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  The judgment of the first appellate court must reflect conscious application of mind recording the court’s findings, supported by reasons. Supreme Court reiterates.

  • 16-June-2022
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  Long course of living together between a male and female raises presumption of marriage and the children born in such relationship are legitimate children. Supreme Court reiterates.

  • 15-June-2022
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  ''Love should be from heart to heart and not mere external attraction'' - Youngsters should act responsibly while choosing life-partners against parents’ will. Karnataka High Court implores.

  • 13-June-2022
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  An offence under a special statute like Factories Act can also be an offence punishable under the Indian Penal Code if necessary ingredients are satisfied. Punjab and Haryana High Court.

  • 17-June-2022
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  ‘’There cannot be any compromise with the merits and/or quality of Medical Education, which may ultimately affect the Public Health’’. Supreme Court while upholding Govt decision not to have Special Stray Round of counselling.

  • 16-June-2022
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  Mere handing over documents deposited in escrow account to a party to the contract, without any personal gain and advantage, does not amount to criminal breach of trust. Delhi High Court.

  • 17-June-2022
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  Courts are not meant to vet tender conditions and rewrite the same based on their own understanding, unless the conditions are manifestly arbitrary or smack of mala fide. Delhi High Court.

  • 17-June-2022
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  Criminal Procedure Code. Charges can be altered anytime during trial and even after the matter is reserved for judgment. Karnataka High Court.

  • 11-June-2022
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  Consumer Protection Act. A Trust is not a person and therefore not a consumer. Consequently, it cannot file a consumer dispute under the provisions of the Act. Supreme Court.

  • 10-June-2022
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  Allottee of a civic amenity site is not barred from seeking allotment of adjacent civic amenity site for expansion. Authority must consider the applications transparently. Karnataka High Court.

  • 11-June-2022
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  Power of attorney holder of an accused in a criminal case cannot maintain a Petition be it under Article 226 or 227 of the Constitution of India or Criminal Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-June-2022
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  Interpretation of statutes. Proviso to a provision cannot control the main provision nor be interpreted in a manner which renders the main provision nugatory or otiose. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-June-2022
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