(2010) 12 SCC 669 FACTS: The facts of this case involve a government servant, Pradeep Yashwant Kokade, who was held back for promotion on the basis that a criminal proceeding was filed against him. Kokade, otherwise having a stellar service record, got into a legal and administrative limbo due to charges of misconduct. The criminal …
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Introduction Name of the Case: Joseph Shine v. Union of India Citations: (2019) 3 SCC 39, AIR 2018 SC 4898 Court: Supreme Court of India Decided On: 27 September, 2018 Bench: Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Rohinton Fali Nariman, A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra FACTS The complainant, Joseph Shine, is an Indian hotelier who lives …
The question was whether the government’s deposit of compensation in the treasury may be considered payment to the landowner under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, so preventing the proceedings under the 1894 Land Acquisition Act from terminating. In a 2014 case involving the Pune Municipal Corporation [1], a bench of three judges …
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Citation: (2023) SCC (Supreme Court of India)Bench: Hon’ble Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Hon’ble Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Hon’ble Justice Hima Kohli, and Hon’ble Justice P.S. Narasimha 1. Facts The case arises out of petitions filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages …
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FACTS The marriage between the appellant, Dara Lakshmi Narayana, and the respondent, a woman from Telangana, was solemnized on March 8, 2015. The respondent accused the appellant of harassing her for additional dowry after the marriage, even though a significant amount of dowry had been provided by her father. The dowry included ₹10 lakh in …
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FACTS: Shabnam Hashmi, a social activist and a Muslim woman, approached the Supreme Court of India seeking the recognition of the right to adopt as a fundamental right. As a Muslim, Hashmi was unable to legally adopt her daughter under Muslim personal law, which does not grant adoption the same status as biological parenthood. Instead, …
1. Facts Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. The State of Kerala centres on a bloody brawl motivated by political enmity. On April 10-11 night, the tension between United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF) members led to an unfortunate incident. The appellant, one Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu, was accused of masterminding an attack on members …
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Writ Petition (C) No. 352 of 2023 Facts: The petitioner, Gaurav Kumar, a law graduate who saw these additional enrolment fees are in excess of the amount stipulated under Section 24(1) (f) of the Advocates Act, 1961. The State bar Council of were charging fees ranging from Rs.15, 000- Rs.42, 000 the bar council of …
“Balancing reproductive rights and legal boundaries: A critique of X v. Union of India (2023) on abortion laws in India.” Bench: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice J.B. Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra. Case No.: M. A No. 2157 of 2023 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1137 of 2023 FACTS OF THE CASE The case X …
FACTS OF THE CASE: The case of State of West Bengal vs. Chiranjilal (Mineral) Industries of Bangandih is a significant Supreme Court case that deals with the interpretation and applicability of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015 (MMDR Act Amendment) and the subsequent Concession Rules, 2016. Key Facts of the Case: …
FACTS: NAME OF THE CASE: RAJENDRA BHAGWANJI UMRANIYA VS THE STATE OF GUJARAT CITATION: 2482 of 2024 CASE IS RELATED TO: CRIMINAL LAW, VICTIMOLOGY, SENTENCING GUIDELINES NAME OF THE APPELLANT(S): RAJENDRA BHAGWANJI UMRANIYA NAME OF THE RESPONDENT(S): THE STATE OF GUJARAT DATE OF THE JUDGMENT: 09-05-2024 COURT: SUPREME COURT OF INDIA. NAME OF THE JUDGE: JUSTICES JB …
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(Criminal Appeal No. of 2024 (Arising out of SLP (Criminal) Nos. 8781 & 8772 of 2024) Facts: Issue: Contentions Respondent: Appellants: Rationale: Defects of Law: Inference: Riya Choudhary
Appellant: Sunita Devi Respondent: State of Bihar Judgment Date: May 2024Court: Supreme Court of IndiaBench: Justice MM Sundresh and Justice SVN BhattiRelevant Citation: 2024 INSC 448Legal Provisions Involved: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973. Introduction The case of Sunita Devi vs. State of Bihar (2024) deals with the …
