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Contractor Unable to Collect Market Fee Due to COVID-19; Municipality Directed to Refund Bid Amount: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed a dispute between the Nagar Parishad, Bamhani Banjar, District Mandla, and a contractor regarding the collection of weekly market recovery charges during the second wave of Covid-19. The case involved the Chief Municipal Officer of Nagar Parishad and the…
Court Issues Notice to NLUs Consortium Over Plea Challenging CLAT PG 2025 Answer Key: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court, the petitioner, Anam Khan, challenged an alleged error in the answer key published by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs). The petitioner argued that due to the objectionable fee of Rs.1,000 per question charged for contesting errors in the…
Survivors of Rape, Acid Attacks, and POCSO Cases Must Receive Free Medical Treatment at All Hospitals: Delhi High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has issued a crucial order ensuring free medical treatment for survivors of sexual violence, acid attacks, and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses) cases. This judgment, passed by a division bench consisting of Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Amit Sharma,…
Banks Cannot Compel Defaulters to Pay by Publishing Their Photos; Violates Right to Privacy and Reputation: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court addressed the controversial issue of displaying photographs of defaulting borrowers by a co-operative society for the purpose of recovering loans. The case was brought before the court by the Chempazhanthi Agricultural Improvement Co-operative Society and its Managing…
Competency-Based Evaluation Test Under Prohibition of Sex Selection Rules Allowed: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant order passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the court has allowed the intervention of doctors who are seeking to register as sonologists under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Rules, 1996 and Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques…
Court Upholds Demolition Of Signature View Apartments, Criticizes DDA For Poor Construction Standards: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court upheld the decision of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to demolish and reconstruct the Signature View Apartments located in Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi. The apartments were found to be unsafe for habitation due to serious structural defects that posed a significant threat…
Court Declines To Interfere With Preliminary Report Against SRFTI Dean Filmmaker Vipin Vijay Over Sexual Harassment under POSH Allegations: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Calcutta High Court addressed a challenge to the preliminary inquiry report filed by the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI). The…
Remedies Under U.P. Z.A.L.R. Act Continue For Suits Filed Before U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 Enforcement: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has clarified an important legal issue regarding the remedies available under the U.P. Zamindari Abolition & Land Reforms Act, 1950 (U.P. Z.A.L.R. Act) following the enactment of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006. The case, titled Charan Singh v. State of U.P. and 3 Others, deals with whether the…
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[RG Kar Rape-Murder] Court Allows Sit-In Protest By Doctors Forum, Says Every Citizen Has Right To Protest Peacefully: Calcutta High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court at Calcutta, the scope and jurisdiction of the writ court to entertain a petition challenging the decision of administrative authorities were brought to the forefront. The case involved a conflict regarding the refusal of the police authorities to grant permission for a peaceful…
Bail Is An Essential Element Of The Criminal Justice System, Guarantees Right To Fair Trial: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has reiterated the importance of bail in the criminal justice system, emphasizing that it is an essential right for ensuring a fair trial for the accused. In a recent ruling, Justice Shampa Dutt Paul delivered significant observations while hearing a plea filed by a man accused under the…
