The punishment for the offences under Section 25 and Section 29 of the NDPS Act is separately contemplated and could be imposed independently and additionally

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Uttar Pradesh Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1981 - In the matter of award of extraordinary pension, the sanction of the Hon’ble Governor is necessary. Such sanction is expected to be granted by the Hon’ble Governor…

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Section 9 - When examining an application under Section 9 , the adjudicating authority has to examine (i) whether there was an operational debt exceeding ₹1 lakh (after 24th March, 2020, ₹1…

A letter of intent does not, in and of itself, create a legal relationship or contractual obligations until there is a clear, unambiguous final acceptance by the parties.

"no discretion is left in the NCLAT to condone delay beyond the prescribed condonable period of 15 days"

The Supreme Court considered an appeal by former Jharkhand Minister Anosh Ekka against the Jharkhand High Court’s refusal to suspend his sentence and grant bail in a CBI disproportionate-assets and corruption case.

The benefit of Section 4 is available to an offender who has been sentenced only to payment of fine.

A criminal complaint regarding domestic violence, with mere reference to the names of the family members or the husband without any specific allegation that points towards their active involvement in commission of such an act of violence, shall be nipped…

The mere existence of a civil remedy does not by itself bar criminal proceedings where the allegations prima facie disclose commission of a cognizable offence.

The false explanation given by the accused insofar as the acceptance is another compelling circumstance pointing to the guilt of the accused.

Legitimate expectation cannot override the illegalities committed by a party.

A bank receiving cheques for collection acts as an agent of the customer and is under an obligation to exercise due diligence in presenting the instruments within the prescribed validity period.

Supreme Court summarized principles governing the distinction between the seat and venue of the arbitration, and the jurisdictional consequences that follow.

Once an accused has been discharged, he is entitled to avail of all benefits that are otherwise available to an acquitted person and cannot be placed in a less advantageous position.

Supreme Court criticizes trend to castigate Judicial Officers and record adverse remarks/strictures against them in judicial orders passed by the High Court.

A Consent Decree is a contract between the parties with the Court’s seal super-added. A Consent Award is no different from a Consent Decree.

The plea under Order II Rule 2 of the Code cannot be a basis or a ground for rejection of the plaint.

"When the word provides only a possibility, the same does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement.."

The safety of the commuter as an integral facet of the right to live with dignity as a constitutional obligation under Article 21

Even when a defendant fails to appear or file a written statement, the court cannot dispense with the points for determination altogether.

Only in a situation where the CCL’s conduct is such that it would not be in his interest or that of other children, could the JJB consider sending him to other place of safety.