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Achal Singh & Ors. v State of Rajasthan & Anr

2024-Nov-16

Bhangi, Neech, Bhikhari, Mangani' not caste names: SC/ST Act case dropped by Rajasthan High Court

Achal Singh & Ors. v State of Rajasthan & Anr.

2024-Nov-15

Allahabad High Court- Existence of Mental Disorder is not a sufficient ground for seeking divorce. Seriousness of illness ought to be proved by the spouse

ABC Vs XYZ

2024-Nov-14

Compassionate Appointment cannot be claimed as a vested right for Appointment- Supreme Court

Tinku Vs State of Haryana

2024-Nov-13

NCDRC held Kotak Mahindra Bank's deficiency in services for it's failure to issue a notice before recovering Customers Vehicle

Sher Singh Vs Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd

XYZ through her Father Vs State of Gujrat

2024-Nov-12

Gujrat High Court- Guidelines laid down by the Court for Medical Board Opinion on Abortion

XYZ through her Father Vs State of Gujrat

Rahul Kumar Vs. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

2024-Jul-30

Delhi High Court orders CBI probe against a litigant who filed repeated petitions alleging unauthorised constructions.

Rahul Kumar Vs. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Rakesh yadav & ors. Vs. State of nct of delhi & anr.

2024-Jul-05

The Delhi High Court declines quashing of FIR involving sexual violence based on monetary payment observing that this would imply that ‘Justice is for Sale.’

RAKESH YADAV & ORS. Vs. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

Sanjay Raghunath Piplanu and Anr. Vs. National Buildings Construction Corporation and Anr.

2024-May-14

The Delhi High Court orders NBCC to reimburse the entire sale consideration to an aggrieved homebuyer along with Rs.5 lakh compensation towards mental agony.

Sanjay Raghunath Piplanu and Anr. Vs. National Buildings Construction Corporation and Anr.

SUNNY ALIAS RAVI KUMAR v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

2024-May-06

The Delhi High Court observes that no wrongdoing can be attributed to consensual sexual acts between adults regardless of their marital status.

SUNNY ALIAS RAVI KUMAR v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

2024-May-01

The Delhi High Court dismisses anticipatory bail application in a sextortion case. Observing Sextortion is a social menace, representing a profound violation of privacy.

Soukin vs. The NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Rajan Singh vs. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

2024-Apr-30

The Delhi High Court grants police protection to a transgender person for filing nomination papers for upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Rajan Singh vs. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

2024-Apr-29

The Delhi High Court grants parole for two weeks to a murder convict for attending his own marriage.

Rahul Dev vs. State

Vikas Bohat vs. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

2024-Apr-24

The Delhi High Court asks a man to assist traffic police for a month, quashes FIR against him under sections 354, 506, 509 IPC.

Vikas Bohat vs. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Polu Venkata Lakshmamma & Ors v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.

2024-Apr-23

The Andhra Pradesh High Court observes that a Writ Petition is maintainable even if there is an alternate remedy, in case where the principles of natural justice are not followed.

Polu Venkata Lakshmamma & Ors v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.

2024-Apr-20

The Delhi High Court holds that making derogatory complaints to the husband's employer to harm his professional reputation amounts to cruelty.

X vs. Y

2024-Apr-19

The Jharkhand High Court reiterates that the court should be satisfied that the accused is absconding before it embarks on exercising powers under section 82, 83 Cr. PC.

Sanjay Pandey vs The State of Jharkhand

Gaurav Rice Industries vs. The Haryana State Coop. Supply and Marketing Fed. Limited

2024-Apr-18

The Punjab and Haryana High Court upholds an Arbitrator’s award passed in Toto in absence of a written statement of defence by the opposite party.

Gaurav Rice Industries vs. The Haryana State Coop. Supply and Marketing Fed. Limited

2024-Apr-16

The Delhi High Court holds that the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act are applicable to each woman irrespective of religious affiliation or background.

Gulshan Kumar & Anr. v. Nidhi Kashyap

Fulkunwar v. Saksham Pradhikari Rajasv, Ratlam

2024-Apr-15

The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that the statutory remedy U/S 34 Arbitration Act cannot be bypassed by filing a Writ Petition.

Fulkunwar v. Saksham Pradhikari Rajasv, Ratlam

2024-Apr-12

Breaking News :- National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission to hold hybrid hearings from April 15 2024

National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission

Utpal Mandal @ Utpal Mondal Vs. The State of West Bengal & Anr.

2024-Apr-10

The Supreme Court reiterates that the identity of a POCSO victim cannot be disclosed.

Utpal Mandal @ Utpal Mondal Vs. The State of West Bengal & Anr.

Annapurna B. Uppin & Ors. Vs. Malsiddappa & Anr.

2024-Apr-09

The Supreme Court holds that legal heirs of a deceased partner do not become liable for the liability of the partnership firm upon the partner’s death.

Annapurna B. Uppin & Ors. Vs. Malsiddappa & Anr.

2024-Apr-08

The Supreme Court quashes defamation case against a newspaper owner for reporting against an advocate holding that the content was published in good faith.

Sanjay Upadhya Vs. Anand Dubey

2024-Apr-06

Allahabad High Court expresses surprise at issuance of marriage certificates by Arya Samaj. Madhu and Another vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

Madhu and Another vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

Rana Pratap Singh vs. Neetu Singh And 2 Others

2024-Apr-02

The Allahabad High Court holds that a husband cannot claim deduction of Insurance Premium, Loan EMI from his gross salary for determining maintenance amount under section 125 Cr PC.

Rana Pratap Singh vs. Neetu Singh And 2 Others

Smt. Manju Gupta & Ors. Vs Shri Vilas Gupta & Ors

2024-Apr-01

The Delhi High Court directs the Arbitrator to refund Rs.6 lakhs out of 14.5 lakhs fees paid by parties in the Arbitration Proceedings.

Smt. Manju Gupta & Ors. Vs Shri Vilas Gupta & Ors

2024-Mar-27

The Karnataka High Court imposes a cost of Rs.50000/- on the husband on his application to refer the wife to a Board of Psychiatrist for Medical Examination.

ABC AND XYZ

Dr. Rajesh Batra v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.

2024-Mar-22

The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed prosecution against a doctor in absence of an Expert Committee Report.

Dr. Rajesh Batra v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.

Rajni Rani vs. State Of Up And 10 Others

2024-Mar-21

The Allahabad High Court holds that a marriage between Hindus can’t be dissolved by a compromise in Section 125 Cr. PC proceedings.

Rajni Rani vs. State Of Up And 10 Others

2024-Mar-20

The Kerala High Court upholds dissolution of marriage observing that a wife can’t unilaterally withdraw consent for divorce after a settlement during mediation.

MAT.APPEAL NO. 894 OF 2023

Pradeep Agnihotri vs. State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home

2024-Mar-19

The Allahabad High Court holds that the Courts should be careful and record their satisfaction before issuing proclamation under section 82, 83 Cr.PC.

Pradeep Agnihotri vs. State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home

Max Super Speciality Hospital and Another Vs State of Punjab and Another.

2024-Mar-18

The Punjab and Haryana High Court declines to quash summons against Max Hospital for allegedly installing cheap pacemaker resulting in patient’s death.

Max Super Speciality Hospital and Another Vs State of Punjab and Another.

Pooja Kumari and Another vs. State of U.P. and Others

2024-Mar-16

The Allahabad High Court dismissed Writ Petition of a live-in couple already married to other partners while holding that providing support to such relationships will destroy the social fabric of our country.

Pooja Kumari and Another vs. State of U.P. and Others

Naresh Kumar & Anr. Versus the state of Karnataka & Anr.

2024-Mar-15

The Supreme Court holds that High Courts must not hesitate in quashing Criminal proceedings which are essentially of a civil nature.

Naresh Kumar & Anr. Versus the state of Karnataka & Anr.

Chabbras Associates vs M/s Hscc (India) Ltd & Anr.

2024-Mar-14

The Delhi High Court ceases the mandate of a unilaterally appointed Arbitrator.

Chabbras Associates vs M/s Hscc (India) Ltd & Anr.

SUJIT KUMAR SINGH Vs. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

2024-Mar-07

The Delhi High Court observes that unlawful delay in release of prisoners despite being admitted to bail needs to be addressed as it touches upon their rights of liberty.

SUJIT KUMAR SINGH Vs. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

M/S. Fiberfill Engineers Vs M/S. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

2024-Mar-06

The Delhi High Court imposed a cost of Rs.1 lakhs on Indian Oil Corporation for taking inconsistent stance in section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Petition.

M/S. Fiberfill Engineers Vs M/S. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

THANGAM AND ANOTHER VERSUS NAVAMANI AMMAL

2024-Mar-05

The Supreme Court reiterates the basic rules of pleadings that a written statement must have a para wise reply to the plaint. Allegations are deemed to be admitted unless specifically denied.

THANGAM AND ANOTHER VERSUS NAVAMANI AMMAL

Vinayak Purushottam Dube (D) vs Jayashree Padamkar Bhat

2024-Mar-02

The Supreme Court holds that the Legal Representatives are liable only for monetary liabilities attached to the estate of the deceased but not for his personal obligations.

Vinayak Purushottam Dube (D) vs Jayashree Padamkar Bhat

J. Douglas luiz (since deceased) through legal representatives versus Manipal hospital

2024-Feb-23

The Supreme Court doubled the compensation to Rs.10 lakhs to a patient who developed hoarseness in voice after a trainee doctor administered him anesthesia.

J. Douglas luiz (since deceased) through legal representatives versus Manipal hospital

KRISHNA MOORTHY RAO VS. S.BHANUMATHI @ LAKSHMI AND ANR

2024-Feb-17

The Kerala High Court dismisses Article 227 Petition holding that Suit filed by a minor without a next friend is a curable irregularity which can be cured by filing a subsequent application.

KRISHNA MOORTHY RAO VS. S.BHANUMATHI @ LAKSHMI AND ANR

2024-Feb-15

The Delhi High Court orders framing of charge against a man under sections 376/506 for breach of twin promise of marriage.

X v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR.

Tara gupta & ors. Vs. Tata sia airlines ltd.

2024-Feb-03

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Tata Son’s owned Vistara Airlines in a suit for 2.7 crores damages over spillage of hot beverage on a minor child.

TARA GUPTA & ORS. vs. TATA SIA AIRLINES LTD.

2024-Feb-02

The Delhi High Court holds that even if there is a finding of cruelty against the wife, it cannot by itself be a ground for denying maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act.

A vs. B

SHEIKH ARIF VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ANR

2024-Feb-01

The Supreme Court holds that an offence of rape was made out if the consent of the woman was based on false promise of marriage from inception.

