Allahabad High Court rules withdrawal of criminal case by state without reason not permitted by law

The Allahabad High Court while dismissing an application said that on the application by the public prosecutor to withdraw the criminal case on the basis of government order without mentioning…

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Punjab and Haryana HC disposes of suo motu PIL on depleting green cover in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the depleting green cover in the states of Punjab and Haryana, as well…

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Punjab and Haryana High Court disposes of PIL against Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana disciplinary proceedings

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on issues related to disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana.  The…

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Delhi High Court expresses displeasure over lawyers releasing case-related documents to media in sub-judice matters

The Delhi High Court has expressed its strong displeasure against lawyers and litigants for releasing petitions, documents and affidavits to the media even before the courts could consider them. The…

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Industrial land allotments should be used for economic development and industrial growth: Supreme Court

Noting that industrial land allotments were intended for economic development and industrial growth, the Supreme Court recently ruled that it must be utilised by the allottee for such purpose only.…

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