The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued guidelines in compliance with the Supreme Court directions in Md. Asfak Alam v. State of Jharkhand & Anr. to ensure that police officers do not make unnecessary arrests and that Magistrates do not casually or mechanically authorize detentions.“The following guidelines are framed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh...
The Supreme Court emphasized that where there is an absence of any specific rule or prescription the last day for fulfilling eligibility is the last date of submission of the application The Court made the observation while refusing the benefit...
Defending the Centre ASG argued that the contract in the case stands on a different footing as it is entered into in the name of the President The Union of India cannot demand an immunity from the operation of pertinent...
In a notable judgment the Supreme Court has held that a document can produced during cross-examination in a civil trial to confront a party to the suit or a witness The Court also held that there is no distinction between...
Synopsis The court was hearing an appeal by a woman challenging the decision of the trial court nbsp whereby it has dismissed her petition seeking divorce from the man on the ground of cruelty and desertion While granting divorce to...
The Supreme Court while granting custody of a minor child to the her aunt despite opposition from the father held that the personal law or statute couldn't override the welfare of the child while deciding the custody of the child...
The Supreme Court has issued fresh guidelines for the designation of senior advocates following the May judgment in nbsp Indira Jaising vs Supreme Court nbsp which modified the criteria for senior designation The Court has directed that Advocates-on-Record Advocates who...