
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Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling addressing the bar imposed by Order II Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) on subsequent
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Once a candidate qualifies the suitability test, their legitimate right to promotion cannot be denied on account of lower placement in a merit list under the
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Supreme Court Mandates Hygienic and Inclusive Toilet Facilities in All Court Premises Across India. Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment addressing the deplorable state
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When recruitment rules or executive orders governing eligibility criteria exclude a specific requirement, courts cannot read such a requirement into the rules, as doing so would
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“Mental cruelty and lack of bona fides by the husband justify the wife’s refusal to return to the matrimonial home.” – Supreme Court in a landmark
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Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment regarding the eligibility criteria for promotions within the Kerala Medical Education Service. A Bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta
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Section 18 of the MSMED Act Enables ‘Any Party to a Dispute’ to Seek Redressal, Irrespective of Registration Under Section 8 - Supreme Court
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Strict limitation under Section 34(3) ACA ensures finality of arbitration awards - Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in the case of
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Supreme Court of India quashed an FIR and subsequent proceedings against a retired Housing Board official accused of conspiracy and forgery in a property transaction. The
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Supreme Court of India set aside a Madhya Pradesh High Court order dismissing an appeal due to a 1637-day delay in filing. The Supreme Court highlighted that
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In a significant decision Supreme Court of India clarified the applicability of Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, to offences committed before
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Supreme Court of India granted a decree of divorce, marking a significant ruling in matrimonial law. The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale dissolved
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In a significant judgment Supreme Court of India dissolved the marriage between petitioner and respondent under Article 142(1) of the Constitution, citing irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
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Supreme Court of India set aside a High Court order dismissing a petition challenging the mandatory deposit of compensation in a cheque bounce case. The Court
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Supreme Court of India declared two ex-parte arbitration awards issued in favor of Respondent R.K. Pandey as null and void. The Court held that the awards, passed in
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"When custody is not required and the accused has complied with investigation, anticipatory bail must be granted," the Supreme Court ruled.
Supreme Court
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"Section 143 of the Railways Act prohibits unauthorized procurement and supply of railway tickets, irrespective of whether the tickets are physical or digital. The provision must
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Supreme Court granted relief to a 70-year-old appellant by extending the benefit of probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, in a decades-old family feud
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Supreme Court of India clarified the nature of cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (D.V. Act), asserting that these are predominantly
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Supreme Court of India addressed a decades-old case marred by judicial oversight and systemic delays. The Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the
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Contributory Negligence Plea Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence: Full Liability Fixed on Insurer - Orissa High Court revised the compensation awarded by the
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High Court quashes directive mandating production of court orders as proof of legal practice experience for ADAs and DDAs. In a significant judgment dated May 13,
read more
The Bombay High Court, with Justice A.S. Chandurkar and Justice Rajesh S. Patil presiding, rendered a judgment in Writ Petition No. 8434 of 2009, filed by Shri Vijaysinh
read more
Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a second appeal filed by Paramjit Singh, who challenged the sale of ancestral property executed by his grandfather, Deepo @ Dalip Singh.
read more
Calcutta High Court directed Husband, the appellant, to pay ₹1 lakh per month as interim alimony to his estranged wife during the pendency of their matrimonial appeal.
Kerala High Court quashed the criminal proceedings against Benny Mathew and Others, office bearers of the RDS Retreat Apartment Owners Welfare Association, for alleged disconnection of water supply
read more
Orissa High Court dismissed the second bail application of a college lecturer accused of sexual assault, blackmail, and circulation of obscene material under Sections 376(2)(n), 376(2)(f), 323, and
read more
Punjab and Haryana High Court allowed a second appeal filed by Sewa Singh, restoring a trial court’s decree directing the defendants to reconstruct a watercourse on agricultural land.
read more
Maintenance for children must date back to the application date to ensure financial sustenance, and residence orders under the Domestic Violence Act post-divorce cannot be sustained. Kerala High
read more
Calcutta High Court setting aside his discharge from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) for allegedly suppressing information about a pending criminal case during the recruitment process. A Division
read more
Punjab and Haryana High Court, presided by Justice Deepak Gupta, dismissed a civil revision petition in Uday Srikant Ghatge & Others v. Rajinder Sharma. The petition
read more
Plaintiff's claim of minority at the time of sale deeds execution unsupported by substantial evidence, says High Court. In a recent judgment, the Punjab and Haryana
read more
Procedure is the handmaid of justice. Procedural and technical hurdles must not obstruct the quest for truth and fair adjudication - Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising
read more
High Court affirms plaintiffs' ownership, dismisses adverse possession claims, and highlights jurisdiction of civil courts. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a pivotal judgment,
read more
Orissa High Court dismissed a revision petition filed by a husband challenging the order of the Family Court, Baripada, which directed him to pay ₹3,000/- per
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“Ordinarily, a workman whose termination is found to be illegal is entitled to full back wages unless the employer proves gainful employment during the period of dismissal.”
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Calcutta High Court setting aside a trial court decision that had dismissed a probate application concerning the Will of Late Renuka Dutta. The Will, executed on
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Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a writ petition of the petitioner, who challenged his dismissal as Secretary of the Abul Khurana Multipurpose Cooperative Agriculture Service Society, alleged
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"Lending and Borrowing Authorities Both Competent to Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings in Deputation Cases," Rules Kerala High Court. On October 9, 2024, the Kerala High Court in A. Satis
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Temporary Injunction Rejected in Business Dispute - Karnataka High Court overturned a Trial Court's order granting a temporary injunction restraining the appellants from alienating or encumbering the suit
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The Civil Procedure Code (CPC) of 1908 is a comprehensive statute that governs the procedure to be followed in civil courts in India. It aims to consolidate
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Access to justice is a fundamental human right, yet for many, especially those from marginalized communities, this right remains elusive. Recognizing this, the National Legal Services Authority
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The Specific Relief Act, 1963 is one of the foundational statutes in Indian civil law that provides a unique set of remedies where mere monetary compensation for
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The Indian legal system, with its roots in colonial jurisprudence, has evolved over centuries to form a robust and intricate system of justice. One of the cornerstones
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The Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
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Cross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
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