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Facts The lawsuit involving the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and Amazon.Com NV Investment Holdings LLC over a 2024 product has raised serious allegations against Amazon. The charges accuse Amazon of misleading regulators and withholding detailed information. Soft about the acquisition process. This includes forty-nine ownership interests in Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL). This acquisition …
Facts of the Case M/s. B.T. Patil and Sons Belgaum (Construction) Pvt. Ltd. (“the Respondent”) was a class-I contractor with a focus on hydroelectric power and funneling projects, among other civil contract works. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s funding for the Koyna Hydro Electric Power Project was authorized by the Central Government. A …
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Petitioner- B.K Pavitra & Ors. Respondents- The Union Of India, The State of Karnataka and SC,ST Engineer’s Welfare Association Civil Case No.- 2368 of 2011 Court- Supreme Court of India Bench- Hon’ble Justice D,Y Chandrachud, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit Judgement- 10th May 2019 Equivalent citations: AIR 2019 SUPREME COURT 2723, AIRONLINE 2019 SC …
Aliyathammuda Beethathebiyyappura Pookoya vs. Pattakal Cheriyakoya(AIR 2020 SC 2892) By Anshika Suryavansh Damodarram Sanjivayya National Law University 1. FACTS The Andrott Jumah Mosque, located in Lakshadweep, was built in the seventh century and attributed to Saint Ubaidulla, who is claimed to be its first muttawali. The mosque is registered under the Wakf Board of Lakshadweep. …
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Facts The Amazon Future Group EA battle was a landmark legal slugfest in 2021 where the battle was over the enforceability of emergency arbitration (EA) awards in India. Seattle-based Amazon Investment Holdings Ltd. bought a 49 percent equity stake in Future Coupons Ltd for 2,000 crores. Amazon indirectly owned Future Retail via 3.5% via Future …
1. Facts K.M. Nanavati, a decorated Naval Commander, was tried for the murder of Prem Ahuja, a businessman, in one of India’s most sensational criminal cases. The case arose when Nanavati’s wife, Sylvia, confessed to having an affair with Ahuja. On April 27, 1959, Nanavati confronted Ahuja at his residence and subsequently shot him dead …
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INTRODUCTION: Ramesh Chander v. Union of India is a landmark case highlighting the interplay between individual rights and administrative accountability. This case revolves around the applicability of service laws, the rights of employees under constitutional provisions, and the principles of natural justice. The Supreme Court’s interpretation and stance on the issues in this case have …
Fact The case is that of the Transport Minister of Tamil Nadu who was V. Senthil Balaji. Here, he is charged against financial crimes under the PMLA, 2002, and IPC in addition to crimes under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Between 2011 and 2016, Balaji is alleged to have operated a major employment racket with …
Rashmi Singh Negi Asian Law College Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty vs Union of India 2023 INSC 920 1. Facts The case of Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty vs Union of India represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights in India. The petitioners, Supriyo Chakraborty and Abhay Dang, a same-sex couple, approached the Supreme …
Citation: AIR 2021 SUPREME COURT 394 Bench: Surya Kant, S. Abdul Nazeer, N.V. Ramana Court: Supreme Court of India Facts – The case arises out of an appeal preferred by Daulat Singh, a deceased landowner, who gave his son Narpat Singh a gift of 127.1 Bighas of land on 19.12.1963, leaving the appellant with 17.25 …
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SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Writ petition (civil)No. 335 of 2024 02 August 2024 [Justice D.Y Chandrachud, CJI, Justice Manoj Mishra and Justice J.B. Pardiwala] Vanshika yadav and others…………………………..(Petitioner) Union of India and others………………………….(Respondent) Issue of the case: Whether the entire examination should be annulled due to paper leak and malpractice or whether the sanctity of …
Citation- {2024} 3 S.C.R. 317 :2024 INSC 187 https://digiscr.sci.gov.in/view_judgment?id=MzY2ODE&utm Facts— In the case of Javed Ahmad Hajam v. State of Maharashtra, the appellant, Professor Javed Ahmad Hajam, was an employee of Sanjay Ghodawat College in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Hailing from Baramulla, Kashmir, he was a member of a WhatsApp group which included students and their parents. …
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Citation- (2021 SCC Online SC 261) (Supreme Court of India) (Writ Petition (Civil) No 1109 of 2020) Bench: Hon’ble DR. Justice DY CHANDRACHUD, Hon’ble Justice M.R. SHAH Advocates for Petitioner (s) – Ms. V. Mohana, Sr. Adv Mrs. Sneha Bdtwe, Adv. Ms. Bhavya Pande, Adv. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Advocates for Respondent (s)- Mr. R. Venkataramani, …
