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Tattoo removal scar not a ground for disqualification in CAPF, Assam Rifles: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the medical fitness criteria and tattoo regulations in the recruitment process for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The case, titled Union of India vs. Sanyogita, focused on the rejection of Sanyogita's…
Arrest & Remand Illegal If Accused Not Informed Grounds Of Arrest; Filing Of Chargesheet Won't Validate Illegal Arrest : Supreme Court
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the fundamental right of individuals to be informed of the grounds of their arrest. This landmark ruling pertains to a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), focusing on the critical issue of communication of arrest grounds to…
Supreme Court: Extending 'Pankaj Bansal' Precedent, Ushers in Written Arrest Grounds for UAPA Cases
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the mandatory communication of arrest grounds under Section 43B(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The case, identified as Prabir Purkayastha v. State, with Diary No. 42896 of 2023, delved into the critical issue of promptly…
Wrong Doers Cannot Be Allowed To Make Profit Out Of Their Own Wrongs : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the High Court's decision in the case of Municipal Committee Katra & Ors. vs. Ashwani Kumar regarding a tender dispute under Section 1 of the Indian Contract Act. The case revolved around a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) issued by the appellant, Municipal…
Burden Of Proving Completion Of 240 Days of Service In Any Calendar year rests On Petitioner: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court's Civil Appellate Jurisdiction, under Writ Petition No. 6125 of 2007, deliberated on a significant matter involving employment disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act. Key Details of the Case: Petitioner: Prakash S. Hande Respondent: Hindustan Lever Limited Act:…
Baba Tarsem Singh Murder Case, Court Rejects Ex-IAS Officer Harbans S. Chugh's FIR Quashing Plea: Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent case under the Hindu Marriage Act, a petition filed by Mr. XYZ, a retired bureaucrat and President of a society, seeking protection and quashing of an FIR was dismissed by the court. Case Details: The case involved a serious crime where two shooters from Punjab stayed in a society's Sarai for 10 days…
Customs Act, 1962, Monetary Limit Of Rs 1 Crore For Appeals To High Court, Delhi High Court Dismisses Dept's Appeal
New Delhi, May 8, 2024: The High Court of Delhi recently deliberated on a case concerning the Customs Act, 1962. The matter revolved around a dispute between The Principal Commissioner of Customs, ACC Imports New Delhi as the petitioner and M/S. Salasar Synthetics as the respondent. Case Overview: The petitioner…
POCSO Act, UP Amendment To S. 438 CrPC Doesn't Bar Grant Of Anticipatory Bail To Accused Booked U/S 376(3) IPC: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently granted anticipatory bail to Krishna in a case filed under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), concerning allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Case Overview Krishna, represented by his counsel Intekhab Alam Khan and…
Attempts By Arbitrator To Reach Settlement Cant Be Termed As 'Conciliation Proceeding' Under Part III: Calcutta High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court at Calcutta, a significant legal point concerning arbitration and conciliation was addressed, shedding light on the dual roles and responsibilities of an arbitrator. The case, titled MFAR Constructions Private Limited Vs. Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Limited, delved…
Services Rendered By Advocates Come Under Contract Of Personal Service: Supreme Court
New Delhi, May 14, 2024: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, through Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, clarified the scope of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 regarding complaints related to "deficiency in service" against advocates practicing in the legal profession. The case involved Civil…
