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Notifications & Circulars

President proclaims powers under Article 356 in Arunachal Pradesh(26.01.2016)

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, proclaimed powers of government, legislature and governor of the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The Government .....

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Top Story

SC asks BJP to exit state right(13.07.2016)

The Supreme Court concluded the proceedings of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh during the 6th session of the State’s Legislative Assembly to be in v.....

Tags : arunachal pradesh, president’s rule, unconstitutional, disqualification

Domiciling a special class: a new reservation(27.10.2015)

The Supreme Court, hearing petitions against State policies of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to restrict eligibility of students to super-s.....

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Statute

Geospatial Information Regulation Bill, 2016(04.05.2016)

India’s Geospatial Information Regulation Bill 2016 may .....

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Judgments

Gauhati HC accepts resignation of MLAs(12.01.2016)

Gauhati High Court declined relief in petitions by Gabriel Denwang Wangsu and Wanglam Sawin, members of Arunachal Pradesh’s legislative assembly, hold.....

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Arunachal Pradesh President’s Rule petition deferred(27.01.2016)

The Supreme Court decided to hear petitions against President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh on 1 February, 2016. It called for adducing copies of the St.....

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News

MP High Court Directs Release of 5 Detained for Allegedly Possessing Beef(07.10.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed release of 5 people held under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly possessing beef because they were not .....

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NGT Orders UP Principal Secretary to Submit Report on Hindon Pollution Control(09.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Principal Secretary of Uttar Pradesh to take immediate steps for controlling pollution in the Hindon river.

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NGT Slams UP Government over Garbage in Gorakhpur(09.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Uttar Pradesh Government and civic authorities to task for dilly-dallying on collection and disposal of muni.....

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NGT Directs MoEF to Submit Monsoon Schedule in MP(12.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Ministry Of Environment and Forest (MoEF) to submit the likely period of monsoon schedule in Madhya Pradesh.

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MP High Court Upholds Decision Against Sasan(12.10.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld district court's order dismissing Sasan Power's plea for an injunction against international arbitration with the.....

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MP High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Cancellation of Second ODI Between India and South Africa(13.10.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied to stay second ODI between India and South Africa that is to be held on October 14 and dismissed a PIL that soug.....

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Allahabad High Court Cancels Appointment of UPPSC Chief(15.10.2015)

Allahabad High Court has set aside appointment of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) chairman Dr Anil Yadav, while declaring it “ultra vi.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Orders Re-Investigation of Boy ‘Hanged’ by Upper Caste Patidars(29.10.2015)

Madhya Pradesh HC has directed police to re-investigate death of a minor tribal boy who was allegedly killed by an upper caste vigilante group for pla.....

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NGT Slams UP, Uttarakhand Pollution Boards over Failure to Suggest Ways to Clean Ganga(29.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Pollution Control Boards of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand for failing to take and suggest measures for clean.....

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SC Directs UP Govt. to Set Up Committee for Recruiting Primary Teachers(03.11.2015)

Supreme Court has directed Uttar Pradesh Government to constitute a committee which would accept and decide applications from candidates seeking appoi.....

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MP High Court Appoints Arbitrator for Pataudi's Property Cases(04.11.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has appointed a retired district Judge as arbitrator to resolve cases related to two properties of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi .....

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Allahabad HCJunks Plea Against Stopping of National Anthem by Ram Naik(05.11.2015)

Allahabad High Court has junked a writ petition alleging that Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik had stopped the national anthem mid-way.

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NGT Directs States to Check Crop Burning(05.11.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi to notify steps to check pollution on account of crop burn.....

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SC Transfers Virbhadra Singh’s Disproportionate Assets Case to Delhi High Court.(05.11.2015)

Supreme Court has transferred Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh’s disproportionate case to Delhi High Court and said that Singh will not be arrested.....

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SC Gives UP Govt. 2 Days Time to Appoint Lokayukta(15.12.2015)

Supreme Court has irked over Uttar Pradesh Government and gave two days time to appoint a new Lokayukta, saying that the state government and constitu.....

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SC Invokes Constitutional Powers to Appoint Retd. High Court Judge Virendra Singh as New UP Lokayukta(16.12.2015)

Supreme Court has invoked its constitutional powers to appoint Retd. High Court Judge Virendra Singh as the new Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh after the s.....

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Himachal HC: Report Court Matters With Utmost Responsibility(17.12.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has said, “Journalists must take necessary precautions, more particularly, while compiling court proceedings. Ordinarily, .....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Orders Govt. to Frame Welfare Scheme for Journalists(17.12.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed HP Government to frame a comprehensive welfare scheme for improving working conditions of journalists in the .....

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Gauhati HC Put Hold on Assembly Proceedings in Arunachal Pradesh(18.12.2015)

Gauhati High Court has put on hold assembly proceedings in Arunachal Pradesh till February 2, providing relief to Congress Government which was voted .....

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HP High Court Cancels Centre's Notification on Including Dharamsala in Smart City Mission(18.12.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed notification issued by Central Government regarding inclusion of Dharamsala in Smart City mission.

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Madhya Pradesh HC Grants Bail to Ex-MP Minister in Vyapam Scam(21.12.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to former state minister Laxmikant Sharma, an accused in 2012 scam of police constable recruitment examinat.....

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Delhi HC Seeks ED, CBI Replies on Virbhadra’s Plea over Supply of Copy of Money Laundering Case(24.12.2015)

Delhi High Court has sought responses of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and CBI on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's plea to supply him .....

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Allahabad HC to UPPSC: Be Much More Thoughtful While Setting Question Papers(24.12.2015)

Allahabad High Court has rejected a bunch of petitions challenging results of an examination, conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UP.....

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HP HC Seeks Fresh Status Report on Encroachment on Govt Land in Chaithala(30.12.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed concerned parties to file fresh status report in matter pertaining to encroachment on government in Chaithala.....

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HP High Court to Centre: Offer Central Govt. Employees Full Medical Benefits,even Ater Retirement(31.12.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed Centre to provide full post-retirement medical benefits, including emergency reimbursement to government empl.....

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HP High Court Orders Rs. 20 Lakh Compensation For Parents of Students Drowned In Beas River(04.01.2016)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered payment of compensation of Rs. 20 lakh to parents of each of 24 engineering students of a Hyderabad college wh.....

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NGT Tells Centre, UP Take Clear Stand on Next Steps over Cleaning Ganga(05.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Central Government and Uttar Pradesh Government to take a clear stand .....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Transfer Order of Vyapam Whistleblower(07.08.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court(Indore bench) has put a stay on the transfer order of Vyapam scam whistleblower Dr Anand Rai and his wife, both of whom are .....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Summons State CIC on Priyanka Vadra's Land Deal(10.08.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has called upon the State Chief Information Commissioner and has also put a stay on proceedings in regard to information o.....

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MP HC Dismisses Petition Seeking Stripping of Bharat Ratna Awarded to Sachin Tendulkar(11.08.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking take away of Bharat Ratna honour of cricket icon and batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Grants Relief to Priyanka Vadra(29.07.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC has ruled that Priyanka Vadra need not reveal land details or house plans under any Right to Information query.

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Himachal HC to Centre: Ban Cow Slaughter, Sale of Beef within 6 Months(01.08.2016)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered Central Government to ban cow slaughter in the country within six months.

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NGT: Time is Not Far Away when People Will Have to Carry Oxygen Cylinder(02.08.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up authorities in Himachal Pradesh for not planting a single tree after clearing a forest area for a road pro.....

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Himachal High Court Quashes FIR against HPCA(03.08.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC has quashed controversial FIR registered by State’s Vigilance and Anti-corruption Bureau against Himachal Pradesh Cricket Associat.....

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NGT Raps Madhya Pradesh Govt. Over Slow Speed in Setting Up of New Landfill Site at Adampur Chawni(20.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Madhya Pradesh Government on not yet sending a proposal for new landfill site at Adampur Chawni to State Envi.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Order Directives on Defence Quota Admissions(20.08.2015)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed NTR Health University and Telangana State to consider case of children of armed forces personnel for admission.....

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HP High Court: Woman Responsible For Chastity and Dignity in a Relationship(20.08.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has said that a woman is responsible for her own chastity and dignity in relationship. The court made these observations w.....

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NGT Raps UP Govt for Polluting Hindon and Yamuna(21.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Uttar Pradesh Government for discharging industrial waste into Hindon canal and causing pollution in Yamuna r.....

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SC: Two Indian Firms May Conduct Arbitration Outside India(26.08.2016)

Supreme Court has upheld Madhya Pradesh HC decision holding that two Indian firms, Sasan Power Ltd and North American Coal Corporation India Pvt Ltd.,.....

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Supreme Court Dismissed Review Petition of Telangana for Division of Assets(26.08.2016)

Supreme Court has rejected a review petition filed by Telangana against its verdict that the newly formed state cannot claim "absolute" right over ins.....

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MP High Court Salms Chouhan Over Vyapam Scam Allegations(14.09.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has slammed Chouhan over Vyapam scam allegations and said that it shall draw “adverse inference” if chief minister Shivraj S.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Summons CIC in Priyanka Gandhi Defamation Case(14.09.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed Himachal Chief Information Commission (CIC) Bhim Sen to appear before it in next hearing in defamation case f.....

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SC to States: Stop Divisive Fights over Boundary Disputes(17.09.2015)

SC has suggested that states should refrain from creating “border inside the border” by fighting over their territorial boundaries. The court asked st.....

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Supreme Court to Centre and State: Grant Citizenship to Chakma, Hajong Tribals in 3 Months(21.09.2015)

SC has ordered Centre and Arunachal Pradesh Govt. to grant citizenship within three months to Chakma and Hajong tribals who had migrated from Banglade.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Notices on Centre, State and Oil Marketing Firms over LPG Scam(21.09.2015)

Madhya Pradesh HC has issued notices to Central and State Govt. along with three major oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, .....

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Hyderabad HC Put Stay on Aandhra Govt.'s Swiss Challenge Method for Capital Development(13.09.2016)

Hyderabad HC has granted stay on Swiss Challenge method adopted by Andhra Pradesh Government to allot bids for developing the start-up area of Amarava.....

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HP High Court Issues Notice to Jairam Ramesh(29.09.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notice to Jairam Ramesh in defamation case filed by former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal.

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NGT Seeks Reply on Plea Alleging Illegal Sand Mining At Jalaun and Hamirpur(01.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) on plea against alleged illegal sand mining being carried out in Jalaun and Hamirpur districts of Uttar Pradesh, has iss.....

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Himachal High Court Restrains CBI From Arresting CM Virbhadra Singh(01.10.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has restrained CBI from arresting Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh in connection with disproport.....

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NGT Asks Govt to File Status Report on Illegal Mining at Neugal River near Palampur(05.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Himachal Pradesh Government, Forest and Mining Departments to submit their replies before December 5, 2015 on .....

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NGT Orders Trail of CNG Buses on Manali-Rohtang Pass Route(05.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Himachal Pradesh Government to ensure complete trial of CNG buses on Manali-Rohtang Pass route in November.

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response from Municipal Corporation for Poor Water Supply(29.09.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC while expressing its displeasure over the irregular water supply in Shimla, has sought explanation from the Municipal Corporation .....

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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh(30.09.2016)

Supreme Court has dismissed three writ petitions challenging the imposition of President’s rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

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NGT Raps U’khand on Rising Pollution in Ramganga(17.11.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh Governments over rising pollution in Ganga’s tributary Ramganga and asked them .....

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NGT Issues Summons to HP Chief Secy, Ors to Discuss Rohtang Pass Issues(19.11.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) while concerning over delay by Himachal Pradesh Government in rehabilitating people whose livelihood has been affected d.....

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HP High Court Declares Roads Between Shimla Club, Lift and AG Chowk to CTO as 'No Vehicle Zone'(23.11.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has banned with immediate effect plying of almost all vehicles on sealed and restricted roads in Shimla till further order.....

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MP High Court Seeks District Administration’s Reply over Dussehra Function at Sports Complex(14.10.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought reply within two weeks from Rewa District Administration, after the latter allowed a Dussehra function to be held.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Dussehra, Major Dyanchand Hockey and Athlete Sports Complex

Madhya Pradesh HC Puts on Hold All Proceedings against IAS Officer in ICD Scam(18.10.2016)

Madhya Pradesh HC has stayed entire proceedings against IAS Officer Sudhi Ranjan Mohanthy in multi-crore Inter-Corporate Deposit (ICD) scam.

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Madhya Pradesh HC Bars Publishing Details of PIL Seeking CBI Probe(18.10.2016)

Madhya Pradesh HC has issued notice to police and CBI and barred the media from publishing contents of a petition filed regarding alleged custodial to.....

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HP High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Journalist for Misreporting Its Order(30.11.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued contempt notice to correspondent of an English daily for misreporting its order relating to ban on entry of veh.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Junks Saklecha’s Contempt Petition Against CJ’s Remark(04.12.2015)

Madhya Pradesh HC has junked a contempt petition filed by ex-MLA Paras Saklecha against the remark of Chief Justice on his attire on October 15, 2015.

