Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a plea moved by a teacher in a “student suicide abetment” case

Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a plea moved by a teacher in a “student suicide abetment” case

Aug 6, 2024

Article 21 grants freedom of life and liberty which is violated by a teacher with corporal punishment isn’t part of the punishment and HC dismissed a petition that quashed an FIR in connection with suicide of a 12-year-old student. A bench of Chief

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SC has asked Punjab and Haryana to propose a neutral committee to negotiate with protesting farmers at the Shambhu border

SC has asked Punjab and Haryana to propose a neutral committee to negotiate with protesting farmers at the Shambhu border

Aug 2, 2024

The bench of justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan emphasized the importance of building trust and confidence among farmers for the resolution of farmer’s grievances. Accordingly, SC on 2nd August postponed the hearing of the Shambhu blockade and gave Haryana and Punjab time

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Lok Adalat’s order was challenged in HC by IIM Udaipur directed a fee refund to the student after the cut-off date.

Lok Adalat’s order was challenged in HC by IIM Udaipur directed a fee refund to the student after the cut-off date.

Aug 1, 2024

The IIM Udaipur filed a civil writ petition in Rajasthan HC against the order of permanent Lok Adalat. Where, directed to refund the student admission fee after the cut-off date. Respondent first initiated the admission to IIM Udaipur and after getting an offer

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Allahabad High Court Orders Employer to Review Voluntary Retirement Request Due to Life-Threatening Severe Depression and Anxiety Disorder.

Allahabad High Court Orders Employer to Review Voluntary Retirement Request Due to Life-Threatening Severe Depression and Anxiety Disorder.

Aug 1, 2024

Recently, the Allahabad High Court underlined the mental health component of the employment rights stating that severe depression and anxiety are life-threatening. In a case, a Head Assistant of Malkhan Singh District Hospital, Aligarh applied for voluntary retirement as she was suffering from

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Delhi HC stresses NIC to accurately record in ICJS – police database” synchronization”

Delhi HC stresses NIC to accurately record in ICJS – police database” synchronization”

Aug 1, 2024

Delhi HC’s division bench of Justice Pratibha M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma directed. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) and State Crime Record Bureau (SCRB) to finalize the technical solution of syncing the criminal database of police to prevent any discrepancies and ensure

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Brutal Crime of Spousal Immolation

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Brutal Crime of Spousal Immolation

Jan 15, 2024

Introduction:In a recent Supreme Court case, a man’s appeal challenging his life imprisonment for the murder of his wife was dismissed. The court observed that setting a person on fire constitutes ‘extreme cruelty’ falling under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),

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“What is achieved by continuing to punish a reformed prisoner?”: says the Supreme Court while releasing a convict after 26 years

“What is achieved by continuing to punish a reformed prisoner?”: says the Supreme Court while releasing a convict after 26 years

Sep 21, 2023

Supreme court on Thursday ordered the release of a convict who spent 26 years behind bars stating that denying him a premature release would amount to the violation of his fundamental rights under Article 14 and Article 21 of the constitution of India.

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SC, In Case relating to Uphaar Fire Tragedy, Asks CBI To Respond To Theater Owners’ Plea For Property Return

SC, In Case relating to Uphaar Fire Tragedy, Asks CBI To Respond To Theater Owners’ Plea For Property Return

Apr 20, 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday requested an oral statement from the Central Bureau of Investigation about the 1997 Uphaar fire Tragedy in response to an appeal petition filed by the proprietors of Ansal Theatres asking for custody of the theatre and its grounds.

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The Supreme Court responds that the day of remand should be taken into consideration when evaluating a default bail claim

The Supreme Court responds that the day of remand should be taken into consideration when evaluating a default bail claim

Mar 27, 2023

Issue – The Supreme Court has ruled that the day of remand must be taken into account when evaluating a request for default bail in response to a referral on an important legal issue. Facts of the case – If the charge sheet

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Amicus Curiae Suggests Eliminating SPV Contribution From Iron Ore Selling Value in Karnataka Mining

Amicus Curiae Suggests Eliminating SPV Contribution From Iron Ore Selling Value in Karnataka Mining

Feb 17, 2023

Senior Attorney Shyam Diwan, Amicus Curiae, in the PIL regarding the iron ore mining in some Karnataka districts, informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the Amicus was appointed due to the “serious environmental dimensions” of the case, which are no longer involved

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