CITATION: C.A. NO. 10611/2024 BEFORE: The Supreme Court of India HON’BLE JUDGES/CORAM: B.R. Gavai, Aravind Kumar and K.V. Vishwanathan, JJ. COUNSELS: For Appellant/Petitioner/Plaintiff: S.B. Talekar, Pradnya Talekar, Advs., Pulkit Agarwal, AOR, Sudhanshu Kaushesh, Vibhu Tandon, Madhvi Ayyapan, Ajinkya Sanjay Kale, Shreyans Raniwala, Avnish Chaturvedi, Anubhav Lamba, Mohd. Anas Chaudhary. For Respondents/Defendant: Sharirang B. Varma, Siddharth …
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APPELLANT : STANDARD CHARTERED BANK RESPONDENT : HEAVY ENGINEERING CORPORATION LTD. & ANR. Bench : Justice L. Nageswara Rao & Justice Ajay Rastogi Date of Judgement : December 18, 2019 Facts of the Case In the case of Standard chartered bank VS. Heavy Engineering Corporation. Heavy Engineering Corporation, a government-owned company, aimed to establish a …
Introduction Name of the Case: Joseph Shine v. Union of India Citations: (2019) 3 SCC 39, AIR 2018 SC 4898 Court: Supreme Court of India Decided On: 27 September, 2018 Bench: Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Rohinton Fali Nariman, A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra FACTS The complainant, Joseph Shine, is an Indian hotelier who lives …
DATE OF JUDGEMENT: 7th December, 2020 CITATION: AIRONLINE 2020 SC 930 FACTS: The case of Amish Devgan vs. Union of India was a case decided in December 2020. This was a very crucial case deciding whether the freedom of speech can hurt religious sentiments, or insight violence in the country. This case revolves around the …
Facts In Ramesh vs. State of Karnataka the decision made by the State of Karnataka on 18th September 2024 is significant; it is, in fact, a homicide case that traces back to 2005. Ramesh and his co-defendants were accused of murdering Babureddy, a real estate businessman, in Bangalore Rural District. The trial court initially cleared …
Name Hira Singh & Anr. v Union of India & Anr. Citation (2020) 20 SCC 272 Date of Judgment 22 April 2020 Court Supreme Court of India Appellant Hira Singh & Another’s Respondent Union of India & Another’s Coram Arun Mishra, Indira Banerjee, M R Shah, JJ Statute The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, …
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Citation: (2024) 5 SCC 1 Case Type: Civil writ Petition Bench Strength: 5 Bench: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (CJI), Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra. Case Brief According to the petition filled by Association of Demographic Reforms (ADR) in the case “Association of Democratic Reforms & Anr. vs. Union …
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Citation: WP(C) No. 162 of 2023 FACTS In the given case, Hindenburg Research established by Nathan Anderson in 2017 is a scientific monetary research firm which examines equity, credit and derivatives. It has a history of tracking down corporate facades, crimes and putting down wagers against the organizations. The Hindenburg Report submitted on January …
FACTS The instant case dealt with the curative petition filed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) under Article 142 of the Constitution. The respondent of this case is Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. ( DAMEPL). Both these parties entered into an agreement in 2008, for providing metro connectivity between Indira Gandhi International Airport …
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Facts The case of Balram Garg v. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revolves around allegations of insider trading involving the securities of PC Jeweller Ltd, a well-known jewelry company in India. Balram Garg, a key promoter and former Director of PC Jeweller, was accused by SEBI of using non-public, price-sensitive information to engage …
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FACTS Sukanya Shantha, a journalist, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before the Supreme Court of India, highlighting the pervasive caste-based discrimination within Indian prisons. Her petition was based on her investigative article, “From Segregation to Labour, Manu’s Caste Law Governs the Indian Prison System,” published in December 2020. The petition specifically pointed out discriminatory …
Judges D.Y. Chandrachud CJI Hrishikesh Roy J A.S. Oka J B.V. Nagarathna J J.B. Pardiwala J Manoj Misra J Ujjal Bhuyan J S.C. Sharma J A.G. Masih J Parties Appellant: State of Uttar Pradesh through the Principal Secretary UP Government Excise Department; the Excise Commissioner UP; District Excise Officer/Collector Lawyers: Senior Advocate Dinesh Dwivedi, Advocate …
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CITATION – Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1011 of 2022 COURT – Supreme Court of India JUDGES – Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha DATE OF JUDGEMENT- 17th October, 2023 FACTS ISSUE RAISED The issues raised were :- CONTENTIONS FROM PETITIONERS SIDE :- CONTENTIONS …
