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Viewfinder: The case revolved around a woman who succumbed to burn injuries within seven years of her marriage. Her husband was initially convicted of her murder based on a dying declaration that was later deemed inconsistent and unreliable. He had persistently demanded dowry, physically harassed, and inflicted cruelty on his wife. There were established records …

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Introduction This report aims to discuss the issue regarding the rejection of an application for the release of a vehicle by the trial court and the subsequent revision sought against this order. The question arises whether this order can be subject to a revision plea as it might be deemed an ‘interlocutory order’. Understanding the …

Revision Against Rejection of Application for Release of Vehicle by Trial Court Read More »

The appeal in question pertains to the dismissal of a case on the grounds of the appellant not enclosing a copy of the final decree/judgment while appealing to the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi. To assess this matter, we have considered relevant legal maxims, provisions from the Indian law, and Delhi High Court filing rules, …

Validity of an Appeal Without Enclosed Copy of Final Decree or Judgment Read More »

Overview: In principle, a transfer is an essential incidence of public service and the right of an appropriate authority to transfer an employee from one post to another is well-recognised under the service jurisprudence in India. The key document governing the service conditions of government servants in Jammu and Kashmir is the Jammu and Kashmir …

Legality of Transfer Conditions for a Gazetted Officer under Indian Law as well as Jammu and Kashmir Service Rules Read More »

Introduction    This report is to address the query of whether the predeceased issues of a deceased individual, who died intestate, can receive any share out of the pensionary benefits of the deceased as per Indian laws, service rules, and regulations. Indian Service Laws and Regulations    The distribution of pensionary benefits upon the death …

Entitlement of Predeceased Issues to Pensionary Benefits of an Intestate Deceased under Indian Laws, Service Rules, and Regulations Read More »

Viewfinder: Ravinder Singh, the petitioner, found justice in his quest for rightful employment. Despite outperforming in the selection process for a driver’s position at the J & K State Sports Council, he was overlooked in favor of a less qualified, and allegedly ineligible candidate. Background: The Council had advertised two vacant driver positions, one in …

High Court Upholds Merit, Orders Appointment of Candidate Over Less Qualified Competitor Read More »

In a significant decision, the Karnataka High Court has rejected a petition by a gynaecologist seeking to quash a case registered against him under Section 21 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for failure to report a sexual assault on a minor. Under Section 19 of the POCSO Act, it is …

Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Gynaecologist for Failure to Report Sexual Assault on Minor Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that a Will or General Power of Attorney (GPA) cannot be considered as title documents or documents conferring rights in any immovable property. The court emphasized that the non-execution of any document by the GPA holder renders the GPA useless. The verdict was delivered …

Supreme Court Rules Will or General Power of Attorney Cannot Confer Title in Immovable Property Read More »

The Delhi High Court has issued a fresh circular outlining a revised dress code for judicial officers and practicing lawyers. The new rule emphasizes the importance of maintaining the dignity of the court through appropriate attire. According to the circular, the dress code for male judicial officers now includes a white shirt and white band, …

Delhi High Court Implements Revised Dress Code for Judicial Officers Read More »

In recent developments, two law firm expansions have facilitated connections between Indiana’s legal community and national as well as international markets, including India. Dentons, in a groundbreaking move, announced its combination with Link Legal in India to establish Dentons Link Legal. This partnership marks the first-ever collaboration between a global law firm and an Indian …

Indiana Law Firms Forge New Connections, Extending Global Reach to India Read More »