compulsory retirement of 58 year old District Judge
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is difficult to comprehend that an officer who had no adverse remarks in his entire career spanning 30 years, behaved and conducted himself in such a manner, compelling the Administrative Judge to categorize the District and Sessions Judge from ‘Very Good’ in 2009-10, down to ‘C’ (doubtful integrity) in 2010-2011.”

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able-bodied husband unemployment maintenance
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Once there is no denial of the fact that the husband is an able-bodied young man capable of earning, he cannot simply deny his legal obligation of maintaining of his wife equal to the status and strata.”

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Rape allegation made for first time in Section 164 statement
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Court cannot act as a mere post office or mouthpiece of the prosecution; it is required to apply its judicial mind to the material placed on record before it.”

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Acquittal in murder case on failure to prove guilt
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The accused is a prime suspect in a murder case, as he had previously harassed the deceased. However, the Court opined that he cannot be convicted based on the feelings of the deceased’s parents, when not a shred of evidence can be found which connects the accused with the crime.

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AI generated video of PM Modi
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Any attempt to stigmatize or marginalize an entire class of persons offends the guarantee of equality before law under Article 14 and freedom of expression with reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).”

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Consent in Arbitration Agreement
Experts Corner

by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**

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Certificate Course on Insolvency Law
Conference/Seminars/LecturesLaw School News

Commemorating a decade of the IBC, the programme brings together policymakers, practitioners, regulators, and academicians to provide a 360-degree understanding of insolvency law, its evolving challenges, and career opportunities.

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Adani Power joint venture
Law Firms NewsNews

The transaction documents have been signed in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay and Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group.

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contributory negligence as mitigating factor in criminal cases
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The accused, who was a bus driver, was obligated to sound the horn, wait a reasonable period, or seek assistance from the conductor before moving the bus. Failure to adopt such precautions constituted negligence as a public bus driver.

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landlord's pension income
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The landlord had a right to put his property for better use and to obtain a higher income. He had a right to choose the place for the business which was most suitable to him”

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Arbitration timelines India
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Aditya Gupta*

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Urban Company ₹1900 crore IPO
Law Firms NewsNews

This landmark transaction marked the first listing of a home services provider on the Indian stock exchanges.

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Muslim Marriage Registrars
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“That being the position, how will they be able to discharge their duty as teachers with absolute commitment in the Government Schools, is a big question.”

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denial of medical reimbursement due to hospital name change
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court observed that a hospital remains the same legal entity even after a change in its name.

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Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“There was a clear distinction between change in particulars and correction of particulars, and therefore, the Court observed that the petitioner was seeking change in registered particulars and not their correction.”

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admitted rate of rent
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In the case at hand, the demised premises had been taken for rent by the tenant at Rs 5500 per month in August 2003 with a 10% increase in the existing rent after every three years. The tenancy commenced in September 2004, and the tenant was stated to be in arrears of rent from February 2017 to November 2017.

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Limited Liability for OPCs in India
Experts CornerShardul Amarchand Mangaldas

by Rohan Jain*, Kshitij Arora** and Arshit Kapoor***

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University of Lucknow Convocation
Conference/Seminars/LecturesLaw School News

The event was graced by eminent dignitaries, distinguished guests, faculty members, students, and their families, all of whom witnessed an inspiring occasion that marked the culmination of years of academic dedication and hard work.

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specific performance unregistered conveyance deed
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Under Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, there is a requirement of consensus ad idem between the Parties with respect to the fundamental terms of the sale.”

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Banu Mushtaq
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The extension of invitation does not fall foul of any of the values enshrined in the Constitution of India.”

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