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  Magistrate can NOT entertain application under Section 156 (3) of the Cr.P.C. unless the complaint is supported by an affidavit. Supreme Court reiterates.

  • 19-February-2022
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  Damages in lieu of specific performance can NOT be granted in the absence of specific prayer for damages in the plaint. Supreme Court reiterates.

  • 19-February-2022
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  Sale pursuant to a public auction can NOT be set aside at the instance of strangers unless there is concrete material on fraud and/or collusion or the property is sold at a throw away price. Supreme Court.

  • 19-February-2022
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  Live Band license. Condition imposing a gender cap as to the number of women or men who can perform in orchestras and bands in live band bars violates Article 14. Supreme Court

  • 19-February-2022
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  Criminal defamation. Defaming an indefinite class of people can NOT lead to the offence punishable under Section 500 Indian Penal Code. Karnataka High Court.

  • 19-February-2022
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  Managing Director of a television network can NOT be criminally held liable for the objectionable contents aired by the employees of the television network. Karnataka High Court.

  • 19-February-2022
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  Service Law. Candidate indicating preference for particular service as per clear instructions can NOT claim other post even though he secured more marks in the other service. Supreme Court.

  • 17-February-2022
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  Sale of mortgaged property. Bank has to act fairly and all efforts should be made to get the best price for the mortgaged property. Supreme Court.

  • 16-February-2022
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  Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Amended Section 19 is retrospective in operation and previous sanction for prosecution of retired public servant necessary even prior to the amendment. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-February-2022
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  Games of skill involve elements of expression and enjoy protection under Article 19(1)(a). State cannot criminalize online games involving skill. Karnataka High Court

  • 15-February-2022
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  Education. ''On account of the pandemic, one cannot give up maintaining standards of education''. Karnataka High Court while rejecting plea of law students to dispense with exams.

  • 15-February-2022
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  Continuous refusal to cohabitate with husband amounts to desertion under Section 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Supreme Court.

  • 15-February-2022
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