Wakf-Jurisdiction of Wakf Tribunal-Bar of Jurisdiction of Civil Court-­Right, title and interest of a non-Muslim to the Wakf property is to be adjudicated by Wakf Tribunal where dispute pleaded is that suit property is not Wakf property.

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Writ of Habeas Corpus—Police Custody—Writ of habeas corpus could not be maintained in respect of a person who is in police custody pursuant to a remand order passed by the jurisdictional Magistrate.

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Constitution of India, 1950, Art. 19 (2)--Ban on Book HELD the creativity and the author's perception of the uni­ verse are to be borne in mind. What is true to poetry is applicable to novels or any creative writing. It has to be kept uppermost in mind that the imagination of a writer has to enjoy freedom. It cannot be asked to succumb to specifics. That will tantamount to imposition. A writer should have free play with words, like a painter has it with colours. The passion of imagination cannot be directed.

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Writ appeal--Dismissal on cryptic grounds--In matters involving constitutionality, it would not be open for High Court to dismiss writ appeals on cryptic grounds.

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Right to Dignity—Death Row Prisoner is entitled to have interview with his family and friends; to have discussions with his lawyer and meeting mental health professionals.

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Appointment--Appointment of a Govt. servant is prerogative of particular Govt., particularly, when it is a sensitive appointment of DGP--Doctrine of judicial review would not extend to upset such appointment

 

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Election symbol--A recognized political party would have a right of exclusive use of the symbol but the Symbols Order makes it very clear that such right to use the symbol can be lost with the dismal performance of the party.

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Constitution of India, 1950, Art.215 and S. 142-Inherent Powers-Recall of own order-High Court, being superior Court of record, has the jurisdiction to recall their own orders.

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ALOK VERMA, CBI DIRECTOR Case--Contention of the Attorney General that the action against Verma cannot be regarded as "transfer" or "removal", as he was merely taken off charge, Repelled by court. "the term 'transfer', as used in section 4B of the DSPE Act, cannot be understood in its traditional sense and must be interpreted as including actions which impact the functioning of the CBI Director - held that the word "transfer" has to be understood as encompassing all acts which affect the independent functioning of CBI Director" Further Held "Vineet Narain and others vs. Union of India and another, (1998) 1 SCC 226 case cannot be disregarded, and the subsequent enactment of the CVC Act, introducing amendments to the DSPE Act, in pursuance of the 1997 judgment was with the object of ensuring absolute insulation of the CBI Director."

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Witness Protection Scheme—Scheme as prepared by Union of India approved by SC and shall come into force with immediate effect Witness Protection Scheme--Vulnerable Witness Deposition Complexes—Directions issued to State and Union Territories to set up such complexes in all the district Courts in India by the end of the year 2019.

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Writ Jurisdiction—Restoration of Possession—High Court not justified in issuing a writ of mandamus granting relief of restoration of the possession of flat and writ petition ought to be dismissed in limine as not maintainable Writ Jurisdiction—Scope of—High Court cannot allow its constitutional jurisdiction to be used for deciding disputes, for which remedies under the general law, civil or criminal are available

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