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Private Banks Not Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction; ₹50,000 Cost Imposed on South Indian Bank Set Aside: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court clarified the limits of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India while dealing with a dispute involving a private commercial bank. The Court set aside a Single Bench order which had imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on South Indian Bank for failing to return original title deeds…
Dishonour of Cheque and Enforcement of Liabilities in Lakhbeer Singh VERSUS M/s Khanna Katha Udhyog under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act and Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 – High Court of Himachal Pradesh
Court Decision Overview In a significant decision delivered by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, in the matter of Criminal Revision No.87 of 2025, Lakhbeer Singh (the petitioner) approached the court seeking to quash the conviction and sentence handed down by the Additional Sessions Judge-II, Una, in the…
High Court Declines Interference as Union of India Fails to Challenge Tribunal Order Granting Lifetime Invalid Pension to DSC Soldier: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the pensionary rights of armed forces personnel. The court refused to interfere with an order passed by the Armed Forces Tribunal, Kolkata Bench, which had granted invalid pension for life to a former Defence Service Corps soldier. The High Court made…
Punishment on Sub-Inspector Set Aside after ‘Deemed Guilt Rule’ Held Unconstitutional; Disciplinary Action Found Prejudged: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a landmark judgment protecting procedural fairness for police officers facing disciplinary action under Bihar’s liquor prohibition regime. The court examined whether harsh departmental penalties can be imposed merely on presumption, without proof of negligence or connivance. The ruling…
GRAP Guidelines Do Not Create Individual Work-From-Home Rights for Central Employees Amid Pollution Concerns: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, through Justice Sachin Datta, has ruled that directions issued under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for controlling air pollution do not create an enforceable personal right for central government employees to demand Work From Home or alteration of their service conditions. The Court…
High Court Ruling: Condonation of Delay in Cheque Bounce Case Without Hearing the Accused, Grants Right to Be Heard - Calcutta High Court
Introduction to the Case In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court examined the legalities surrounding the condonation of delay in filing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act), which deals with cheque bounce cases. The case of Gopal Kumar Agarwal VERSUS Sk. Abdul Hasera…
Employers Must Deposit Gratuity Amount and Interest Before Filing Appeal under Section 7(7) of the Payment of Gratuity Act: Kerala High Court
This judgment was delivered by the Kerala High Court in a writ petition filed by Kerala State Financial Enterprises Ltd., commonly known as KSFE. The case arose when KSFE challenged an order passed by the Regional Joint Labour Commissioner, Kollam, who functions as the Appellate Authority under the Payment of Gratuity…
Wife’s Ineligibility for Maintenance Due to Concealment of Income Does Not Bar Residence Order under DV Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in an important ruling, has clarified that a wife being denied monetary maintenance due to concealment of income does not automatically take away her right to residence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed this order while deciding a…
Bail Granted by Magistrate Related to Accused Vitiated by Bias-in-Law; Order Cancelled with Interim Relief Granted: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has delivered a significant ruling emphasizing judicial impartiality, holding that even a distant familial relationship between a Judge or Magistrate and an accused can vitiate a judicial order if it creates a real likelihood of bias. Justice Sumeet Goel quashed a regular bail order…
Concern Raised Over ED’s Power to Seize Assets Without Judicial Oversight: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the Union of India on a petition filed by a sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly from Karnataka, challenging wide-ranging powers exercised by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case is titled KC Veerendra VERSUS…