Case: In Re Prashant Bhushan & Anr. (2020) Parties: Petitioner: Supreme Court of India (suo moto proceedings) Respondents: Prashant Bhushan (Advocate) and Twitter, Inc. Case Type: Suo Moto Criminal Proceeding Bench: B.R. Gavai J, Krishna Murari J, Arun Mishra J Counsel: Citation: 2020 SCC OnLine SC 663 Final Judgment Date: August 31, 2020 FACTS OF THE CASE Introduction to …
CASE CITATION – 2020, 03 SC CK 0075 SLP (Criminal) No. 547 of 2020 DATE OF JUDGMENT – JANUARY 20, 2020 BENCH – ASHOK BHUSHAN, R. BANUMATHI and A.S BOOPANNA APPELLANT – PAWAN KUMAR GUPTA RESPONDENT – STATE OF NCT OF DELHI FACTS The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India ruled death sentence to the convicts …
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Appellant: Sunita Devi Respondent: State of Bihar Judgment Date: May 2024Court: Supreme Court of IndiaBench: Justice MM Sundresh and Justice SVN BhattiRelevant Citation: 2024 INSC 448Legal Provisions Involved: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973. Introduction The case of Sunita Devi vs. State of Bihar (2024) deals with the …
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DATE OF JUDGMENT: 1 August, 2024 FACTS & BACKGROUND: 50% for Balmiki & Mazhabi Sikhs 50% for the other SC categories Recognition of sub-divisions for social & educational backward classes Comparable for SC, ST, SEBCs 7 was ruled for the bench ISSUES RAISED: CONTENTIONS: Petitioner – Respondent – RATIONALE: DEFECTS OF LAW: INFERENCE: The Supreme …
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ARTICLE 21 AND ARTICLE 22 ABSTRACT Liberty and detention are the two crucial aspects in the modern system of governance. Article 21 deals with all forms of liberty given to individuals by the law. On the other hand, Article 22 provides a detailed analysis of the arrest and detention guidelines. However, both the articles are …
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About the case A related party transaction involving the purchase of 40,000 square feet of residential space by R.T. Exports Limited and Neelkanth Realtors Private Limited was put out and needed shareholder approval. Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 obliged linked parties to abstain from voting, and on July 15, 2014, a special resolution …
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Court- Hon’ble Supreme Court of India Bench- Justice Indira Banerjee, Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, Justice N.V. Ramana Decided on: 29th march, 2019 Parties Appellant- Pattu Rajan Respondent- State of Tamil Nadu FACTS ISSUES RAISED CONTENTION BY APPELLANT BY RESPONDENT RATIONALE The rationale in this case lies on the application of critical interpretation of legal principles and …
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Introduction In recent years, the surge of hate speech in political and public discourse has threatened the social fabric of India. The case of Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan v. Union of India (2014) addressed this issue, questioning whether the existing legal framework can sufficiently curb hate speeches made by political and religious leaders. Filed under Article …
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2023 SCC ONLINE SC 130 DATE OF JUGDMENT: 20th September 2024 A. Velan and Navpreet Kaur for the Petitioner Ardhendumauli Kumar Prasad for the Respondent HON’BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwal and Manoj Misra Petition filed under Article 32 of Indian Constitution. INTRODUCTION This case primarily revolves …
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INTRODUCTION Reservations in India have always been in the spotlight for controversies. At the time of its initiation, it was expected to persevere for only 10 years but it continued to exist and still exists. The 1st Constitutional Amendment provided reservations to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes. Then the 103rd Constitutional …
(Civil appeal no. 576 of 2016) FACTS OF THE CASE: – The case, Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association vs State of Maharashtra (2019), deals with the constitutional validity of a law banning dance bars in Maharashtra. The State Government had introduced several amendments through the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, that severely restricted the operation of …
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Case Study Contents Facts of the Case 1 Issues Involved 1 Contentions 2 Arguments for Petitioners 2 Argument for Respondents 2 Inference 3 Freedom of Speech and Expression: 3 Suspension of Internet: 4 Principle of Proportionality: 4 Judicial Review: 4 Rationale 4 Defects in the Law 4 Conclusion 5 1. Whether the government can refuse …
