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  ‘’ACB blissfully ignored the ABC of procedure’’. Karnataka High Court quashes criminal proceedings initiated pursuant to casual act of drawing up source information report, registering FIR and conducting the search by the Anti Corruption Bureau.

  • 27-July-2022
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  Unlike matrimonial proceedings where strict proof of marriage is essential, in proceedings under Section 125 Cr.P.C strict standard of proof is not necessary when a man and woman cohabit continuously for a number of years. Supreme Court.

  • 28-July-2022
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  Contempt jurisdiction is aimed at maintaining the Court’s dignity and majesty of law. Simply because High Court order is executable, the same cannot be ground not to exercise contempt jurisdiction. Supreme Court.

  • 27-July-2022
  • Daksha Legal
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  Lands covered by special orders issued under the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 are forest lands within the meaning of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Supreme Court.

  • 27-July-2022
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  Compensation and resettlement methodology as determinable under the land acquisition Act of 2013 is applicable to the acquisition made under National Highways Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 27-July-2022
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  Plaint in a suit for a primary relief of partition and separate possession cannot be rejected on the ground of limitation though the secondary prayer is barred by time especially when both the prayers are interconnected. Karnataka High Court.

  • 27-July-2022
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  If a particular procedure in filling up application form is prescribed, the application should be filled up as per that procedure alone. Using different languages in application form and OMR sheet results in disqualification. Supreme Court.

  • 26-July-2022
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  ‘’Our Constitution and the constitutional Courts will protect the new age ‘Karnas’ so they can live like any other citizen with dignity and pride''. Kerala High Court while upholding right to mention only mother’s name in birth certificate.

  • 26-July-2022
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  After taking benefit under alternate monetary scheme offered by the Government, legal representatives of the deceased employee cannot seek compassionate appointment. Delhi High Court.

  • 26-July-2022
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  When a party to arbitration agreement approaches district Court of a State under Section 9, application under Section 11 can be filed only before the High Court of that State. Supreme Court.

  • 26-July-2022
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  Private complaint in respect of a cognizable offence without complying with Sections 154(1) and 154(3) of Cr.P.C is not maintainable. Karnataka High Court reiterates.

  • 25-July-2022
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  Director of a company who resigned by submitting required Form before the Registrar of Companies cannot be held liable for bouncing of cheque issued after his retirement. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-July-2022
  • Daksha Legal