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High Courts Weekly Round-Up
Allahabad High courtThe High Court of Allahabad on Thursday permitted around 70 aspirants older than 20 years to apply for the Common Law Admission Test, in derogation of the BCI Rules setting an upper age limit for taking the test.The High Court dismissed a public interest litigation for a direction to ensure daily recital of the national anthem on the premises of the high court as well...
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Mere Anchoring Of A Vessel For Repair Does Not Constitute Taxable ImportThe Supreme Court, in Commissioner Of Customs, Mumbai Vs M/S Aban Loyd Chiles Offshore Ltd, held that mere repair of a vessel is not putting the vessel to use in India and would not result in home consumption, so as to constitute a taxable import.Karnataka Law Providing ‘Consequential Seniority’ To SC/STs On...
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Magistrate Can’t Order Further Investigation At Post Cognizance StageA two Judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday held that Magistrate cannot order further investigation after the cognizance has been taken, process has been issued and accused has entered appearance in response thereto.Right To Private Defence Is Available Even When There Is Reasonable Apprehension Of Danger To...
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Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court, in Ram Sunder Ram vs. Union of India, has held that quoting of wrong provision in order to cancel the arm licence does not invalidate the order.The division bench of Justices Ramesh Sinha and RekhaDikshit of the Allahabad High Court has ordered the Chief Secretary of the State of Uttar Pradesh to pay a compensation of Rs.2 lakh to a student of Class XII...
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Licensed Surveyor a public servantThe Supreme Court held that a Licensed Surveyor under Section 18A of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act would be treated as “public servant” for the purposes of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.CBI probe against Former CBI chiefSupreme Court ordered CBI probe against former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha for allegedly abusing his position to favour...
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Allowed a 22-year-old woman to terminate her 24-week pregnancyConsidering the right to preserve the life of a person is paramount, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed a 22-year-old woman to terminate her 24-week pregnancy on medical ground.File status report on installation of speed governorsSupreme Court it will summon secretaries of several states to appear in person with files if the...
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ALLAHABAD HCThe Allahabad High Court disposed of a writ petition against BSP president Mayawati filed by BJP leader Neeraj Kumar Saxena, wherein he had alleged that Mayawati openly sought votes to a public at large, amounting to wooing the electorate, based on a religious appeal.BOMBAY HCA division bench of Justices Ranjit More and ShaliniPhansalkar Joshi of the Bombay High Court pulled...
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Prosecution For Offence Under Sec. 182 IPC Without Formal Complaint By Public Servant Void Ab InitioThe Supreme Court, in Saloni Arora vs. State, reiterated that in order to prosecute an accused for an offence punishable under Section 182 IPC, it is mandatory to follow the procedure prescribed under Section 195 of the Code else such action is rendered void ab initio.Notification Issued Under...
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Allahabad High CourtThe Allahabad High Court observed that the levy of entry tax on e-commerce sites is prima facie unconstitutional as the state legislature has no authority or competence to do so.Bombay High CourtA division bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice GS Kulkarni of the Bombay High Court cautioned family courts to follow the law in letter and spirit, while hearing matters of...
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Allahabad High CourtReiterating that the Chief Justice is the master of roster and none else, the full bench of Allahabad High Court in Dinesh Kumar Singh @ Sonu vs. State of UP, held that a single and division bench of the High Court assigned with a particular jurisdiction assigned by the Chief Justice, cannot overstep into the determination of another bench, assigned with...
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Seeking Votes In The Name Of Religion Corrupt PracticeDelivering a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday held that seeking votes in the name of religion, caste or community amounted to corrupt practice and election of a candidate who indulged in it can be set aside. A seven judge constitution bench of the court headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur passed the ruling by a 4:3 majority....
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Bombay High CourtObserving that the Medical Council of India is the competent authority in framing regulations relating to post graduate medical admissions, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition filed by a group of disabled students challenging a provision in the Medical Council of India Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2000.In light Of Corporate Ministry notification, The...