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Himachal Pradesh HC Notices Development Authorities in Kufri over Worsening Conditions(08.11.2016)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notice to Special Area Development Authority (SADA), Kufri over issues relating lawlessness and deteriorating c.....

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MP High Court Restores Admission of 37 MBBS Candidates in Private Colleges(10.11.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has annulled admission cancellation order of 37 MBBS candidates who were given admission in private colleges exceeding intak.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Petition for Transfer of RSS Man Assault Case to CBI(10.11.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to transfer probe into RSS Man Assault Case to CBI for ensuring free and fair investigation.....

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NGT Seeks UPPCB’s Report on Steps Taken to Combat Air Pollution(11.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to file a status report on steps taken to combat air pollutio.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Plea Seeking High Level Probe in SIMI Encounter(14.11.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a high-level inquiry under HC monitoring in alleged October 31 police encounter of SIMI ope.....

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NGT Issues Notice to MP Govt. over Rising Pollution in Bhopal(12.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served notices to Madhya Pradesh Government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and MP Pollution Control Board (.....

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Andhra Pradesh Unveils a New Retail Trade Policy(12.01.2016)

Andhra Pradesh Government has unveiled a new retail trade policy, under which retail enterprises are given greater flexibility in terms of open hours,.....

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Supreme Court: No Arunachal Assembly Session Till Jan 18(14.01.2016)

Supreme Court has held that Assembly Session in Arunachal Pradesh shall not be convened till January 18 in view of the seriousness of issues raised fo.....

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NGT Issues Notice to UP Government over Poor Waste Management in Meerut(14.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response Uttar Pradesh Government and others on a petition by a Meerut resident seeking steps to deal with he.....

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Allahabad HC Put Stay on Cancellation of Appointments of Assistant Teachers in State(14.01.2016)

Allahabad High Court has stayed cancellation of appointments of 15 thousand assistant teachers of primary schools in Uttar Pradesh.

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NGT Bans Mechanical Sand Mining in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh(13.12.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governments to ensure that there is no mechanical sand mining on riverbeds in .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Seeks NHAI’s Response over Steps Taken to Improve Roads(19.12.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed National Highway Authority of India’s (NHAI) Bhopal Regional Officer to furnish details of steps it has propose.....

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NGT Raps UP Govt. for Not Evicting People from Kalagarh Colonies(25.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Uttar Pradesh Government over its non-compliance with Supreme Court orders directing eviction of residents fr.....

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President Pranab Mukherjee Gives Assent to Central Rule in Arunachal Pradesh(27.01.2016)

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to Union Cabinet's recommendation for imposition of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

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SC Cancels Its Earlier Request on AP Governor's Report(01.02.2016)

SC has cancelled its earlier request for a copy of the documents on report in which it was recommended that President's rule do not have to be shared .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Rules: Invest Seized Demonetised Notes in FDs(23.12.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that demonetised currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 denomination seized in corruption cases and other criminal m.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Upholds New Marking Formula For Promotion of Employees(23.12.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld new marking formula for promotion of officers and employees of State-owned six Power Companies, saying that the r.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Turns Down Virbhadra’s Plea Challenging IT Dept Order(27.12.2016)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed petitions filed by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, his wife Pratibha and son Vikramaditya challenging orders.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Plea to Interfere in SIMI Encounter Investigation(29.12.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has declined to interfere in alleged SIMI encounter probe, citing that a designated panel is already handling the case.

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NGT Issues Summons Noida, Faridabad Officials(04.02.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned officials of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Government for their failure to curb illegal sand mining on the floo.....

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NGT Raps Haryana, UP over Non-Filing of Report on Sand Mining(08.02.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Government Officials for failing to submit a status report on sand mining in their .....

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SC: Governor Can't Summon Assembly Session on His Whims, Fancies(09.02.2016)

SC has said that Arunachal Pradesh Governor, Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa, can't summon on his "whims and fancies" the assembly session to test majority of C.....

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SC Dismisses Plea of Rebel Congress MLAs of Arunachal Pradesh(10.02.2016)

Supreme Court has rejected plea of two rebel Congress MLAs of Arunachal Pradesh against a Gauhati High Court decision upholding the action of then ass.....

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Supreme Court Questions AP Governor(11.02.2016)

Supreme Court has questioned Arunachal Pradesh Governor J.P. Rajkhowa’s lawyer over validity of his decision to advance dates of State Assembly sessio.....

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Justice Ranjan Gogoi to head probe on sexual harassment charges against judge(11.02.2016)

Justice Ranjan Gogoi of the Supreme Court has been appointed head of the panel probing sexual harassment charges against a judge of the Madhya Pradesh.....

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Supreme Court Stays HP High Court Ruling on Cow Slaughter(24.01.2017)

Supreme Court has stayed July 2016 judgment of Himachal Pradesh High Court directing Centre to enact a law prohibiting cow slaughter.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Raps CBI Director to Explain Steps Taken to Solve Vyapam Cases(12.08.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court issued summon against director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) posted at Bhopal to explain what steps it has taken .....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Bail to Kabra in Money Laundering Case(19.08.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied bail to Sharad Kabra, the then Vice-President of Zoom Developers Pvt Ltd. , accused in multi-crore money launder.....

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NGT Orders Destructions of Idols Made Up of POP(19.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Madhya Pradesh Government to destroy idols made up of Plaster of Paris (POP).

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Himachal HC Forms Norms for Probing Charas Recovery Cases(16.08.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC, in order to ensure fairness in investigation of charas recovery cases, has formulated guidelines that during search, seizure, ar.....

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SC Directs GRAs to Look into Harassment Complaints of MP Tribals(16.08.2016)

SC has said that complaints of tribals of three districts in Madhya Pradesh regarding alleged harassment by forest officials and police inaction would.....

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Madras HC Slams MP Govt. over GI Tag Issue for Basmati(17.08.2016)

Madras HC has slammed Madhya Pradesh Government, which has been pursuing a legal battle to include its 13 districts under the Geographical Indication .....

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MP High Court Says 'No' to Judicial Review U/A 226 If Fundamental Rights Not Infringed(12.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that if fundamental right of aggrieved party is not infringed than it is beyond the scope of judicial review under .....

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Remove Encroachments Along NH in Solan(11.05.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC has directed highways administration to ensure removal of all unauthorized encroachments on the National Highway sector from Parwa.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Dismisses Gajanand Distributor’s Plea in Herald Case(19.05.2016)

Madhya Pradesh HC has dismissed four petitions filed by Gajanand Distributors and others, praying to be impleaded as defendants in a civil suit filed .....

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SC Denies Immediate Relief to Himachal Taxi Operators(23.05.2016)

Supreme Court has refused to grant any immediate relief to Himachal Pradesh taxi operators, who had pleaded for raising the limit on the number of veh.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Re-Cross Examination of Witnesses After Closure of Evidence ‘Permissible’(20.03.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court held re-cross examination of witnesses under Order 18 and Rule 17 of Civil Procedure Code after evidence is closed is permis.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Observes ‘S. 91 CrPC Not An Alternate Remedy to Rights Under RTI’(21.03.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that provision under Section 91 of Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C) “is not a substitute” or “an alternate remedy” .....

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MP High Court Allows Replacement of ‘Biological Father Name’ With ‘Step Father Name’(23.03.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed name of biological father be replaced with name of step-father in passport of a girl.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows NEET Aspirants to Submit Forms(24.03.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted petitioners and other candidates who desire to take NEET 2017 Examination to submit their forms.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks Report from M.P. Govt. on Vyapam Scam(03.09.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought report from State Government on the Vyapam recruitment scam within a week.

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NGT Orders Chief Secretaries of UP and U'khand to Attend Meeting for Improving Water Quality(08.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Chief Secretaries of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to attend a chamber meeting this week for formulating a p.....

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Allahabad High Court Seeks Reply over Headless UP Human Rights' Commission(09.09.2015)

Allahabad High Court has sought reply from Uttar Pradesh Government on plea questioning failure to fill up post of Chairperson of State Human Rights C.....

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NGT Seeks Report on Effects of Expansion of Mandideep Industrial Area(11.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) and MP Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam (MPAKVN), to submit repor.....

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Allahabad HC Sets Rs. One Crore Penalty on UP Govt.(02.09.2016)

Allahabad High Court has imposed a fine of Rs. One crore on the Samajwadi Party led- Uttar Pradesh Government in a land acquisition matter of Loni and.....

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NGT Orders Delhi, UP Govt. to Take Action against Unauthorized Industries(09.09.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Governments to take action against unauthorized industrial units running in residen.....

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MP HC Restrains Rewa Collector From Taking Action Against Tribals(13.06.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has restrained District Collector of Rewa from taking any coercive action to remove hutment of 200 Tribals till their repres.....

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NGT: Krishna River Banks Not to be Cleared Without Environmental Clearance(15.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Andhra Pradesh Government to not to carry out any operation of clearing of land near floodplains on banks of.....

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MP HC Issues Notice to MP’s Top Health Officials Over Dwivedi’s Appointment as Indore Civil Surgeon(19.10.2015)

Madhya Pradesh HC has stayed Dwivedi’s appointment as Indore Civil Surgeon till next hearing and issued notices to top health officials as to why seni.....

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NGT Lifts Stay on Sand Mining in Madhya Pradesh(19.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has lifted stay imposed on river-bed sand mining in Madhya Pradesh but not on 61 mining leases where State Environment I.....

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Supreme Court Directs Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh To Respond in Assets Case(27.10.2015)

Supreme Court has sought response from Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on two petitions filed by CBI against the High Court order gran.....

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SC Notices Centre & UP Government over Exemption to Minority Schools under Right to Education Act(06.10.2016)

SC has issued notice to Centre & Uttar Pradesh Government on a plea seeking a relook by a constitution bench on whether minority institutions both aid.....

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MP HC: Govt Rates Not Applicable on Rates Agreed in a Contract(14.07.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that data entry charges fixed by the Union government were not applicable on a contract signed by a private firm wi.....

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Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt. to Decide on Creating Cadre of Judicial Officers, Revenue Cases(10.12.2015)

Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh Government to decide within two months on proposal forwarded by Board of Revenue to create posts for r.....

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HP High Court: Remove Encroachments on Kalka-Shimla Highway(10.12.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered State Government to remove all encroachments on the National Highway from Kalka to Shimla.

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Government’s Status Report over Shortage of Drinking Water Supply(02.11.2016)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed State Government to file a status report on shortage of drinking water supply in Shimla.

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Hyderabad HC Raps Andhra Government over Whereabouts of Maoist Leader Ramakrishna(02.11.2016)

Hyderabad HC has ordered Andhra Pradesh Government to file a counter to a Habeas Corpus Petition filed by A Sirisha alias Padma, wife of Maoist leader.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Bail Plea of Suspected SIMI Member(04.11.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected bail plea of suspected SIMI member - Mohammad Sajid alias Sheru for third consecutive time.

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Madhya Pradesh HC Seeks Report from ATS over Bhopal Encounter(04.11.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to Government Advocate and Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) seeking a detailed report on 'encounter' of eight s.....

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MP HC Notice on Plea for Probe into Domicile of Candidates Admitted to Medical, Dental Courses(24.08.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has served notices on a petition seeking direction to trace and cancel admission of candidates who belonged to other states .....

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NGT Raps AP over Clearing of Land on Krishna River Banks(06.11.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a contempt notice to Andhra Pradesh Government for failing to comply with its earlier directions of not carry.....

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NGT Notices UP Government for Not Sealing Hand Pumps Releasing Toxic Water(24.10.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) came down heavily on Uttar Pradesh Government for not following its 2015 order to dismantle all hand pumps in six distri.....

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Hyderabad HC Seeks State’s Action Plan on AgriGold Money Recovery(25.10.2016)

Hyderabad High Court has directed Andhra Pradesh Government to file plan of action, it proposes for getting money to depositors of AgriGold consortium.....

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MP HC: Proof of Allegations Not Concern of Trial Court At Time of Framing Charges(11.08.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Trial Court is not concerned with proof of allegation at the stage of framing of charges.

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MP HC: 'Contractor Can’t Be Blacklisted For Indefinite Time'(14.08.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that blacklisting of a contractor cannot be done for an indefinite period.

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MP HC: Employer Can’t be Compelled to Appoint A Person With Criminal Antecedents(17.08.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that even if a newly-appointed person makes declaration truthfully of having being acquitted in a criminal case, em.....

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MP HC Advises Trial Courts Not to Issue Non-Bailable Warrant at First Instance(18.08.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has advised Trial Courts not to exercise its power to issue non-bailable warrant in a routine and mechanical manner and in t.....

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NGT Rejects Plea Seeking Demolition of 12 Check Dams in UP(15.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected plea filed by a scientist seeking directions to demolish 12 check dams in western Uttar Pradesh on grounds .....

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NGT to UP and Uttarakhand: Identify Industries Seriously Polluting Ganga(18.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Governments to identify seriously polluting industries located on banks of Ga.....

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NGT Seeks Report on Pollutants Dumped into Yamuna from Agra(19.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken note of construction material and debris being dumped into the river by the city and directed Uttar Pradesh Ja.....

