Britannia
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“Such a deceptive act from the part of an erring manufacturer or trader is tantamount to jeopardizing the very dignity of the consumer and his right to live a life free from exploitation or deception or any kind of unfair trade practice.”

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time barred debts
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court reiterated that the laws of limitation only bar the remedy and do not extinguish the right, except in cases where title is acquired by prescription.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024
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The application by ADR was filed considering the controversy surrounding the substantial increase in the final voter turnout announced by ECI for the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections, 2024 as compared to initial estimate announced on the voting day.

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Allahabad High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Although no institution can confer a diploma or degree in Electro Homeopathy, however, as there is no ban, the petitioners can always practice Electro Homeopathy as an alternative therapy within the parameters of order passed by the Union.”

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Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court viewed that the suspicion of the petitioner that her husband died of custodial torture is reasonable and cannot be brushed aside easily.

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Madras High Court
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Since about 12 years have elapsed from the date of application, Madras High Court directed that the Patent Application be disposed of within a maximum period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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compulsory retirement
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“To keep the Force efficient, weeding out undesirable elements therefrom is essential and is a facet of control over the Force, which the Central Government has over the Force by virtue of Section 8 of the CRPF Act.”

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Karnataka Civil Services (SC & ST) Rules
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court said that the requirement of the Government to specify the manner, procedure and time for identifying, filling backlog vacancies and completing the same was clear to the University. It is with this view that the University advertised that the ‘Mode of Selection’ shall be as per the 2001 Rules.

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bail to police officer
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Justice PK Mishra orally remarked that “just because he is a police officer, does not mean he cannot be granted bail. We have to see it through the circumstances. Chargesheet is filed already. You don’t need him”.

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Supreme Court
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Sukesh Chandrasekhar is accused of cheating and extortion by Aditi Singh, wife of former Religare Enterprises promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh.

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preliminary assessment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The words ‘Children’s Court’ and ‘Court of Sessions’ in JJ Act, 2015 and the Rules thereunder were directed to be read interchangeably. Primarily jurisdiction vests in the Children’s Court. However, without the constitution of such Children’s Court in the district, the power to be exercised under the Act is vested with the Court of Sessions.”

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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court made it clear that acquisition of land without following the due procedure would be outside the authority of law.

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Assam detention camps
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Supreme Court directed for a compliance report to be furnished within two months.

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SCBA Elections
Case BriefsSupreme Court

SCBA has issued a circular dated 14-05-2024, stating that that the counting of votes will commence after closing of polling at 5 PM on 16-05-2024 and will continue till 12 AM on the same day.

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Prabir Purkayastha
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The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is the most sacrosanct fundamental right guaranteed under Articles 20, 21 and 22 of the Constitution of India. Any attempt to encroach upon this fundamental right has been frowned upon by this Court in a catena of decisions

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Bank loan default
Case BriefsSupreme Court

LOC can be taken where accused was deliberately evading arrest or not cooperating in investigation

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim is currently serving a jail sentence of 20 years, due to his conviction for the rape of two women.

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hate speech during Lok Sabha Elections
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This petition has been filed by Emani Anantha Satyanarayana Sarma, former IAS Officer and Trilochan Sastry, former IIM Dean.

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‘Rule 3(7) of IT Rules not iniquitous, draconian or harsh on taxpayers’; SC holds bank employees' interest-free loans taxable as perquisites
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“When there is certainty and clarity, there is tax efficiency which is beneficial to both the tax payer and the tax authorities. These are all hallmarks of good tax legislation.”

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Consumer protection Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Any interpretation of the Preamble or the scheme of the Act for construing ‘Profession’ as ‘Business’ or ‘Trade’; or ‘Professional’ as ‘service provider’ would be extending the scope of the Act which was not intended, rather would have a counter productive effect”

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