SHEIKH ARIF VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ANR

2024-Jan-31

In a case of Medical Negligence the Supreme Court has directed a Doctor to pay 2.5 lakh to a patient who lost vision of one eye.

P.C. JAIN VERSUS DR. R.P. SINGH

anita kumari gupta v. ved bhushan & others

2024-Jan-22

The Delhi High Court initiates suo motu contempt proceedings against a litigant for abusing and making derogatory remarks against the Court.

ANITA KUMARI GUPTA v. VED BHUSHAN & OTHERS

2024-Jan-20

The Delhi High Court modifies visitation rights granted to the father. Observes that a child suffers the most in custody battles and loses everything due to polarisation of familial relations.

Title: X v. Y

M/s Mittal Pigments Pvt Ltd vs M/s GAIL Gas Ltd

2024-Jan-17

The Delhi High Court sets aside an ex parte arbitral award holding that an arbitrator must serve sufficient notice before proceeding ex parte against a party.

M/s Mittal Pigments Pvt Ltd vs M/s GAIL Gas Ltd

2023-Dec-28

The Supreme Court convicts a teacher who assaulted a class II student leading to vision loss.

C. R. Kariyappa vs. State of Karnataka

2023-Dec-27

The Delhi High Court allows quashing of proceedings initiated under sections 406, 420 IPC holding that declaration as PO under section 82(4) Cr.PC is not sustainable.

ARUN KUMAR PARIHAR vs. STATE (GOVT NCTD)

2023-Dec-20

Breaking News :- Lok Sabha Passes Three Criminal Law Amendment Bills

State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Nirmala Devi

2023-Dec-20

Supreme Court upholds trial court’s judgment and convicts woman for offences under section 307, 328 and 392 of the IPC. Observes that being a woman is not a ground for lesser punishment.

State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Nirmala Devi

2023-Dec-19

Delhi High Court upholds conviction under section 307/376 observing that imposing inadequate sentences showing undue sympathy harms the justice system.

Vijay Vaidh vs. State

Dr. Mohd. Ibrahim & Ors vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors

2023-Dec-18

Mere Incorporation Of S. 307 IPC In FIR & Chargesheet No Bar To Quash Case Based On Compromise Between Parties: Allahabad HC

Dr. Mohd. Ibrahim & Ors vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

2023-Dec-16

The Supreme Court acquits the man charged with Section 307, 324 IPC holding that compromise between the parties is a factor to be considered while deciding the quantum of sentence.

Manjit Singh VS. State of Punjab & Anr.

2023-Dec-15

The Madras High Court holds that merely sitting on strike will not attract offence attempt to suicide under section 309 of the IPC.

P. Chandrakumar vs. State & Anr.

2023-Dec-14

The Karnataka High Court holds that for an offence under section 309 of the IPC there has to be an unsuccessful attempt to commit a suicide.

Kaviraj S vs. State of Karnataka

2023-Dec-13

The Supreme Court holds that ‘Abetment of Suicide’, Section 306 IPC is a heinous offence which cannot be quashed on the basis of a compromise.

Daxaben vs State of Gujarat

State of West Bengal vs. Indrajit Kundu & Ors

2023-Dec-12

The Supreme Court discharges accused charged with Section 306 IPC observing that merely the deceased was called a ‘call girl’ would not tantamount to abetting suicide.

State of West Bengal vs. Indrajit Kundu & Ors

2023-Dec-11

The Supreme Court holds that a wife can initiate Section 498A proceedings from her parental home after leaving her matrimonial home.

Priya Indoria v. State of Karnataka

2023-Dec-07

The Delhi High Court upholds sentence of rigorous imprisonment of 10 years for the offence under Section 304B of IPC. Directs accused to surrender and serve the remaining portion of his sentence.

SATPAL SINGH v. STATE

2023-Dec-06

The Supreme Court converts conviction of a cop from section 302 to 304A in a case of death by accidental firing.

Arvind Kumar v State, NCT of Delhi

Sharafat Khan and Anr. vs. Northern Railway & Anr.

2023-Dec-01

The Delhi High Court directs Northern Railway and its contractor to pay Rs.23 lacs as compensation to parents of a minor who died after falling in an unprotected pit.

Sharafat Khan and Anr. vs. Northern Railway & Anr.

2023-Dec-01

Patna High Court quashes criminal proceedings against doctor observing that Men's Rea is a must for negligence to amount to an offence.

Dr. Nita Tripathi vs. State Of Bihar

Dr. Biswa Mohan Mishra vs. State of Orissa

2023-Nov-30

Orissa High Court refuses to quash criminal proceedings against a doctor observing that few doctors are acting in utter disregard to human life for pecuniary advantage.

Dr. Biswa Mohan Mishra vs. State of Orissa

Srinivas Sagar & Others vs. State of Karnataka & Anr

2023-Nov-30

The Karnataka High Court holds that an offence of Bigamy applies only against the erring spouse, one can’t prosecute other family members.

Srinivas Sagar & Others vs. State of Karnataka & Anr

2023-Nov-29

Kerala High Court holds that a Blank Cheque issued attracts presumption under section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act when signed voluntarily.

P.K. UTHUPPU Vs. N.J. VARGHESE & Anr.

2023-Nov-29

Punjab and Haryana High Court grants anticipatory bail to an accused charged under Sections 3 & 4 of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 for making casteist comments.

Rajinder Kaur v. State of Punjab

2023-Nov-24

Rajasthan High Court directed Baba Ramdev to appear for police interrogation for his anti muslim remarks.

Swami Ramdev @ Baba Ramdev @ Ramkishan Yadav vs. State Of Rajasthan & Anr.

2023-Nov-24

Madras High Court enhances Motor Accident compensation substantially. Issues a slew of directions against the menace of drunken driving.

Manikandan v. P. Palani & Ors.

2023-Nov-23

The Supreme Court sentences bus driver to Rs.2000 fine for accident caused by rash driving 26 years ago.

Surendran vs. Sub Inspector of Police

2023-Nov-23

Delhi Court Recommends Extradition Of Indian Man To Australia For Rash & Negligent Driving; Dismisses Claim Of Racial Bias

Union of India v. Puneet

2023-Nov-22

Kerala High Court quashes case against a Paediatrician holding that a doctor’s consultation room is not a public place.

Dr. K.K. Ramachandran v. Sub Inspector of Police & Anr.

2023-Nov-22

Patna High Court grants bail to a student for posting objectionable Facebook pictures of Hindu God and Goddess.

Jawed Akhtar Vs. State of Bihar

2023-Nov-21

Bombay High Court holds that mere storage of Gutka/Pan Masala will not attract provisions of Section 188 IPC.

Anand Ramdhani Chaurasia & Anr Vs. The State of Maharashtra & Ors

2023-Nov-21

Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to quash summons against Coca Cola for expired ‘Maaza’ in the restaurant, insisting that the manufacturer should recall such products.

Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd & Anr v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh, Through Smt. Nirmala Somkuwar, Food Safety Officer

Clinic Nallam and Anr. vs A Helen Victoria and Anr.

2023-Nov-20

National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission upholds a compensation of Rs.13.77 lakhs after nuts and bolts found in a woman’s abdomen after 12 years of surgery.

Clinic Nallam and Anr. vs A Helen Victoria and Anr.

Tarunmoy Modak v. The State of West Bengal & Ors.

2023-Nov-20

The Calcutta High Court directs that use of microphones and loudspeakers should be regulated by the orders passed by the Apex Court, the High Court and the National Green Tribunal.

Tarunmoy Modak v. The State of West Bengal & Ors.

Swati Sudhirchandra Chatterjee & Ors. v. Vijay Shankarrao Talewar & Ors.

2023-Nov-18

The Supreme Court stays the observation of the Nagpur Bench that people feeding stray dogs must adopt them, however directs dog feeders not to create public nuisance.

Swati Sudhirchandra Chatterjee & Ors. v. Vijay Shankarrao Talewar & Ors.

Lois Sophia Layis Shobia v. Inspector of Police and Others

2023-Nov-18

Madras High Court quashes criminal proceedings holding that raising ‘Facist BJP’ slogan does not constitute any offence.

Lois Sophia @ Layis Shobia v. Inspector of Police and Others

Shagufta Sulaiman vs. State of WB and Ors.

2023-Nov-17

Calcutta High Court issues directions ahead of Muharram, says continuous drum beating impermissible.

Shagufta Sulaiman vs. State of WB and Ors.

Rajinder Singh Rajput & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh

2023-Nov-17

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that mere consumption of liquor at flat party does not tantamount to an offence.

Rajinder Singh Rajput & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh

2023-Nov-10

Kerala High Court holds that a couple living together under a marriage agreement are not husband and wife.

Narayanan v State of Kerala

Vivekananda Kemali and State of Karnataka & ANR

2023-Nov-10

The Karnataka High Court quashes wife’s criminal complaint against husband for refusing money to perform a Pooja ceremony.

Vivekananda Kemali and State of Karnataka & ANR

2023-Nov-10

The Karnataka High Court holds that the wife's refusal to comply with the decree of Restitution of Conjugal Rights is sufficient ground for divorce.

XYZ And ABC

2023-Nov-10

The Delhi High Court holds that a wife making unsubstantiated allegations against her in laws and waging a legal war amounts to extreme cruelty.

X v. Y

2023-Nov-09

The Karnataka High Court holds that a wife living in adultery is not entitled to maintenance from her husband under the Domestic Violence Act.

ABC & XYZ

Rakesh Rajput and another vs. The State of Jharkhand and another

2023-Nov-09

The Jharkhand High Court observes that section 498-A IPC being misused by disgruntled wives.

Rakesh Rajput and another vs. The State of Jharkhand and another

2023-Nov-08

The Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail to a 20 year old accused of raping his professor. The High Court observes that the relation was out of choice and not out of force.

Sushant Kaushik v. State

2023-Nov-08

The Delhi High Court dismisses the appeal of the wife, finds that she was earning well and was highly qualified and that she had not disclosed her true income.

X v. Y

Devi Bulli Venkanna vs. State of Andhra Pradesh

2023-Nov-07

The Andhra Pradesh High Court observes that one’s choice to live outside wedlock, does not mean that the married persons are free to live in live-in relationship during subsistence of marriage.

Devi Bulli Venkanna vs. State of Andhra Pradesh

2023-Nov-07

Deprivation of Conjugal Relationship ‘Extreme Cruelty’: Delhi High Court Allows Husband's Plea for Divorce The Delhi High Court while granting divorce

X v. Y

he Delhi High Court dismisses the Wife’s appeal, however observes that the wife's claim for separate residence under justified circumstances does not amount to cruelty.

2023-Nov-06

The Delhi High Court dismisses the Wife’s appeal, however observes that the wife's claim for separate residence under justified circumstances does not amount to cruelty.