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SC Dismisses UP Govt’s Plea to Defer Hearing over Lokayukta Appointment(20.01.2016)

SC has dismissed Uttar Pradesh Government’s plea to defer hearing on a plea challenging appointment of Justice (retd) Virendra Singh as Lokayukta, say.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Government Reply over Plea Against Keeping Egg-Laying Hens in Wired Cages(06.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought response of Centre, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh Governments on PILs against keeping egg-laying h.....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Virbhadra Singh’s Tax Review Plea(06.10.2017)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the petition of State Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in connection with income tax related cases.

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MP HC Bars Judicial Officers From Using Social Media During Court Hours(09.10.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has restrained judicial officers and other officials from using any social media such as WhatsApp, Skype, Facebook etc. duri.....

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Allahabad High Court to Conduct On-The-Spot Inspection of Piece of Land in Greater Noida(22.12.2015)

Allahabad High Court has decided to conduct an on-the-spot inspection of a piece of land in Greater Noida, which was acquired by Uttar Pradesh Govern.....

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Gauhati HC Admits Plea of AP’s Dissident Congress MLAs(22.12.2015)

Gauhati HC has admitted a petition of dissident Congress MLAs of Arunachal Pradesh, who have challenged order of a single-bench that kept in abeyance .....

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AP High Court Fixes Remuneration of Hyderabad Cricket Association CoA at Rs. 1 Lakh Per Day(17.10.2017)

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Court has agreed to a proposal submitted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Hyderabad Cricket Associat.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Bans Wall Writings, Posters on Government Property During Assembly Polls(17.10.2017)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has banned wall writings, pasting of posters, cut-outs, hoarding, banners and political flags on government property and d.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC: Harsher Punishments Required for Running Ill-Equipped Fake Hospitals(23.10.2017)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that law only prescribe punishment in terms of monitory fine for the act of running a medical facility without.....

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MP HC: A Govt. Servant Has A Right To Visit Any Person Of His Choice(26.10.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that government servants ‘did not violate’ Rule 5 of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, by meeting RSS c.....

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Delhi HC Denies To Stay Attachment Proceedings Against Virbhadra Singh(31.05.2016)

Delhi HC has denied to stay Enforcement Directorate's attachment proceedings against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife, but.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks Reply Over Infant's Body Bitten by Ants in Hospital Morgue(10.06.2016)

M.P HC has sought a reply from the State Government after an infant's body was found bitten by ants at a Government hospital's mortuary in Indore.

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Girl Voluntarily Accompanying Known Person Doesn’t Mean Consents Sex(09.03.2017)

Himachal Pradesh High Court, while convicting nine persons accused of raping a girl, has observed that ‘a girl voluntarily accompanying a known person.....

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MP High Court: No ‘Roving Inquiry’ While Exercising Jurisdiction U/s 482 CrPC(14.03.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that while exercising jurisdiction of section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, Courts cannot indulge in a “roving in.....

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Inaccurate, Selective Reporting of Court Proceedings Can Attract Offence of Defamation: MPHC(06.03.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that inaccurate and selective reporting of court proceedings is not protected by virtue of Exception 4 of Sect.....

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Allahabad HC Upholds CBI Enquiry Against UPPSC Regarding Exams & Their Results(09.03.2018)

Allahabad High Court has upheld the CBI investigation ordered by the Central Government into serious allegations against the Uttar Pradesh Public Serv.....

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NGT Seeks Details from States over Handling of Toxic Waste(08.08.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Governments to file an affidavit and inform it abo.....

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Delhi HC Rejects PIL on UPCMET Admissions(09.08.2016)

Delhi HC has refused to entertain a PIL alleging corrupt practices in the admission process for medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh through the UP Combi.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Giving Ceremonial Gift ‘Sword’ To Dignitary In Gurudwara 'Not Illegal'(26.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that ceremonial gift given to a visiting dignitary in Gurudwara cannot be said to be an offence within purview of t.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Contractual Employees Also Entitled To Benefits Under Maternity Benefits Act(01.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that maternity leave should be granted to contractual employees, at par with regular employees.

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Cop Informing Press About Any Alleged Crime Isn’t Relatable to Discharge of Official Duties: MPHC(29.05.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a police officer is neither required nor expected to inform any newspaper or media personnel about the com.....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Puts Restrictions on Water Usage in Shimla, Bans Car Washing(30.05.2018)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has passed an order to stop all construction activities in core areas of Shimla to save water in the parched state capital.....

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Make Whatsapp Group; Create Jingles on Water Conservation: Himachal Pradesh HC(04.06.2018)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed creation of a Whatsapp group for effective coordination by the municipal authorities in supplying water to va.....

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Supreme Court: Complaints Under NI Act Can't Be Re-filed Without Authorisation(15.06.2017)

Supreme Court has declined to interfere with decision of Himachal Pradesh High Court, which held that re-filing of a complaint filed at Delhi’s Saket .....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court: Highway Toilets a Fundamental Right(19.06.2017)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that public convenience facilities along highways are a fundamental right of passengers and tourists.

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Himachal Pradesh HC : Universities Must Deal With Student Complaints Sensitively(21.06.2017)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that conducting examination, declaring results, posting marks, issuing certificates and awarding degrees to s.....

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MP High Court Declines to Issue Order to Set Up Dispensary for Legal Fraternity(23.06.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has declined to issue any direction to set up a dispensary on the Court premises or specialised hospitals at divisional head.....

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MP HC Restrains a Child Welfare Committee Member From Functioning(26.06.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has restrained Arun Jain from functioning as member of Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Jabalpur till further orders.

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SC: Permitting Candidate to Inspect Answer Sheet Won’t Affect Public Interest or Govt. Functioning(19.07.2018)

While directing Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission to allow a candidate to see his answer sheets of examination, Supreme Court has observed that .....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Enlists Indian Army’s Assistance for Removing Encroachments in Villages(23.07.2018)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has enlisted the Eco-Task Force set up by Indian Army based at Kufri (Shimla) for removing encroachments over forests or p.....

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MP High Court Directs Payment of Compensation to 2 Victims of Anti-sikh Riots(26.08.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the district administration to pay compensation with interest to two victims of the 1984 anti-sikh riots.

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HP HC Rejects Foreigner Plea to Extend VISA to Look After His Ailing Adopted Son(24.05.2017)

Himachal Pradesh High Court, while rejecting a plea of a foreigner who was served with a notice of exit after his application of extension of VISA got.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Acquits Man 10 Years After His Death(25.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has acquitted a deceased person from charges under sections 294 and 506 II of IPC due to lack of evidence.

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Madhya Pradesh HC Directs CBI Probe Into Theft of Machine From RRCAT, Indore(29.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed a CBI investigation into theft of a machine from Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Department of Ato.....

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MPHC: Ensure Admission on Seats Reserved For State Domicile Students In Pvt Medical Colleges(29.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed medical education authorities to ensure filling up of 50% seats reserved in private medical colleges for studen.....

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Person Falsely Implicated by State in Criminal Case Deserves to be Compensated: Madhya Pradesh HC(10.07.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that if because of poor investigation and tainted prosecution, the accused suffers and it is apparent that he i.....

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Failure to Fill Part-B of E-way Bill Would Attract Penalty: Madhya Pradesh HC(13.07.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court, while upholding a penalty order passed by the GST department, has held that filing Part-B of the E-Way Bill is a mandatory .....

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National Green Tribunal Imposes Fine on Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board(04.10.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), while noting the “indifferent conduct” of Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Officers, has slapped a fine of Rs 20,0.....

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Hyderabad HC Directs AP Government to Give Job to Ex-Principal’s Daughter(04.10.2016)

Hyderabad HC has directed Andhra Pradesh Government to provide employment to daughter of a principal of Government Polytechnic College on compassionat.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court: 'Slap, Say Sorry & Forget' Practice by Contemnors Not Accepted(28.07.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court, while sentencing a person accused of contempt to six months’ imprisonment, has observed that “slap, say sorry and forget” p.....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court: Person Approaching Courts Must Enjoy Fruits of Decree(28.07.2017)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that a person who approaches the court must be able to enjoy fruits of a decree and he cannot be made to suff.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Law Varsity May Prescribe Higher Qualifying Marks Than Min. 45%(31.07.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Universities are free to prescribe minimum qualifying marks for admissions to law courses, subject to conditio.....

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‘Surrender Your Mobile First!’, Madras High Court Tells Petitioners In PIL Against Mobile Phone Harms(14.09.2018)

A group of public-spirited citizens who filed a PIL in the Madhya Pradesh High Court to control ‘harms’ caused by mobile phone usage has been asked by.....

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NGT Issues Notice over Illegal Mining at Narmada and Chambal Mines(16.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), after taking note of illegal sand excavation from 450 sand mines of Narmada and Chambal rivers, has issued a show cause.....

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Supreme Court Directs HP Govt to Pay Rs 1 Crore to Electrocuted Boy(06.02.2017)

Supreme Court has awarded a compensation of over Rs one crore to a 12 year-old boy, whose both arms had to be amputated after he came in contact with.....

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Allahabad High Court: Honesty Has Virtually Become Endangered Species(12.01.2018)

Allahabad High Court, while taking serious note of rampant corruption in development authorities of Uttar Pradesh, has said that honesty has virtually.....

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Acquittal In Criminal Case Insufficient To Infer A Person Possesses Good Character: MP High Court(17.01.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the decision of criminal court on the basis of compromise or an acquittal cannot be treated that a person poss.....

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State Bar Council Not Empowered To Interfere With Bar Association Elections: Madhya Pradesh HC(22.01.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that State Bar Councils cannot interfere with the election process or election of a Bar Association.

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High Court of Andhra Pradesh Gets Notified to Function at Amaravati From 1st January, 2019(27.12.2018)

President Ram Nath Kovind has issued notifications for creation of a separate high court for Andhra Pradesh which will start functioning from January .....

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MP HC Directs MCI And DCI To Give Benefit of Mid-Session Migration to Students Without Bias(19.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed MCI and DCI to give benefit to students seeking migration from one college to another during mid-session by str.....

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Madras High Court: Unmarried 2nd Daughter Eligible for Family Pension Upon Disqualification of 1st(19.05.2017)

Madras High Court has held that family pension may be transferred to unmarried second daughter upon disqualification of first daughter.

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Magistrate Needn’t Examine ‘All’ Witnesses in Complaint Case: T&AP High Court(26.06.2018)

Telangana & Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that in a complaint case triable exclusively by Court of Session, the Magistrate need not direct the co.....

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Govt. Bungalows Allotted to Former CMs Should Be Vacated Within 1 Month: MP HC(27.06.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to have the bungalows allotted to former Chief Ministers vacated within a month.

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VAT Can Be Levied on Composite Rent: Madhya Pradesh High Court(04.07.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the imposition of VAT on composite rent under the Value Added Tax Act, 2002.

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Personal Inconvenience of Couple Not Ground to Waive Cooling off Period for Mutual Divorce: MP HC(15.04.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held personal inconvenience of parties cannot be a ground to waive period of 6 months as provided under Section 13-B (2).....

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Personal Inconvenience No Ground to Waive Cooling off Period for Mutual Consent Divorce: MP HC(15.04.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held personal inconvenience of parties cannot be a ground to waive period of 6 months as provided under Section 13-B (2).....

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Personal Inconvenience No Ground to Waive Cooling off Period for Mutual Consent Divorce: MP HC(15.04.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that personal inconvenience of parties cannot be a ground to waive the period of 6 months, in case of mutual consen.....

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SC Restores Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh(13.07.2016)

SC has ruled that Arunachal Governor J P Rajkhowa's decision to advance Assembly session for former Congress CM Nabam Tuki was illegal and unconstitut.....

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MP High Court Allows Applicant to Deposit Court Fees On Failure to Deposit It Due to Demonetisation(19.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed an applicant to deposit a requisite court fees in a criminal complaint case after he prayed due to demonetizatio.....

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Himachal Pradesh High Court Judgment Because of 'Poor English'(20.04.2017)

Supreme Court has set aside a judgment passed by Himachal Pradesh High Court because of the convoluted English used in judgment.

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MP High Court Says 'No' to Writ Jurisdiction to Include or Exclude Any Case in Scheduled Tribes List(21.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Court in a writ jurisdiction cannot direct State to include or exclude any caste in list of Scheduled Tribes p.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Colleges Have 'No Vested Right' to Claim to be Made Examination Centre(24.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that “no college has any statutory, fundamental or any vested right to claim that it should be made an examination .....

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Litigant Has To Suffer For Incorrect Advice By His Lawyer: Madhya Pradesh HC(25.04.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a litigant cannot plead that since his lawyer had not given correct legal advice to him, he should not be .....

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CRIMINAL - Accused Not Entitled to Bail Solely on Ground That She is a Woman: Himachal Pradesh HC(11.03.2019)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that an accused is not entitled to bail solely on ground that she is a woman and said that it is discretion .....

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HP High Court Seeks Status Report on Baddi Pollution(14.07.2016)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed State Govt. to file status report by August 3 regarding raising industrial pollution in State's biggest indus.....

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Himachal HC Issues Notice to Authorities over Private School Fee Hike(26.07.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC has stayed fee hike by a private school in Shimla and has issued notices to Secretaries of State Education Department and Union Hu.....

