Granting Divorce on basis of irretrievable breakdown of Marriage by Family Court Ultra Vires: Delhi High Court

Granting Divorce on basis of irretrievable breakdown of Marriage by Family Court Ultra Vires: Delhi High Court

Sep 20, 2023

The Hindu Marriage Act does not permit divorce on the basis of an irretrievable collapse of a marriage, according to the Delhi High Court. The court determined that the Act’s rules governing the issuance of divorce must be rigorously followed by the family

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Delhi HC directs WhatsApp and Telegram to deactivate groups, channels selling pirated copies of Shahrukh Khan movie ‘Jawan’

Delhi HC directs WhatsApp and Telegram to deactivate groups, channels selling pirated copies of Shahrukh Khan movie ‘Jawan’

Sep 20, 2023

Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed WhatsApp and Telegram to deactivate all the groups and channels selling pirated copies of the latest movie ‘Jawan’ starring Shahrukh Khan. The Court also directed WhatsApp, Telegram and mobile network operators like Airtel, Idea-Vodafone, Reliance Jio and

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Determining Reservation Benefits for ‘Abandoned’ Children

Determining Reservation Benefits for ‘Abandoned’ Children

Sep 20, 2023

Issues: The Bombay High Court has framed four crucial questions to address the constitutionality and legality of whether ‘abandoned’ children can be classified as ‘orphans’ for the purpose of granting them reservation benefits in education and employment. This decision arises from a petition

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DNA test to be ordered only in rare and exceptional circumstances: Kerala HC

DNA test to be ordered only in rare and exceptional circumstances: Kerala HC

Sep 20, 2023

Issue:- An appeal was filed by a man against the family court’s decision to reject the paternity test. The estranged wife of the man had claimed that he was the father of her child and alleged that he was disputing the same only

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SC Clarifies Transferee Company’s Criminal Liability for Transferor Company’s Actions After Amalgamation

SC Clarifies Transferee Company’s Criminal Liability for Transferor Company’s Actions After Amalgamation

Sep 19, 2023

Issues: The case in question revolves around DBS Bank India Limited’s appeal challenging the Delhi High Court’s rejection of their petition to quash criminal proceedings. These proceedings were initiated following a commercial suit by RFL against (the erstwhile) Laxmi Vilas Bank (LVB), alleging

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Bombay High Court Clarifies Claimant’s Rights in Motor Accident Compensation Cases

Bombay High Court Clarifies Claimant’s Rights in Motor Accident Compensation Cases

Sep 19, 2023

Issues: In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court addressed the issue of whether a claimant involved in a motor accident case can solely seek compensation from the owner of the other vehicle involved, without being obligated to claim compensation from the owner

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Faith cannot affect the right of a person to marry: Delhi HC

Faith cannot affect the right of a person to marry: Delhi HC

Sep 19, 2023

Issue:- A petition was filed by an interfaith couple who were facing threats of marrying against the wishes of their family. Analysis:- Faith cannot be a cause to be affecting the life partner a person chooses for themselves. The right to marry is

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Jharkand High court slams the verdict against cruelty.

Jharkand High court slams the verdict against cruelty.

Sep 18, 2023

Issues: Conviction under Section 498A IPC: The primary issue was the appeal by Sanjay Kumar Rai against his conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for cruelty towards his wife, Neelam Devi, who was suffering from cancer. Challenge to Acquittal:

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Controversy around National Medical Commission Professional Conduct Guidelines

Controversy around National Medical Commission Professional Conduct Guidelines

Sep 18, 2023

The Gazette of India on 2nd August 2023, notified the National Medical Commission of registered medical practitioner Regulations, 2023. The regulation highlights that the prescription of the drugs should only be done by their generic name and not by the brand name. The

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Supreme Court takes tough stance on MV Act, pressures state and UTs to submit Compliance reports

Supreme Court takes tough stance on MV Act, pressures state and UTs to submit Compliance reports

Sep 18, 2023

The modified Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Regulations are being implemented, and the Supreme Court has ordered State Governments and Union Territories to deposit money for labour. States and UTs have already come under fire from the Court for failing to

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