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Doctrine Of Forum Conveniens: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Against NBEMS For Lack Of Jurisdiction

The Singe Judge of the Delhi High Court, in its judgment, by citing various landmark judgments upon the doctrine of forum conveniens, reiterated that a writ petition cannot be entertained merely because a fraction of the cause of action has arisen within the territorial jurisdiction of a particular High Court.

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SC Verdict: Equal Treatment Of Free And Paid Certified Copies For NCLT Appeal Timelines

The Supreme Court, upon hearing the arguments, noted that both the free certified copy and the certified copy obtained through payment are treated equally under law. The Court allowed the appeal and said that there should be no distinction between the two types of certified copies when it comes to the computation of limitation periods for filling appeals.

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Fact Check Units: Need For Regulations On Privacy And Competition Rather Than Content Control Say Legal Experts

Bombay HC’s judgement reinforces the principle that governments should not have the power to unilaterally determine the truth or regulate user generated content. As India continues to navigate its digital governance landscape, the judgement sets an important precedent for the creation of laws that upholding the constitutional rights while still addressing the legitimate need for regulating misinformation in the digital age.

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SC Directs Release Despite Inability To Provide Local Surety

Bench comprising Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice SVN Bhatti observed that, "It would be a travesty of justice if the petitioner is unable to secure the benefit of bail order for his inability to furnish local surety. This will infringe the rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution for the person, who continues to be detained despite a bail order in his favour."

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SC Reinstates Railway Employee As His Resignation Was Withdrawn Before Being Accepted

After the High Court's Division Bench ruled against him, the appellant approached the Supreme Court. The Court agreed with the earlier ruling of a Single Judge, who found that the appellant had not properly resigned as the resignation had not been communicated to him and had been withdrawn before taking effect

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Application For Extension Of Time For Passing Arbitral Award Maintainable After Expiry Of 12 Months: SC

Bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice R. Mahadevan heard a batch of pleas wherein the question before the Court was whether an application for extension of time under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 19961 can be filed after the expiry of the period for making of the arbitral award

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SC Grants Bail To Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

In its judgement, the Supreme Court said that prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty

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Delhi HC Launches WhatsApp Services, e- Museum, Humour In Court Initiatives

The initiatives aim to advance the vision set by the Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Accessibility Committee, chaired by Justice Rajiv Shakdher, and include Justice Sanjeev Narula, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, and Justice Girish Kathpalia

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Section 498A: Husband’s Friend Cannot Be Prosecuted For Cruelty

The Counsel for the applicant emphasised that her friendship with the husband is an insufficient ground to establish any wrongdoing on her part in connection with the present case.

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SC Directs Its Registry Not To Accept Black And White Photographs As Part Of Its Pleadings

“The Registry is directed not to entertain hitherto any black and white photographs without prior permission of the Court”, it added.

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