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Onus on Accused to Explain if Caught for Possessing Large Number of Counterfeit Currency: MPHC(15.05.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that recovery of a large number of counterfeit currency notes from an accused in public place is sufficient to esta.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Wife Has the Right to Know Husband’s Salary Details(28.05.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a woman has the right to know the remuneration of her husband.

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CRIMINAL - Sec- 138 NI Act: Non-Filing of I-T Returns Doesn't Mean Complainant had No Income Source: MP HC(22.03.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that mere non-filing of Income Tax Return would not automatically dislodge the source of income of the complain.....

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CRIMINAL - HP High Court: Accused Appearing Drunk in Court is not a Ground to Cancel Bail(26.03.2019)

Himachal Pradesh HC while setting aside the order cancelling bail to an accused because smell of alcohol was emanating from the mouth of the accused h.....

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CRIMINAL - Juvenile Not Entitled To Move Application U/s 438 of Cr.PC: MP HC(27.03.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a juvenile is not entitled to move application under Section 438 of Cr.P.C. for anticipatory bail.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Pulls Up MP Government, Seeks Report Over Bhopal Gang Rape(14.11.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State government to submit an action taken report on a Bhopal gang-rape case, terming the police’s action and .....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Sentences Death Penalty in Yet Another Child-Rape Case(29.10.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has yet again commuted the death sentence in a rape case, this time to a man accused of raping a five-year-old.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Stays Andhra’s Green Tariff Renegotiation(26.07.2019)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed Andhra Pradesh’s move to renegotiate tariffs of signed contracts, but they also suffered losses as the State shut.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Govt Official to Plant Saplings for Contempt of Court(01.08.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the chief engineer of the State Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department to plant 200 saplings in 15 days for.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Issues Notice to MP Pragya Thakur(02.08.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to BJP Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur on a petition challenging her election to the Lok Sabha.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Report on AIDS ‘Outbreak’ in Rajahmundry Jail(02.08.2019)

Andhra Pradesh High Court while hearing a prisoner’s petition seeking bail for AIDS treatment has led to a shocking revelation that 27 inmates of the .....

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SC Put Stay on Proceedings Against TV Network, Slams UP House(08.03.2016)

Supreme Court has slammed Uttar Pradesh Assembly and stayed its proceedings against several staff members of TV Today Network for breach of privilege .....

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Publication of False News is a Disservice to Public: Himachal Pradesh HC(14.12.2017)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that publication of false news is a disservice to the public and the mass media must maintain high profession.....

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Rape Victim Can’t Be Forced To Bear Rapist’s Child: MP High Court(14.12.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a rape victim cannot be compelled to give birth to a child of the rapist and if the conditions enumerated .....

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RTI Not Applicable to Religious Institutions Not Funded by Government: T & AP HC(10.12.2018)

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that religious institutions like temples, churches, mosques, which are not financed/funded by the gov.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Plea Alleging Lack of Sufficient Security to EVMs(11.12.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea of a Congress leader who had expressed his concern over the alleged lack of sufficient security in some.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Fines Hospital for not Having ICC(19.09.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has levied fine of Rs 50000 on Medanta Hospital, Indore for not having an Internal Complaints Committee(ICC) required to be .....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Lack of Knowledge, Experience of Lawyer 'No' Ground to Recall Witness(29.01.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that the incompetence of a lawyer cannot be a ground for recalling witnesses under Section 311 of the Code of.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC to State: Provide Security for Display of Movie Padmaavat(05.02.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to provide adequate police protection and support to the persons, who are involved in exhi.....

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Lawyers' Act to Seek Unnecessary Adjournments Amounts to Professional Misconduct: MP HC(14.01.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that seeking adjournments for no reason by lawyers amounts to professional misconduct.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Minor Rape Victim to Terminate 27-Week Pregnancy(23.10.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed an 11-year-old rape victim to terminate her 27-week pregnancy. The Court directed that the termination of pregna.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Cannot Shift Officers Probing Sex Scandal(24.10.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has prevented the authorities from changing the officer-in-charge and special investigation team probing a high-profile sex .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Notice to State Govt Over Plea Against Exemption of Women from Helmet(24.10.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the State Government on Wednesday on a Public Interest Litigation filed by a law university student, .....

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NGT Raps UPPCB for of Sewage Discharged in Ganga(22.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) over quantum of sewage discharged in Ganga from various towns o.....

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NGT Orders CBI Investigation of UP Jal Nigam Ganga Cleaning Projects(15.02.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to carry out a thorough probe into dubious execution of Ganga cleanin.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Centre to Frame Rules For Appointment of Doctors, Paramedics(22.02.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to give one year time to Union Government to frame rules for appointment of doctors, specialists and other categ.....

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GST to be Paid on Supply of Indigenous Goods to Duty-Free Shops At International Airports: MP HC(16.01.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on supply of indigenous goods to duty-free shops (DFSs) at internation.....

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AP High Court Vacates Stay on Genco’s Pre-closure Order(01.11.2019)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has vacated the stay imposed by it on the order given by APGenco for termination of the Polavaram hydel power plant contract.....

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MP High Court Reverses State Government Order of Revoking Pension of MISA Detainees(01.11.2019)

Madhya Pradesh HC has directed State Government to continue to pay the pension of 15 Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) detainees.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Conviction of Disqualified BJP MLA(08.11.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the conviction of disqualified Pavai MLA Prahlad Singh Lodhi. His counsels later clarified further that this nul.....

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CIVIL - Madhya Pradesh HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Ban on 'Snake Charming'(11.03.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a member of a 'snake charming' community challenging ban on the pratice of snake charming .....

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CIVIL - Unnatural Sex, Excess Sexual Act of Husband Not Instigation for Wife's Suicide: Chhattisgarh HC(11.03.2019)

Chhattisgarh High Court, while discharging a man accused of instigating his wife's suicide, has observed that excess sexual acts by a husband and unna.....

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CRIMINAL - Unnatural Sex, Excess Sexual Act of Husband Not Instigation for Wife's Suicide: Chhattisgarh HC(11.03.2019)

Chhattisgarh High Court, while discharging a man accused of instigating his wife's suicide, has observed that excess sexual acts by a husband and unna.....

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CIVIL - Madhya Pradesh HC Asks State to Provide Treatment to Autistic Children at State Cost(11.03.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed Principal Secretary and Health Department and the District Magistrate Khargone to make endeavor to provide des.....

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COMPANY - Government Approves Establishment of NCLT Benches in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh(11.03.2019)

Government has approved establishment of two new benches of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), one at Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh and the other at .....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court: Denial of Salary A 'Continuing Wrong'; Not Barred By Limitation(14.01.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that the issues pertaining to payment of salary, allowance, etc. are not barred by limitation due to their re.....

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NGT Issues Contempt Notice against UP Govt. over Ethanol Production(14.09.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh Government and other authorities on a plea seeking action against illegal m.....

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SC Orders Status Quo on Medical Counselling in MP(15.09.2016)

SC has ordered status quo in admission to undergraduate medical courses in private medical institutes in Madhya Pradesh on a contempt plea by the Stat.....

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NGT Asks Haryana, UP to Mull CNG Pumps Installation in NCR(15.09.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Government to mull over possibility of installing CNG stations in NCR while refusing.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Commutes Life Imprisonment to 7 Years in Murder Case(16.09.2016)

Madhya Pradesh HC has commuted to seven years jail term life imprisonment awarded to a man for murder of a ten-year-old boy, holding that it was a cul.....

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Mere Criticism Of HC Verdict in Public Speech Not Corrupt Practice: Madhya Pradesh HC(21.06.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that mere criticism of a judgment of the high court in public speech will not tantamount to corrupt practice as.....

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Teacher Not Liable for Abetment if Student Commits Suicide on Punishment: MP High Court(25.06.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that criminal proceedings for abetment of suicide cannot be initiated against a teacher if a student committed suic.....

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SC Seeks Uttar Pradesh Government Response on Plea to Quash Notices to Recover Public Losses(31.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the government of Uttar Pradesh on a Writ Petition filed to quash the notices issued by the administration to recov.....

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Supreme Court Stays Death Penalty of a Man Convicted in Rape-Murder Case in Madhya Pradesh(18.09.2018)

SC has stayed the death sentence of a man convicted in rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh and it is the 12th case after Madhya .....

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No Bar for Mere Accused in Criminal Case to Enroll As A Lawyer, Holds Madhya Pradesh High Court(24.09.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High court has held that a person cannot be barred from enrolling as a lawyer merely for being an accused in a criminal case for offenc.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Defers Judicial Transfers Notified on March 19 and 20(30.03.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has deferred all orders relating to inter-district transfer of judicial officers in the State. The Court has directed that t.....

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AP HC Directs Opening of Hospital Attached Under SARFAESI for COVID-19 Treatment(01.04.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the opening up of a private hospital, which was attached under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financi.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Directs Government to Include Fish/Shrimp in 'Essential Supply Category'(01.04.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has passed an interim order for inclusion of fish and shrimp in the category of "essential supplies" and has directed the St.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Denies Termination of 24 Weeks Old Foetus(02.04.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed the Petition of a B.A. student, seeking termination of her 24 weeks old pregnancy.

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MP High Court Rejects Plea of MPPSC Candidate Declared Not Qualified(17.07.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the MP Public Service Commission (MPPSC) decision to declare a candidate ‘not qualified’ for the State Civil Serv.....

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Telangana & AP HC : Issuance of Passport Can Be Refused on Ground of Pendency of Criminal Appeal(13.08.2018)

High Court of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh has held that pendency of appeal against acquittal before an appellate court, including a high court, is grou.....

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No Compulsion to Include Any Particular Community in Council of Ministers: T&AP High Court(17.08.2018)

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Court has rejected a plea seeking the appointment of women ministers in Telangana, observing that there is no consti.....

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Criminal Procedure Code (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2018 Re-introduced in Uttar Pradesh(13.06.2019)

Uttar Pradesh Government has re-introduced the provision of anticipatory bail after almost 43 years. This has paved the way for the Accused to get adv.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Reduces Death Penalty Awarded to Man Accused of Rape & Murder of His Daughter(17.06.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has reduced the death penalty awarded to a man accused of raping and murdering his own daughter while holding that the accus.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC: Deletion of Names will Not Preclude Court from Invocation of Section 319 CrPC(25.05.2020)

AP High Court has held that a mere order passed by a committal court accepting the deletion of names in the charge-sheet on the basis of the no-object.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Contempt Notice to Collector for Willfully Disobeying Order(26.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice in contempt proceedings against the District Collector posted at Anuppur, for disobeying a High Court or.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Anticipatory Bail Not to Preclude Accused from Surrendering Before Court(26.05.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that mere non-application of the provision for anticipatory bail to offenders accused under the Scheduled Castes .....

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MP HC: Students to Satisfy Bond to Serve at Government Hospital Executed at Time of Admission(26.05.2020)

MP HC has held that since there is no fundamental right to pursue post-graduation medical education, it is obligatory for the students to execute bond.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Passes Directions for Migrants' Travel(26.05.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has formulated a model in the State for shifting of migrant workers, noting the lack of coordination between some Officers o.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to 8 Tablighi Jamaat Members(27.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to eight members of Tablighi Jamaat, including six foreigners, arrested under sections 188, 269 and 270 of .....

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AP HC Initiates Contempt Action for Posting Abusive Social Media Posts Against Judges(27.05.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued suo moto contempt notices to 49 persons, including a Member of Parliament and a former Member of Legislative Asse.....

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Himachal HC to MMMC: Start Admissions of MBBS Students(21.09.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC has directed Principal of Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College (MMMC) give admission to 150 students in MBBS course as per list.....

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MP HC Seeks State Govt. Response on Bhopal Declaration 2000(29.06.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought information from State government on an affidavit whether the Bhopal Declaration 2000 is accepted by government.

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Grave Socio-economic Crimes Should Not Be Lightly Taken up(30.06.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed Trial Court to impose minimum sentence specified in Statute in offences of grave socio-economic crime where a p.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC to Govt: Take Decision On Licensing Of Medicinal and Industrial Cannabis(09.05.2019)

Himachal Pradesh HC has directed the State Government to take a decision on the licensing of cultivation of medicinal and industrial cannabis.

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SC Issues Notice on BJP Leaders' Plea for Floor Test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly(17.03.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice on the Writ Petition filed by Bhartiya Janatha Party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and nine other Bharatiya Janta Party.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Elected Representatives Cannot Have Right to Claim Posting of Employee(20.03.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that elected representatives cannot have a right to claim that a particular employee is posted at a particular st.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC: State Should Provide Personal Protective Equipment to Health Workers(27.03.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Central and State Governments to ensure that all the Doctors, Nurses, Ward Boys, and Paramedical Staff have.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Application for Anticipatory Bail Maintainable After Accused Declared Absconder(14.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that declaration of an accused as an "absconder" under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 does .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Condition to Deposit Amount in PM CARES Fund for Bail is Improper(14.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside the bail condition imposed by a local Court that the Petitioners should deposit an amount of Rs 25,000/- each,.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Imposes Bail Condition to Register As COVID-19 Warrior(20.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a bail application moved by accused under the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 w.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Asks CBI to Probe Arrest of Doctor who Flagged PPE Shortage(25.05.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the arrest of Dr Kolaventi Sudhakar, who was suspended by the Sta.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Orders Seizure of LG Polymers’ Unit(25.05.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered the seizure of premises of the South Korean firm LG Polymers located at Visakhapatnam that saw toxic styrene gas.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Orders Seizure of LG Polymers’ Unit(25.05.2020)

AP High Court has ordered the seizure of premises of the South Korean firm LG Polymers located at Visakhapatnam that saw toxic styrene gas leakage kil.....

