(1)
Dr. Nadeem Akhtar ...Applicant Vs.
State of Himachal Pradesh ...Respondent D.D
24/07/2023
Criminal Procedure Code – Section 438 – Bail application – Allegations of derogatory comments posted on Facebook against religious figures – Sections 295-A, 153A, and 505(2) IPC – Freedom of expression – Religious sentiments – Communal harmony – Law and order concerns – Dismissal of bail application. (Para 2 to 6, 30 to 31, 34 to 38, and 40).
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(2)
GOVT OF NCT OF DLEHI & ORS ...PETITIONER Vs.
NIHAL SINGH & ORS. ...RESPODENT D.D
24/07/2023
Constitution of India, 1950 - Article 226 - Disciplinary Proceedings - Acquittal in Criminal Case - "Honorable Acquittal" - Tribunal modifying punishment - High Court upholds the modification - Peculiar facts and proportionality considered - Acquittal due to failure of prosecution to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt - Passage of time and various rounds of litigation - Petition dismi...
(3)
KAMLESH ..... Petitioner Vs.
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. ..... Respondents D.D
24/07/2023
Service Law - Voluntary Retirement - Qualifying service - Petitioner seeks voluntary retirement from service but the Tribunal rejects the application, holding that the petitioner lacks the required 20 years of qualifying service - Petitioner challenges the rejection before the High Court - Court finds that a letter from the Office of the Assistant Divisional Engineer indicates the petitioner's...
(4)
M/S JUPITER EXPORTS ..... Petitioner Vs.
COMMISSIONER OF GST ..... Respondent D.D
24/07/2023
Principles of Natural Justice – Opportunity of Personal Hearing – Violation – Writ Petition filed to set aside a demand order issued under the CGST Act raising a total demand against the petitioner. Petitioner contends that the impugned order was passed in gross violation of principles of natural justice as it was passed without affording an opportunity of personal hearing. [Para...
(5)
M/S KISSAN RICE MILLS ......... Petitioner Vs.
STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ..... Respondents D.D
24/07/2023
Capacity determination of Rice Mill – Retrospective application of instructions – Petitioner installed Rice Mill in 2007 – Capacity determined as 4 MT based on 2007 guidelines – Subsequent modification in 2010 disallowing leased land for capacity determination – Respondent re-determined capacity as 2 MT in 2022 – Petitioner challenged the order – Whether 2...
(6)
Mangal Chand ...Applicant Vs.
State of Himachal Pradesh ...Respondent D.D
24/07/2023
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Section 37 - Bail application - Grant of Bail - Prolonged incarceration - Slow pace of trial - Balance between accused's right to liberty and societal interest - Constitutional parameters - Right to speedy trial - Stringent bail conditions - Prima facie determination of guilt - Special enactments - Right under Article 21 of the Constitutio...
(7)
Mohammed Shiyab …Petitioner Vs.
National Investigating Agency …Respondent D.D
24/07/2023
Constitution of India – Articles 226 and 227 – Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – Section 482 – Writ Petition challenging the order of the Special Court for trial of NIA cases – Petitioner accused No. 1 alleged biased and illegal investigation – Seeking production of CCTV footage and call detail recordings (CDRs) – Allegations of ill-treatment on accused No. ...
(8)
Raghbir Singh ....Appellant Vs.
Dharmender Etc. ...Respondents D.D
24/07/2023
Motor Accident Compensation – Appeal against quantum of compensation awarded by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal – Appellant sought enhancement of compensation – Accident resulting in multiple injuries to appellant, including fractures and muscle tears – Appellant underwent extensive medical treatment in various hospitals – Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs. 4,21,500/...
(9)
Vinod Kumar @ Rangila ..Petitioner Vs.
State of Punjab ..Respondent D.D
24/07/2023
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – Bail – Regular Bail – Grant of regular bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. – Petitioner in custody for almost 4 years and 1 month in connection with FIR No.103 dated 07.05.2019 – Offenses registered under Sections 307, 353, 186, 224, 225, 34, 379-B, and 120-B IPC (Section 411 IPC added subsequently) and Section 25/27 of Arms Act at Police Station City ...