systemic failure in land acquisition proceedings
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A large number of cases disclosed unjustified delay of nearly three decades in completing land acquisition proceedings even after taking possession of the petitioners’ lands which resulted not only in grave prejudice to the landowners but also in substantial and avoidable financial burden on the public exchequer.”

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Jharkhand HC missing children
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“What will happen in other cases where the parents of missing or trafficked children are themselves facing the rigors of trafficking of their own child and are not in a position to approach the Court.”

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charging high interest not abetment
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Although much emphasis is laid on the calls received by the deceased on the day of his death and the petitioner has sought to argue that the manner of demanding repayment constitutes as harassment, in the opinion of this Court, even if the allegations are taken at the highest, such incessant pestering still falls short of instigation.

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Condonation of delay in government litigation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Despite all the latitude that is shown to a “State”, we are of the clear opinion that 10 the cause sought to be shown here by the State of Odisha is not an explanation but a lame excuse. No case for exercise of discretion has been set up.”

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MP Cough Syrup Deaths
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that the accused doctor received commission for prescribing the cough syrup and his co-accused destroyed the evidence regarding cough syrup to save him.

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Section 35(3) BNSS notice mandatory
Case BriefsDistrict Court

“The procedure which the IO needs to follow at the time of arrest is not a mere formality. Its purpose is to inform the accused of the grounds and reason of arrest so that he knows the allegations and can prepare his defence, and to ensure proper legal representation to defend personal liberty.”

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Nepotism in Government Welfare Societies
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Nepotism and self-aggrandizement are anathema to a democratic system, more so when it happens within a society comprising members of the government service, enabling housing facilities to its members by transparent allotment.”

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defamatory proceedings against Rahul Gandhi
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In absence of any material to show that the advertisement was at the instance of Rahul Gandhi, reliance on advertisement by itself could not lead to the assertion that it was published by him with the requisite intention to defame.”

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Magistrate bound to consider final report
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“If a Magistrate, after applying his judicial mind to the supplementary report, arrives at a conclusion contrary to his earlier decision of taking cognizance on the charge sheet (primary report), the recording of such a contrary opinion will not amount to a review or recall of his earlier order.”

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Bail may be denied to juvenile
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“No doubt, the JJ Act is a beneficial legislation intended for reformation of the juvenile/child in conflict with law, but the law also demands that justice should be done not only to the accused, but also to the accuser.”

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Beedi rollers
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The beedi rollers were producing beedis and rendering services to the company through traders, however, the presence of the traders as an intermediary does not alter the relationship between the beedi workers and the company.”

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DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar corruption case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The grant of bail in separate disproportionate assets case also does not automatically entitle him to bail in the present case, which must be evaluated independently on its own factual matrix and material available on record.”

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Section 7 IBC application maintainable for post-Section 10A defaults
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“When the Section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) application is based on default committed subsequent to Section 10-A of the IBC period and the amount claimed subsequent to Section 10-A of the IBC period is well beyond threshold, application cannot be rejected on the ground.”

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not accepting resignation is bonded labour
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“When an employee submits resignation, the employer has a duty to accept and relieve, subject only to any contractual conditions, or if it does not follow a stipulated procedure. He can also refuse acceptance when disciplinary proceedings are contemplated against the employee for grave misconduct or causing monetary loss to the establishment.”

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relief to Extol Industries against Bank of Baroda
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that despite filing an appeal before the NCLAT, the petitioners filed the present writ petition challenging the demand notice issued by the Bank.

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Retired public servant cannot claim sanction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The offences alleged to have been committed by the applicant under the IPC cannot be regarded as acts done or purported to be done in furtherance of his official duties.”

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Pre-arrest bail not maintainable after arrest
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Under Section 482(1) BNSS, a pre-arrest bail is maintainable only by a person who has reason to believe that he might be arrested for having committed a non bailable offence. The provision safeguards individuals from the possibility of being arrested with malicious intent, and pre-arrest bail must be sought only before an arrest is made.”

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Modern Kitchens' trade mark
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Procedural provisions should not be interpreted with rigidity to the extent of defeating the substantive rights vested in the parties.”

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bail to accused involved in gambling activities
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The accused had allegedly contravened Sections 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 112(2) and 61(2)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, and Section 13 of the Rajasthan Public Gambling Ordinance, 1949.

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Retrospective Honorarium to Law Researchers
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The question of law is kept open to be decided in an appropriate case.”

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