The only manner in which the compensation, would serve the ends of justice, would be by directing that the compensation be awarded not according to personal laws, but equitably to the next of kin. The only two claimants are the petitioner and the res..
The judgment revolves around a substantive question of law, as to whether the term right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution includes right to die which is more of a negative aspect. Further, it also raises a question of whether the ..
Even if words of legislation remains the same judicial interpretation must take place from time to time to adapt the changing circumstances of the society. Snatching the rights of individuals in the guise of protecting them will only affect the deve..
The Court on hearing the merits of the petition held that neither does such practices violate religious feelings of any groups nor does it affect the secular principles, therefore Thereby the petition was dismissed. ..
An unborn child do come within the definition of a child and the complainant seeking maintenance for her unborn child in the form of her upkeep, welfare and an extra care required during the pregnancy was entitled to the same.Though the mother is als..
As the scheme is intended to help the bereaved family of the deceased Government servant, the application for employment assistance should be processed at all stages and at all levels with a sense of urgency.Thus, we hold that the appellant is entitl..
The joint property enjoyed by N.Ethirajan, appellant and their sisters jointly and Natesapillai died intestate, it is only the brothers and sisters and wife of the Natesapillai as class 1 heirs who can have the right of inheritance and the first resp..
The court upheld the order of the High Court negativing the relief to the appellant, either because of lack of the privity of the contract or due to non-applicability of s.70 of the Act. The appellant had not done anything directly to the respondent...
The contract which is -sought to be enforced by the present plaintiffs is, therefore, hit by Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act as being immoral and as such it is not enforceable in Court. In conclusion, the appeal succeeded, the Judgments and dec..
The court stated that the language of Section 12(1)(c) is specific, that read with Clause (ii) of Section 5, imply that there can be no marriage in law without the free consent of the parties. It may be that the consent of the parties may not be expr..
The admission form of appellant was sent in December of 1971 for the examinations to be conducted in April-May of 1971. The court stated that if neither the university nor the head of department of law were able to fulfil their duty to scrutinize the..
The court held that the act of respondent was to lure the appellant into the contract with the situation at the time of negotiations but since the conditions changed it is a duty upon the respondent to notify the appellant about such change before si..
The Supreme Court held that only the compiler’s selection and arrangement might be protected. The raw facts may be copied by others at will. The court also rejected the doctrine of “sweat and brow” as it had numerous defects, the most evident one th..
One of the pertinent issues landlords and tenants in India are facing is the suspension of monthly rentals due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Delhi High Court in the case of Ramanand and Others v. Dr. Girish Soni, has held that the period of lockdown does..
The Apex Court while rejecting the findings of the High Court and setting aside the decree for dissolution of the marriage, held that Section 13B does not prevent a party to change their mind during the transitional period provided therein and for a ..
The Court founded the Respondent guilty of cruelty but also observed that the Appellant’s act of engaging in sexual intercourse with the Respondent amounts to condonation of such cruelty as it displayed the intention of the Appellant to forgive and r..
The High Court was therefore right in concluding that the title of the co-owners to plot No. 19 was not divested and that the plaintiffs had no cause of action to bring the suit. Accordingly, SC confirms that judgment and dismiss the appeal with cost..
The agreement was made due to affection and there was no consideration due to which the agreement can’t be termed as a contract and thus no legal obligation can be arised because of the agreement...
The company contention was that they have not entered into any agreement with Mrs. Carlil, therefore no contractual obligation arises from the side of company to pay the reward to Mrs. Carlil...
The Supreme Court passed an order on 5th May 2020, refusing to entertain a petition which sought direction for the Centre to ensure compliance with the MHA order with respect to payment of rent by students and laborers during the lockdown due to COVI..
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