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Litigants cannot dictate the judge who should hear their case

Litigants cannot dictate the judge who should hear their case

The court restrained from taking immediate action against Mr. Azad due to his lack of awareness of legal decorum, but wa...

Upholding Justice: The Karnataka High Court's Stance on Police Protection for Temporary Injunction Orders

Upholding Justice: The Karnataka High Court's Stance on Police Protection for Temporary Injunction Orders

The Karnataka High Court, recognizing the exceptional circumstances presented by the petitioners, set aside the trial co...

Kerala High Court Directs State to File Affidavit on Organ Donation Advisory Committee Compliance

Kerala High Court Directs State to File Affidavit on Organ Donation Advisory Committee Compliance

During the proceedings, the State Government, represented by Special Government Pleader K.V. Manojkumar, presented a not...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds DRAT's Discretion in Reducing Interest Rate in Bank of India Case

Rajasthan High Court Upholds DRAT's Discretion in Reducing Interest Rate in Bank of India Case

The court, after examining the arguments and the legal framework, concluded that the DRAT had acted within its statutory...

Advocates Cannot Seek Financial Assistance from Bar Council as a Matter of Right

Advocates Cannot Seek Financial Assistance from Bar Council as a Matter of Right

The judgment underscores that the provision for financial aid is purely discretionary and intended to empower the Bar Co...

HC commutes death penalty of duo convicted for kidnap-murder; hands them 30-year jail

HC commutes death penalty of duo convicted for kidnap-murder; hands them 30-year jail

The next day, an unidentified caller used Vipin Bafna's mobile phone to demand a ransom of Rs 1 crore from his father, c...

Equitable Distribution of Compensation Among Co-Owners: A Landmark Judgment by Himachal Pradesh High Court

Equitable Distribution of Compensation Among Co-Owners: A Landmark Judgment by Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision in this case serves as a vital precedent in the realm of land acquisition and...

Telangana High Court Directs Enquiry into Alleged Tender Irregularities

Telangana High Court Directs Enquiry into Alleged Tender Irregularities

Court Orders Detailed Investigation into Bunker Bed Tender for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas...

Rajasthan High Court Mandates Relief for Meritorious Candidates in Faulty Recruitment Process

Rajasthan High Court Mandates Relief for Meritorious Candidates in Faulty Recruitment Process

Court directs re-evaluation of Teacher Grade III selection, ensuring appointments based on revised merit list while prot...

High Court shuts Out Novel Way of GST Evasion - Imposes Rs. 7.47 Lakh Penalty

High Court shuts Out Novel Way of GST Evasion - Imposes Rs. 7.47 Lakh Penalty

This ruling reinforces the importance of proper documentation and transparency in business transactions to avoid tax eva...

Allahabad High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate for Allegations of Bias

Allahabad High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate for Allegations of Bias

The bail application itself remains unresolved, pending further proceedings, as directed by Justice Siddharth, who has o...

Socio-economic Criteria Granting Bonus Marks For Selection In Public Appointments Declared Ultra Vires

Socio-economic Criteria Granting Bonus Marks For Selection In Public Appointments Declared Ultra Vires

The judgment also provided a pathway for current appointees who may be affected by the revised merit list. Those already...

Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction to Protect "Bachpan Ka Pyar" Song

Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction to Protect "Bachpan Ka Pyar" Song

Court orders defendants to cease unauthorized use and disclose revenue from the song's exploitation...

Rajasthan High Court Restores Order Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decree

Rajasthan High Court Restores Order Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decree

Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, presiding over the matter, underscored that the objective of limitation rules is to ensure ti...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Second FIR Registration in Embezzlement Case

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Second FIR Registration in Embezzlement Case

Court dismisses petition challenging second FIR against Dr. Charan Jeet Singh, citing new audit findings and principles ...

PM degree case: Delhi HC grants 2 more weeks to DU to file objections

PM degree case: Delhi HC grants 2 more weeks to DU to file objections

The single judge had passed the combined order in six petitions, including the one filed by the Delhi University, challe...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Restricts Use of Video Clipping Evidence in Commercial Dispute

Punjab and Haryana High Court Restricts Use of Video Clipping Evidence in Commercial Dispute

This ruling underscores the importance of compliance with procedural norms in commercial suits, particularly regarding t...

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Second Charge-Sheet Against Retired Employee, Upholds Double Jeopardy Principle

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Second Charge-Sheet Against Retired Employee, Upholds Double Jeopardy Principle

The court further directed the District Collector, Tonk, to release all pending retiral dues to Verma, along with 9% int...

Allahabad High Court Issues Bailable Warrant in Contempt Case

Allahabad High Court Issues Bailable Warrant in Contempt Case

Respondent Fails to Comply with Court Notice; Bailable Warrant Ordered for Ensuring Presence...

Kerala High Court Initiates Action to Expedite Criminal Trials Against MPs/MLAs

Kerala High Court Initiates Action to Expedite Criminal Trials Against MPs/MLAs

The Director General of Prosecution assured the court of the state's commitment to resolve these procedural issues swift...

Delhi High Court Upholds EFI's Equestrian Selection for Asian Games

Delhi High Court Upholds EFI's Equestrian Selection for Asian Games

Court dismisses petitions challenging the selection process, affirming adherence to prescribed criteria and expert discr...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Charges Against Rameez Nemat Under Gangsters Act

Allahabad High Court Quashes Charges Against Rameez Nemat Under Gangsters Act

Court Finds Procedural Lapses and Lack of Sufficient Evidence in Gang-Chart Approval and Subsequent Legal Proceedings...

Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction in Goa Rape Case, Reinforces Expanded Definition of Rape

Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction in Goa Rape Case, Reinforces Expanded Definition of Rape

The court affirmed that digital penetration constitutes rape under Indian Penal Code, 1860, and upheld a 10-year rigorou...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Cost Recovery Charges on Container Freight Station Operator

Calcutta High Court Upholds Cost Recovery Charges on Container Freight Station Operator

Court dismisses Apeejay Infra Logistics' plea challenging demand for cost recovery charges, emphasizes compliance with C...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in High-Profile Rape Case

Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in High-Profile Rape Case

Contradictions in Testimony and Lack of Corroborative Evidence Lead to Acquittal of Accused Amit Shahani...

Delhi High Court Acquits Mohd. Quasim of Abduction and Rape Charges

Delhi High Court Acquits Mohd. Quasim of Abduction and Rape Charges

Judgment Highlights the Importance of Age Determination and Consent in Legal Proceedings...

Analysis Of Criminal Jurisprudence

Analysis Of Criminal Jurisprudence

A person who is in imminent and reasonable danger of losing his life or limb may in exercise of self defence inflict any...

Rajasthan High Court Dissolves Marriage, Condemns 'Atta-Satta' Custom

Rajasthan High Court Dissolves Marriage, Condemns 'Atta-Satta' Custom

Court Criticizes Family Court's Decision, Highlights Cruelty and Forced Marital Practices...