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September 11, 2024

"Inquiry Was a Security Risk": Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Constable's Dismissal Over Extremist Links

By: sayum

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the dismissal of a police constable, Dalbir Singh, from the Punjab Armed Police (PAP), Jalandhar Cantt., over his alleged extremist associations. The...

September 11, 2024

High Court Criticizes Flawed Investigation in NDPS Acquittal: 'Failure to Produce Independent Witness Created a Dent'"

By: sayum

Punjab and Haryana High Court acquits accused due to lack of independent witnesses and improper handling of evidence in NDPS case. In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High...

September 11, 2024

“Delay in Pension Entitlement is a Denial of Rights," Says Rajasthan High Court

By: sayum

In a crucial ruling, the Rajasthan High Court, addressing multiple writ petitions regarding pension entitlements, ordered the concerned authorities to ensure the immediate disbursement of pensionary benefits to retired employees....

September 11, 2024

Gauhati High Court Upholds Equal Inheritance Rights for Daughters Under Hindu Succession Act”

By: Deepak Kumar

The Gauhati High Court has upheld the trial court’s decision granting a 1/8th share of the property to Smti. Mira Nandi Dutta, a daughter of the deceased Bhupendra Chandra Nandi....

September 11, 2024

Sale of Joint Property Without Consent of Co-owners is Invalid: Supreme Court

By: Deepak Kumar

In a significant property dispute, the Supreme Court ruled against SK. Golam Lalchand, who had purchased a piece of joint family property from Brij Mohan, a co-owner. The disputed property,...

September 11, 2024

Supreme Court Declines Role in Foreign Policy: Dismisses Plea to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

By: Deepak Kumar

“The self-imposed restraint on Courts entering into areas of foreign policy is thus grounded in sound rationale which has been applied across time.” – Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, writing for...

September 11, 2024

Sub-Registrar Cannot Arbitrarily Refuse Documents: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Legal Duty Under Registration Act

By: Deepak Kumar

In a judgment delivered on September 9, 2024, the Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed the obligations of Sub-Registrars under the Registration Act of 1908, directing the Sub-Registrar of Renigunta, Tirupathi...

September 11, 2024

‘Title Must Precede Possession’: Calcutta High Court Orders Retrial in Family Land Dispute

By: Deepak Kumar

“Since the said property is a vacant site, the issue of title would directly and substantially arise for consideration inasmuch as without the finding thereon it will not be possible...

September 11, 2024

The Proviso to Section 45 of PMLA Provides Special Treatment to Women in Bail Applications: Delhi High Court

By: Deepak Kumar

“Considering the totality of the circumstances...the Applicant is admitted to regular bail...the Applicant is a woman who is entitled to bail under Proviso to Section 45 of PMLA 2002.” –...

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