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MP HC: State Police Can Probe Corruption Cases Against Central Govt Employees(31.10.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that State police or Special Police Establishment (SPE) have powers to probe offences of bribery and corruption aga.....

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Allahabad High Court Asks if CCTV Cameras are Installed in Uttar Pradesh Police Stations(05.11.2018)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government if it has installed CCTV cameras to monitor police stations in the state and how personnel.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Serves Notice to State Govt After PIL Challenges Constitution of Wildlife Board(27.08.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the State Government over alleged breach of norms in the constitution of State Wildlife Board while res.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Serves Notice on State Government Over Wildlife Board(29.08.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the State Government over the constitution of the Wildlife Board after an animal rights activist file.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Allows Revision in GSTR-3B Form(30.08.2019)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the GST Return (GSTR) Form — GSTR-3B — is a statement and a revision option should be provided. Once implemen.....

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AP HC Grants Bail to LG Polymers' CEO, 11 Others in Vizag Gas Tragedy(07.08.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted bail to as many as 12 from the management of LG Polymers, including the Chief Executive Officer, accused in conn.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Against Bifurcation of AP High Court(03.01.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea of Andhra Pradesh High Court Advocates Association (APHCAA) seeking to defer the bifurcation of High Cou.....

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MP High Court Rejects PIL Against Farm Loan Waiver(07.01.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed public interest litigation filed by a lawyer against a government order to waive off short-term agricultural l.....

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MP HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Man Over Trivial Charges of Cruelty(25.08.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of cruelty and harassment for dowry by his wife, noting that if the applicant.....

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HP HC Directs State Govt to Revisit Policy on Payment of Fees to Private Schools(26.08.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to revisit the policy on payment of fees to private schools, while setting aside a Gover.....

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MP HC Directs Govt to Permit Students to Register for PG Medical Admission Process(27.08.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to permit all the students, who were not able to get themselves registered on account of C.....

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HP HC: Transfer of Employee to Adjust Particular Persons are Malafide Transfers(27.08.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that if the employee has been transferred in order to adjust particular persons with no reasonable basis, the.....

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HP High Court Issues Notice to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra(29.04.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC has issued notice to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in matter related to purchase of a land in Shimla.

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NGT Issues Showcause Notice to U'khand, Himachal over Forest Fires(03.05.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued showcause notice to Governments of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, asking as to what plans they have to dea.....

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Delhi HC: A Person in Custody Has No Vested Right to be Released For Poll Canvassing(27.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has refused parole to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari to campaign in ongoing Uttar Pradesh election.

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Right to Life of Animal Means Something More than Mere Existence, Survival(09.02.2018)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that life, in the context of animals, does not mean mere survival or existence or instrumental value for huma.....

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MP High Court to Bar Council: Follow ‘One Bar One Vote’ Rule in Bar Elections(19.02.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has announced that the upcoming High Court Bar Association elections will be governed by the ‘One Bar One Vote’ principle an.....

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MP HC Refuses to Grant Bail to Computer Baba for Allegedly Manhandling Panchayat Staffer(17.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to grant interim bail to Computer Baba alias Namdev Das Tyagi in a criminal case registered by Gandhinagar polic.....

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HP HC: Employee Who Retired on 31st of a Month Not Entitled to Increment(17.11.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that an employee, who has retired on the 31st of a month, cannot claim the benefit of an increment which became d.....

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Archakas to be in Service Till They are Physically Fit: T&AP HC(18.12.2018)

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed an order of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD) retiring two Sambhavana Archakas and directed it.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court to Minister: Upload Clippings of Public Apology on YouTube(07.10.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed State Minister Lakhan Ghanghoria to upload on YouTube video clippings of his public rallies in which he apologi.....

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HP HC: Arms Licences Cannot be Granted to be Used as Status Symbol(07.10.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that Arms Licences cannot be granted to be used as status symbol, while directing the authorities to review a.....

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HP HC: Denial of Access to Road Would Tantamount to Denial of Right to Life(09.10.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that access to roads to the residents of hilly areas is an inbuilt component of the constitutionally guarante.....

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MP HC Grants Bail to Persons Accused of Hoisting Pakistan Flag(12.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to uncle-nephew duo accused of hoisting the Pakistani flag at their house.

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MP HC Directs Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure COVID-19 Protocols are Followed(12.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the law enforcement agencies of the State to ensure that COVID-19 protocol is followed to the hilt and no one h.....

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Different Age Criteria For State Govt Job Candidates Based on Domicile Status Unconstitutional: MP HC(13.03.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that different age criteria for the candidates from outside the state and the candidates who are domicile of state .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Declines to Dismiss Petition Challenging Pragya Thakur’s Election to Lok Sabha(16.12.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected Bhopal BJP MP Pragya Thakur’s objections against a petition challenging her election in the Lok Sabha polls ear.....

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MP HC: Charge of Bank on Leasehold Plot Mortgaged as Security Towards Loan to Have Priority(05.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a charge of Bank on the leasehold plot mortgaged as security towards loan will have priority over other charge.....

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MP HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Posting Vulgar Pictures of Dr. Mohan Bhagwat(06.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied to grant the benefit of Anticipatory Bail to a man accused of posting the vulgar photograph of the Rashtriya Sway.....

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MP HC: Disclosure of Details of Victim to Media is a Violation of Article 21(06.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that production of victims and suspects before the media, as well as disclosure of personal information of the susp.....

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MP HC: Schools Can Recover Only Tuition Fees During Pandemic Era(06.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has said that the schools can recover only tuition fee from the students during the pandemic era, providing relief to parent.....

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AP HC: Stopping Payment of Social Security Pension Without Inquiry is Illegal(09.09.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that stopping payment of social security pension to the Petitioners without conducting any enquiry or without issui.....

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MP HC Asks State to Issue Directions to Every Hospital to Display Rates for Treatment(10.09.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to issue directions to every Hospital, including Private Hospitals, to display the rates f.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Allows Withdrawal of Plea Challenging NLAT 2020(11.09.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed withdrawal of plea by a CLAT aspirant who had moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court challenging the sudden withdra.....

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HP HC: Being Citizen of India Prerequisite to Issuance of Bonafide Resident Certificate(14.09.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that being a citizen of India is a condition requisite for being granted a bonafide domicile/resident certificat.....

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AP HC: Registration of Crime by Police Without Material Allegation May Lead to Anarchy(14.09.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that the registration of a crime without any material allegation to constitute cognizable offence, and harassin.....

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HP HC: Not Responding to Show-Cause Notice Implies Acquiescence to Contents Thereof(15.09.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that not responding to a Show-cause notice without any reasonable cause implies acquiescence to the contents ther.....

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HC Can’t Exercise Writ Jurisdiction To Upgrade The College To University: MP High Court(06.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to exercise writ jurisdiction to issue directions to upgrade the status of college to university.

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Special Reasons Needed to Pass Preventive Detention Order Against Persons Under Custody: MP HC(06.02.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a detention order passed under the National Security Act (NSA) and held that special reasons are to be given for.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Terms NSA in Food Adulteration Cases Illegal(18.11.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has in back-to-back judgments in three cases registered in the State during the “drive against adulteration” where National .....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Relief to Actress Monica Bedi in Fake Passport Case(19.11.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted a major relief for film actress Monica Bedi and has upheld an earlier verdict of a Bhopal District Court, which .....

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HP HC Directs State to File Affidavit on Steps Taken Towards COVID Issues(01.12.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to file an affidavit specifying the steps taken with regard to the availability of oxyge.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Removal of Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy(01.12.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed the plea seeking appropriate action against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for falsely accusing second-se.....

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SC Denies to Intervene in AP Political Crisis(17.02.2016)

SC has declined to intervene in Arunachal Pradesh political controversy.

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SC Orders Status Quo in AP(18.02.2016)

Supreme Court has ordered Narendra Modi Government to maintain status quo in Arunachal Pradesh.

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SC Vacates Status Quo Order on Arunachal Pradesh(19.02.2016)

Supreme Court has vacated a status quo order imposed on President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, paving the way for a new government led by Congress dis.....

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Hyderabad HC to Telangana, AP Seeks Report on Steps Taken in Akshaya Gold Fraud Case(24.02.2016)

Hyderabad HC has directed both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to explain steps taken with regard to FIRs registered on fraud committed by Akshaya Gold F.....

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Supreme Court Slams Madhya Pradesh Govt. For Inadequate Compensation to Dam Oustees(06.01.2017)

Supreme Court has castigated Madhya Pradesh Government for giving Rs 11,000 as interim help to families displaced by construction of minor dams as aga.....

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HP HC Upholds Dismissal from Service of Doctor for Wilful Absence(22.09.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that a medical officer who remains willfully absent from duty, is guilty of misconduct and punishment of dismiss.....

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MP HC: Authorities Responsible for Execution of COVID Protocol are Unable to Discharge Their Duties(01.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the executive authorities who are responsible for the execution of the COVID Guidelines are unable to disc.....

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MP HC Directs Indore School Associations to Not Charge Penal Rent from Any Teacher/Employee(05.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed Private School Association, Indore, Association of Unaided Schools, Indore and the Daly College (Indore) not to.....

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Supreme Court Raps MP HC for Sentencing Only 4-day Jail for Axe Attack(30.10.2019)

Supreme Court has rapped Madhya Pradesh High Court while setting aside its judgment that had handed the meager sentence of four days to four men who h.....

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MP HC: Export Ban on N95 Masks/PPE Kits Not Violation of Right of Trade/Business(15.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that ban of export in respect of KN95 Masks, Personal Protective Equipment Kits and other products does not amount.....

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MP HC: Can't Issue Blanket Order to Restrict Circulation of News on Whatsapp, Facebook Etc.(19.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to put a blanket order to restrict the circulation of news on WhatsApp, Facebook etc.

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Right to Cross-Examine Vested in Petitioner(22.10.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that right to cross-examine vested in the Petitioner could not have been closed by learned Court on account o.....

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MP HC Stresses Need for Orientation Program for Fresher-Panel Lawyers(23.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has stressed on the need to provide Panel Lawyers, who are freshers and are representing the State for the first time, prope.....

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MP HC Orders FIR Against Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Ex-CM Kamal Nath(23.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered filing of First Information report against Union Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar and ex-Chief Minister, Kamal Nat.....

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MP HC Grants Bail to Rape Accused Considering His Medical Report(16.09.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a person after considering his medical report that he is not medically fit and competent to perform sexu.....

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AP HC Injuncts Publication on FIR with Respect to Alleged Amaravati Land Scam(16.09.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued an injunction restraining any media reporting as to the First Information Report registered by the Anti-Corruptio.....

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MP HC Passes Interim Direction to Dealer to Continue Supply of Liquid Medical Oxygen(17.09.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has passed an interim direction wherein a Maharashtra based dealer was directed to continue supplying Liquid Medical oxygen .....

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MP HC Quashes NSA Detention Order for Participation in Muharram Procession(18.09.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed that the person detained to be set at liberty on the ground that the detention orders passed had not been confi.....

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MP HC: Mother Who Nurtured Child in Womb is Certainly Entitled to His Custody(21.09.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the welfare of a child is of paramount importance and that the mother/petitioner, who has nurtured the chi.....

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MP HC: Cash Included In Definition of 'Things', Can be Seized in GST Search(21.09.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that section 67(2) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 empowers the competent officer to seize not onl.....

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HP HC Pulls Up State Civil Supply Corporation for Arbitrary Discretion in Grant of Largesses(09.11.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has pulled up the State Civil Supply Corporation for arbitrary exercise of discretion in the matter of grant of largesses .....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Ekta Kapoor(12.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash the First Information Report registered against Ekta Kapoor, Managing Director of ALT Balaji, in connec.....

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HP HC: Minor's Consent Relevant for Deciding Bail Application of 'Rape' Accused(13.11.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man accused of 'raping' a minor girl on the ground that the girl had consented to the sexual interco.....

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Kerala High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Ex-MLA(13.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against former MLA Dominic Presentation observing that leading peaceful and non-violent procession .....

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AP HC Seeks Explanation from Magistrate Ordering Remand in Case of Automatic Arrest(13.11.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has pulled up the Police Department for effecting arresting automatically on registration of First Information Report and ov.....

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MP HC: Mandatory for Parties to Engage Local Advocate While Instituting a Case(17.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice making it mandatory for a party, engaging an advocate not stationed at Jabalpur, Indore or Gwalior in a .....

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MP High Court Says ‘No’ to Alteration in Date of Birth Post Retirement(27.03.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a person after retirement from service cannot be permitted to turn around and claim a different date of retire.....

