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J&K HC Quashes Preventive Detention Order Citing Violation of Article 22(5) Due to Non-Supply of Essential Documents and Denial of Opportunity for Effective Representation

Court’s Decision: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh quashed the preventive detention order issued under the Public Safety Act (PSA), 1978, citing violations of constitutional safeguards. The…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition for Investigation into Alleged Murder; Declines to Exercise Jurisdiction Under Article 226, Citing Availability of Alternative Remedy Under Section 200 Cr.P.C.

Court’s Decision: The petition under Article 226 of the Constitution was dismissed by the High Court, with the court granting the petitioner the liberty to approach the competent court for…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Civil Revision Application, Rules That Applicants Must File Revision Before Appellate Bench of Small Causes Court Under Section 34(4) of MRC Act Instead of Approaching High Court Under Section 115 CPC

Court's Decision: The Bombay High Court dismissed the Civil Revision Application filed by the applicants challenging the Small Causes Court's order, which had rejected their plea under Order VII Rule…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail in Conspiracy and Murder Case, Citing Inadmissibility of Co-Accused’s Confessional Statement Against Applicant, Weakening Prosecution’s Case

Court’s Decision: The Bombay High Court granted bail to the applicant, who had been in custody since January 20, 2020, in connection with a conspiracy and murder case. The court…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Bombay High Court Strikes Down 2023 IT Rules Amendment as Unconstitutional, Citing Failure to Define Key Terms like “Fake” and “Misleading,” Rendering the Rule Vague and Overbroad

Court's Decision: The Bombay High Court, by a majority opinion, struck down the 6th April 2023 amendment to Rule 3(1)(b)(v) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Delhi High Court Holds Respondent in Contempt for Willful Disobedience of Restraining Order: “Disobedience Must Be Deliberate and Intentional, With Full Knowledge of the Consequences”; Orders Respondent to Appear in Person for Sentencing Hearing

Court’s Decision:The High Court of Delhi held the respondent in contempt for willfully violating the court's restraining order dated May 30, 2018. The court found that the respondent made payments…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to V Senthil Balaji in PMLA Case: Cites Manish Sisodia and K.A. Najeeb Rulings, Stating “Statutory Provisions for Denying Bail Cannot Violate Constitutional Rights”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and granted bail to the appellant, subject to stringent conditions. The court emphasized the prolonged nature of the trial under the Prevention…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024

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Himachal Pradesh High Court: “Forcible Dispossession of Landowner Without Due Process Violates Constitutional Rights” as Land Used for Road Construction Without Acquisition or Compensation

Court’s Decision:The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the appellants, affirming the decision of the Single Judge to compensate the respondent for the use of their land…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024

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Supreme Court Confirms; Agreements for Sale Involving Transfer of Possession Are Conveyance Instruments Subject to Stamp Duty Payment

Court’s Decision:The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the appellants challenging the orders of the High Court and the Trial Court, both of which directed impounding of six documents…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024

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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Drug Distribution Case Due to Procedural Lapses: “Failure to Include Manufacturer and Lack of Tampering Allegations Render Proceedings Invalid”

Court’s Decision:The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the proceedings initiated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, against the petitioner. The Court found that the grounds raised…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024