Prayagraj election
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Right from the inception of democratic rule, universal adult franchise has found its place in our system of governance. Each election upholding these cherished values of public participation, equality and integrity of the vote is a testament to the vision of the founders.”

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Kerala High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

A biological father has the inherent right to custody of his child, a right that continues until the child reaches the age of majority or until the order is modified or revoked by a competent court, and the substantive and intrinsic statutory right of a biological father to retain custody of his child cannot be waived or relaxed by the CARA under Regulation 63.

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Unreasoned BCI Order
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court reiterated that that an order of affirmation may not require elaborate reasons as required in the case of an order of reversal, but it does not mean that such order of affirmation need not contain any reason at all.

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Allahabad High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Finance Act No. 02 of 2024, which came into effect on 01-09-2024, brought about significant amendments to the Income Tax Act. Among the key changes are revisions to Sections 148 and 148A, which pertain to the provisions for assessment and reassessment of income. In addition, Section 152 has been amended to introduce two new sub-sections.

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Dry cleaning manufacturing process
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“It is very clear that Section 2(g) of the Factories Act, 1934 did not have the words ‘washing, cleaning’ and they have been specifically brought in the Factories Act, 1948 with a clear object of bringing into the fold of the Act undertakings excluded from the scope of the 1934 Act.”

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Judicial review powers for arrest
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Though, the power of judicial review keeps a check and balance on the functioning of the public authorities and is exercised for better and more efficient and informed exercise of their powers, such power has to be exercised very cautiously keeping in mind that such exercise of power of judicial review may not lead to judicial overreach, undermining the powers of the statutory authorities”

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Section 174A IPC
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court answered in affirmative that if the status under Section 82 CrPC is nullified i.e., the person subjected to such a proclamation, by virtue of subsequent developments is no longer required to be presented before a Court of law. Then, the prosecution still proceeds against such a person for having not appeared before a Court during the time that the process was in effect.

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Kerala High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala High Court made it clear that permission to conduct cross-examinations via video conferencing is not an automatic right. Such permission should only be granted if valid reasons are provided, and the absence of a specific provision in the rules should not prevent this.

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Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Doctors, the Guardian of life, embody a noble profession, often revered as akin to God / Almighty, as they possess the extraordinary ability to save lives and restore health. While acknowledging the presence of quacks and corporatized hospitals, it is essential to recognize that majority of medical practitioners dedicate their life to serve humanity with compassion and expertise”

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