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MP HC: Compelling Subordinate to do ‘Unbearable’ Extra Work Would Not Amount to Abetment of Suicide(09.04.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that if a higher officer compels his subordinate to do extra work, which is unbearable, he cannot be held to ha.....

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Call to Abstain from Judicial Work Violates Fundamental Right of an Advocate: MPHC(12.04.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the decision of State Bar Council calling upon the advocates in state to observe the ongoing week-long pro.....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court: Equity Cannot Bend Arms of Law where Individual Acquires Status by Fraud(17.12.2019)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed while taking a strict view against parties resorting to suppression of material facts before the Court that p.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Retrospective Application of Benami Law(24.12.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to interfere with the Show-Cause Notices issued and upheld the retrospective application of Benami Law. The Cour.....

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AP HC Dismisses Plea Against CM Jagan Mohan Reddy for His Visit to Tirupati Temple(31.12.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed writ petition of quo warranto against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and other Cabinet Mi.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Issues Notice on Plea Against Witch-Hunting(20.01.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice on a Plea filed against the infamous practice of witch-hunting, prevalent in the state.

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Uttar Pradesh Government on Allahabad Name Change(21.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Government on a Petition challenging the Yogi Government’s decision to change the name of Allaha.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Status Quo on Shifting State Capital(24.01.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered status quo on shifting the state capital from Amravati. The Court has directed the Government not to relocate an.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Dismisses Pleas Challenging SEC Decision to Conduct Gram Panchayat Elections(05.02.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a couple of writ petitions that challenged the State Election Commission (SEC)'s decision to conduct Gram Panc.....

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HP HC: Victim Sending Friend Request Does Not Liberty to Accused to Establish Sexual Relations(05.02.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that just because the victim sent a friend request to the accused does not give him the right and liberty to .....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Strikes Down SEC Order Confining Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy(08.02.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down State Election Commissioner (SEC) N. Ramesh Kumar’s order that Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Minister Pe.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Bail Application to Goods and Service Tax Evader Worth Rs 60 Crores(15.01.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied the Bail application filed by Goods and Service Tax Evader in connection with the crime which was registered with.....

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MP HC Issues Directions for Registration of FIRs in Respect of Economic Offences(14.01.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued directions to the Police authorities in the State, to make sure that the complaints/ first information reports fi.....

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AP HC Quashes Criminal Cases in Amravati Insider Trading Case(20.01.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed few criminal cases filed in connection with the alleged 'insider trading' in land transactions at Amaravati, obs.....

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AP HC Quashes Criminal Cases in Amravati Insider Trading Case(20.01.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed few criminal cases filed in connection with the alleged 'insider trading' in land transactions at Amaravati, obs.....

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NGT Seeks Clarification Regarding Policy on Use of CNG from Five States(19.10.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed States of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi to clarify policy on use of CNG as main fuel .....

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Supreme Court Seeks Election Commission Response on Congress pleas(24.08.2018)

Supreme Court has sought Election Commission response on pleas filed by Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Sachin Pilot alleging duplication of names in .....

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AP HC Stays Order Reducing Tariffs of Incentivised Wind Power Generators(24.08.2018)

Andhra Pradesh HC has stayed state regulator’s order reducing tariffs of electricity supplied by wind projects that received generation-based incentiv.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Scraps Government’s 59.85% Quota for SC/STs in Local Bodies(03.03.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has scrapped the State Government order providing 59.85% reservations in seats in local bodies for Scheduled Castes. Schedul.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Prohibition of Married Women for Compassionate Appointment is Unconstitutional(12.03.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the policy of the Government prohibiting consideration of married daughter for compassionate appointment is vi.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Suspends SEC’s Direction Allowing 14 to File Nominations(04.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has suspended an order of the State Election Commission (SEC) permitting 14 persons to file their nominations in the forthco.....

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MP HC: Commercial Matters Involving Arbitration Disputes Can Only Be Heard by Commercial Court(05.03.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Commercial matters involving Arbitration disputes can only be heard by Commercial Court of the status of Distr.....

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Willful Defaulter under RBI Act can’t be represented through Advocate/CA: Madhya Pradesh HC(02.04.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a ‘willful defaulter’ under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act cannot be represented through the lawyers or Chart.....

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MP HC Commutes Death Penalty to Boy who Killed His Mother Because She Woke Him Up(03.04.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has commuted death sentence awarded to a 'son' who killed his mother for waking him up.

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Mere Statements Cannot be Considered as Incriminating Material(24.02.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the unexplained investments were made by the Assessing Officer merely based on the statements given during the.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Notices to Government Seeking Implementation Status of JJ Act(28.02.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to the Centre and State Government on a plea filed against alleged violation of the Juvenile Justice (Car.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Directives/Suggestions to Curb 'Plastic Pollution'(02.03.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to issue directions to schools and colleges to stop the use of plastic immediately and als.....

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Allahabad HC Quashes Order Reserving Seats for Polls Taking 1995 as Base Year(16.03.2021)

Allahabad High Court has quashed an order issued by the Uttar Pradesh government dealing with the reservation of seats for various categories of candi.....

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MP HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Financial Assistance for Lawyers(29.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking financial assistance for needy lawyers with liberty to file a fresh Petit.....

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MP HC Upholds Judgment on Compassionate Appointment of Married Daughter(19.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed its agreement with the position taken by a Full Bench of the High Court in Indore, vis-à-vis consideration of .....

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MP HC: right to Life Also Includes Right to Health; State to Provide Adequate Measures for Protection(20.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has referred to various Supreme Court judgments which have interpreted Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1949 so as t.....

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Uttar Pradesh Government Says Can't Impose Lockdown in 5 Cities Despite Allahabad HC Order(20.04.2021)

Uttar Pradesh Government has refused to implement the High Court-ordered lockdown in the 5 cities of the State. Allahabad High Court had imposed Lockd.....

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Right of Education Under RTE Act is to Grant Education to Students and Not to Protect Teachers: MP HC(18.10.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court, while considering plea of ‘guest teachers’, has observed that right of education under the Right to Education Act is not to.....

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MP HC Directs Inquiry into Passing of Order by Lower Court Judge Despite Transfer of Case(22.10.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed an inquiry to be conducted against all those involved, including a lower court judge, in the passing of an orde.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Mutual Sex Even After Refusal to Marry Does Not Amount to Rape(22.07.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a rape case against man on the ground that the consent for sex was allowed by the prosecutrix even after knowing.....

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MP HC Denies Bail to Woman Accused of Female Foeticide(05.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied bail to a woman accused of female foeticide, calling for strict implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Nata.....

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MP HC Directs Govt. to Issue Guidelines to Strictly Adhere to Provisions of NSA Act(05.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a slew of directions for the State Government to strictly adhere to the provisions of the National Security Act, .....

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HP HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Flesh Trade of Adolescent Girls(07.04.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man apprehending arrest in a case for allegedly being a part of racket involved in fishi.....

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MP HC Rejects Plea Seeking Action Against Election Commission for Conducting Elections(28.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of a plea filed seeking actions against the Election Commission of India for the State Legislative Assemblies o.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Directs Over Shortfalls in Tackling COVID Emergency with Urgency(29.04.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to make up the shortfalls in tackling COVID with the urgency it deserves, and suggested th.....

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MP HC & Subordinate Courts to Remain Closed for Summer Vacations from May 10 to June 4(29.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has preponed summer vacations through a notification stating that the High Court as well as the Subordinate Courts of the St.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Extends Life of All Interim Orders Till June 30(29.04.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has decided to extend all interim orders passed by it and other Subordinate Courts /Tribunals in the State, that were subsis.....

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AP HC: Bar Against Hearing of Election Disputes by Courts Shall Prevail Over HC Power to Issue Writs(03.05.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the bar against hearing of election disputes by Courts under Article 329 of the Constitution of India, 1949 sh.....

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AP HC Calls Upon State to Respond on Plea Seeking Stay on S.S.C. and Intermediate Examinations(03.05.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has called upon the State Government and impleaded the Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education and the Andhra Pradesh Bo.....

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SC: Elected Representative Can Only Recommend Work under VNS(22.11.2016)

Supreme Court has said that lawmakers in Uttar Pradesh Assembly would only recommend work of a developmental nature in their constituencies under Vidh.....

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Bhopal Tragedy: MP HC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Ex-DGP For Aiding Warren Anderson Flee India(22.09.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the proceedings of criminal complaint pending against former Director General of Police Swaraj Puri at a CJM cour.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Don’t Reduce Purchase of Green Power(07.08.2019)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered the state power transmission firm to refrain from arbitrarily reducing the power it evacuates from renewable pro.....

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AP HC: NOTA Applies in Case of "Contest of Election", Not Where There is Only Single Candidate(28.07.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that the option of NOTA cannot be made available when there is a single candidate contesting in the elections, .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Asks Indian Railways to Re-Prioritize Lower Berth Allotment(31.07.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked Indian Railways to consider re-prioritising the lower berth allotment by giving the highest priority to pregnant w.....

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MP HC Directs State to Organize Blood Donation Camps in Adherence with Covid Protocols(03.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Authorities including Director of Health Services, Director of Blood Banks and Additional Director of.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Ensure Healthcare of Workers in Coal Power Plants(21.08.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed State Government to take all possible steps for health of workers working in Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plants (C.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Stay on Suspension of Lecturer Who Predicted 300 Seats for BJP(05.06.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the suspension of a Sanskrit lecturer of Vikram University, Ujjain, who, prior to the Lok Sabha General election .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC to Continue Restrictive Functioning Till May 17(04.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has extended the period of suspension of regular court work and has announced that only urgent matters will be heard via vid.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Expands Scope of Matters to be Heard by Subordinate Courts(05.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a circular stating that in addition to hearing of extremely urgent matters, the Subordinate Courts in the State w.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Passes Slew of Directions to State Authorities in Vizag Gas Leak(08.05.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court noted that Styrene is notified as a dangerous substance under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 and a.....

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MP HC Asks Centre to Take Responsibility for Provision of Vaccination Doses to State(26.05.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the Central Government to take upon itself the responsibility of providing required number of vaccination doses to.....

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Gauhati HC Order Directing CBI Probe Against Ex-AP CM Nabam Tuki(06.02.2017)

Supreme Court has set aside Gauhati High Court order asking CBI to probe corruption allegations against former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam .....

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Enquire ‘Motive’ of Sexual Harassment Complaints Filed Against Public Servants: MP HC(19.11.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that it is the duty of the Investigating Officer to investigate thoroughly in a sexual harassment complaint fil.....

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NGT Directs Govt to Stop All Illegal Lift Irrigation Schemes in Andhra Pradesh(13.08.2019)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued stop orders to all illegal lift irrigation schemes undertaken on the Godavari and Penna rivers of Andhra Prad.....

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AP HC Issues Notice to Centre, State on PIL Alleging Phone-Tapping of HC Judges(21.08.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the Centre, the State Government, the Central Vigilance Commission, the Central Bureau of Investigation.....

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HP HC Recommends Independent Mechanism for Transfer of Govt Employees(21.08.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has reiterated that orders relating to transfer of Government employees have to be passed keeping in view the "administrat.....

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MP HC: Article 20(3) Isn't Violated If Magistrate Directs Accused to Give Voice Samples(05.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed when an accused is asked to give a voice sample by the Magistrate, it can't be said that he is being compelled .....

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HP HC: Accused Shall be Allowed to Furnish Cash Deposits for Getting Bail(07.08.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that the Courts while granting bail should give a choice to the accused to either furnish surety bonds or giv.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Digital Detoxification of Student Accused(07.08.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court, while granting bail to a 'student' accused, has directed him to perform digital detoxification of himself by not using What.....

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MP HC Imposes Installation of Water Harvesting/Recharge System as Bail Condition(10.08.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Bail applicants to install Water Harvesting System or Water Recharge System in his/her lodge/house in which.....

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A.P. HC Reinstates Ashok Gajapathi Raju as Chairman of MANSAS Trust(15.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down Government Orders through which Sanchaita Gajapathi Raju was appointed as the hereditary trustee/chairperson.....

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MP HC Directs to Set Up 'Public Land Protection Cells' Across State to Check Encroachments(15.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Chief Secretary of the State to devise a permanent body designated as Public Land Protection Cell with Dist.....

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A.P. HC Passes Interim Order Imposing Stay on APPSC Group-I Interviews for Four Weeks(17.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has passed an interim order imposing a stay for four weeks on the APPSC Group-I interviews scheduled to begin on 17th June, .....

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Supreme Court to Centre: Decide on Madhya Pradesh Chief Justice Appointment(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to take a decision by August 14 on top court collegium's recommendation to appoint Justice AA Kureshi as the Chi.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Rejects Woman Forest Guard's Challenge Against Transfer Order(16.07.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Writ Petition filed by woman Forest Guard challenging a transfer order, stating that women are capably man.....

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HP HC: Contractual Workers Also Entitled to Benefits Under Maternity Benefits Act(20.07.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the benefit of maternity leaves is available to contractual employees also, with all consequential benefits,.....

