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Gurugram Land Dispute: 436 Bighas Held to Be Validly Vested in Gram Panchayat: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant verdict in a land dispute in Gurugram, restoring more than 436 bighas of land to the Gram Panchayat. The Court held that the land formed part of the village's shamilat deh (common land) and validly vested in the Panchayat under the Haryana common lands law. Court Overturns…
Probationary Government Employee Who Acquires Disability During Service Cannot Be Terminated; Constable's Reinstatement Ordered: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has delivered a landmark judgment affirming that a probationary government employee who sustains a disability during employment is protected under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The Court has ordered the reinstatement of a police constable whose services were terminated on…
Departmental Proceedings Do Not End on Retirement if Charge-Sheet Was Issued Earlier: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified an important legal principle regarding disciplinary proceedings against government employees and bank officers. The court held that when a departmental charge-sheet is issued before an employee’s retirement, the disciplinary process can legally continue even after the…
'For Child Victims, Consider the Impact on Their Future': ₹83.38 Lakh Compensation Awarded for Accident That Left Infant Paralysed for Life: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark judgment emphasizing that compensation for child victims of motor accidents must consider the impact on their future earning capacity and not just the percentage of medical disability. The court highlighted that when a minor suffers a permanent disability, the…
Applicability of Section 498A IPC to Live-In Relationships Explained in Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying the scope of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with cruelty by a husband or his relatives. The Court held that this provision can be applicable to certain live-in relationships that are "in the nature of marriage". This…
'Judicial Harakiri': Magistrate Criticized for Ignoring Direction to Decide Maintainability of Cheque Bounce Case: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has sharply criticized a Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) for dismissing a petition that questioned the maintainability of a cheque bounce case, despite clear instructions from the High Court to consider the matter. The High Court expressed serious concern over the Magistrate’s conduct,…
Life Sentences of Father and Brother Upheld in 'Honour Killing' of Two Minor Girls; Pre- and Post-Crime Conduct Relied Upon: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently upheld the death sentence of a father and his son convicted of murdering two minor girls in an honour killing case. The court reinforced its decision by emphasizing the importance of evidence regarding the conduct of the accused before and after the crime, under Section 8 of the…
Life Sentence Upheld for Man Who Strangled Live-In Partner, Her Mother, and Two Minor Children in 2009: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence awarded to Vinay Pratap Singh alias Bablu for the heinous crime of strangulating his live-in partner, her mother, and her two minor children in Hardoi in the year 2009. The court's decision confirms the severity of the crime and the strength of the…
Life Convict Granted 30 Days' Interim Bail After Medical Report Confirms Fracture in Alleged Tihar Jail Assault: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted 30 days interim bail to a life convict after his medical examination confirmed that he had suffered a fracture in his forearm. This medical evidence appeared to support his allegations that he was assaulted inside Tihar Jail by the Head Warden, raising serious concerns about jail…
Rise in Criminal Cases Against Lawyers Raises Concern; Bar Councils Asked to Respond on Policy Measures: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has expressed serious concern over the increasing number of practicing advocates facing criminal prosecutions. The Court observed that this rising trend raises institutional questions about the impact on the legal profession and the justice system. The Court has called upon the Bar Council of…
