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12/04/2024, 2 years ago

Bombay High Court Orders BMC Affidavit on Demolition of Family’s Hutment Following Tragic Drowning Incident

Introduction: In a suo moto Public Interest Litigation (PIL) initiated by the Bombay High Court, the court directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to submit an affidavit detailing the demolition of a family’s hutment, which served as the residence of two boys who tragically drowned in an open water tank at a civic garden in […]

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12/04/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court’s Scathing Remarks and Actions Against Authorities and Patanjali Ayurveda Over Misleading Advertisements

Introduction: In the contempt proceedings against Patanjali Ayurveda, the Supreme Court questioned the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority’s inaction regarding misleading advertisements by Divya Pharmacy, a part of Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust. Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah rejected Patanjali’s apology and scrutinized the SLA’s conduct. Arguments: Senior Advocate Dhruv Mehta defended SLA, citing an interim order […]

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10/04/2024, 2 years ago

Allahabad High Court Upholds POCSO Act: Offences Uncompromisable Despite Victim-Accused Agreement

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court reaffirmed the non-compromisable nature of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The Court emphasized that even if a compromise is reached between the accused and the minor prosecutrix-victim, proceedings cannot be quashed solely on that basis. This observation came in […]

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10/04/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Lays Down Principles on Delay Condonation in Landmark Judgment

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has elucidated eight key principles pertaining to the condonation of delay, providing clarity on the interpretation of Sections 3 and 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. This judgment stems from a case wherein the legal heirs of a litigant sought condonation of delay in filing an appeal […]

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10/04/2024, 2 years ago

High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Elderly Woman’s Semi-Naked Parade Incident

Introduction: The Punjab & Haryana High Court has initiated suo moto cognizance of a distressing incident wherein an elderly woman was paraded semi-naked in Punjab’s Taran Taran district. The shocking incident, reminiscent of Draupadi’s disrobing during the Mahabharat era, prompted the court to intervene and seek accountability from the authorities. The court’s proactive stance reflects […]

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10/04/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Upholds Election: Candidates Not Required to Disclose Every Movable Asset

Introduction: In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the 2019 election of Independent MLA Karikho Kri from the Tezu Assembly constituency in Arunachal Pradesh. The case revolved around the disclosure of movable assets by candidates during elections, with the Court clarifying that candidates are not obligated to disclose every movable asset unless it […]

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10/04/2024, 2 years ago

Legal Clarity in Tax Appeals: Jharkhand High Court’s Ruling on Review Criteria

Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Jharkhand High Court provided clarity on the criteria for reviewing judgments in tax appeal cases, particularly focusing on decisions based on legal questions. The case involved a tax appeal challenging an order issued by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, with the central issue revolving around the eligibility for exemption […]

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10/04/2024, 2 years ago

Preserving Nature’s Sanctuary: Gauhati High Court’s Intervention in Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary

Introduction: In a crucial development, the Gauhati High Court issued a directive to the Assam Government to refrain from issuing any notification de-notifying the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary. The case stemmed from an application filed in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to prevent land fill-up and construction activities in the Deepor Beel area. The […]

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10/04/2024, 2 years ago

Ensuring Justice: Orissa High Court’s Mandate on Test Identification Parade Procedures

Introduction: In a significant ruling by the Orissa High Court in the case of Baikuntha Bhoi & Anr. v. State of Odisha & connected matters, the court emphasized the crucial role of the Magistrate who conducts Test Identification Parades (TIP) as a prosecution witness. The case revolved around the prosecution of four individuals under Section […]

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