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Supreme Court upholds High Court's Quashing of Criminal Proceedings Under SC/ST Act, Holding Conversion to Christianity Does Not entitle Caste-Based Protection.

The appeal arose from a judgment of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh quashing criminal proceedings against accused persons under Section 482 of the Co...

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Supreme Court Upholds Concurrent Findings in Property Dispute Involving Customary Adoption of Gharjamai. Custom of Gharjamai recognized as valid under local tribal customs, and concurrent findings of fact not interfered with under Article 136.

The case involves a property dispute among members of the Oraon tribe in Jharkhand. The original plaintiff, Sukhu Oraon (grandson of the original Sukh...

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Caste-Based Discrimination in Prison Manuals as Unconstitutional. Prison Rules Dividing Labour and Segregating Barracks by Caste Violate Articles 14, 15, 17, 21, and 23 of the Constitution.

The petitioner, Sukanya Shantha, a journalist, filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution seeking directions for the repeal of offendi...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes SC/ST Act Charges Against Accused in Private Altercation — Insult Not in Public View. Alleged Caste-Based Insult Occurred Inside a Shop, Not in Public View, Failing to Attract Section 3(1)(x) of SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

The petitioners, Bhimappa Jantakal @ Bhimanna and three others, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, s...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Second Appeal by Widow and Children, Upholding Mother's Share in Son's Provident Fund and Insurance Amounts. Mother of deceased employee held entitled to share as Class I heir under Section 8 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956, in provident fund, gratuity, and insurance proceeds.

The case involves a dispute over the distribution of provident fund, gratuity, and insurance amounts payable upon the death of Ramesh, who died on 09/...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Maintenance for Wife Under DV Act Despite Husband's Claim of Invalid Marriage — Second Marriage Valid as Customary Divorce from First Husband Proved

The case involves a criminal writ petition filed by Subhash Pralhad Chaware and five others (petitioners) challenging the judgment and order of the Ju...

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Bombay High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against Trademark Infringement and Passing Off in 'MARINE' Mark Dispute. Plaintiff's registered trademarks for adhesives and sealants protected against defendant's use of identical mark for similar goods.

The plaintiff, Pidilite Industries Limited, filed a suit against Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products Limited alleging infringement of its registered tra...