2 Jan 2021 – Lawcutor

Indian economy to grow at 10 pc in FY 2021-22 in ‘real terms’, says NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Thursday that the Indian economy will grow at the rate of 10 per cent in 2021-22 in real terms, while the growth…

In conflict between private and public interest, the later will prevail

"It is settled law that wherever there is conflict between the private interest and the larger public interest, the later prevails over the former", the Court said.In case of Omesh…

Identity Proof of Applicant only in Rarest of Rare Cases in RTI Application

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According to an order passed by the Central Information Commission (CIC), lack of identity proof of the RTI Applicant is not a valid ground for the rejection of an RTI…

Delhi HC orders release of adult married woman kept in child welfare home after habeas corpus writ filed by husband

In the case of Avinash Sarvan v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors., the father of the woman had filed FIR under Section 363 of the IPC at Wazirabad…

Madras HC allows elephant to stay with its caretaker of 20 years despite not having the required certificate for possession

A writ petition was filed by Sheik Muhammed challenging the actions of the State Wildlife Department to take custody of "Lalitha". Though he had made an application seeking ownership certificate,…

Ramesh Dalal vs. State of Maharashtra[ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.1227 OF 2020]

BackgroundAn FIR has been filed against Ramesh and Malavicka Dalal (applicants) under Sections 498A (cruelty by in-laws), 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the…

Four booked after woman commits suicide in Kurukshetra:

A woman was found hanging to a ceiling fan in her rented accommodation in Kurukshetra on Thursday. Her husband and other three family members were booked for allegedly killing her.The…

Supreme Court: Relatives of the husband cannot be regarded as accused under a Triple Talaq case

Case: Rahna Jalal v. State of KeralaThe Supreme Court has ruled that the relatives of the husband cannot be regarded as accused under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on…