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AMIT SHARMA @ KALA ... Petitioner Vs.
STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Brief Facts: Petitioners were charged under the NDPS Act for involvement in drug trafficking and were seeking bail (Para 1-3). Allegedly caught with significant quantities of drugs based on secret information, they have been in custody since 04.05.2020, and their trial has made slow progress (Para 3).
Issues: Whether the petitioners can be granted bail based on the circumstances of th...
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Lt. Col. Anjan Kumar Sinha .. Petitioner Vs.
Union of India & Ors .. Respondents D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Service Law - Jurisdiction - Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) - Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 - Writ Petition NO.9407 of 2023 - The petitioner challenges the dismissal of his Original Application (O.A.) by the CAT on grounds of lack of jurisdiction (Para 2).
Deputation - Effect on Employment - The petitioner's appointment as a Registrar with the Armed Forces Tribunal was on...
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M/S. MASTURLAL (PVT.) LTD., ... PETITIONER Vs.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
NATIONAL SAMPLE SURVEY OFFICE REGIONAL OFFICE ... RESPONDENT D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
FACTS: The petitioner, M/S. Masturlal (Pvt.) Ltd., was accused of failing to furnish required statistical data to the respondent, violating Section 15(1) of the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. In a previous proceeding (C.C.No.22683/2012), the petitioner pleaded guilty, paid a fine, and the case was closed.
ISSUE: Whether the second proceeding under Section 15(2) of the Act for non...
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Ram Brichh Baitha ... Appellant Vs.
The State Of Bihar ... Respondent D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Appeal – Conviction under NDPS Act – Non-compliance with legal provisions and guidelines – Doubts about the place of recovery – Non-examination of independent seizure witnesses – Prejudice caused to the appellant’s defense.
Section 42(2) of NDPS Act – Compliance – Obligation to report information received and send a copy to supe...
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Shalan & Akash & Vikas ...PITITIONER Vs.
The State Of Maharashtra ...Respondent D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction - Framing of Additional Charge - Accused charged under Sections 302, 498-A, 120-B of IPC - Prosecution alleges abetment of suicide - Additional charge framed under Section 306 IPC - Challenge to the framing of the additional charge. (Para No. 1, 4, 5, and 8)
Jurisdiction of Trial Court - Power to alter or add charges - Section 216 of Cr.P.C. - Additional charge f...
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STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED ..... Petitioner Vs.
ROUND THE CLOCK LOGISTICS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS. ..... Respondents D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 – Section 9 – Injunction – Mandatory Injunction – Withholding of documents and exercise of lien – Consignor’s liability for payment of charges to port authorities – Locus standi of the plaintiff consignor – Demurrage charges – Absence of a general lien under Section 171 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 – Inter-s...
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TO CONSIDER SUO MOTU CONTEMPT OF COURT .... Petitioner Vs.
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE TIS HAZARI COURT LAWYERS ....Respondents/Contemnors D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Contempt of Court - Suo Motu Cognizance - Jurisdiction of High Court - Interpretation of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Section 10, and Proviso to Section 10 - Scope of Article 215 of the Constitution of India - Court's authority to punish for contempt of itself and its subordinate courts - Jurisdiction to take action against contempt of court - Distinction between IPC offenses and Contempt of ...
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Pritam Singh - Petitioner Vs.
State of Punjab and others - Respondents D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Appointment of Nambardar (Para 6 & 7): The prerogative of the District Collector. Such an appointment should not be disturbed unless a gross irregularity or error is established.
Referenced: Sukhjinder Pal Singh Vs. State of Punjab and others, 2016(2) L.A.R. 447.
Age (Para 8): A relevant factor in the appointment of Nambardar.
Referenced: Mahavir Sing...
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Sukhjinderpal Singh – Petitioner Vs.
The Financial Commissioner (Appeals), Punjab and ors. – Respondents D.D
28/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Appointment of Lambardar - Petitioner's challenge to multiple orders and decisions - Eligibility dispute - COVID-19 pandemic impact on application process - Alleged undue influence - Dismissal of earlier Lambardar - Fresh procedure initiated - Orders of Collector, Divisional Commissioner, and Revisional Authority upheld - Quashing of decisions sought by petitioner - Application of proper proce...