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Indus Towers Ltd., Pune (Formerly, Bharti Infratel Ltd., Pune) .. Petitioner Vs.
rampanchayat, Chikhalhol, .. Respondents D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
FACTS: Indus Towers Ltd. Appealed against the resolution (No. 7) of the Grampanchayat of Chikhalhol, which directed the company to halt the construction of a mobile tower, responding to objections raised by local villagers concerning health effects of the tower’s radiation.
ISSUES & RULINGS:
1. Whether the Grampanchayat, after issuing a No Objection Certificate...
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Jaswinder Singh .... Petitioner Vs.
State of Haryana ...Respondent D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, 1973 – Section 439 – Regular Bail – Grant of bail to petitioner in connection with FIR No.304 dated 30.06.2022 under Sections 15(c), 27-A, 29 of the NDPS Act – Allegations of illegal trafficking and selling of doda post – Petitioner’s involvement in the offence – Petitioner named in co-accused’s disclosure statement – C...
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JIVANBHAI NAGJIBHAI MAKWANA Vs.
STATE OF GUJARAT & 1 other(s) D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Constitution of India – Article 226 – Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – Section 482 – Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 – Quashing of FIR – Abuse of process of law – Misuse of provisions of the Act – Examination of scope and ambit of inherent powers of the High Court.
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled ...
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Keshav Kumar Thakur ... Petitioner Vs.
Directorate General Of Performance Management & Ors ... Respondents D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Grant of Customs Brokers License - Petitioner cleared written examination and second attempt of oral examination obtaining 51 marks - Respondents denied Customs Brokers License to candidates scoring less than 60 marks in the oral examination due to alleged change in rules - Previous writ petitions allowed, directing issuance of licenses to similarly situated candidates - Principle of equal treatme...
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MANAF.M. ...PETITIONER/S: Vs.
1 UNION OF INDIA REPRESENTED ...RESPONDENT/S: D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Compensation for gunshot injury - Negligence of Railway Protection Force - Writ petition filed seeking compensation for personal injury, trauma, and mental agony suffered by the petitioner due to a gunshot injury inflicted by a Railway Protection Force constable - Admitted incident and negligence of the constable - Railway contesting the matter - Jurisdictional issue raised - Maintainability of th...
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NARESH SHARMA ..... Petitioner Vs.
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. ..... Respondents D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
FRIVOLOUS LITIGATION – Deterrence against – Need for – Frivolous litigation poses a significant challenge to the judicial system, consuming valuable time and resources that could be better utilized for legitimate cases – Imposition of costs as a strong deterrent against vexatious, frivolous, and speculative litigations or defenses – Costs acting as an incentive for co...
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Smt. Rafat Ahsan Mirza And Another ...Applicant Vs.
State Of U.P.And Another ...Opposite Party D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Procedure – Quashing of Charge-sheet and Summoning Order – Application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. – Lack of reasoning and application of mind in the impugned orders – Seriousness of summoning an accused in a criminal case – Judicial scrutiny of evidence – Importance of Magistrate’s application of mind before summoning – Apex Court’s pre...
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RAJIV BOOLCHAND JAIN ..... Petitioner Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND ORS ..... Respondents D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed to address concerns regarding drug and alcohol de-addiction centers in India – Importance of the issue in eroding public health and social fabric – Government’s approach through supply reduction and demand reduction – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) implementing schemes for prevention and assistance – Need for ...
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Ritesh ....Petitioner Vs.
State of Haryana ...Respondents D.D
20/07/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Procedure - Bail - Regular Bail - Grant of regular bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. - Petitioner involved in FIR No.914 dated 22.11.2022, registered under Sections 148, 149, 323, 324, 506 IPC (Sections 307, 325, and 326 IPC added later) - Petitioner in custody for over 6 months - Allegations against petitioner emerged in supplementary statement of complainant after 3½ months - Co-acc...