X v. Y

Shobha w/o Sanjay Tidke v. Kishanrao S/o. Ramrao Tidke and Anr.

2023-Nov-06

The Bombay High Court rules that the widow is not liable to maintain her in laws under section 15 CrPC.

Shobha w/o Sanjay Tidke v. Kishanrao S/o. Ramrao Tidke and Anr.

2023-Nov-04

The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that no law prevents a wife to claim maintenance under another provision of law if she has already been getting it under one.

Dwarka Prasad Patel v. Smt. Marri

2023-Nov-04

The Karnataka High Court rules that unemployment is no excuse for an able bodied man. Must find alternate avocation to maintain a wife and child.

PUNARVASU @ VASU And INDRANI S

2023-Nov-03

The Madras High Court has ruled that the police can register an FIR for non -payment of maintenance as it is a breach of protection order under the Domestic Violence Act.

Amalraj v State and Another

Bitola @ Rinku vs. State Of U.P. And Another

2023-Nov-03

The Allahabad High Court holds that the object of section 125 Cr PC is to prevent destitution of deserted wives and not to punish husbands for his past neglect.

Bitola @ Rinku vs. State Of U.P. And Another

2023-Nov-02

The Madras High Court holds that a wife is entitled to maintenance even if the marriage was not legal.

Loyola Selva Kumar v Sharon Nisha

2023-Nov-02

The Madhya Pradesh High Court observes that a husband can't escape liability of maintenance of be merely citing faults in wife's pleadings. Hyper technical attitude cannot be adopted in maintenance cases.

Sandeep Kumrawat v. Antima Kumrawat

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that a wife having a higher degree of education cannot be a basis to disentitle her to maintenance.

2023-Nov-01

The Madhya Pradesh High Court while upholding a family court's order awarding Rs.10000 as maintenance to the wife observed that if a wife had a higher degree of education it cannot be a ground to disentitle her to maintenance.

MN vs. T

Smita Adhikari and Anr. vs. Sanjeeb Kumar Nayak

2023-Nov-01

Husband pays the entire arrears of maintenance of Rs.56000/- within 2 hours on being reprimanded by the Court.

Smita Adhikari and Anr. vs. Sanjeeb Kumar Nayak

2023-Oct-31

The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that a woman is not entitled to maintenance under section 125 Cr PC from her second husband when she has not divorced her first husband.

SANGEETA RATHORE vs. NARESH RATHORE

Smt. Meghna Nandi vs. Sri Asit Nandi & Anr.

2023-Oct-31

The Calcutta High Court observes that a maintenance of merely Rs.4000/- for a family of three is just not reasonable.

Smt. Meghna Nandi vs. Sri Asit Nandi & Anr.

2023-Oct-30

The Delhi High Court directs Omar Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir to pay Rs.1.5 lakhs per month as maintenance.

ZAHIR ABDULLAH & ANR v. OMAR ABDULLAH

Vishal Osatwal vs. State of West Bengal and others

2023-Oct-30

The Calcutta High Court points out the lacunae in Law, appoints son as guardian of a father in comatose condition by invoking the Writ Jurisdiction.

Vishal Osatwal vs. State of West Bengal and others

2023-Oct-30

Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds the dismissal of husband's divorce plea observing that a wife's mere act of roaming with another person doesn't amount to adultery.

Veeram v. Shaitan Bai

Sunil Podar Vs. the National Trust for Welfare of Person with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities and Anr.

2023-Oct-27

The Delhi High Court holds that a foreign national cannot claim a constitutional or a vested right to be appointed a Guardian of a disabled person.

Sunil Podar Vs. the National Trust for Welfare of Person with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities and Anr.

2023-Oct-27

Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds dissolution of Marriage holding that wife not being respectful towards husband and family amounts to cruelty.

Santosh Meena vs. Siddharth B.S. Meena

Akella Lalita vs Sri Konda Hanumantha Rao

2023-Oct-26

The Supreme Court holds that a mother can give the surname of a second husband to a child after the death of the biological father.

Akella Lalita vs Sri Konda Hanumantha Rao

2023-Oct-26

Delhi High Court observes that a father's second marriage after the death of the first wife does not per se disqualify him from being a child's natural guardian.

MOHD. IRSHAD & ANR. v. NADEEM

2023-Oct-25

Bombay High Court allows Guardianship Petition of a major child suffering from mental retardation.

ABC vs. XYZ

2023-Oct-25

The Allahabad High Court appoints wife as a guardian of husband in comatose by invoking the doctrine of Parens Patriae.

Pooja Sharma vs. State Of U.P. And 2 Others

2023-Oct-25

In a Landmark Judgment the Supreme Court has held that a parent who is denied custody shall have the right to talk to the child every day.

Yashita Sahu vs. State of Rajasthan

2023-Oct-23

The Karnataka High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed by the father to produce the minor son and directed the mother to handover the custody

ABC and XYZ

2023-Oct-21

The Supreme Court imposes a fine of Rs.25 lakhs and also sentences the NRI father to 6 months imprisonment for violating directions to bring back minor son to India.

MEENAL BHARGAVA vs NAVEEN SHARMA & ORS.

2023-Oct-20

The Bombay High Court holds that for a girl child about to attain the age of puberty, a mother would be preferred over the father for handing over custody.

ABC v. XYZ

High Court of Karnataka Vs. Dr. Ekta Singh

2023-Oct-19

Karnataka High Court closes suo-motu contempt proceedings against a doctor mother, accepts her undertaking for community service for six months.

High Court of Karnataka Vs. Dr. Ekta Singh

2023-Oct-18

The Bombay High Court grants custody of a 3 year old US citizen to the father, holding that the mother had illegally detained the child by not returning him to native country.

ABC v. XYZ

2023-Oct-17

No to Same Sex Marriage say Supreme Court

2023-Oct-17

Kerala High Court holds that a mother can't be denied child's custody merely because she is relocating to a different country for better job prospects.

Case Number: MAT.APPEAL NO.757 OF 2022

Britannia Industries Limited v Amar Biscuits Private Limited & Ors

2023-Oct-16

Delhi High Court restrains Amar Biscuit Pvt. Ltd. from manufacturing and selling butter cookies under the name ‘Good Time’ on finding identical packaging to Britannia's 'Good Day' or 'Good Day Butter Cookies'.

Britannia Industries Limited v Amar Biscuits Private Limited & Ors

SMT KAMESHWARI DEVI & ANR. v. THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ORS.

2023-Oct-13

MACT:- The Delhi High Court directs Delhi State Legal Services Authority to take note of compensation paid by Insurance Companies in accident cases besides compensation paid by District Victim Compensation Committee.

SMT KAMESHWARI DEVI & ANR. v. THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ORS.

HDFC Ergo General Insurance Co. Ltd versus Bindu Paswan & Anr

2023-Oct-12

Mact :- The Delhi High Court rules that a driver holding a license for Light Motor Vehicle can not be presumed to have authority or competence to drive a Two Wheeler as well.

HDFC Ergo General Insurance Co. Ltd versus Bindu Paswan & Anr

SN versus IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.

2023-Oct-11

MACT:- The Delhi High Court upholds the order of the Tribunal. Orders recovery Of compensation from underage driver's father.

SN versus IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.

Akshay Raj v. Ministry of Law and Justice & Ors

2023-Oct-10

Motor Accident Claims :- The Kerala High Court holds that claim petitions filed beyond six months from the date of accident can not be dismissed by the Tribunals.

Akshay Raj v. Ministry of Law and Justice & Ors

2023-Oct-09

Punjab and Haryana High Court reiterates that a homemaker's contribution to the fabric of daily life is immeasurable. Awards higher compensation.

Daya @ Dayawanti vs. Arjun and others

2023-Oct-07

MACT:- The Supreme Court says that social status Of the deceased is to be considered if there's no definite proof of income.

Kubrabibi v. Oriental Insurance

2023-Oct-06

Delhi court grants Shikhar Dhawan divorce from estranged wife Ayesha Mukherjee on grounds of ‘cruelty

Delhi court grants Shikhar Dhawan divorce from estranged wife Ayesha Mukherjee

2023-Oct-04

The Delhi High Court awards Rs.65 lakhs enhanced compensation to a road accident victim.

JYOTI SINGH v. NAND KISHORE & ORS

SAFIQ AHMAD vs. ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD

2023-Oct-03

The Supreme Court issues directions in cases of fake Motor Accident Claim cases across India.

SAFIQ AHMAD vs. ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD

2023-Sep-29

The Supreme Court reiterates that a Motor Accident Claim need not be filed before the forum where the accident occured.

Pramod Sinha vs Suresh Singh Chauhan

2023-Sep-28

Did you know that the Supreme Court has issued directions against use of pasting of any material, including films of any VLT, on the safety glasses of any vehicle.

Avishek Goenka vs Union of India & Anr.

M. C. MEHTA Versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

2023-Sep-26

The Supreme Court in exercise of powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India has read down Sub Rule 21

M. C. MEHTA Versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

2023-Sep-25

Hon'ble The Supreme Court upholds life sentence for men who murdered a woman alleging that she practiced witchcraft.

Bhaktu Gorain v. State of West Bengal

2023-Sep-21

The Supreme Court holds that the limitation period under section 468 CrPC is not applicable to application under section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act

Kamatchi vs Lakshmi Narayanan

2023-Sep-18

Karnataka High Court upholds that Magistrates are bound to dispose applications under section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act within 60 days from the date of first hearing.

RAJAMMA H v THIMMAIAH V

Sukhpal Singh Khaira v. State of Punjab and Another

2023-Sep-16

Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that a delayed institution Of Police Report does not attract provisions of section 468 CrPC.

Sukhpal Singh Khaira v. State of Punjab and Another

2023-Sep-15

Madras High Court rules that a Gift Deed is not effective when possession of the property is not handed over and such Gift Deed can be cancelled.

S. Manjula v. G. Shoba and others

2023-Sep-14

The Period of Limitation for filing an Appeal against a Judgment or Order of the Family Court is 30 Days- Delhi High Court

Xxxxx Vs Xxxxx

2023-Sep-13

As authorities fail to test the contraband even after 5 years, the Madras High Court quashes NDPS proceedings against the accused.

Murali v. The Inspector of Police

2023-Sep-12

In absence of application for condonation of delay Madras High Court quashes sexual harassment case against self styled Godman Shivshankar Baba.

Shiva Sankar Baba v. State

Amit Kumar and Ors vs. The State of Bihar and Ors

2023-Sep-11

Patna High Court holds that provisions of Section 468 CrPC are applicable only at the stage of cognizance under section 32 of the Domestic Violence Act and not prior to it.

Amit Kumar and Ors vs. The State of Bihar and Ors

2023-Sep-08

Hon'ble Delhi High Court seeks explanation from the trial court for passing a non reasoned order granting bail to a POCSO accused.

