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15/11/2024, 1 year ago

Supreme Court Slams Odisha Government’s ‘Concession’ on Anticipatory Bail for BJP MLA in Police Assault Case

Introduction: In the case of Jayanarayan Mishra v. The State of Odisha, the Supreme Court of India deliberated on a significant issue of anticipatory bail concerning Jayanarayan Mishra, a BJP Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Mishra was accused of physically assaulting a woman police officer during a public protest in 2023. Following the recent […]

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14/11/2024, 1 year ago

Gujarat High Court Orders State to Honor Pay Scale and Promotion Promises for Work Assistant Cadre, Rejects Recovery of Past Salaries

Introduction: The Gujarat High Court recently ruled that the State of Gujarat must grant higher pay scales to members of the Work Assistant cadre, rejecting the State’s recovery of salary payments made due to delays in implementing promised pay scale adjustments. Justice Vaibhavi D. Nanavati underscored the State’s obligation to avoid undue delay in upgrading […]

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14/11/2024, 1 year ago

Orissa High Court Affirms Conviction of Husband for Murder: Denies Grave Provocation in Wife’s Request to Wait for Food

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court upheld the conviction of Raikishore Jena for the murder of his wife, rejecting his defence of “grave and sudden provocation.” The Court observed that a simple request by a wife for her husband to wait while food was being prepared cannot justify violent retaliation. The Division […]

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14/11/2024, 1 year ago

Bombay High Court Grants Temporary Injunction to Reliance Retail, Halting Trademark and Copyright Infringement of ‘CAMPA’ Brand

Introduction: In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court issued a temporary injunction to protect Reliance Retail Ltd.’s (plaintiff) rights over the trademark and artistic works associated with the popular ‘CAMPA’ beverage brand. This interim order was made in response to Reliance’s allegations that the defendants, Md. Sirajuddin and Beauty Bibi, had infringed upon its […]

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14/11/2024, 1 year ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Reiterates Aadhaar as Identity Document, Not Proof of Age, in Welfare Scheme Eligibility Dispute

Introduction: In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has underscored that an Aadhaar card cannot be relied upon as conclusive proof of age, emphasizing that it serves only as an identity document. The court’s decision came in response to a plea filed by Sunita Bai Sahu, a widow seeking financial assistance under the […]

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14/11/2024, 1 year ago

Kerala High Court Hears Plea by Differently-Abled Woman Seeking Protection from Abuse under Disabilities Act

Introduction: A recent plea before the Kerala High Court has brought to attention the urgent need for effective protections under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The petitioner, a differently-abled woman with speech and hearing impairments, has sought a directive for police protection against a resident who allegedly attempted to molest her. Asserting […]

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14/11/2024, 1 year ago

Kerala High Court Lifts Stay on Tent City Development in Lakshadweep Islands

Introduction: In a notable decision impacting the ongoing Tent City project in Lakshadweep, the Kerala High Court has lifted the stay previously imposed on further construction at Thinnakkara and Bangaram Islands. This dispute arose when local stakeholders challenged the assignment of lands to the Tourism Department of the Union Territory, which had undertaken the development […]

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14/11/2024, 1 year ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Partial Compromise in Cases with Multiple Accused, Advocates Against “Piecemeal Settlements”

Introduction: In a landmark decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the issue of partial compromises in criminal cases involving multiple accused. The ruling, delivered by a division bench consisting of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma, emphasized the necessity of treating the criminal justice process as a balanced system. The Court argued […]

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14/11/2024, 1 year ago

Kerala High Court Overturns Family Court’s Custody Decision Based on Mother’s Postpartum Depression History

Introduction: In a recent case, the Kerala High Court examined the custody rights of a one-and-a-half-year-old child, overturning the Family Court’s decision to grant permanent custody to the father based on the mother’s previous postpartum depression. The Court underscored that postpartum depression is often a temporary condition, with scientific studies indicating it does not permanently […]

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