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Balancing Act: Delhi High Court Rules Against School Children Being Dropped Outside Colony for Residents' Convenience
In a recent decision by the Delhi High Court, Justice Subramonium Prasad has delivered a verdict on W.P.(C) 17773/2022, a case involving Eden Castle School and the Government of NCT of Delhi. The judgment, dated December 6, 2023, addresses concerns related to the ingress and egress of children, parents, teachers, and…
Islamic Law's Polygamy Clause Tested: Madras High Court Upholds Dissolution, Emphasizes Equal Treatment for Wives
Madurai, December 22, 2023 In a significant legal development, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has upheld the decision of the Family Court, Tirunelveli, in a case filed under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. The case, titled P.S.Mohammed Afrin Banu vs. P.K.Mukmuthu Sha, involved a plea for the…
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act: Court Rejects Plea for Abortion in Kerala
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, presided over by the Honorable Mr. Justice Devan Ramachandran, delivered a judgment on Monday, the 18th day of December 2023, in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 40518 of 2023. Background: The case involved the petitioners, Ms. Aswathy Surendran (27…
In Landmark Decision, Madras HC Upholds Right to Worship: Margazhi Festival to Include All Castes
In a recent judgment by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Justice B. Pugalendhi presided over Writ Petition (MD) No. 30303 of 2023, addressing a matter concerning the exclusion of Scheduled Caste individuals from participating in the temple festival of Arulmighu Chelliyaramman Temple in Virudhunagar…
Patna HC Rejects 96-Year-Old Widow's Family Pension Claim, Citing 30+ Years Delay and Lack of Evidence
Patna, December 14, 2023 In a notable judgment, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, Honorable K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice Rajiv Roy, delved into the intricacies of the Bihar Pension Rules, 1950, and the Family Pension Scheme for State Government Employees, 1964, in response to a family pension claim filed by…
Landmark Decision: Kerala HC Asserts Disaster Management Act Limits, Emphasizes State Authority Approval for 'Landslide Prone Area' Definition
In a significant development, the Kerala High Court, under the leadership of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, delivered a judgment on 22nd December 2023 regarding a writ petition filed by Mr. K. Tony Thomas. Background of the Case: Mr. K. Tony Thomas, a resident of 1-C Amber Park, Cannon Shed Road, Kochi, had applied for…
Kerala High Court's Landmark Ruling: Empowering PwD Candidates Through the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court has issued directives under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, emphasizing the need for equal opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in recruitment processes. Background: In a case filed by Mr. John Doe, challenging the notification for the…
Right to Information Act, 2005: Landmark Judgment on Pension Entitlement for State Information Commissioners
Ranchi, December 26, 2023: In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has delivered a landmark judgment under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The case revolves around the entitlement of pension for State Information Commissioners and has far-reaching implications for those in similar roles across the…
Himachal Pradesh Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1968: High Court Grants Parole in Landmark Decision
In a significant ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, comprising Hon'ble Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Hon'ble Justice Bipin Chander Negi, has issued a noteworthy judgment in CWP No. 9339 of 2023, decided on 18th December 2023, under the Himachal Pradesh Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1968.…