Ms. N vs. State & Anr.

2023-Sep-06

The courts must look at married life as a whole while ascertaining acts of mental cruelty and must not form an opinion based on a few isolated incidents.

PREETI v. VIKAS 07.09.2023.pdf

2023-Sep-05

The Delhi High Court upholds the centre's decision notifying all medical devices as drugs.

The surgical manufacturers & traders association v. Union of India

2023-Sep-04

Citizen of India cannot be denied his/her statutory rights for not possessing an Aadhar Card: Telangana HC

Amina Begum Vs The State of Telengana

2023-Sep-02

The Supreme Court holds that for a woman to claim rights under section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, the possession of property is necessary.

M Sivadasan (Dead) through LRs v. A.Soudamini (Dead) through LRs and others

2023-Sep-01

The Supreme Court holds that 'Basic Wage' under the EPF Act, cannot be equated with 'Minimum Wage' under the Minimum Wages Act.

2023-Aug-31

The Delhi High Court emphasises that courts should use the provisions of Order VII Rule 11 judiciously and must deter frivolous litigation.

Aseem Aggarwal v. Ashi Kumar

2023-Aug-29

The Delhi High Court dissolves decade old marriage of a couple holding that no law has given husband the right to subject his wife to beatings and torture merely because they got married.

RS v. AS

2023-Aug-28

The Delhi High Court grants divorce to husband on the ground of cruelty by the wife, asking the husband to abandon his parents and become 'Ghar Jamai'.

X Vs. Y

2023-Aug-25

The Union Government undertakes to incorporate Rules and Regulations to regulate social media platforms safer from the use of profanity and vulgar language.

TVF MEDIA LABS PVT LTD & ORS v. STATE (GOVT.OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

2023-Aug-24

The Supreme Court holds that extra-judicial confessions are weak pieces of evidence, however they can still serve as grounds for conviction if they are voluntary, truthful, and free of inducement.

Moorthy v. State of TN

2023-Aug-23

The Supreme Court holds that there is no prohibition to effect a partition otherwise than through an instrument in writing by duly complying with the requirement of law.

H Vasanthi vs A. Santha

2023-Aug-22

The Delhi High Court rules that borrowers should not invoke Article 226 of the Constitution of India and instead follow the procedure in case of SARFAESI proceedings.

Diamond Entertainment Technologies Pvt Ltd & Ors. vs Religare Finvest Limited

2023-Aug-21

The Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking mandatory pre litigation Mediation.

Youth Bar Association of India V. Union Of India

2023-Aug-19

The Delhi High Court reinforces that rainwater harvesting is a must for Delhi's Climate Resilience Planning.

R.K. KAPOOR v. NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI & ORS

2023-Aug-18

Infringement of Trademark, Design, Copyright- Delhi High Court restrained Dabur India for selling its Product ‘Cool King’ in packaging which is deceptively similar to Emami ‘Navratan’

Emami Limited Vs Dabur India Limited

2023-Aug-17

The Supreme Court holds that a person who secured a job in the reserved category based on a false caste certificate is liable to be dismissed.

Bhubaneswar Development Authority v. Madhumita Das & Ors

2023-Aug-16

The Supreme Court holds that section 482 CrPC is not meant to decide the correctness of the witnesses statements.

Manik B vs Kadapala Sreyes Reddy

2023-Aug-14

Article 19 (1) (a)- Government Hospitals can no longer withheld information from patients, it would amounts to professional misconduct and infringement of Patients Rights- Madras High Court

Jothi Vs State & Ors

2023-Aug-11

Wife sentenced to One Month Jail for violating Terms and Conditions of Divorce Settlement executed by her- Delhi High Court

Anurag Goel Vs Chhavi Agarwal

2023-Aug-11

Breaking - Centre Introduced Three Bills to Replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act in Lok Sabha

Home Minister Amit Shah

2023-Aug-10

The Supreme Court quashes a 2014 Criminal case over a trivial office altercation observing that it was futile to drag the matter for so long.

Sunil Kumar v State of UP

2023-Aug-09

Trademark infringement: Wow! Momo is restrained from using mark 'Wow! China Bistro'- Delhi High Court

Foodlink F and B Holding P Ltd Vs Wow Momo

2023-Aug-09

The Supreme Court holds that a Habeas Corpus Writ is not maintainable against ED alleging illegal arrest, upholding that any such plea has to be raised before the concerned Magistrate.

SENTHIL BALAJI V. THE STATE REPRESENTED BY DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND ORS.

2023-Aug-08

Non use of Registered Trademark ‘Blinkhit’ and different service category does not amounts to Blinkit’s Trademark Infringement- Karnataka High Court

Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd Vs Blinkhit Pvt Ltd

2023-Aug-08

The Supreme Court holds that a Motor Accident Claim need not be filed before the tribunal of the area where the accident occured.

Pramod Sinha vs Suresh Singh Chauhan

2023-Aug-07

Court Rejects Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Claim Due To Driver's invalid License During Accident-NCDRC

National Insurance Company Ltd Vs Girish and Ors

2023-Aug-07

The Delhi High Court directs principals of two schools to file a detailed counter affidavit under their signatures, over denial of admission to a student under the EWS category.

ASHOK KUMAR v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS.

2023-Aug-05

The Delhi High Court directs Delhi Government to ensure availability of Delhi Online Registration System (DORIS), to all Sub-Registrars for preservation of records.

MONK ESTATES PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

2023-Aug-04

Delhi High Court holds that Family Court should not give long adjournments while referring the parties for mediation.

RAVINDER SINGH BHASIN v. KANWALJIT KAUR & ORS.

2023-Aug-03

The Delhi High Court refuses to entertain a PIL,filed by Advocate and BJP leader Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay, to restrict cash transactions of goods, products and services purchased through online shopping platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.

ASHWINI KUMAR UPADHYAY v. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS

2023-Aug-02

The Supreme Court holds that a Doctor's license to practice can't be suspended by the Court as a penalty in Contempt Proceedings

Gostho Behari Das V. Dipak Kumar Sanyal & Ors, Civil Appeal No.4725 Of 2023

2023-Aug-01

The Centre tabled the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha amid huge uproar by the opposition members who said the Bill will replace democracy in Delhi with

The Bill empowers the Delhi lieutenant governor to have a final say in recommendations regarding the transfer and posting of Delhi government officials.

2023-Aug-01

Supreme Court to recall its own judgment holding that Ayurvedic doctors can't claim equal pay as Allopathic doctors.

Medical Officers Association (Ayurveda) State Of Gujarat v. Union Of India

2023-Jul-31

The Delhi High Court observes that the act of an estranged wife taking recourse to law by initiating legal action and filing petitions will not amount to cruelty to the husband.

NJ v. AJ

2023-Jul-28

The Delhi High Court directs the Union Government to ensure highest standards of safety and security at all railway stations across the country after conducting a periodic audit of the situation.

KUSH KALRA v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

2023-Jul-28

Provision of Section 498A of IPC in matrimonial matters and increase in implicating the relatives of Husband are being Misused by Wife- Jharkhand High Court

Umesh Kumar Vs State of Jharkhand

2023-Jul-27

Second Wife Cannot file Complaint against Husband & In-laws for Cruelty: Karnataka High Court

Kantharaju Vs State

2023-Jul-27

The Delhi High Court set aside a trial court order directing the Delhi Police to register an FIR against Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Alok Kumar.

ALOK KUMAR v. HARSH MANDER & ANR.

2023-Jul-26

Delhi High Court directs Archaeal Survey of India to produce a 109 years old record of the Qutub Complex mosque.

MANAGING COMMITTEE OF DELHI WAQF BOARD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

2023-Jul-25

NCDRC Directs Raheja Builders to Refund the money on failure to complete the project on Time

Ashish Vohra Vs Raheja Developers Limited

2023-Jul-25

The Delhi High Court directs news magazine Tehelka and others to pay Rs. 2 crores damages to Major General M S Ahluwalia in a defamation suit filed in the year 2002.

MAJOR GENERAL M.S. AHLUWALIA v. M/S TEHELKA.COM & Ors.

2023-Jul-24

POCSO- Victims age cannot be determined from School Transfer Certificate-Supreme Court acquits Accused

Yuvaprakash Vs State represented by Inspector of Police

2023-Jul-20

The Supreme Court enhances compensation of a Motor Vehicle accident victim, while awarding compensation for loss of marriage prospects.

Sri Lakshmana Gowda B.N. v The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. Co. Ltd. and Another

Delhi High a holds that an accused's right to cross examine a witness is at a higher pedestal

2023-Jul-19

Delhi High Court holds that an accused's right to cross examine a witness is at a higher pedestal under POCSO Act in view of harsh punishment for offences.

SUSHIL KUMAR v. THE STATE GNCTD THROUGH SHO & ANR.

2023-Jul-18

Supreme Court orders formation of a SIT to probe land scam pertaining to a prime plot situated in Gurugram sold through a fake GPA. Questions the role of Sub-Registrar's Office.

Pratibha Manchanda And Anr. v. State of Haryana And Anr.

2023-Jul-17

Delhi High Court rules that MSEF Council cannot entertain independent claims at the instance of the buyer against the supplier.

Uniseven Engineering and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd v. MSEF Council District (South)

2023-Jul-15

The Delhi High Court rules that the Income Tax Act is the Special Act and the MSMED Act a general act while dealing with MSME disputes relating to fees payable to CA firms for special audits

PCIT Versus Micro And Small Enterprise Facilitation Council

2023-Jul-14

Delhi High Court denied bail to Leena Paulose, wife of conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, in an extortion case.

Leena Paulose Vs. State of Delhi

2023-Jul-13

Wipro restraint from using 'Evecare' mark after Himalaya files trademark infringement- Delhi High Court

Himalaya Welness Company & Ors Vs Wipro Enterprises Pvt Limited

2023-Jul-13

The Supreme Court holds that Courts must consider the gravity of offence and impact on society besides a person's personal liberty in matters of Anticipatory Bail.

Pratibha Manchanda vs State of Haryana

2023-Jul-12

The Supreme Court holds that once the Insurer accepts that concealment of disease at the time of purchase of the initial policy was not material, reimbursement and renewal of policy can not be refused.

Om Prakash Ahuja V. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.

2023-Jul-11

Delhi High Court observes that a wife is neither an appendage nor an adjunct to her husband and her identity does not merge or get subsumed in her husband's identity.

NISAR AHMED v. AGYA PAL SINGH

2023-Jul-10

Supreme Court directs Ford India to pay 42 lakhs to the owner of Ford Titanium Endeavour for a Manufacturing Defect in the car.

Ford India Pvt Ltd v. M/s. Medical Eleborate Concept Private Limited & Ors.

