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  • Activist Umar Khalid Withdraws Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
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16/02/2024, 2 years ago

Activist Umar Khalid Withdraws Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

Background: Khalid, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar, was arrested in September 2020 and has been in custody since then. He is accused of being part of a larger conspiracy behind the communal violence that erupted in northeast Delhi in February 2020. He has denied all charges. Activist Umar Khalid, facing charges under the […]

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16/02/2024, 2 years ago

Judgment Debtor Cannot Be Jailed for Debt Due to Poverty, Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a judgment debtor cannot be imprisoned for failing to pay a debt if they lack the means to do so. This landmark decision protects individuals from facing imprisonment solely due to poverty, upholding their fundamental rights. Arguments of Both the sides: The petitioner, a judgment debtor, […]

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16/02/2024, 2 years ago

Slum Occupant Faces Costs for Late Claim in Suit Against Developers

Introduction: A Bombay High Court judgment highlights the importance of timely and accurate pleadings in legal disputes. The court imposed costs on a slum occupant who attempted to amend her suit against developers seven years after filing it, introducing claims inconsistent with her initial pleadings. Arguments of Both the sides: Shardadevi Vikramjeet Yadav (original plaintiff) […]

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16/02/2024, 2 years ago

Upholding Due Process: Jammu and Kashmir High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Preventive Detention

Introduction: In a pivotal judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, led by Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, emphasized the paramount importance of due process in cases of preventive detention. The court’s scrutiny centered around a detention order issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA) 1978, raising concerns about vagueness, lack […]

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15/02/2024, 2 years ago

Allahabad HC Deciphers Compassionate Appointment Rules: Spouse’s Employment Bar Not Extended to Children

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court recently unraveled complexities surrounding compassionate appointments, specifically addressing the statutory condition related to the employment status of the deceased employee’s family members. In a notable judgment, the court clarified that the restriction on granting compassionate appointment, if the spouse is in government employment, doesn’t extend to the children of the […]

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15/02/2024, 2 years ago

Legal Complexity Unveiled: Bombay HC Clarifies Jurisdictional Bar in Compromise Decree Appeals

Introduction: The Bombay High Court recently addressed a crucial legal issue surrounding the maintainability of a suit challenging a compromise decree. In a case involving property ownership, the court, comprising Justice AS Chandurkar and Justice Jitendra Jain, clarified that the bar under Order 23 Rule 3A of the CPC does not apply if a compromise […]

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15/02/2024, 2 years ago

Unmasking Electoral Bonds: Landmark Supreme Court Verdict Strikes Down Controversial Scheme

Introduction: In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court has declared the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional, emphasizing the violation of the right to information under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The case, led by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and Congress leader Jaya Thakur, challenged the anonymity associated with […]

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15/02/2024, 2 years ago

Justice Prevails: Supreme Court Stresses ‘Two-Views Theory’ in Acquittal Appeals

Introduction: In a legal landmark, the Supreme Court emphasized the significance of the ‘two-views theory’ in appeals against acquittal, asserting that if two plausible views exist, the one favoring the innocence of the accused must be upheld. The case involved the High Court overturning a trial court’s acquittal, prompting the apex court to set aside […]

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15/02/2024, 2 years ago

Empowering Promises: Rajasthan High Court Upholds ‘Jyoti Yojna’ Scheme Benefits for Sterilized Women

Introduction: In a significant legal development, the Rajasthan High Court, through a writ of mandamus, has directed the state to honor its commitment under the ‘Jyoti Yojna’ Scheme. The scheme, introduced in 2011, aimed to provide benefits to women voluntarily undergoing sterilization after having one or two children. The court, led by Justice Anoop Kumar […]

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