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A Caretaker/Servant Can Never Acquire Interest In Property Irrespective Of His Long Possession: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a caretaker/servant can never acquire interest in the property irrespective of his long possession.In this case, the plaintiff sought a declaration that he is a lawful occupier as caretaker/servant of the sole owner of the suit property. He also sought a permanent injunction restraining defendant to disturb or evict his peaceful possession of the suit...
Assam NRC Published On August 31, 2019 Is Final, Rules Foreigners Tribunal Rejecting State's Objection
The Assam's Foreigners Tribunal in Karimganj has recently observed that the NRC list published in the year 2019 is final. The observation came while the Tribunal declared a doubtful voter, whose name appeared in the final NRC list, as an Indian citizen."..Final NRC, (i.e. Supplimentary List of NRC together with Draft NRC) has been published on 31.08.2019 which is available online in the...
Is Taking Voice Sample From Accused Without His Consent Unconstitutional?
The Rajasthan High Court recently dismissed a plea of an accused in which he contended that his voice sample cannot be taken against his wishes, as it would amount to self-incrimination under Article 20 of the Constitution of India. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, in this regard, referred to the Supreme Court judgment in Ritesh Sinha Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh. This piece intends to examine...
'Karta' Of Joint Hindu Family Cannot File Consumer Complaint In Respect Of Deficiency In Service Regarding Treatment Given To His Pregnant Sister-in-law: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a Karta of a Joint Hindu Family cannot file a consumer complaint in respect of deficiency in service on part of the Hospital/Doctor regarding the treatment given to his pregnant sister-in-law.The concept of Joint Hindu Family does not extend to the treatment of a pregnant sister-in-law, the bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian observed.In...
NEET-UG 2021: Kerala High Court Seeks NTA's Response In Plea Seeking Retest Citing Delay By Invigilator
The Kerala High Court on Friday admitted a plea moved by a NEET (UG) candidate seeking a retest of the Entrance examination citing that her OMR answer sheet was likely to be rejected due to the dereliction of the Invigilator assigned to her exam hall. The Court has sought the response of the National Testing Agency. Justice P.B Suresh Kumar will hear the matter in the upcoming week....
Summoning And Detaining A Person Without There Being Any Crime Registered Against Him Illegal: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that summoning and detaining a person without there being any crime registered against him would be violative of basic principles.The directions issued in Arnesh Kumar vs. State of Bihar (2014) 8 SCC 273, would be applicable even if no crime was registered, the bench of Justices UU Lalit, S. Ravindra Bhat and Bela M. Trivedi observed.In this case, a man approached...
Advocate's 'Mischievous Behaviour'- Allahabad HC 'Recalls' Order Directing The Listing Of A Case Before Another Bench Which Can 'Tolerate' It
The Allahabad High Court last week recalled its order in which it had directed the listing of a matter before another bench citing the "mischievous behavior of the advocate".Essentially, on September 6, 2021, while hearing civil applications in the matter, which are pending since 1995, the Court had inquired from the Advocate regarding the delay condonation in all the matters, as all the...
"Failure Of Police Officers To Take Appropriate Measures For Prosecution Of Delhi Riots Cases Causing Delay In Trials": Court Pulls Up Delhi Police
A Delhi Court has pulled up the Delhi Police for failure of its police officers to take appropriate measures for prosecution of Delhi riots cases thereby causing avoiding delay in committal or trials of the cases. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Arun Kumar Garg observed thus: "Such lackadisical approach on the part of the prosecution as well as the Investigating Agency in...