2023-Jul-07

The Supreme Court holds that a Magistrate's order under section 14 of the SARFAESI Act can not be quashed under section 482 CrPC.

Phoenix Arc Private Limited vs V. Ganesh Murthy

2023-Jul-06

Delhi High Court holds that it is an anathema in this day and age to diminish the autonomous status of a woman by treating her “merely as an adjunct to her husband”.

SHRI CHARANJEET SINGH & ANR. v. SHRI HARVINDER SINGH & ANR.

2023-Jul-05

The Supreme Court holds that Physical Disability must be assessed with reference to the Victim's nature Of work.

Sarnam Singh V. Shriram General Insurance

2023-Jul-04

Himachal Pradesh High Court holds that the parties must be made aware of the issues before directing them to lead evidence.

Sanjeev Kumar & ors Vs Sushma Devi

2023-Jul-03

Delhi High Court rules that the decree holder cannot use the process of the court for gathering information about the whereabouts of judgment debtors.

SPP Food Products Pvt Ltd vs India Overseas Co

2023-Jul-03

POSH Act is also applicable in cases where Complainant and Harasser is placed in Different Department- Delhi High Court

Dr Sohail Malik Vs Union of India

2023-Jul-01

Supreme Court accords benefit of doubt for absence of credible eye witness and failure to establish presence of accused at the place of incident. Acquits Father-Son Duo In A 27 Years Old Murder case.

Mohd. Muslim v State of Uttar Pradesh

2023-Jun-30

Delhi High Court directs Petitioners to plant 10 trees as a condition to quash the FIR.

Sachin @ Joginder Singh v. State Govt Of NCT Of Delhi & Ors.

2023-Jun-28

The High Court directs Delhi Government to ensure a sufficient number of short and long stay homes for mentally ill inmates.

Madhu Bala vs. State

2023-Jun-27

Section 498A of IPC are being rampantly misused by the Complainant, wherein All family members are roped in to harass them- Gujrat High Court

Jyantilal Vadilal Shah Vs State of Gujrat

2023-Jun-27

Calcutta High Court holds that Banks issuing look out circulars violate the Fundamental Right of Movement. Asserts that it can't be made a recovery norm

Manoj Kumar Jain & Anr vs. UNion of India

2023-Jun-26

Wife has equal share in property of the husband where her contribution in facilitating the husband to purchase the property either directly or indirectly- Madras High Court

Kannaian Naidu Vs Kamsala Ammal

2023-Jun-23

The Supreme Court holds that furnishing of a Bank Guarantee as a condition of granting Bail is unsustainable in Law. Orders furnishing of a Bail Bond instead.

Karandeep Singh vs. CBI

2023-Jun-22

The Supreme Court upholds that in case of circumstantial evidence, the chain has to be complete in all respects.

Laxman Prasad @ Laxman vs. State of Madhya Pradesh

2023-Jun-21

Insurance Company is not liable to make the payment of compensation to claimant if the policy is not renewed by the insurer- Rajasthan High Court

National Insurance Company Ltd Vs Rudi Devi and Ors

2023-Jun-21

Delhi High Court rules that the revisional court can't make deposit of arrears of maintenance ordered under section 125 of Cr PC a condition for grant of stay.

RS vs. MB

2023-Jun-20

Maternity Leave is a Fundamental Human Right which should not be denied- Violates Article 29 and 39D of Constitution of India- Himachal Pradesh High Court

State of Himachal Pradesh Vs Sita Devi

2023-Jun-20

Delhi High Court reinstates the right of construction workers to pensions benefits, rejects application of hyper technical issues.

Badam Verva vs. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board & Anr.

2023-Jun-19

Court Fee u/s 379(1) Indian Succession Act was not sine quo non for maintainability of an application for issuing Succession Certificate u/s 372 nor does it affect the Court's jurisdiction to proceed with deciding the Succession Application- Bombay High C

Prakashchandra Vs Monoharlal

2023-Jun-17

Railways cannot be held responsible for deficiency in services if a passenger is not able to protect its own belonging- Supreme Court

Station Supritendent and Anr Vs Surender Bhola

2023-Jun-17

Divorce granted under Special Marriage Act, spouse being guilty of causing mental and physical cruelty, further indulged in Adultery and desertion- Punjab and Haryana High Court

Dheeraj Soni Vs Neetu

2023-Jun-16

Supreme Court increases compensation for deceased Workman based on wife's uncontested claim before Dy. Labour Commissioner.

Mamta Devi vs. Reliance General Insurance Company Limited

2023-Jun-16

Cheque Bounce: It Is Not a Hard and Fast Rule That the Drawee of a Cheque Can Never Present a Cheque Issued as Security: HC Chhattisgarh

Sangeeta Vs Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce (T&D) Co-Operative Federation

2023-Jun-15

The Supreme Court directs remedial measures for Punjab Police Rules observing that they are outdated in terms of the current hierarchy of the Police Force.

Aish Mohammed vs. State of Haryana and Ors

2023-Jun-15

Pruning of Trees will not be permitted in Delhi except in accordance of Delhi Preservation of Trees Act 1994- Delhi High Court

Prof Dr Sanjeev Bagai and Ors Vs Department of Environment Govt of NCT Delhi

2023-Jun-14

Karnataka High Court- Just Because parties are residing in the same property, Divorce by mutual consent cannot be denied

Divya Ganesh Vs NIL

2023-Jun-13

Kerala High Court: Law does not recognise live-in relationship as a marriage, and a couple living together only by agreement cannot file for divorce.

X Vs NIL

2023-Jun-12

Kerala High Court depricates conduct of Lawyer, says Judge's productivity can't be measured based on number of cases listed daily.

Yeshwanth Shenoy vs. The Chief Justice Kerala High Court & Ors.

2023-Jun-12

Section 438 of CrPC- No Bar on approaching the Court Directly, it is the discretion of Application to Approach High Court or Court of Session- Delhi High Court

PANKAJ BANSAL v. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT DELHI) & ANR. and other

2023-Jun-09

POCSO case- lack of witnesses is not sufficient to exonerate the accused if the survivor's testimony is credible. High Court of Meghalaya

Arjun Das Vs State of Meghalaya

2023-Jun-08

The Supreme Court holds that the courts can implicate a person not named in the FIR as an accused in presence of sufficient evidence.

Jitendra Nath Mishra Vs. State of UP & Anr.

2023-Jun-08

Delhi High Court makes hybrid hearings mandatory in all District Courts in national capital

2023-Jun-07

Delhi High Court denies interim bail to Manish Sisodia in money laundering case.

Manish Sisodia Vs. ED

2023-Jun-07

If High Courts recognizes GPA and Will to be the documents of title or documents conferring right in any immovable property is a violation of Statutory Law- Supreme Court

Ghanshyam Vs Yogendra

2023-Jun-06

Delhi High Court allows district courts to permit lawyers and parties to appear virtually without prior request.

2023-Jun-05

Court Denied Bail to a Man asking Women Colleague for outing and that she has a good figure, attracts Sexual Harassment

Hemant Mishra Vs State of Maharashtra

2023-Jun-03

Investigating agencies can not defeat the right of default / statutory bail by filing a police report without completing investigation.

CBI Vs. Kapil Wadhawan & Ors

2023-Jun-03

Photocopy of the Sale Deed cannot be accepted as a Surity- Allahabad High Court

Raj Kumar Vs Mohd. Kaukab Azim Rizvi

2023-Jun-02

Delhi High Court rules that the courts should not draw a conclusion at the stage of bail whether a promise made to a prosecutrix was false or in bad faith.

RR Vs. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

2023-Jun-01

Punjab and Haryana High Court issue directions to Revenue Courts for service of Notice Through E-mail, Whats app etc…

Amar Singh Vs Sanjeev Kumar

2023-Jun-01

Rejection of the application for Change of Name on the ground of Delay is arbitrary and transgress the Fundamental Rights of the person- Allahabad High Court

Md Sameer Rao Vs State of Allahabad

2023-May-31

Students are the nation builders of Tomorrow, Education Loan Application ought not to have rejected by the Bank- Kerela High Court

Noel Paul Fredy Vs State Bank of India

2023-May-30

Forcing a woman to choose between her Right to education and Right to becoming a mother infringes Article 21 of Constitution of India- Delhi High Court

Renuka Vs University Grant Commission

2023-May-30

Withdrawal of Rs.2000 denomination banknotes from circulation is for the reason that the purpose of issuing it has achieved- Delhi High Court

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay Vs Union of India

2023-May-26

The concept of 'shared household' provides the right of the daughter-in-law in a shared household is not an indefeasible right and cannot be to the exclusion of the in-laws- Delhi High Court

Ritu Chernalia Vs Amar Chernalia & Ors

2023-May-25

Delhi High Court- Advocate appearing on Criminal Side for the accused or prosecution cannot claim a right to own an Arm License

Adv Shiv Kumar Vs Union of India

2023-May-24

Promotion of Government Servant is only subject to the outcome of pending Criminal Proceedings- Say Orissa High Court

State of Odisha & Anr. v. Joseph Barik

GST is known as the Goods and Services Tax

2023-May-24

Points to be taken care during GST checking drive starting from 16/05/2023 till 15/07/2023

2023-May-23

Non Empanelment of hospitals is no reason to deny emergency treatment to a government employee.

Union of India & Anr. Vs. Sh. Joginder Singh

2023-May-22

Delhi High Court holds that employees who submit forged documents to their employers have to be dealt with in a strict manner.

Kiran Thakur Vs. Resident Commissioner Bihar Bhavan

present petition preferred by the estranged wife

2023-May-22

Family Court is expected to not adopt such hyper-technical approach and close the right of the Parties to Cross examine in such a hurried manner- Delhi High Court

Chetna Rathee Vs Chahit Kundu

2023-May-20

Hurling caste related abuse with the view to insult or humiliate will not bring the same within the ambit of section 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST- Supreme Court

Ramesh Chandra Vs State of U.P

2023-May-19

When inordinate Delay in handing over the possession of Flat by the Builder, the Buyer cannot be expected to wait for an indefinite time and suffer Financially- National Consumer Dispute Redressal

Pankaj Thapliyal and Anr Vs M/s Pioneer Urban Land and Infrastructure

2023-May-18

The Supreme Court upholds that joint complaints by multiple consumers need not be filed in representative capacity, and observes that the definition of a consumer includes consumers.

Alpha G184 Owners Association Vs. Magnum International Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

TATA Motors Ltd Vs Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Tax

2023-May-17

The Transaction Between manufacturer and the dealer while acting pursuant to Warranty has to be construed as Sale Under Sales Tax Act- Supreme Court

TATA Motors Ltd Vs Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Tax

2023-May-17

Supreme Court holds that Article 226/227 empowers High Courts to issue additional directions while considering Bail pleas.

