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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke released on bail; told to sign a one-year peace bond

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, who was placed under preventive arrest by the Delhi Police on October 16, was released on bail today following an order by a special executive magistrate in Delhi, according to LiveLaw.

Newslaundry · Oct 17

Detained twice, Molitics journalist moves SC over ‘contempt of court’

Molitics journalist Amaan Rastogi has filed a contempt petition before the Supreme Court.

Newslaundry · Oct 13

Rs 2 lakh fine for Zee News over inflammatory coverage of AMU protest, Palestine slogans

The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on Zee News for violating the broadcasting code of conduct in the channel’s coverage of Palestine solidarity slogans during a student protest at Aligarh Muslim University, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Sep 14

For 13 years a builder failed to redevelop a 70-year-old housing society so a new builder was appointed, the old builder objected, but HC favored residents

The Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting the society to appoint a new developer. The court ruled that residents' right to safe housing is more important than a builder's profit. The old builder's objections were…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Landlord filed case to evict tenant but tenant bought 50% share from co-owner mid-dispute and filed partition of property case: HC gives no relief to landlord on eviction case

A tenant facing eviction for unauthorized construction and rent default became a co-owner mid-dispute. He purchased a 50% share of the property from a co-landlord. The Bombay High Court ruled that eviction proceedings cannot continue once a tenant acquires ownership rights. The court set aside the eviction case, restoring the…

The Economic Times · Jun 7

EPFO held on to Rs 10 lakh for 11 years: Patna HC orders it to refund the deposit with 6% interest for ‘unjust enrichment’

The Patna High Court has ordered the EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a Rs 10 lakh deposit, citing unjust enrichment. The court ruled that EPFO cannot retain appeal money for nearly 11 years after a PF assessment order was set aside, depriving the assessee of its use and…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Marriage over, liability remains: HC orders husband to pay maintenance to wife despite his student status

16 year old student married 25 years old girl; After marriage breaks down she asks for maintenance which he denies on the ground of being a student; HC rejects his case on this ground and orders him to pay Rs 2,500 maintenance to wife.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Homeowner having possession must pay maintenance charges even if builder did not give OC, independent water connection and sewerage facilities, rules HP RERA

Homeowners in possession must pay maintenance charges even without an Occupation Certificate or independent water and sewerage facilities. The Himachal Pradesh RERA ruled that if owners are availing basic services they cannot deny payment obligations. However, the builder must ensure charges are reasonable and transparent, and was thus ordered by…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

Husband gave his share in joint property to another man via Will; Wife files case for partition of property for her share; SC rules in her favour for this reason

A woman has won her share in a joint property after a 15-year legal battle. Her husband had willed his half to another man. The Supreme Court affirmed her 50% entitlement. As physical partition was impossible, the court ordered the property's auction. Proceeds will be distributed according to ownership shares.

The Economic Times · May 28

SC upholds SIR, says ‘it advances free and fair election’

The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and other states, and the Election Commission of India’s authority to conduct it, ending a legal challenge that had questioned the constitutional basis of the exercise, according to this report in LiveLaw.

Newslaundry · May 27