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Allahabad High Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Uttar Pradesh 'Love Jihad' Act(23.06.2021)

Allahabad High Court has issued a notice on a plea challenging the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2021. The Court has.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Denies Bail to Juvenile Accused for Rape of Minor Girl(28.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied Bail to a 15-year-old juvenile who has been accused of committing rape of a minor girl aged around 10-11 years ol.....

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MP HC Asks Government to Examine and Decide on Plea Seeking Covid Guidelines for Journalists(28.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcast, Government of India to examine and decide expeditiously a plea seeking .....

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HP HC Directs State to Inform on Steps Taken to Convert Healthcares into ICU Hospitals(27.05.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed State Government to inform about the steps taken it to convert primary health centres into ICU Hospitals with.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Procurement & Allocation of Medicines for Black Fungus(28.05.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought response from the Central and State Government regarding the steps being taken by them for procurement and alloca.....

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MP HC: Citizens Violating Social Distancing Norms Should Not Subjected to Corporal Punishment(28.05.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated its earlier direction that no citizen who is found not wearing mask or not following social distancing norms .....

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AP HC Directs All Convicts and Under Trial Prisoners to be Released on Interim Bail(31.05.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed that all convicts and under trial prisoners to be released on interim bail of 90 days who were readmitted to pr.....

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AP HC Allows Distribution of Herbal Medicine as Effective Remedy for COVID-19(02.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed the distribution of ‘P’, ‘F’ and ‘L’ preparations of B. Anandaiah's herbal medicine that became immensely popula.....

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MP HC Refuses to Quash Criminal Proceedings Against Man Accused of 'Induced Religious Conversion'(31.08.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against a man accused of induced religious conversion even after the complainant s.....

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HP HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Effective Steps to Prevent Suicide Cases(31.08.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to set up/activate the anti-suicide helpline number within three weeks.

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MP HC Grants 2-Month Bail to Rape Accused to Marry Complainant(07.09.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted temporary two-month bail to a man so that during this period the appellant can solemnize the marriage with the p.....

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MP HC Denies Bail to Man Accused of Abetment of Suicide of Minor Girl(12.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied bail to a man accused of abetment to suicide of a minor girl after observing that he instilled a feeling of helpl.....

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AP HC Warns to Take Action Against Amara Raj Batteries Over Dangerous Levels of Lead(13.07.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has said reports from the Pollution Control Board and the Environment Protection Training and Research Institute of India ha.....

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MP HC Upholds Detention of Man Accused of Black Marketing of Remdesivir Injections(13.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the detention of a man, accused of black marketing of Remedesivir injections amid Covid-19 pandemic, under the Na.....

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HP HC Directs State Not to Take Coercive Action Against Zee News Journalist(07.06.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State police not to take any coercive action against Zee News Journalist booked for conducting a 'reality.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Strike by Junior Doctors Association as Illegal(07.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the strike by the Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) in the State as illegal while noting that they have chosen .....

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HP HC Directs Compliance with SC Direction on Installation of CCTV Cameras in Hospitals(07.06.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to comply with the directions of the Supreme Court’s order by ensuring that the CCTV cam.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Clears Way for Distribution of B. Anandaiah’s ‘K’ Type Herbal Preparation(09.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has cleared the way for the distribution of B. Anandaiah’s ‘K’ type herbal preparation, directing the Government to submit i.....

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AP HC Seeks Govt Response on Allocation of Medicines for Treatment of Black Fungus(11.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought Central Government's response with regards to its allocation to different States based on the patient load, obser.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Orders CBI to Probe Social Media Posts About Judges(13.10.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into objectionable comments made about the Court and its judges on soc.....

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AP HC Dismisses Plea for Recalling Non-Bailable Warrant Against K.V.V. Satyanarayana(26.07.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by K.V.V. Satyanarayana, Special Secretary (Finance), for recalling the non-bailable warrant .....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....

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MP HC Issues Directions to Review Situation on Decongestion of Prisons(05.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued directions to the High Powered Committee to review the situation and evaluate compliance of earlier resolutions p.....

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MP HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Raping Live In Relationship Partner(05.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of raping his live in relationship partner on the promise to marry her by imp.....

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MP HC: Accused Cannot be Denied Rights to Adduce Evidence Within Parameters of Law(05.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that an accused can't be denied his right to adduce evidence within parameters of the law, and if accused wishe.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC: Government Should Locate State Human Rights Commission Within State(06.07.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has indicated to the government that it should locate the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) within the State of Andhra Pr.....

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MP HC: Extraordinary Situation of Pandemic, Government Empowered to Put Restrictions(08.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that in the extraordinary situation of a pandemic or disaster involving loss of life and human suffering, the C.....

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MP HC Directs Man to Ensure Basic Necessities to Enable Girl to Live Life of Dignity(28.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed a man wishing to be in a live-in relationship with an 18-year-old girl to make sure that he takes care not only.....

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AP HC Seeks Response on Allocation of Amphotericin B Injections to Different States(29.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought response of the Centre and the State Government on the matters concerning allocation of Amphotericin B Injections.....

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AP HC Seeks Report on Non-Payment of Dues to Two Private Contractors(30.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought a report on seemingly 'pathetic' financial status of the State Government along with reasons for non-payment of d.....

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MP HC: Constitutional Right of Detenu to Make Representation to Detaining Authority(30.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that it is a constitutional right of a detenu, who has been detained under the National Security Act, 1980 to make .....

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MP HC: Compelling Married Woman to Live in Parental Home After Marriage is Cruelty(30.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that compelling a married woman to live in her parental home after marriage amounts to cruelty and that for thi.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Issues Stay Order on Polavaram Works Days After Giving Nod(08.11.2019)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has imposed stay orders on a petition against the government’s decision to reverse tendering by cancelling the Polavaram Hyd.....

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MP HC: BCI Has Power to Frame Rules for Conditions for Permitting Person to Practice as Advocate(28.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that an advocate getting enrolled under Section 24 of the Advocates Act, 1961 can be subjected to further condi.....

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HP High Court Denies Bail to Husband Accused of Posting Nudes of Wife(29.10.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has denied the benefit of Anticipatory Bail to a Husband accused of posting and uploading nude photographs of his wife in .....

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HP HC: Declaration as ‘Absconder’ Not to Preclude from Filing Anticipatory Bail Application(02.11.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has made it clear that declaration of an accused as an "absconder" under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 197.....

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MP HC: Necessary that Allegation of Rape be Proved for Medical Termination of Pregnancy(08.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that it is not necessary that the allegation of rape be proved before Section 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregn.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Refuses to Allow Setting Up Ganesh Idols in Public Places(09.09.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has refused to allow the installation of idols of Lord Ganesha at public places, but said it has no objection to setting up .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Right to Run Business Cannot Be Taken Away Without Due Process of Law(10.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that fundamental right of a firm to run a business cannot be taken away without following due process of law.

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Madhya Pradesh HC Refuses to Issue Directions For Compulsory Hoisting of Tricolor on Public Buildings(13.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has declined to issue directions for hoisting of a National Flag all the days on public buildings mandatorily.

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Madhya Pradesh HC Notices State Over Encroachment of Forest Land After Fire Incidents(13.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought reply within six weeks from State Government on a PIL for protection of forest land from being encroached upon af.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court: 'Young Age' No Ground For Grant of Anticipatory Bail in Gang Rape Case(17.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed anticipatory bail application of an accused in a gang rape case with observation that “young age of applicant .....

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Death Sentence a Measure of Social Necessity for Deterring Other Potential Offenders: MP HC(11.05.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that it considers death sentence as a measure of social necessity and also a mean of deterring other potential .....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Directs Government to Allow Filing of TRAN-1(08.01.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that Substantive Input Tax credits cannot be denied on procedural grounds. The Court directed the Government to a.....

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MP HC: Party Seeking Expert's Attendance Needs to Plead with Accuracy & Precision(25.10.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a party seeking a scientific expert's attendance under Section 311 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 needs .....

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MP HC Direct Govt to Draw Definite Plan for Rehabilitation of Migrant Workers(07.12.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Madhya Pradesh Government and its functionaries to draw out a definite plan to rehabilitate migrated worker.....

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MP HC Grants Bail to Man Booked Under POCSO Act for Raping 15-Year Old Girl(17.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for allegedly raping a 15-y.....

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MP HC Directs State to Provide Free Treatment to Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Suffering from Cancer(20.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to provide free of cost treatment to Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims who are suffering from Can.....

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MP HC Directs State to Pay Compensation to NDPS Accused for Violation of Fundamental Right(20.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed state government to pay 50,000/- to an Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 accused within 15 d.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to IRTS Officer Sambasiva Rao in Fibernet Case(21.09.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted bail to IRTS officer K. Sambasiva Rao, former MD of Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (INCAP) and cur.....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Ex-Chancellor of Manav Bharti University(20.11.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted bail to Ex-Chancellor of Manav Bharti University, Ram Kumar Rana who is accused of selling fake Degrees and ha.....

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MP HC Refuses to Quash Detention Order Against Alleged Black Marketeer(23.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash the detention order passed against a Businessman, an alleged Black Marketeer, accused of siphoning food.....

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AP HC: Tobacco Does Not Fall Under Definition of ‘Food’ under Food Safety Standards Act(26.11.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that tobacco does not fall within the definition of "food" as specified under Section 3(i)(j) of the Food Saf.....

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MP HC: Communication of Show-Cause Notice Must be on Revenue’s Website and Not via Email(26.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the only mode prescribed for communicating the show-cause notice is by way of uploading on the website of the reve.....

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AP HC Directs CBI to Specify Steps to Prevent Circulation of Intimidatory Threats and Remarks(18.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to specify steps to prevent the circulation of such intimidatory thre.....

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AP HC Directs Filing of Counter Affidavit in Plea Challenging Section 12 of APSDC Act 2020(22.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Union of India to file a counter affidavit by November 15 regarding the petitions that challenged Section 1.....

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MP HC Upholds Restrictions on Merchanting Trade Transactions as Per Import/ Export Policy(17.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that once import/ export of a particular product is barred by the Government, the question of permitting 'Merchanti.....

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MP HC Directs Authorities to Consider Application for Citizenship of Bhalchandra Dattatray Mondhe(17.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court had directed the Government authorities to consider the application filed by a "Padmashri" award recipient Bhalchandra Datta.....

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AP HC Directs Government Not to Exert Pressure on Aided School Managements(01.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the government not to exert pressure on aided school managements to surrender their staff and assets as part of.....

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AP High Court to State DGP: Can't Register FIR For Proceedings U/S 107 & 145 of CrPC(04.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State Director-General of Police (DGP) to instruct the Station House Officers of all Police Stations that a.....

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AP HC Stays Arrest Of Man Booked For Posting Facebook Comment Against CM Jagan Reddy & One MLA(04.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed the arrest of a man booked for allegedly posting a comment on Whatsapp group and Facebook against the Chief Minis.....

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AP HC Directs Government Not to Coerce Unwilling Aided Schools to Accept Merger Offer(05.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the government not to coerce unwilling aided schools to accept its merger offer and that necessary instructions.....

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MP HC: Revenue Authority Does Not Have Power to Determine Validity of Will(25.08.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that that a revenue authority does not have the power to determine the validity of a will while considering an appl.....

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Allahabad High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Shutting Down of Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty(25.08.2021)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Government of India along with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to shut down Uttar P.....

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AP HC: Right to Life Not Only Available to Living Person But Also to Dead Body(27.08.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed while holding that right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1949 is not only ava.....

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AP HC Imposes Stay on Further Proceeding on Govt Order for Cancellation of Allotment(02.09.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has imposed a stay on further proceedings arising from the G.O.Ms. No.316 issued by the government on December 18, 2019 for .....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses to Vacate Stay on Raising OBC Reservation to 27%(06.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to vacate a stay order on an ordinance seeking to increase the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) fro.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Suspends SEC Order Grounding Ward Volunteers During Municipal Election(05.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has suspended the State Election Commission’s order for grounding the ward volunteers from the process of municipal election.....

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AP HC: Every Candidate Holding Law Degree Eligible for Appointment as Junior Civil Judge(05.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held Rule 5(2)(a)(i) of the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service Rules, 2007 as unconstitutional. The Court has declare.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Surrogate Woman Entitled to Maternity Leave Benefits(05.03.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that a surrogate woman, getting child through arrangement by surrogate parents, is entitled to avail maternit.....

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HP HC: Distant Relationship of Judge’s Wife with Petitioner Not to Imply Judge is Prejudiced(12.03.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a declaration of a sitting Judge's dissenting view as Coram non-judice and non est in the eye.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Decides to Increase in Working Hours(03.01.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has increased the working hours of the High Court by making corresponding amendments to the Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules,.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Stays Launching of "E-Watch Online" App by State Election Commission(08.02.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed the launch of e-Watch Online application to be used by the State Election Commission in the upcoming Gram Panchay.....

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HP HC Directs Man to Restore Forest Cover by Planting 200 Tree Saplings(08.02.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed a man to restore and enlarge the forest cover by planting 200 tree saplings, underlining that when a forest i.....