Sanjay Dubey Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr

2023-May-16

Rummy whether Played with Stakes or without Stakes is not Gambling- Karnataka High Court

Gameskraft Vs Director General of Goods and Services

2023-May-16

Supreme Court imposes fine of Rs.1 lakh on HUDA and reprimands it for filing frivolous appeal.

Haryana Urban Development Authority & Anr. Vs. Jagdeep Singh

2023-May-15

Supreme Court says that the National Company Law Tribunal has to admit petition under section 7 if the debt is due. The view taken in the case of Innoventive Industries still holds good.”

M. Suresh Kumar Reddy Vs. Canara Bank & Ors.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Work Place

2023-May-13

Constitution of ICC under PoSH Act, 2013- Supreme Court

Aureliano Fernandes Versus State Of Goa And Others | Civil Appeal No. 2482 Of 2014

2023-May-13

Supreme Court emphasises on the importance of the aspect of diversity in the process of designation of Senior Advocates.

Indira Jaising Vs. Supreme Court of India

2023-May-12

Delhi High Court Dismisses Government of India's Challenge Alleging Fraud And ‘Unjust Enrichment’ In Relation To Gas Extraction, Upholds Arbitral Award In Favour Of Reliance.

Union of India Vs. Reliance Industries Limited & Ors.

2023-May-12

Delhi High Court asks Judges to be careful in granting or denying bail in POCSO cases as adolescent love can’t be controlled by courts.

MAHESH KUMAR vs. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)

2023-May-10

The Supreme Court explains the distinctions between the magistrate's pre-cognizance and post-cognizance powers under Section 156(3) of CrPC

Kailash Vijayvargiya v. Rajlakshmi Chaudhuri and others

2023-May-09

Right of an accused to get default bail under section 167 of the Cr.PC would not get extinguished on filing of an incomplete chargesheet without completing investigation.

Ritu Chhabaria vs. Union of India and Ors.

2023-May-08

Gauhati High Court Warns Senior Lawyer For Comment On Judge’s Imminent Retirement, Refuses To Quash FIR Against Congress Leader Srinivas BV.

Srinivas B.V. vs. State of Assam

2023-May-05

Supreme Court upholds that auction under SARFAESI Act Can't Be Stayed Just Because Sale Agreement Holder Offered To Pay Dues and when Borrower Hasn't Invoked S.13(8).

G. Vikram Kumar vs. State Bank of Hyderabad & Ors.

2023-May-05

FIR for gambling against proprietor of gaming app Wingame quashed by Bombay High Court

Akshay Anant Matkar Vs State of Maharashtra

2023-May-04

Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order directing Uttar Pradesh schools to refund/adjust 15% fees paid during COVID-19

2023-May-04

NCDRC Directed ITC Ltd to pay Rs. 2 Crore as Compensation to the Consumer For Wrong Haircut and Hair Treatment

Aashna Roy Vs Yogesh Deveshwar and Anr

2023-May-03

Royalties have to be paid to Original Author before Using Copyright Music- Bombay High Court

Indian Performing Right Society Ltd Vs Rajasthan Patrika Ltd

2023-May-02

Father’s name can be deleted from minor’s passport- Delhi High Court

Smita Mann and Anr Vs Regional Passport Officer

2023-May-02

Supreme Court explains distinction between Obiter Dicta and Ratio Decidendi

Career Institute Educational Society Vs Om Shree Thakurji Educational Society

2023-May-01

Supreme Court rules that an action to cancel instrument under section 31 of the Specific Relief Act is not in Rem.

M/s Asian Avenues Pvt Ltd vs Sri Syed Shoukat Hussain

2023-May-01

When a marriage irretrievably breaks down, Article 142 allows the SC to waive the six-month cooling-off period for divorce, Rules Supreme Court Constitution Bench.

Shilpa Sailesh v. Varun Sreenivasan [TP(C) No. 1118/2014] and other connected matters

2023-Apr-29

Supreme Court dismisses plea to halt DMRC Phase IV Metro work over Environmental Concerns.

In Re: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

2023-Apr-28

The Supreme Court says Ganja seeds are not a banned contraband under the NDPS Act.

Hasubhai Kamabhai Thakor Vs. State of Gujarat

2023-Apr-28

Taxi operators' request for more vehicles to go from Manali to Rohtang Pass is rejected by the NGT

Court on its Motion Vs State of HP and Ors

2023-Apr-27

Court should not hesitate to compensate for police laches and lapses during investigation and every accused has a right to expect fair and free investigation, imposed cost of Rs 2 lacs – Calcutta High Court

Sunita Shukla Vs State of West Bengal

2023-Apr-26

Bombay High Court says an Unregistered Relinquishment Deed is inadmissible in evidence.

Chandrabhaga Kolhe Vs. Suryabhan S/o Champatra Shende

Arbitrator under section 11 of the Arbitration Act

2023-Apr-25

Calcutta High Court rules that pendency of conciliation proceedings before the Facilitation Council under the MSMED Act does not bar the court from appointing an Arbitrator under section 11 of the Arbitration Act.

Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Ltd Vs. Gargi Travels Pvt Ltd

2023-Apr-24

Husband neither the guarantor not authorized signatory cannot be summoned when Cheque got dishonoured issued by Wife being Sole Proprietor- Allahabad High Court- Dishonour of Cheque

Pawan Garg Vs State of U.P

2023-Apr-21

Mere unnatural death of Wife in the matrimonial House within 7 years of marriage is not sufficient to convict Husband under Section 304 B and 498 A IPC- Supreme Court

Charan Singh Vs State of Uttarakhand

2023-Apr-20

Supreme Court Rules that Government Servants cannot claim overtime allowance under The Factories Act.

Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd. & Ors. Vs Vijay D. Kasbe & Ors.

2023-Apr-20

Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

2023-Apr-19

The Supreme Court observed that Trial Courts and the Public Prosecutors should be vigilant in the matter of framing of charges.

SOUNDARAJAN vs. STATE REP. BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE VIGILANCE ANTI CORRUPTION DINDIGUL

2023-Apr-18

Woman Not Liable to Maintain In-laws U/s 125 CrPC, Rules Bombay HC

Shobha Vs Krishan Roa and Anr

2023-Apr-17

Supreme Court rules that an unregistered agreement to sell is admissible as evidence in a suit for specific performance.

R. Hemalatha Vs. Kashthuri

2023-Apr-15

Breaking News: Supreme Court constitutes 5 judges Bench to hear plea on Same-Sex marriage recognition

2023-Apr-15

Supreme Court directed to release the forfeited amount deposited by the borrower and set aside to avail the remedy to recover the forfeited amount- SARFAESI

Mohd. Shariq v Punjab National Bank and Others

2023-Apr-13

Supreme Court Quashes Detention of Samajwadi Party Leader. Shocked at UP Govt. Invoking National Security Act in Revenue Recovery Case.

Yusuf Malik vs. Union of India & Ors.

2023-Apr-13

Bombay High Court paves way for Adoption by Single Working mother, Slams medieval conservative concept

Shabnamjahan Moinuddin Ansari Vs State of Maharashtra

2023-Apr-12

Drug manufacturer cannot be faulted with for not manufacturing the drug for which the standard is prescribed after the date of manufacture - Bombay High Court

Kirti Kumar Jayantilal Patel and Ors. Vs. State of Maharashtra

2023-Apr-11

The act of a perpetrator peeping inside the bathroom when a woman taking a bath will certainly be regarded as an invasion of her privacy and attracts Voyeurism U/s 354 of IPC- Delhi High Court

Sonu Vs State

2023-Apr-10

No Relief to Phone Pe in Trademark infringement case against Post pe- Bombay High Court

Phone Pe Pvt Ltd Vs Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd

2023-Apr-06

Rape is the most hated crime in the society, no self-respecting woman would normally concoct a story of rape- J and K High Court

Sunil Kumar Vs U.T of J &K

2023-Apr-05

Showing mercy and Reducing sentence while applying the principle that payment of compensation is a factor for reduction, is a realm of misplaced sympathy- Supreme Court

State of Punjab Vs Dil Bahadur

2023-Apr-04

Not taking due care while driving the vehicle and in particular overtaking, either stationary or moving vehicle also would amount to rash and negligent driving- Delhi High Court

Sushil Devi Vs Sandeep Kumar

2023-Apr-03

Punjab and Haryana High court reiterates the moral duty of the husband to maintain his wife irrespective of him being a professional beggar

Sandeep Versus Suman

2023-Mar-31

Every Death of a Patient Cannot Be Considered as Death Due to Medical Negligence: NCDRC

Pink City Heart & General Hospital v. Banarsi Devi & 2 Ors.

2023-Mar-29

Opportunity should be granted by the Bank To Borrowers Before Declaring the Accounts As Fraud : Supreme Court

State Bank of India & Ors versus Rajesh Agarwal & Ors.

2023-Mar-28

Arresting woman after sunset: Madras High Court directs State to frame guidelines for arresting woman after sunset- Section 46(4) CrPC

S Salma Vs State of Tamil Nadu

2023-Mar-27

Supreme Court quashed Interim Compensation to Victim as Condition for Anticipatory Bail

Talat Sanvi v. State of Jharkhand & Anr.

Rahul Gandhi disqualified Lok Sabha member

2023-Mar-24

Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as Lok Sabha member

2023-Mar-23

Surat court convicts Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

2023-Mar-22

Where the proceedings under Section 138 of NI Act already commenced and taken cognizance and during pendency the company dissolved, the signatory/directors cannot escape their penal liability- Supreme Court of India

Ajay Kumar Radheyshyam Goenka vs Tourism Finance Corporation Of ... on 15 March, 2023

2023-Mar-21

The title over the property cannot be decided as a main issue in Rent Control Proceedings asked Tenant to handover the possession - Allahabad High Court

Smt. Sharda Devi And Another v. District Judge Hardoi And 8 Others

2023-Mar-20

Unless there is a specific bar, the Arbitrator is empowered to grant pendent lite interest- Supreme Court

Indian Railway Construction Company Limited v M/s National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited

2023-Mar-18

Trend to misuse and abuse the process of law by lodging false FIR to satisfy one’s Ego, Imposed cost of Rs. 1,00,000/- for Quashing the FIR- Punjab and Haryana High Court

Varun Bagga Vs State of Punjab and Ors

2023-Mar-17

POCSO survivor, accused marrying other persons and living happily not ground to quash FIR: Calcutta High Court

Bhuban Basak Vs The State of West Bengal & Ors.