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ABSTRACT: – The landmark judgment in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) fundamentally reshaped the constitutional landscape of India by establishing the Basic Structure Doctrine. This doctrine asserts that while Parliament has the authority to amend the Constitution under Article 368, it cannot alter its “basic structure.” This research paper delves into the evolution …
Bench: B. R. Gavai.Supreme Court Of India. Citation: 2024 INSC 215 The case revolves around the brutal murder of Ramachandran and his family, which took place on the night between November 3 and 4, 2005. Ramachandran lived with his wife Latha, their daughter Chitra, and his mother Karthiayani Amma. According to the prosecution, the appellant …
Case Number – W.P. (C) No 577 of 2024 Introduction: In the case of Nilay Rai v. Bar Council of India and Ors., there was a tough test for the restrictive eligibility norms of All-India Bar Examination prescribed by the Bar Council of India (BCI). There was a notification by the BCI, which said that …
FACTS: NAME OF THE CASE: GAUTAM KUMAR DAS vs. NCT OF DELHI & ORS[1] CITATION: 2024 0 SUPREME (SC) 671 NAME OF THE APPELLANT(S): GAUTAM KUMAR DAS NAME OF THE RESPONDENT(S): NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI AND ORS. DATE OF THE JUDGMENT: 20TH AUGUST, 2024 COURT: SUPREME COURT OF INDIA NAME OF THE JUDGE: B.R. …
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Facts [1]In the case of Y. Balaji v. Karthik Desari, the Supreme Court of India addressed serious allegations surrounding a cash-for-jobs scam involving Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Electricity and Prohibition, V. Senthil Balaji. The case revolves around accusations that Balaji accepted bribes from job aspirants in exchange for appointments to the Tamil Nadu State Transport …
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The case of ‘Rojer Mathew v. South Indian Bank Ltd. And Ors.’ revolves around the Finance Act, 2017, which was introduced on March 31, 2017. This Act made crucial changes to the structure and organization of tribunals in India. Specifically, it allowed the Central Government to set the rules concerning the qualifications, appointments, terms of …
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CITATION (2023) 6 SCC 429 DATE OF JUDGMENT July 19, 2023 COURT Supreme Court of India APPELLANT Teesta Atul Setalvad RESPONDENT State of Gujarat BENCH Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice A.S. Bopanna, and Justice Dipankar Datta INTRODUCTION The case of Teesta Atul Setalvad v. State of Gujarat is a significant legal matter in the Indian …
Bench: S. Ravindra Bhat and Dipankar Datta, JJ. FACTS The case of Larsen Air Conditioning and Refrigration Company v. Union of India was based on a contractual dispute between the appellant company and the Union of India. The exact terms of the contract are not outlined in the judgment, but it seems that Larsen Air …
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FACTS Amish Devgan, a well-known Indian news anchor and the owner of several channels – STAR News, Premium News, and Live India faced a serious legal headache after a number of comments he made on the air on June 15, 2020. In this broadcast, Devgan used highly abusive and derogatory four words regarding Pir Hazrat …
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The proceedings were under article 136 of the Indian constitution and arose from the interim orders of the Kerala high court on 13th January 2023 and 02nd February 2023 in a petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus. A writ of habeas corpus is a legal recourse that allows a person to appeal to a …
7 November 2022 (EWS Reservation Case) Hon’ble Judges- Justice Uday Umesh Lalit (CJI), Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, Justice Bela M Trivedi, Justice J B Pardiwala, and Justice Shripathi Ravindra Bhat Case Comment: In a 3-2 majority, the Supreme Court upheld the 103rd Constitutional Amendment providing EWS reservation. With this, the Court extended the net of reservation …
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FACTS An application under Section 125 CrPC was filed by the appellant’s mother on October 17, 2002, on behalf of herself and her three children against her husband, the respondent. She had two sons and a daughter. Whereafter, the application of two children was rejected while that of the third child Abhilasha’s appeal for maintenance …
CASE NUMBER – W.P. (C) No.-001011 – 2022 PETITIONER – Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. RESPONDENTS – Union of India BENCH – Hon’ble Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Hon’ble Mr. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Hon’ble Ms. Justice Hima Kohli, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha DATE OF …
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