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April 17, 2025

Right to Education Includes the Right to Learn Remotely—Arbitrary Territorial Limits Cannot Override Lawful Degrees: Punjab & Haryana High Court Strikes Down UGC Notifications

By: Deepak Kumar

“Territorial Restrictions Defeat the Purpose of Distance Education” – In a landmark ruling that could reshape the recognition of distance education in India, a Division Bench of the Punjab &...

April 17, 2025

Prosecution Must Prove the Right Person Was Tried — You Can’t Convict One for Another’s Crime: Supreme Court Acquits Woman in Ganja Case for Mistaken Identity

By: sayum

“You Called Her Seema, Tried Her as Shikha — That’s Not How Criminal Law Works”, - In a compelling verdict reinforcing the principles of identity, due process, and fair trial,...

April 17, 2025

Section 269ST IT Act | Courts Must Report Cash Transactions Exceeding ₹2 Lakh in Property Deals to Income Tax Department: Supreme Court

By: sayum

“₹75 Lakh Paid in Cash for Property Sale Is a Direct Violation of Section 269ST of Income Tax Act” — In a significant ruling Supreme Court took strong exception to...

April 17, 2025

No Doctor While Treating a Patient Can Be Presumed to Intend Wrongful Loss to the Patient or Family: Telangana High Court Slams Criminal Prosecution in Absence of Prima Facie Evidence

By: Deepak Kumar

“Mere Referral by a Doctor Cannot Constitute Criminal Offence” – In a significant judgment concerning criminal liability in medical negligence cases, the Telangana High Court discharged renowned oncologist Dr. Vijaya...

April 17, 2025

Arbitral Tribunal Cannot Proceed with Award Based on Unstamped Agreement: Orissa High Court Quashes Award for Patent Illegality

By: Deepak Kumar

“It shocks the conscience of this Court that despite the Lease Agreement being impounded, the Arbitrator proceeded to pass an award.” – Orissa High Court in a landmark judgment setting...

April 17, 2025

Mere Designation as Director Not Enough to Attract Criminal Liability Under Section 141 NI Act: Gujarat High Court Quashes Complaint Against Director

By: Deepak Kumar

“Vicarious liability can be fastened only when there are specific allegations showing how and in what manner the director was in charge of the business” — Gujarat High Court, presided...

April 17, 2025

Common Object Need Not Be Pre-Formed – It Can Develop Instantly During the Incident: Allahabad High Court Upholds Murder Convictions in Group Assault Case

By: Deepak Kumar

Moment Firing Began, Assembly Became Unlawful – In a powerful reaffirmation of principles governing unlawful assembly and vicarious liability under Indian criminal law, the Allahabad High Court dismissed multiple criminal...

April 16, 2025

Only the Court Which Appointed the Arbitrator Can Extend the Mandate: Telangana High Court Rules Commercial Court Had No Jurisdiction Under Section 29A of Arbitration Act

By: Deepak Kumar

“When the High Court appoints the Arbitrator under Section 11(6), it alone retains the exclusive jurisdiction to extend or terminate the Arbitrator’s mandate under Section 29A.” - High Court for...

April 16, 2025

Liberty Is Not Absolute Right... It Must Be Regulated In Interest Of Society: Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Accused In Organised Child Trafficking Case

By: sayum

“Callousness In Granting Bail Has Enabled Accused To Abscond, Putting Trial In Jeopardy”- Supreme Court of India cancelling the bail granted to several individuals accused in a horrifying case of...

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