2023-Mar-16

After a region gets urbanised, the Delhi Land Reforms Act is not applicable under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act: Supreme Court

Mohinder Singh Vs Narain Singh

2023-Mar-15

Change in Legal Profession: Foreign Lawyers and Law Firms Can Now Practise in India- BCI Notifies Rules

2023-Mar-14

The Postal Service is not responsible for any delays in Delivery unless the Central Government expressly agrees to do so- NCDRC

Yogesh Kumar Vs Superintendent, Indian Postal Department

2023-Mar-10

Authorized Signatory od a Company under NI ACT who is Not

Lyka Labs Lmt & Anr Vs The State of Maharshtra

2023-Mar-09

Principals Laid in Compassionate Appointment : Supreme Court

The State of West Bengal Vs Debabrata Tiwari & Ors

2023-Mar-07

There cannot be any school without playground., unauthorized occupation and possession reserved for the school, cannot be directed to be legalized- Supreme Court

The State of Haryana Vs Satpal and Ors

2023-Mar-07

Having Decree of Eviction, the tenancy terminates and Landlord is entitled to mense profits depriving him from the use of premises, pending Revision- Delhi High Court

Sonia Mehra Vs Hari Chand Verma

2023-Mar-04

Mere breach of contract does not attracts offence of criminal breach of trust and for offence under Section 405 IPC entrustment is necessary - Allahabad HC

2023-Mar-03

S.147 of Negotiable Instrument Act can proceed to compound offence even in those cases, where accused stands convicted in Cheque Bounce Case- Himachal Pradesh High Court

Naresh Kumar Vs Trilok Chand

2023-Mar-02

Bounden Duty of State to Ensure Lives and Properties of Citizens are Protected at All Times: SC

Sunil Saini & Ors Vs The State of Haryana & Ors

2023-Mar-01

Mere acquittal does not entitle an employee to the reinstatement in service-Supreme Court

Imtiyaz Ahmad Malla Vs The State of Jammu and Kashmir

2023-Mar-01

Supreme Court affirmed that the time to deposit the balance sale consideration cannot automatically be extended under Section 28 Special Relief Act.

P Shyamala Vs Gundlur Masthan

2023-Feb-28

Court has the power to transfer criminal cases as per Section 406 CrPC in offences under Section 138 of the NI Act of 1881- Supreme Court

Yogesh Upadhyay & Anr Vs Atlanta Limited

2023-Feb-27

Supreme Court upheld the order, whereby Mother awarded Punishment of Imprisonment For Life for murdering her own son- Section 302 IPC

Vahitha Vs State of Tamil Nadu

2023-Feb-27

Securing Higher Qualification At A Later Date Not Determinative For Fixing Seniority- Anganwari: JKL High Court

Vahitha Vs State of Tamil Nadu

2023-Feb-24

Reserved category should be considered as a general category candidate if the candidate secures more marks in order of merit than the last selected general category candidate- Gauhati High Court

Biplab Karmakar v. The Union of India & 7 Ors

2023-Feb-23

Petitioner on attaining majority is allowed to get the date of birth correct when first passport was issued when petitioner being Minor- Patna High Court

Nida Amina Ahmad Vs UOI & Ors

2023-Feb-21

No rule that say an alibi can only be taken into account during the defence’s evidence

Anand Vs State of Maharashtra

2023-Feb-17

No person can be expected to live with constant abuse being hurled upon him, Uphold Divorce- Delhi High Court

Deepti Bhardwaj Vs Rajeev Bhardwaj

2023-Feb-16

Transfer Should not always be allowed in favour of the wife- High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Grants Relief to Husband in Matrimonial Dispute

Rupinder Singh Vs Kiran & Anr

2023-Feb-15

Not Quantity of the witnesses but the quality of witnesses which matters, observed the Apex Court while affirming the conviction in Murder Case

Ajai Alias Ajju & Ors Vs The State of Uttar Pradesh

2023-Feb-14

A woman can also be held guilty of gang rape if she has facilitated the act of rape with a group of person-Allahabad High Court.

Suneeta Pandey Vs State of U.P & Anr

2023-Feb-14

Registration of cross FIRs is permissible with different versions of two parties with regard to the same occurrence- High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Abdul Rashid Vs Union Territory Of J&K & Ors

2023-Feb-13

Delhi High Court directs Bar Council of Delhi to Form Disciplinary Committee to examine allegations of monetary demands against the Advocate

Dr Subhash Vijayran Vs Abhijit Mishra & Ors

2023-Feb-13

Delhi High Court- Fabio Trademark Infringement alleges OREO, restrains Parle from using 'FABIO' or 'FAB!O' to sell their biscuit

Intercontinental Great Brands vs Parle Product Private Limited

2023-Feb-10

Virginity test against detainee Woman’s right to dignity and Unconstitutional : Delhi High Court

Sr. Sephy vs CBI & Ors

2023-Feb-09

Writ under Article 226 of Constitution of India is maintainable even in contract cases if State fails to play fair: Supreme Court.

M/s Gas Authority Of India Ltd Vs M/s Indian Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd and Ors

2023-Feb-08

Father Has Important Role in Child’s Growth- Karnataka HC Grants Custody of Child to Father

Dr Ekta Singh Vs Rajeev Giri

2023-Feb-06

Criminal Proceedings In Matrimonial Disputes, inter-se parties can be quashed by exercising the powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of or even under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 if the Court is satisfied that the parties have g

Rangappa Javoor Vs The State Of Karnataka & Anr

2023-Feb-04

Trial Courts May Consider Suo Motu Relaxing Conditions If Bail Bonds Aren't Provided Within One Month: Supreme Court

In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail

2023-Feb-03

Section 138 Negotiable Instrument Act- Accused cannot be convicted on the basis of the orders passed by the courts below, Needs to appreciate the matter being settled between the parties: Supreme Court

B.V Seshaiah Cs The State of Telangana & Anr

2023-Feb-02

Maintenance allowance granted to wife cannot be considered as debt- She is not a creditor, hence exemption under S.11 cannot be granted to husband

Amutha Vs Gunsekaran

2023-Feb-03

Armed forces can take disciplinary action against officers for adultery: Supreme Court

2023-Feb-02

Section 376 IPC- Breach of Promise to marry does not amounts to Rape- Supreme Court

Naim Ahamed Vs State (NCT of Delhi)

2023-Feb-02

If a person (Father) already relinquished his rights in his Father’s property, his sons cannot claim their share in the property- Supreme Court

Elumalai @Venkatesan & Anr Vs M Kamala and Ors

2023-Feb-03

Delhi High Court Notifies Rules For Live Streaming Of Proceedings, Prohibits Unauthorized Sharing Or Recording By Public, Media

2023-Mar-02

Supreme Court-Pre-existing dispute could not be said to constitute a “grave and sudden” provocation- Section 300 and 302 IPC

Prasad Pradhan & Anr Vs The State of Chhatis

2023-Feb-02

Merely Because 180 Days Have Lapsed, Accused Cannot be Released Automatically on Default Bail Without Application: NDPS: Full Bench of Calcutta HC

Subhas Yadav Vs State of West Bengal

2023-Feb-02

Continued Temporary Acquisition would be arbitrary and can be said to be infringing the right to use the property guaranteed under Article 300A of the Constitution of India-Supreme Court

Sendhabhai Bharwad & Anr Vs Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd

2023-Feb-02

Criminal Law cannot be utilised for arm twisting or money recovery. Bail cannot be dependent on payment of money-Supreme Court

BIMLA TIWARI PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF BIHAR & ORS.

2023-Feb-02

Accused relies on income tax returns of complainant showing lacked financial capacity, the Supreme Court upholds the acquittal.

RAJARAM versus MARUTHACHALAM

2023-Feb-02

Supreme Court- If Adopted Child was not dependant on the government servant prior to his death is not entitled to Family Pension under the definition of ‘family’ under Rule 54(14)(b) of the CCS (Pension) Rules

Shri Ram Shridhar Chimurkar Vs Union of India

2023-Feb-02

Big Relief for Parents Schools are directed to adjust 15% excess fee paid during Covid Times (2020-21) to be adjusted in Future to Students - Allahabad HC

Adarsh Bhushan Vs State of U.P

2023-Feb-02

Section 29 of N.I Act-Legal Representative of the father, the accused is liable to repay the loan to the complainant under N.I Act- Karnataka HC

Prasad Raykar Vs B.T Dinesh

2023-Feb-03

Effecting transfer of property subject to condition of providing basic amenities & physical needs to transferor-senior citizen, is sine qua non for applicability of Sec.23 (1) of Senior Citizens Act: SC

Sudesh Chhikara Vs Ramti Devi & Anrs

2023-Feb-03

Can Sexual Harassment Enquiry Proceedings Be Quashed Only Because ICC failed to Complete it in 90 Days? Answers Delhi HC

CA Nitesh Parashar Vs Institute of Chartered Accountants of India & Ors

2023-Feb-03

A decree of possession cannot be passed in favour of the plaintiff on the ground that defendant have not been able to fully establish their right, title and interest- Supreme Court

Smriti Debbarma (Dead) Through LR Vs Prabha Ranjan Debbrama & Ors

2023-Feb-03

Supreme Court: SARFAESI Act with respect to the secured assets would prevail over the recoveries under the MSMED Act to recover the amount

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd Vs Girnar Corrugators Pvt Ltd & Ors

2023-Feb-03

Section 18 of SARFAESI Act- Borrower has to deposit 50% of the amount of “debt due” as claimed by the bank/financial institution/assignee along with interest as claimed- Supreme Court

M/s Sidha Neelkanth Paper Industries Private Limited & Another versus Prudent ARC Limited & Other

2023-Feb-03

Sabarmati Gas CNG Station

Sabarmati Gas Limited Vs Shah Alloys Limited

2023-Feb-03

High Court Should Quash Criminal Proceeding Where Civil Dispute Given Colour of Criminal Offence: Supreme Court

R Nagender Yadav Vs The State of Telangana & Anr

2023-Feb-03

Communications between a lawyer and client made during the employment of the lawyer is a privileged communications Under Section 126 and 129 of the Evidence Act: Bombay HC

Anil Vishnu Anturkar Vs Chandrakumar Popatlal Baldota

2023-Feb-03

Civil Proceedings initiated by the Partnership Firm will not be abated if one of the Partner dies during the proceedings. Supreme Court- Order XXX Rule 4 CPC, Order XX Rule 10 CPC

Sumer Singh Galundia Vs Jeevan Singh (Since Deceased Through LRs)

2023-Feb-03

Motor Vehicle Accident Claims: The Supreme Court Directed Concerned Police to File First Accident Reports within 48 hours and Further Orders the Formation of Special Police Task

Gohar Mohammed Versus Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation & others

2023-Feb-03

NCDRC holds the landowner and developer jointly and severally liable for the service's deficiency.

