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Non-Disclosure Of Minor Criminal Cases Leading To Acquittal Should Not Automatically Lead To Termination: Sikkim High Court

The High Court of Sikkim has set aside the termination of a constable employed in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), holding that suppression of minor criminal cases which ultimately resulted ...
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Calcutta High Court Directs Designated Senior Advocates To Be Added As Parties In Plea Challenging Senior Designations

The Calcutta High Court has directed the petitioner challenging the designation of Senior Advocates by a notification dated November 26, 2024, to implead all the advocates who were granted ...
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Supreme Court Stays Death Sentence Of Man Convicted For Rape-Murder Of 5-Year Old Girl In Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court yesterday stayed the death sentence of Atul Nihale, a man accused of raping and murdering a 5 year old girl in Madhya Pradesh.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and ...
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Right To Be Considered For Promotion Is Legitimate Expectation; Marriage-Based Transfer Can't Defeat It: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that an employee's right to be considered for promotion is a legitimate expectation which can't be taken away merely because another employee is transferred ...
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"One can only imagine the agony they have undergone during this period," the Court said.

Given the sensitivity of the case, a bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan had met the parents of Harish during the hearings. Pronouncing the judgment, ...
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Contractor Suppressing Prior Blacklisting Bars Equitable Relief, But Payment For Executed Work May Still Be Granted: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has reiterated that a party invoking writ jurisdiction must approach the court with clean hands, holding that suppression of a prior blacklisting order disentitles a contractor ...
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Must Prove Identity Of Deceased In Homicide Case: Madras High Court Faults Police, Trial Court For Not Conducting DNA Test Of Decomposed Corpse

The Madras High Court recently set aside the conviction of a woman for allegedly murdering her husband due to repeated quarrels and throwing his body in the nearby well. While doing so, the bench of ...
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When Can Medical Treatment Be Withdrawn In 'Best Interests Of Patient'? Supreme Court Explains Allowing First Passive Euthanasia

The Supreme Court today (March 11) stated that the best interests of the patient should be the primary consideration when deciding whether medical treatment may be withheld or withdrawn. The ...
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'Law Was A Solemn Calling For Him': J&K&L High Court Chief Justice Arun Palli Pays Tribute To Justice V.K. Jhanji

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Highcourt held a Full Court reference on March 9 to pay tribute to former Acting Chief Justice Vijay Kumar Jhanji, who passed away on February 23, 2026.Chief ...
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J&K&L High Court Flags 'Marriage Traps' Targeting Young Girls, Seeks Woman IPS Officer To Probe Alleged Predatory Practices

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expressed serious concern over a case where a 19-year-old girl approached the Court seeking protection for her intended marriage with a ...
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Uttam Nagar Holi Clash | 'Can't Club Police Protection Relief With Plea Against Demolition': Delhi HC Asks Kin Of Accused To File Fresh Petition

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (March 11) asked the kin of Uttam Nagar Holi Clash accused persons to file better petitions ...
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Bombay High Court Flags Procedural Irregularities By Goa Revenue Authorities In Pronouncing Orders, Issuing Certified Copies

The Bombay High Court has flagged serious procedural irregularities being followed by revenue authorities in Goa while ...