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Overcharge v. Illegal Charge: Supreme Court Dismisses Railways' Appeals Against Indian Oil Over Refund Of Freight Charges
In a significant ruling under the Railways Act 1989, the Supreme Court has pronounced a judgment regarding the chargeable distance dispute between ABC Company and Indian Railways. The case, bearing Civil Appeal No(s). 1891-1966 of 2024, delved into the legality of the chargeable distance of 444 km as per the old…
O.23 R.3A CPC Doesn't Bar Proceedings Instituted By Non-Party Challengers Of Compromise Decrees If They Don't Claim Any Rights: Jammu Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has delivered a detailed judgment on a civil revision case (CR No.33/2022) concerning Order 23 Rule 3-A of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The case, titled Gulam Nabi Khanday & Ors. vs. Mushtaq Ahmad & Others, dealt with the question of whether a…
Awarding Govt Jobs Without Proper Process Violates Article 16 of Constitution: Jammu Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, WP(C) No. 326/2021, WP(C) No. 349/2021, and WP(C) No. 351/2021 were disposed of by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Judge, on 22.02.2024. The petitions involved issues related to employment termination and compliance with Article 16 of…
Educational Institutions Cannot Withhold Student Certificates Over Pending Dues: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, addressed the case of W.P.No.34541 of 2023 concerning M.Kesavan vs Cheran College of Pharmacy and Others. The petitioner, M.Kesavan, sought a writ of mandamus to direct the Principal of Cheran College of Pharmacy and the Dean…
Development Of Indian Medicine Like 'Siddha' Will Benefit Mankind But Not Much Attention Given After Independence: Madras High Court
In a recent judicial pronouncement, the Madras High Court has delivered a significant judgment regarding the establishment of the Tamil Nadu Siddha Medical University under the Tamil Nadu Siddha Medical University Act, 2022. This ruling sheds light on the crucial aspect of where the university should be set up,…
Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Former IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma In Illegal Land Allotment Case: Gujarat High Court
In a significant development related to land allotment irregularities, the Gujarat High Court has rejected the bail application of Mr. XYZ, a former government official, under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Background of the Case Mr. XYZ, who previously served as a Collector at different…
Delay in cases involving rape victims prolongs their suffering: Delhi High Court
Background: The Delhi High Court recently passed a judgment in the case of CRL.M.C. 722/2024 concerning Mohit Yadav and the State Government of NCT of Delhi. The case revolved around the petitioner's appeal to set aside certain orders related to Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (‘Cr.P.C.’). Case…
Court dismisses PIL against State's scheme for free Ayodhya Ram temple pilgrimage: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Chhattisgarh dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the state government's decision regarding the 'Shri Ramlala Darshan (Ayodhya Dham) Scheme'. The PIL was filed by Lakhan Subodh, a resident of Chhattisgarh, who contested the Cabinet's decision to offer free…
'No S.153A IPC Offence Without Presence Of Two Or More Communities' : Supreme Court Quashes Case Against Journalist
Case Overview: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 2024, arising from SLP(Crl.) No. 3687 of 2020, titled Shiv Prasad Semwal vs. State of Uttarakhand and Others. The appeal questioned an order by the High Court of Uttarakhand that dismissed a criminal writ…
Supreme Court Directs Police & Probe Agencies To Strictly Follow Norms On Arrest
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India upheld the compensation awarded in a case concerning police brutality under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The case, SOMNATH v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS., shed light on the abuse of authority and violation of personal liberty by law enforcement officials.…