Prashant Telkar and Vijeta Kalghatgi Vs ND Developers Pvt Ltd

2023-Mar-02

In a Landmark Judgement Top Court issued guidelines to prevent unnecessary arrest, remand and stressed upon the importance of the rule “Bail Over Jail”

2023-Feb-03

Supreme Court: Mother being the only natural guardian of the child has the right to decide the surname of the child

Akella Lalitha vs Konda Hanumantha Rao on 28 July, 2022

2023-Feb-03

Supreme Court- Section 300 of Cr.PC Bars that no person shall be prosecuted or punished for the same offence, more than once

T.P. Gopalakrishnan versus State of Kerala

2023-Feb-03

Under Section 138 of NI Act, Merely Signing a Cheque Does Not Constitute an Offense- Delhi High Court

Manmohan Patnaik Vs Cisco Systems Capital India Pvt Ltd & Ors

2023-Feb-03

Delhi High Court grants protection to trademark

Hamdard national foundation (india) & anr v. Sadar laboratories pvt ltdet

2023-Feb-03

The Supreme Court upholds the dismissal of the CISF officer who harassed a couple at night, said- police officers are not required to practise

CISF vs Santosh Kumar Pandey

2023-Feb-03

Continuing illegal activities reflected in more than one chargesheet a must to establish organised crime: Supreme Court

The State of Gujrat Vs Sandip Omprakash Gupta

2023-Feb-03

Calcutta High Court- Cannot allow to initiate Criminal Proceedings For Recovery Of Amount Due Under The Arbitration Award

Oil India Ltd vs Ashok Kumar Bajoria & Ors

2022-Dec-16

Supreme Court Constitutional Bench - Direct Evidence Of Bribe Not Necessary To Convict Public Servant Under Prevention Of Corruption Act

Neeraj Dutta Vs State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

2023-Feb-03

After Issuance of Notice Under 41-A CrPC Police Cannot Arrest Without Magistrate’s Permission, Rules Telangana High Court

Syed Inayathullah Vs The State of Telangana

2023-Feb-03

Supreme Court: Permanent Injunction Cannot be sought on the basis of an unregistered agreement to sell

Balram Singh Vs Kelo Devi

2023-Feb-03

Landmark judgment- Supreme Court waives six-months cooling-off period, grants mutual divorce to couple

Amardeep Singh vs Harveen Kaur

2023-Feb-03

NCW moves SC to raise minimum age of marriage for Muslim women

NCW vs Union of India and ors

2023-Feb-07

Supreme Court- In Motor Accident Compensation Claim Cases, the Deceased's Income Tax Returns May Be Used To Calculate His Annual Income

Anjali & Ors Vs Lokendra Rathod & Ors

2023-Feb-07

NATURALS v NIC Natural : Delhi HC restrains NIC Natural ice creams from using NATURALS trademark

Siddhant Ice Cream LLP Vs Ameet Pahilani & Ors

2023-Feb-07

Choice Of The Mother

Mrs. Pooja Kumari vs Gnctd & Anr. on 6 December, 2022

2023-Feb-07

Section 319 CrPC: Apex Court’s Constitutional Bench issued 12 Guidelines for Summoning Additional Defendants During Trial

Sukhpal Singh Khaira Vs State of Punjab

2023-Feb-07

Delhi High Court awards Adobe more than $2 million as damages in a trademark infringement case brought against a frequent cybersquatter.

Adobe Inc Vs Namase Patel And Others

2023-Feb-07

When two opinions are Formed regarding land acquisition compensation, the Supreme Court has ruled that the opinion that advances the cause of justice should be preferred.

Kazi Moinuddin Kazi Bashiroddin Vs The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Through its Senior Regional Manager Regional Office

2023-Feb-07

Article 226 petition cannot be filed seeking alteration in contract: Delhi High Court

Supertech Realtors Pvt Ltd Vs Bank of Maharashtra

2023-Feb-07

Delhi High Court- Every child is a gift from God, so prospective adoptive parents cannot pick or choose which child they will adopt.

Michelle Camilleri & Anr. vs Central Adoption Resource

2023-Feb-07

The Delhi High Court granted relief in a trademark dispute by describing ITC Maurya's

ITC Limited Vs Central Park Estate Pvt Ltd & Anr

2023-Feb-07

Bilkis Bano moves Supreme Court against release of 11 convicts, CJI to look into

2023-Feb-07

If a complaint or police report does not reveal an accused person's involvement in a crime, criminal proceedings may be quashed, according to the Supreme Court.

Ramesh Chandra Gupta Vs State of U.P

2022-Nov-28

Supreme Court directs the Authority to pay the amount of compensation to the Land owners within two months for the Land Acquired 40 years ago

The Revenue Divisional Officer vs Ismail Bhai

2023-Feb-07

“Caesar's wife must be above suspicion

VK Gupta Vs Reserve Bank of India

2023-Feb-07

Delhi High Court awarded decree of permanent injunction In Favour of Starbucks restraining the LOL Café from infringing and/or passing off the Starbuck’s registered trade mark ‘FRAPPUCCINO’ and/or using the ‘FRAPPUCCINO’ mark, including the ‘BROWNIE Ch

StarBucks Corporation Vs LOL Café and Anr

2022-Nov-21

Negotiable Instrument Act - Presumption under Section 139 includes the presumption that a debt or liability is legally enforceable

Jain P Jose Vs Santosh & Anr

2022-Nov-17

The Supreme Court grants Interim Protection via Anticipatory Bail to Step Mother in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCOS Act) and offences under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Case

Urmila Prakash Bhatia v State of Maharashtra

2023-Feb-07

Bombay High Court Restrains Saregama From Infringing Shemaroo's Copyright In 'Disco Dancer' Movie, Allows London Show To Go On

Shemaroo Entertainment Limited Vs. Saregama India Limited and others

2023-Feb-07

Delhi High Court removed Pakistani Roohafza from Amazon

Hamdard National Foundation Vs Amazon India Ltd

2023-Feb-07

Delhi HC awards costs of Rs 20 lakh to Louis Vuitton in trademark violation case against banned Chinese e-shopping portal Club Factory

Louis Vuitton Vs FutureTimes Technology India Pvt Ltd & Ors

2023-Feb-07

Supreme Court upholds validity of 10 percent quota for Economically Weaker Section; The majority Bench upheld the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. CJI UU Lalit, Justice S Ravindra Bhat dissent

CJI UU Lalit, Justice S Ravindra Bhat dissent

2022-Nov-03

Delhi High Court awards ?3 lakh damages to Rajnigandha for dishonest adoption of trademark by Rajni Paan

Dharampal Satyapal Ltd & Anr v. Youssef Anis Mehio & Ors

2022-Oct-29

Question Whether Cheque Was Issued For A Time Barred Debt Or Not Cannot Be Decided In A Petition Under Section 482 CrPC : Supreme Court

Yogesh Jain Vs Sumesh Chadha

2022-Oct-29

Bombay High Court imposes ?25k fine on State for registering FIR against 9-year-old, quashes case

AK Vs State of Maharashtra

2022-Oct-21

Personal liberty can't be taken away even temporarily without following procedure under law: Supreme Court

The State of Manipur & Ors Vs Buyamayum Abdul Hanan @Anand & Anr

2022-Oct-18

Plea Before Kerala High Court Seeks Law against Black Magic, witchcraft: Enactment Of Bill Against Superstition and Human Sacrifice

Kerala Yukthi Vadhi Sangham v. Union of India & Ors.

2022-Oct-15

Hijab Verdict : Judges Express Contrasting Views Regarding Fraternity & Discipline Since divergent views expressed by the Bench, the matter be placed before Hon’ble The Chief Justice of India for constitution of an appropriate Bench.

Hijab Verdict : Judges Express Contrasting Views Regarding Fraternity & Discipline Since divergent views expressed by the Bench, the matter be placed before Hon’ble The Chief Justice of India for constitution of an appropriate Bench.

2022-Oct-10

Married Daughter Can't Be Said To Be Dependant On Mother For Compassionate Appointment: Supreme Court

The State of Maharashtra & Anr Vs Madhuri Maruti Vidhate

2022-Oct-10

Arbitral Tribunal Must Give Reasons For Fixing Interest Rate; Award Holder Not Entitled To Interest For Delay Caused By It : Supreme Court

2022-Sep-30

Termination of Service Has No Nexus With Discharge of Public Duty: MP High Court Dismisses Writ Against Private Educational Institution

2022-Sep-30

Private temple does not become a public one because it is open to public on certain festivals: Delhi High Court

Rajesh Giri Vs Subhash Mittal And Others

2023-Feb-08

NGT Orders Removal Of Temple Structure From Govt Land Meant For 'Open Space'

M/s 108, Super Complex R.W.A. Vs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Ors

2023-Feb-08

NGT orders Rajasthan Government to pay ?3,000 crore compensation for improper waste management

BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI (By Video Conferencing)

2023-Feb-08

Eurosport reaches for the 'stars', but Delhi High Court rules in favour of Star in logo dispute

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

2023-Feb-08

Madras High Court Acquits Man Who Possessed 1.5 Kg Heroin Believing It To Be Wheat Flour

Anandam Gundluru v. Inspector of Police

2023-Feb-08

Daughter In Law Can Claim Maintenance From Her Father In Law If She Inherited Some Estate From Her Husband: Delhi High Court

Laxmi & Anr Vs Shyam Pratap & Anr

2023-Feb-08

Motor Accident Claims : Does Third Party Insurance Cover Pillion Rider? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

MOHANA KRISHNAN S VERSUS K. BALASUBRAMANIYAM & ORS.

2023-Feb-08

Drawer Liable Even If Details Of Cheque Was Filled Up By Some Other Person; Handwriting Expert's Report Cannot Rebut Presumption U/s 139 NI Act: Supreme Court

Oriental Bank of Commerce Vs Prabodh Kumar Tewari

2023-Feb-08

Distinctive elements in advertising campaigns can be protected under intellectual property laws: Delhi High Court

Bright Lifecare Pvt Ltd Vs Vini Cosmetics Pvt Ltd & Anr

2023-Feb-08

Court Can Suo Motu Reject A Plaint Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC : Supreme Court

M/s Patil Automation Pvt Ltd Vs Rakheja Engineers Pvt Ltd

2023-Feb-08

IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD

SHAILESHBHAI KANDUBHAI RATHWA v/s GURJAR SHANKARLAL DEVALAL

2023-Feb-08

Dowry demand even by rich persons against poor family members of wife is rampant: Bombay High Court

Vasant Vs The State of Maharashtra & Ors

2023-Feb-08

Merely because maintainability issue was not specifically dealt with by court will not vitiate judgment: Supreme Court

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

2023-Feb-08

More Weightage To Be Given To Husband's Convenience When He's Taking Care Of Children: MP High Court

SMT. HARSHA SHARMA v RAKESH SHARMA

2022-Jul-28

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