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Court Sets Aside Industrial Court's Controversial Order in Writ Petition Challenging Unfair Labour Practices: Bombay High Court
Act Name: Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 Topic in Judgment: Allegations of Unfair Labour Practices, Interference in Union Affairs, and Restraining Employee Termination and Transfer In a significant development, the Bombay High Court, in the case of Writ…
Extramarital Affair Not Grounds for Labeling a Parent as 'Incompetent' in Custody Battles: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has taken a stern stance against alleged irregularities in the drafting of counter affidavits by stenographers in the offices of Chief Standing Counsel, Additional Chief Standing Counsel, and Standing Counsels in Uttar Pradesh. The move comes as part of a hearing…
When Two Clauses Of A Deed Are Repugnant, Earlier Clause Will Prevail Over Later Clause: Supreme Court Decides Land Dispute Jurisdiction Case
Landmark Judgment in Land Dispute: In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in a land dispute case, shedding light on the interpretation of Power of Attorney and its implications on territorial jurisdiction. The case, titled Vikram Nath v. State of Bihar, addresses crucial…
Sex on genuine promise of marriage not rape if promise broken due to parental disagreement: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Mr. Gaurav Wankhede, who was facing charges under Sections 376(2)(n) and 417 of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.). The case was registered in connection with First Information Report (F.I.R.) No.213/2019 at Police Station…
Court Sets Aside Conviction in Father-Daughter Rape Case, Citing Lack of 'Foundational Facts': Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Conviction in Father-Daughter Rape Case, Citing Lack of 'Foundational Facts' In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the conviction of a father accused of raping his daughter. The court, comprising Justices Sujoy Paul and Vivek Jain, held…
Wide Disparities in Bar Council Enrollment Fees Across Indian States Spark Controversy
In a recent revelation, significant variations in enrollment fees for fresh law graduates have been uncovered across various State Bar Councils in India. The fee structures, targeted at individuals below 25 years of age in the general category, reveal a wide range of charges, prompting discussions on the need for…
54 cases pending before Supreme Court Constitution Benches, only 25 decided in last four years: Supreme Court
Headline: Supreme Court Constitution Benches Tackle Pendency with Deliberate Approach In response to an Unstarred Question posed by Adv. A.M. Ariff, the Ministry of Law and Justice has provided insights into the pending cases before various Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court. As of January 29, 2024, the data…
Civil Services Appellate Tribunal Cannot Entertain Appeal in Service Matter of Rajasthan Financial Corp's Contractual Employee: High Court
In a significant legal development, the Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur, through its bench, has ruled in favor of Anil Pareek, a 61-year-old contractual employee of the Rajasthan Financial Corporation. The court's decision, dated 04/01/2024, revolves around the dismissal of Pareek's writ petition challenging a transfer…
Acquits Husband in Abetment of Suicide Case, Upholds Conviction for Cruelty: Kerala High Court
In a recent verdict, the Kerala High Court acquitted a husband accused of abetting his wife's suicide under Section 306 IPC while upholding his conviction for cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The judgment, delivered by Justice P G Atjithkumar, sheds light on the crucial role of mens rea in abetment cases and the…
Court Grants Stay on Inspection Note for LPG Distributorship Under Motor Transport Workers Act: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the Kerala High Court, presided over by the Honorable Mr. Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V, granted interim relief to Sindhu Radhakrishnan Nair, a 55-year-old individual, who is the petitioner in WP(C) No.3383/2024 (W). The case was heard on Monday, the 29th day of January 2024. Background of the…
