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  • Supreme Court Divided: Chandrababu Naidu’s Skill Development Scam Case Referred to Larger Bench
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17/01/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Divided: Chandrababu Naidu’s Skill Development Scam Case Referred to Larger Bench

Introduction: The Supreme Court, in a split verdict, referred the plea of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to quash an FIR in the skill development scam case to a larger bench. Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Bela M Trivedi delivered separate judgments, differing on the interpretation of Section 17A of the Prevention of […]

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16/01/2024, 2 years ago

Consumer Complaint Victory: Nykaa and Delhivery Held Liable for Damaged Beauty Products

Introduction: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Panipat, Haryana, ruled in favor of a consumer, Miss Sapna Bhandari, who purchased beauty products worth Rs. 17,541 from Nykaa. Delivered by Delhivery Courier, the products were left outside her house, resulting in damages. The Commission found Nykaa liable for deficiency in services, acknowledging the damaged products […]

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16/01/2024, 2 years ago

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Muslim Scholar Accused of Issuing Fatwa Against Conversion to Hinduism

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court grants bail to Maulana Syed Mohammad Shabibul Husaini, a Muslim Scholar accused of issuing a fatwa to kill Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi (Waseem Rizvi), a former Shia Waqf Board chairman, who converted to Hinduism. The court criticizes the Gujarat Public Service Commission’s rigid stance, emphasizing the importance of compassion in […]

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16/01/2024, 2 years ago

Gujarat High Court Advocates Compassion: Criticizes GPSC’s Rigid Stance on Pregnant Candidate’s Interview Date

Introduction: In a scathing rebuke to the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), the Gujarat High Court showcases the importance of humanity in administering rules, particularly when dealing with extraordinary circumstances. The court’s critique stems from GPSC’s refusal to accommodate a pregnant woman’s plea for an alternative interview date during her final pregnancy stage. Justice Nikhil […]

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16/01/2024, 2 years ago

Madras High Court Advocates Human Dignity: Grants Leave to Convicts for Mother’s Death Ceremony

Introduction: In a profound decision, the Madras High Court emphasizes the fundamental human rights of prisoners, asserting that even those convicted of heinous crimes deserve humane treatment under Article 21 of the Constitution. The case revolves around a plea seeking leave for a son and grandson, accused in an NDPS case, to attend the death […]

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16/01/2024, 2 years ago

Delhi High Court Probes Encroachment in Asola Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary and Central Ridge to Tackle Air Pollution

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has initiated a suo motu public interest litigation dating back to 2015, focusing on combating air pollution in Delhi. A recent development directs the city’s forest department to provide details on the status and extent of encroachment in the Asola Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary and Central Ridge. The court is actively […]

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16/01/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Setting Wife on Fire, Deeming it ‘Extreme Cruelty

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court affirms the conviction and life imprisonment of a man found guilty of setting his wife on fire. The court deems the act as ‘extreme cruelty’ falling under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (Punishment for Murder). The tragic incident led to the wife’s demise, prompting the […]

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16/01/2024, 2 years ago

Bombay High Court Grants Refund of Stamp Duty Despite Exceeding Time Limit Due to Developer’s Default

Introduction: The Bombay High Court showcases judicial empathy by granting the refund of stamp duty for a flat purchase agreement, even beyond the stipulated 5-year limit, owing to the developer’s failure to fulfill obligations. In the case involving Satish Buba Shetty, a retired bank official, the court emphasizes the importance of fairness and recognizes the […]

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16/01/2024, 2 years ago

Bombay High Court Clarifies Gratuity Calculation in Case of Employee Transfer Within Same Management

Introduction: The Bombay High Court provides clarity on gratuity calculation for employees transferred from one institute to another under the same management, emphasizing the need for fairness in summary suits. In a case involving Ravi Bhadrappa Randale’s employment transition from Terna Polytechnic to Terna Engineering College, the court dismisses employers’ writ petitions challenging the gratuity […]

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