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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Imposition of President’s Rule in Uttar Pradesh(08.02.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition which sought the imposition of President's Rule in the State of Uttar Pradesh .....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Directs SEC to File Reply to Queries Raised by APTS on e-Watch App(10.02.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State Election Commission (SEC) to reply to the queries raised by the Andhra Pradesh Technology Services Li.....

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Tandav Controversy:Madhya Pradesh HC Refuses to Consider Plea Seeking Stay on Streaming of Web Series(11.02.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of a plea seeking direction to stop streaming of "Tandav" web series from the Amazon's OTT platform Prime Video.....

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AP HC Grants Permission to Amravati Farmers to Organize Public Meeting(16.12.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted permission to the Amaravati farmers to organise a public meeting at a private place at Damineedu village in Tiru.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Fresh Status Report of Investigation from CBI(16.12.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought a fresh status report of the investigation from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the lines of their o.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Sets Aside SEC Order for Inquiry into Unanimous Election(17.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside the State Election Commission (SEC)’s order for an inquiry into the unanimous election of candidates for the M.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Dismisses Application of MLC G. Deepak Reddy for Ex Officio Membership(18.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed the application of Member of Legislative Council, G. Deepak Reddy seeking ex officio membership in the Tadipat.....

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MP HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Catholic Nun in Religion Conversion Case(19.03.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted pre-arrest bail plea of a Catholic nun, Principal of the Sacred Heart Convent High School, Khajuraho accused of .....

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AP HC Stays investigation Against TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati Land Scam(22.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed the Crime Investigation Department investigation against Telugu Desam Party chief, N Chandrababu Naidu and forme.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC: Plaint Cannot be Rejected Under Application Filed in Order VII Rule 11(20.01.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has stated that the plaint cannot be rejected under an application filed by defendant in Order VII Rule 11 of Code of Civil .....

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MP HC Dismisses PIL Against Recent Decision to Rename Habibganj Station in Bhopal(21.01.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea filed against the recent decision of the Centre to rename Habibganj station .....

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AP HC Takes Suo Moto Case on Letter Petition Against Govt Decision to Defer Payment of Salaries(09.04.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has taken suo moto cognisance on a Letter-Petition on the issue of deferment of payment of salaries & pensions as per a Gove.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC to Observe Restrictive Functioning Till May 3(15.04.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has extended its restrictive functioning in view of the extension of lockdown till 3rd May, 2020. The Court has stated that .....

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MP HC Seeks Response in Plea Seeking Direction on Invitation of Global Tenders for Vaccination(21.05.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought response from Centre and State Government in a plea seeking a direction to the State to initiate steps to invite .....

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MP HC Grants Stay Against Policy of Increasing OBC Reservation in Ayush PG Entrance Test(28.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted stay against the policy of the State Government to increase the reservation for the OBC category from 14% to 27%.....

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AP HC: Bail Granted Cannot be Cancelled if Vague Allegations Without Substantive Proof(28.02.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the bail granted cannot be cancelled under Section 439(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 if there are va.....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Jeetendra Sexual Assault Case(21.05.2019)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a sexual assault case filed against actor Jeetendra on the women folk’s police blueprint in Shimla last year o.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Grants Bail on Condition to Provide Volunteer Services(22.04.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has released an Indore-resident, apprehended for lockdown violation, on bail provided that he renders "voluntary services" f.....

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MP HC: Any Practicing Advocates May Apply for Passes for Visiting Office(10.05.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed that any practicing advocate located anywhere in any district headquarters of the State may apply for passes fo.....

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MP HC: Need to Decongest Prisons Housing Double the Number of Their Capacity(12.05.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that in view of the fact that all the Jails in Madhya Pradesh are presently housing prisoners almost double the.....

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HP HC Quashes FIR Against 2 Persons for Allegedly Blocking National Highway, Shimla(17.05.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed FIR registered against two persons for being members of an unlawful assembly which allegedly blocked National .....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Executed Power Contracts Cannot be Renegotiated(16.03.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that executed power contracts cannot be renegotiated and asked the state to clear dues estimated at Rs 30,000 Crore.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Directs Devineni to Appear before CID in Connection with Video of CM(23.04.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed former Minister Devineni Umamaheswara Rao to appear before the CID on 29th April, 2021 for questioning in conne.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Extends Interim Orders Till June 15(26.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has suo moto extended the interim orders passed by it and the Courts subordinate to it, which were subsisting as on 10th Mar.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Asks State to File Affidavit on Steps Taken to Curb Spread of Covid-19(26.04.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked the State Government to file a comprehensive affidavit with regard to the steps taken by the State to deal with th.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court to Hear Cases Only Through Virtual Mode(26.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.) for the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Principal Seat Jabalpur and its B.....

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MP HC Orders Inquiry Against Police Officer for Investigating in Wrong Direction(07.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Director General of Police to seek explanation from an Investigating Officer, for wasting his time and reso.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Seeks Details on Intention of State to Promulgate Advocates Protection Act(20.12.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought details about the present situation and the intention of the State with regard to promulgating the Advocates Prot.....

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MP HC Dismisses Plea Seeking to Take Effective Measures to Rule Out Discrepancies in EVMs(22.12.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take effective measures to rule out th.....

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MP High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Govt's Decision to Reopen Schools with Cost(22.12.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Petition (PIL) plea with Rs. 5000 costs which had questioned the decision of the MP State Go.....

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HP HC Directs State to Constitute State Transport Appellate Tribunal Within a Month(23.12.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to constitute an independent State Transport Appellate Tribunal within a month as per Se.....

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HP HC Issues Directions in PIL Over Internet Connectivity for Residents of Backward Areas(28.12.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued several directions to the state government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed highlighting the pl.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Overturns Decision to Impose Stay on MPTC and ZPTC Elections(08.04.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has cleared the way for MPTC and ZPTC elections scheduled for 8th April, 2021, by overturning Justice U. Durga Prasad Rao's .....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Stays E-Tender for Calcite Mining in Visakhapatnam(12.04.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has put on hold for three weeks the e-tender for ‘working of calcite mining lease’ in 8.725 hectares at Nimmalapadu village .....

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MP HC: Rejection of Application to Donate Kidney to Ailing Son Not Sustainable(17.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the rejection of an application, moved by the Petitioner/mother to donate her kidney to her ailing son, by the.....

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MP HC Makes Exception for ST Candidate Who Selected Wrong Category for NEET Counselling(18.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken a sympathetic view towards the situation of a NEET aspirant belonging to ST community, who inadvertently registere.....

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MP HC: Spot is Place Where Search is Conducted and Recovery of Article Made(21.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that with respect to search and seizure in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, sp.....

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MP HC Upholds Decision to Consider Younger Son for Compassionate Appointment(21.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the decision of a single bench wherein the Writ Court had directed the State to consider the younger son of a dec.....

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HP HC Underlines the Need for Access to Internet Services in Covid-19 Pandemic(02.06.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that the need of the hour is to provide adequate bandwidth, network attached storage and routers etc. to faci.....

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MP HC Asks for Response on Validity of Clause 8 of National Vaccine Policy(02.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State and Central Government to give their responses on the validity of Clause 8 of the National Vaccination P.....

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MP HC: Preliminary Assessment Under Section 15 Not Mandatory for Grant of Bail Under Section 12(29.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the Juvenile Justice Board's power to grant bail under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protec.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Issues Notice on Plea Restraining State Government from Paying Income Tax of MLAs(29.03.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the state government on a plea challenging the provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assem.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC: In Contract, Rate of Interest May be customized by Court on Equitable Grounds:(30.03.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has decided that where the rate of interest is fixed in the contract, it would be open to the Court to alter the rate of int.....

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AAAR: 18% GST Applicable On Mango Pulp/Puree(08.03.2022)

Andhra Pradesh Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR) has held that 18% GST is chargeable on Mango Pulp/Puree.

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HP HC Grants Relief to Quash FIR Filed by Wife for Demand of Dowry and Outraging Modesty(09.03.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted relief to a husband by quashing a First Information Report lodged against him by his wife for allegedly demand.....

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MP HC Dismisses PIL Against Govt Hospital for Medical Negligence with Cost(10.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed two petitions in the nature of Public Interest Litigation, seeking action against a government hospital for it.....

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HP HC: Accused Must be Entrusted with Property in Capacity of Public Servant u/s 409 IPC(10.03.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that with a view to constitute an offence under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, prosecution is requir.....

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MP HC: Paramour of Mother-in-Law Not Family Member Within Ambit of S. 304B IPC(10.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the paramour of mother-in-law of the deceased would not come within the ambit of Section 304-B IPC, since he c.....

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AP HC Passes Interim Order Suspending Holding of Practical Exams in Jumbling Method(11.03.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has given an interim order suspending the order of the Government of A.P. to hold practical examinations in jumbling method,.....

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Madhya Pradesh Government Notifies 'The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2020'(01.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh Government has notified 'The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2020' which provides for a prison term of up to 10 years for anyon.....

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AP HC: Section 52 TPA Does Not Bar Grant of Temporary Injunction Under Order 39 CPC(31.01.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that Section 52 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882 does not operate as a bar to grant of temporary injunction under.....

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AP HC Directs on Filing of Counter Affidavit on PRC Recommendations Within 3 Weeks(02.02.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to file a counter affidavit with regard to the 11th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommen.....

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AP HC Seeks Explanation from Twitter on Failure to Remove Derogatory Comments(02.02.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought an explanation from Twitter for its failure to remove several derogatory comments posted against the judiciary an.....

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AP HC Issues Notice on Imposition of Blanket Ban on Stage Play Chintamani(03.02.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued notices be served on the government, CEO of the AP State Creative and Culture Commission and AP Arya Vysya Mahasa.....

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MP HC Asks State on Steps on Direction for Formation of Additional Forensic Lab(03.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State Government as to what steps have been taken by it with regard to the Court's directions issued for the f.....

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Even Unregistered Partnership Firm Can Maintain ‘Cheque Bounce’ Complaint: HP High Court(17.09.2018)

Himachal Pradesh HC has held that even an unregistered partnership firm can maintain acheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Inst.....

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Even Unregistered Partnership Firm Can Maintain ‘Cheque Bounce’ Complaint: HP High Court(17.09.2018)

Himachal Pradesh HC has held that even an unregistered partnership firm can maintain acheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Inst.....

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Madras High Court Flays Government for Delay in Framing Library Service Rules(17.09.2018)

Madras High Court has slammed the Tamil Nadu government for 17-year delay in framing ad hoc rules after it took a policy decision to rationalize the s.....

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MP HC: Failure to Produce Necessary Documents Will Lead to Cancellation of Registration(15.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the failure to produce necessary documents will lead to cancellation of registration for supply of goods under.....

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AP HC: Executing Court Cannot Appoint Advocate Commissioner in Execution Proceedings(09.02.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the Executing Court cannot appoint Advocate Commissioner in execution proceedings after the trial court has a.....

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MP HC: Candidates Cannot Change Domicile Status in Counselling Form After Registration(11.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a NEET candidate seeking directions of the Court to allow him to change his domicile statu.....

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MP HC Denies Relief to Candidate with Criminal Antecedents Seeking Job in Defence Establishment(15.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition whereby the Petitioner was seeking revival of his candidature for a post at an Ordinance Factory, o.....

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MP HC Directs Husband Accused of Beating Wife to Stay at In-Laws House For 1 Month(28.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed a man who has been accused of beating his wife to live with his wife at his in-laws' place for one month so tha.....

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MP HC: Change of Counsel Not Ground to Recall Witnesses u/s 311 CrPC(03.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a criminal revision, whereby the Applicant was praying for re-examination of witnesses in a trial, holding tha.....

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MP HC Dismisses PIL for Fixing Ceiling Limit on Expenses Incurred in Local Body Elections(03.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation, which had sought for the Court's direction to the state government to take a fin.....

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MP HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Hiding Religious Identity from Prosecutrix(03.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to one Tousif Khan, accused of developing relationship with a woman by lying to her about his religious ide.....

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AP HC Directs to Construct and Develop Amravati, Capital City Within 6 Months(04.03.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to construct and develop Amravati, the capital city of the State, and the capital region w.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Refuses to Grant Custody to Mother on Children’s Inclination Towards Father(04.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to pass an order of child custody in favour of the Appellant-mother, upon noting that the children themselves ha.....

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MP HC Appeals to All States to Provide Green Corridors for Tankers Carrying Liquid Medical Oxygen(03.05.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has appealed to all State Governments and their respective Police and Transport authorities for providing green corridors to.....

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MP HC Asks Centre to Ensure Supply of Required Number of Vaccination Doses(07.05.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the Central Government to ensure supply of required number of vaccination doses to the State at the earlier in ord.....

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MP HC Grants Temporary Bail to Rape Accused for Taking Care of Wife & Repairing Dilapidated Dwelling(06.04.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted temporary bail to a rape accused for 45 days to take care of his injured wife and to repair his house, which was.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Insecticide Not an Essential Commodity Under Essential Commodities Act(07.04.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that insecticide does not figure in the Schedule affixed to the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and the provisi.....

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MP HC: State Services Exam Rule Barring Meritorious Reserved Category Candidates Discriminatory(08.04.2022)