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Delhi HC seeks Centre's response to plea against HPV vaccination

The petitioner's counsel said the government included the HPV vaccine in the Universal Immunisation Programme as part of a nationwide vaccination programme for young girls without considering any data on adverse consequences or ensuring parental informed consent

Delhi HC dismisses PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar

Maintenance Clause providing interim maintenance of 20percent of annual income to minor son is not continuing obligation

Delhi HC seeks Centre, police response on pleas alleging excessive force during Parliament march

Counsel making 'wrong statements' in pleadings; Must be false deliberately with intent to deceive the Court

FERA - Non-compliance with mandatory requirement of opportunity notice warrants quashing of complaint

Juvenile Justice - Offence under Section 302 is a "heinous offence" - Sessions Court's discretion to seek expert assistance undersection 101(2) is situationally guided

CCTVs in police stations: Things moving very well, have taken positive turn, says SC

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over location of alternative namaz site

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TCS 'sexual harassment' case: Court grants bail to POSH committee member

Additional Sessions Judge Amit Kharkar, however, also held that Chainani was "duty bound to take action on the complaint" as a member of the committee formed under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, and her alleged failure to do so resulted in the co-accused "getting bolder and pursuing their harassment."

Jul 22

Thane tribunal awards Rs 34.66 lakh compensation to families of 2 men who died in 2020 road crash

In two separate orders delivered on July 20, copies of which were received on Tuesday, MACT Chairman and Principal District Judge R D Sawant directed the owner of the offending motorcycle, Sonali Zende, and its insurer, Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd, to jointly pay the awarded amount with 7 per cent annual interest from the date of petition filing until realization.

Jul 22

SCBA president writes to Modi, Shah seeking judicial probe into police action on student protesters

"I address this representation with profound concern over a dual administrative collapse that strikes at the core of our constitutional democracy: the unlawful and disproportionate police violence inflicted upon peaceful student assemblies, and the failure of state machinery in conducting various national examinations fairly

Jul 22

Thane dentist acquitted in POCSO case after 'victim' and her mother turn hostile during trial

Special Judge (POCSO Act) and Additional Sessions Judge Premal Vithalani passed the order on Tuesday; the copy of which became available on Wednesday.

Jul 22

Delhi court acquits ex-MLA Nitin Tyagi in 2019 assault case, slams defence counsel's conduct

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal, who said that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against Tyagi beyond a reasonable doubt, deprecated the manner in which the defence counsel had called a key witness outside the courtroom, saying the conduct has "shaken the conscience of this court".

Jul 22

SC bar bodies condemn police action on students, lawyers during Jantar Mantar protest

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), headed by its president and senior advocate Vikas Singh, in a resolution, said the police action left several students and members of the legal fraternity, including members of the association, injured.

Jul 22

Delhi tribunal awards Rs 28.4 lakh to family of cyclist killed by UP roadways bus

Presiding Officer Richa Manchanda was hearing the claim petition filed by the family of the, victim Ashwani Kumar Sharma, and directed the bus driver and the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), being the possessory and registered owners of the bus, to jointly and severally pay the compensation with interest at 7.5 per cent per annum.

Jul 22

SCBA condemns police action on protesters, lawyers during CJP protest

The SCBA headed by its president and senior advocate Vikas Singh, in its resolution, said the police action left several students and members of the legal fraternity, including members of the Association, injured.

Jul 22

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Maintenance Clause providing interim maintenance of 20percent of annual income to minor son is not continuing obligation

Supreme Court Upholds Settlement, Dismisses Wife's Appeal for Additional Maintenance, Clause 9 of Settlement Petition Declared Satisfied; No Further M...

Counsel making 'wrong statements' in pleadings; Must be false deliberately with intent to deceive the Court

Supreme Court Overturns High Court's Decision, Emphasizes Di...

FERA - Non-compliance with mandatory requirement of opportunity notice warrants quashing of complaint

Supreme Court Quashes 24-Year-Old FERA Proceedings Against S...

Juvenile Justice - Offence under Section 302 is a "heinous offence" - Sessions Court's discretion to seek expert assistance undersection 101(2) is situationally guided

Supreme Court Upholds Juvenile's Trial as Adult in Heinous O...

CCTVs in police stations: Things moving very well, have taken positive turn, says SC

In December 2020, the top court directed the Centre to insta...

High Courts

Delhi HC seeks Centre's response to plea against HPV vaccination

Delhi HC dismisses PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar

Delhi HC seeks Centre, police response on pleas alleging excessive force during Parliament march

Harassment case: Telangana HC posts hearing on IPS officer's plea to quash FIR to July 27

Delhi HC upholds Centre's decision to deny extension to Vedanta for offshore oil block in Gujarat

Lawyers 'assaulted': HC asks Lucknow police commissioner, district judge to file reports

Nothing can shame people unfazed by Ram temple donation theft: HC

HC transfers Corbett corruption cases to Special CBI court in Dehradun

Allahabad HC delivers split verdict on 'bulldozer justice'; matter referred to 3rd judge

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Hierarchy Of Revenue Officers Under Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887

Financial Commissioner shall control all revenue officers in his division. Thus, it can be safely said that financial commissioner is the head of the ...

Love or a Crime?

Thereafter, what followed was the pain disintegration of hum...

Glorification of Singham Style Police Encounters is a Vicious Attempt to Deviate From the Due Process of Law Exigency of Anti Torture Shield to Curb the Sin in the Cells

The argument of the government that the notification and imp...

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Uni...

Money Laundering : A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence must provide an opportunity of hearing before taking cognizance

Supreme Court sets aside cognizance in Money Laundering case...

Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia

The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in Aruna Ramc...

Consumer Laws

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Competition Commission Dismisses Allegations Against Reliance Jio and Others

Claims of Anti-Competitive Practices Across Multiple Sectors Deemed Unsubstantiated...

Supreme Court Upholds Clean Slate Principle in Tata Steel Insolvency Case

All Sub-Judice Claims Stand Extinguished After Resolution Pl...

No quality education as promised, so refund fees: Consumer panel to IIT coaching centre

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, in an o...

Consumer forum asks dealer to replace faulty car with E20-compliant model, orders Rs 1 lakh payout

During the hearing, the complainant's counsel said after the...

LPG fire: Court directs BPCL and insurance firm to pay Rs 7.60 lakh compensation to kin of deceased woman

The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissi...

Taxation Laws

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ITAT Delhi Bench Upholds Taxation of Excess Share Premium on CCPS Issued by OYO to Holding Company; Rejects Disallowance of Management Fees

Tribunal rules tax authorities cannot revalue shares when valuation done by registered valuers per Rule 11UA; clarifies payments to joint venture for ...