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Long Incarceration No Ground For Bail In Terror Cases: High Court
The Delhi High Court has said an undertrial's long incarceration cannot be a ground to grant bail in terror cases, which have country-wide implications and the intent to destabilise the country's unity among other things.
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Justice Subhendu Samanta to Be Appointed As Permanent Calcutta High Court Judge
The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday approved the proposal for appointment of additional judge Subhendu Samanta, as a permanent judge in the Calcutta High Court.
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Not Informing About Reason Of Arrest Will Be Ground For Bail: High Court
Informing the reason for arrest is a mandatory requirement under Article 22(1) of the Constitution and its violation will be a ground to grant bail even if statutory restrictions on giving bail exist, the Allahabad High Court has ruled.
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Amid Controversy, Prakash Raj Shares Pic With Kunal Kamra: "How To Reach Tamil Nadu?"
On Tuesday, Kunal Kamra got a breather from the Bombay High Court, which granted him interim protection from arrest until April 16
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Ambulance Driver Gets Life Sentence For Raping Covid Patient In Kerala
A Kerala court on Friday sentenced an ambulance driver to life imprisonment for raping a 19-year-old woman while she was being transported to a Covid care centre in September 2020.
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Pension, Gratuity Not Bounties, Can't Be Taken Away By State: High Court
The state government cannot deduct any portion of an employee's pension, gratuity, or leave encashment without a clear statutory provision - even if done under administrative instructions - the Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled.
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Unmarried, Able Bodied, Adult Daughters Can't Claim Maintenance: J&K High Court
Adult, unmarried daughters who are physically and mentally sound are not entitled to maintenance from their father under Section 488 of the Jammu & Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled.
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"Unmarried Adult Parents Can Live Together," Says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has granted police protection to an interfaith live-in couple while it hears a plea by their minor daughter alleging threats from her mother's former in-laws.
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"She Invited Trouble": Allahabad High Court Judge's Bail Order In Rape Case
Weeks after an Allahabad High Court judge observed that grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string do not constitute rape or attempt to rape, his colleague has granted bail to a rape accused, noting that the victim "invited trouble"
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Fugitive Businessman Vijay Mallya Loses Appeal Against UK Bankruptcy Order
Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya on Wednesday lost an appeal against a bankruptcy order made by London's High Court over a more than 1 billion-pound ($1.28 billion) debt to lenders including the State Bank of India.
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Marriage To Be Seen, Not Place Where Woman Kills Self In Dowry Cases: Court
The Delhi High Court has held the place -- parental or matrimonial -- where a married woman is driven to kill herself had no bearing in a dowry death case and refused bail to a man.
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Satish Salian's Lawyer Faces Contempt Action For Remarks On High Court Judge
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday initiated suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against lawyer Nilesh Ojha for his "scandalous and defamatory" remarks against a sitting HC judge during a press briefing on Disha Salian death case.
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Customs To Pay Ludhiana Importer Rs 50 Lakh For Delayed Kiwi Consignment
The Punjab and Haryana High Court lambasted the Customs department and a private shipping company, instructing them to pay Rs 50 lakh in compensation to a Ludhiana-based fruit importer.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking 100% Manual Counting Of VVPAT Slips
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Election Commission of India that there should be 100% manual counting of the VVPAT slips in addition to electronic counting by the control unit of Electronic Voting Machines.
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Top Court Stays High Court Order To Demolish Illegal Constructions In Gurugram's DLF
In a relief to 2,100 DLF residents, the Supreme Court temporarily stayed Punjab and Haryana High Court order that ordered the demolition of unauthorised constructions in housing units and sealing of commercial activities in DLF Phases 1 to 5.
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Long Incarceration No Ground For Bail In Terror Cases: High Court
The Delhi High Court has said an undertrial's long incarceration cannot be a ground to grant bail in terror cases, which have country-wide implications and the intent to destabilise the country's unity among other things.
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Justice Subhendu Samanta to Be Appointed As Permanent Calcutta High Court Judge
The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday approved the proposal for appointment of additional judge Subhendu Samanta, as a permanent judge in the Calcutta High Court.
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Not Informing About Reason Of Arrest Will Be Ground For Bail: High Court
Informing the reason for arrest is a mandatory requirement under Article 22(1) of the Constitution and its violation will be a ground to grant bail even if statutory restrictions on giving bail exist, the Allahabad High Court has ruled.
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Amid Controversy, Prakash Raj Shares Pic With Kunal Kamra: "How To Reach Tamil Nadu?"
On Tuesday, Kunal Kamra got a breather from the Bombay High Court, which granted him interim protection from arrest until April 16
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Ambulance Driver Gets Life Sentence For Raping Covid Patient In Kerala
A Kerala court on Friday sentenced an ambulance driver to life imprisonment for raping a 19-year-old woman while she was being transported to a Covid care centre in September 2020.
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Pension, Gratuity Not Bounties, Can't Be Taken Away By State: High Court
The state government cannot deduct any portion of an employee's pension, gratuity, or leave encashment without a clear statutory provision - even if done under administrative instructions - the Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled.
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Unmarried, Able Bodied, Adult Daughters Can't Claim Maintenance: J&K High Court
Adult, unmarried daughters who are physically and mentally sound are not entitled to maintenance from their father under Section 488 of the Jammu & Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled.
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"Unmarried Adult Parents Can Live Together," Says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has granted police protection to an interfaith live-in couple while it hears a plea by their minor daughter alleging threats from her mother's former in-laws.
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"She Invited Trouble": Allahabad High Court Judge's Bail Order In Rape Case
Weeks after an Allahabad High Court judge observed that grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string do not constitute rape or attempt to rape, his colleague has granted bail to a rape accused, noting that the victim "invited trouble"
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Fugitive Businessman Vijay Mallya Loses Appeal Against UK Bankruptcy Order
Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya on Wednesday lost an appeal against a bankruptcy order made by London's High Court over a more than 1 billion-pound ($1.28 billion) debt to lenders including the State Bank of India.
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Marriage To Be Seen, Not Place Where Woman Kills Self In Dowry Cases: Court
The Delhi High Court has held the place -- parental or matrimonial -- where a married woman is driven to kill herself had no bearing in a dowry death case and refused bail to a man.
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Satish Salian's Lawyer Faces Contempt Action For Remarks On High Court Judge
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday initiated suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against lawyer Nilesh Ojha for his "scandalous and defamatory" remarks against a sitting HC judge during a press briefing on Disha Salian death case.
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Customs To Pay Ludhiana Importer Rs 50 Lakh For Delayed Kiwi Consignment
The Punjab and Haryana High Court lambasted the Customs department and a private shipping company, instructing them to pay Rs 50 lakh in compensation to a Ludhiana-based fruit importer.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking 100% Manual Counting Of VVPAT Slips
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Election Commission of India that there should be 100% manual counting of the VVPAT slips in addition to electronic counting by the control unit of Electronic Voting Machines.
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Top Court Stays High Court Order To Demolish Illegal Constructions In Gurugram's DLF
In a relief to 2,100 DLF residents, the Supreme Court temporarily stayed Punjab and Haryana High Court order that ordered the demolition of unauthorised constructions in housing units and sealing of commercial activities in DLF Phases 1 to 5.
