Cinematic Speech – Free Expression vs. Dignity – Supreme Court evaluates the conflict between the filmmaker's right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a) and the rights of persons with disabilities to dignity and non-discrimination under Articles 14, 15, and 21, and the RPwD Act – Emphasizes the need for sensitive portrayal of disabilities in films [Paras 1-70].
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Arbitration Law - Limitation for Setting Aside Award - Appellant State challenged arbitral award dated June 30, 2022 - Petition under Section 34 filed on October 31, 2022 after Pooja vacation - High Court dismissed the petition for being time-barred - Supreme Court affirmed High Court's decision - Held, limitation period expired on September 30, 2022 - No benefit under Section 4 of Limitation ...
Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 – Section 16(1)(e) – Subletting and Transfer of Tenancy Rights – Civil Revision Application filed challenging the judgment and order by the Appellate Bench of Small Causes Court – Appellate Bench decreed the suit directing the termination of tenancy on the grounds of subletting and ordered an enquiry into mesne profits – Revision App...
Hindu Marriage – Ceremonial Requirements – Appellant's suit for annulment of marriage under Section 12 of the Act, 1955 dismissed; respondent's suit for restitution of conjugal rights decreed – Appeal contends no valid marriage as per Hindu rites and customs – Trial court found documentary evidence reliable, but ignored inconsistencies and lack of proper ceremony &n...
Partition – Family Property – Joint Family – Appeal against the trial court’s partial decree in partition suit – Appellant’s father managed joint family properties – Defendants contended partition occurred in 1952 with subsequent partition lists – Plaintiff failed to provide evidence of continued joint family properties – Trial court correctly ...
Service Law – Enhancement of Age of Superannuation – Petitioner, a Veterinary Officer, claimed entitlement to the extension of retirement age from 60 to 62 years as granted to other Veterinary Officers under the Manipur Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Service and those in Autonomous District Councils – High Court held that the petitioner is similarly situated and entitled to th...
Jurisdiction – Commercial Courts – Execution of Arbitral Award – Petitioners contested the execution of an arbitral award by the Learned Principal District Judge, East Godavari, claiming that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Commercial Court due to pecuniary limits. The Principal District Judge’s decision was challenged, citing the Commercial Courts Act, 2015,...
Selection Criteria – Legality and Fairness – Petitioner, an Indian Dressage athlete, challenged the selection criteria for the Paris Olympic Games – Contended criteria favored Respondent No. 2 and relied on outdated performance metrics – Court examined adherence to FEI standards and principles of fairness and rationality – Found criteria balanced, reflecting both past...
Urban Development – Unauthorized Construction – Petitioners challenged provisional orders for demolition of buildings constructed on leased land – Claimed construction followed legal requirements and sought regularization – Court directed authorities to follow due process, consider petitioners’ explanations, and provide fair hearing – Emphasized demolition only ...
Workmen’s Compensation – Quantum of Compensation – Deceased workman was employed as a driver and died in a road accident – Compensation awarded based on minimum wages under G.O.Ms.No.58 dated 09.04.1991 – Evidence from the employer suggested a higher salary – High Court enhanced compensation to reflect actual salary as stated by the employer [Paras 1-13].
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