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S.138 NI Act Not Attracted On Dishonour Of Cheque Issued To Return Bribe Amount: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently observed that dishonour of a cheque issued for returning a bribe amount could not be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act as it was not towards repayment of a legally enforceable debt. Justice K Murali Shankar observed that the agreement to secure a job in exchange of money is an agreement that is void ab initio and would fall...
Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash POCSO Case Against Former CM Yediyurappa, But His Appearance During Trial May Be Exempted
The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO case lodged against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.Justice M I Arun thus upheld the trial court order dated February 28— taking cognizance of the alleged offence and issuing summons to the former MP.The single judge however asked the trial court not to insist upon the BJP leader's appearance, unless it is necessary during the...
CERC's Powers To Refer Disputes To Arbitration Extends To Even Those Cases Which Fall Outside Its Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court
In a noteworthy judgment for the renewable energy sector, the Delhi High Court has observed that the power of Central Electricity Commission (“CERC”) under Section 79(1)(f), Electricity Act to refer parties to arbitration is wider than its power to adjudicate. A bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav observed that CERC in exercise of its adjudicatory powers can...
2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1099 | IN RE: SARANDA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Click the link below for the judgment :Supreme Court Prohibits Mining Within National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries & Within 1 Kilometer Around ThemSupreme Court Directs Jharkhand Govt To Notify Saranda As Wildlife Sanctuary, Says Rights Of Forest Dwellers & Tribals Won't Be Affected ...
Time To Revisit Centre's Electric Vehicles Policy Of 2020, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today(November 13) continued to hear a public interest litigation seeking promotion and implementation of electric vehicle policies. It orally remarked that it's high time for the Government to revisit the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), 2020, on promotion and adoption of electric vehicles and maybe initiate a pilot project in metropolitan cities....
Rajasthan High Court Raps State's Insensitive Approach In Denying Ex-Gratia To Constable's Widow, Orders Release Of ₹20 Lakh
The Rajasthan High Court quashed the State's order rejecting ex-gratia amount to an employee's illiterate widow, who was unaware of the welfare scheme and thus got delayed in applying for the same, opining that such rejection on technical grounds, despite admitted administrative delay, was a hyper-technical and insensitive approach.The bench of Justice Farjand Ali further observed that in...
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Wipro Limited invites online application for the post of IP Counsel.Name of the Post: IP Counsel Location: Bengaluru, Pune Essential Qualification and Experience • LL.B./LLM from a recognised institution. • B.Tech /B.E in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication, Instrumentation & Control from a recognised institution. • Experience of at least 3-6 years in the field of Intellectual Property. In-house experience is preferred. • Contract management...
Taking Cognisance Of Complaint By Unauthorised Person U/S 151 Electricity Act Vitiates Entire Trial: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court held that taking cognizance of an offence by a court based on a complaint lodged by an unauthorised person under Section 151 of the Electricity Act, 2003, goes to the root of the matter and cannot be treated as a mere irregularity. The Court ruled that when the law specifically designates the categories of persons competent to lodge a complaint, any cognizance taken on...
BMU Organises 3rd Constitutional Cultures Lecture: Panel To Discuss 'Political Legitimacy and The Place Of Courts'
The 3rd Constitutional Cultures Lecture, organised by the School of Law at BML Munjal University (BMU), is scheduled to take place on November 22, 2025, at the CD Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi. The event will feature a distinguished panel discussion on the theme “Political Legitimacy and the Place of Courts,” highlighting the critical intersection of the judiciary and democratic institutions in India.BML Munjal University (BMU), established as a not-for-profit,...