(1)
SRI. N RAJEEV, …PETITIONER Vs.
SMT. C. DEEPA, …PETITIONER D.D
26/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Article 227 of the Constitution of India – Matrimonial Case – Expedited Disposal of Proceedings – Right to Speedy Justice – Direction to the Family Court for expeditious trial – Petitioner seeks dissolution/nullity of marriage – Apex Court’s recognition of the right to speedy justice under Article 21 – Notice to Respondent dispensed with – Emph...
(2)
PROF. AJAY TIWARI ...... Petitioner Vs.
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI & ORS ..... Respondents D.D
26/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Disciplinary Proceedings – Sexual Harassment Allegations – Teacher-Student Relationship – Application of Principles of Natural Justice
The case involved disciplinary proceedings initiated against the appellant, a teacher, concerning sexual harassment allegations raised by a female student. The Court examined the application of principles of natural justice in conducting the i...
(3)
Pushpinder Kumar ...PETITIONER Vs.
State of Punjab ...Respondent D.D
26/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Anticipatory Bail - Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Sections 15, 18, 20, 21, and 22 - False FIR - Malicious intent - Lack of supporting evidence - Petitioner's history of fabricated cases - Secret information provided to the police - Petitioner's house found locked, no incriminating substances recovered - Grant of Anticipatory Bail under Section 438 of Cr.P.C - Petit...
(4)
KANHAIYALAL NANKANI …..APPELLANT Vs.
SMT. TRIVENI AWASTHI .....RESPONDENTS D.D
25/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Specific Performance of Contract – Suit for specific performance of sale agreement – Appeal against the decree – Court’s discretion to grant specific performance – Suit filed after the limitation period – Reluctance of both parties to remove encroachments – Court’s refusal to grant specific performance upheld. [Para 11]
Time as essence o...
(5)
Kunal Vinod Deshpande … Petitioner Vs.
Divisional Commissioner,
3. The State of Maharashtra … Respondents D.D
25/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Arms Act, 1959 - Section 13 - Application for Arms License - Rejection - Challenge by way of Writ Petition - Petitioner, a businessman, sought an arms license for self-protection and carrying cash related to his business - Application rejected based on a police report that did not recommend granting the license for self-protection - Petitioner contended lack of proper application of mind in the im...
(6)
LHINGNEIHAT LHOUVUM ..... Petitioner Vs.
IO, NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU & ANR. ..... Respondents D.D
25/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Bail application under Section 439 of CrPC read with Section 37 of the NDPS Act – Applicant seeks regular bail in a Sessions Case pending before the Special Judge (NDPS), Patiala House, New Delhi – Allegations involve trafficking of contraband – Applicant’s identity allegedly misused by co-accused – Statements, mobile phone messages, and seizure of contraband form the...
(7)
M/s Puri Brothers Damtal ...........Petitioner Vs.
Sukhdev Singh and others ....Respondents D.D
25/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Limitation Act, 1963 – Articles 58 and 59 – Commencement of limitation period for suits for declaration or cancellation of instrument – Held, the period of limitation for filing a suit seeking a declaration or cancellation of an instrument is three years, which begins to run from the date when the right to sue first accrues. [Para 25]
Cause of Action – Definiti...
(8)
SECRETARY, FOOD AND BEVERAGE FOUNDATION SOCIETY REGD. ..... Petitioner Vs.
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI ..... Respondent D.D
25/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Constitution of India - Article 226 – Writ Petition – Challenge to debarment order – Supply of sub-standard items in dry ration kits under Mid Day Meal Scheme – Petitioner’s contention that chana might have rotted due to passage of time and rainy season – Applicability of Ministry of Education’s guidelines on oil and fat – Court’s evaluation of...
(9)
SHASHIM DAS ..... Petitioner Vs.
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. ..... Respondents D.D
25/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Bail Application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) - Petitioner seeks bail in a case registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) - Allegations of sexual assault on a six-year-old victim - Medical evidence prima facie supports prosecution's case - Defense claim...