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Birth Certificate Sufficient to Establish Mother-Son Relationship, DNA Test Not Required for Kidney Donation: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the Authorization Committee of Tamil Nadu to immediately approve a kidney donation by a mother to her biological son and held that a DNA test cannot be made compulsory when official documents already establish the relationship between donor and recipient. Justice G.R. Swaminathan…
Gratuity Relief to Dismissed Bank Officer’s Widow Upheld: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has upheld the gratuity rights of the widow of a dismissed bank officer and ruled that gratuity cannot be forfeited unless the mandatory conditions mentioned under the Payment Of Gratuity Act, 1972 are fully satisfied. The Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice…
Bank Can Dismiss Employee Even After Retirement if Departmental Enquiry Began During Service: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a bank employee can be dismissed from service even after retirement if the departmental enquiry was started during the employee’s service period and the service rules allow continuation of such proceedings after superannuation. The Division Bench of Justice…
‘Serious Issues on Functioning of Roller Skating Association’ Cognizance Taken of PIL Alleging Irregularities in Selection and Fees: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh took cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation raising serious allegations regarding the functioning of the Roller Skating Association in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The petition also alleged misuse of the name and identity of associations connected with roller…
Opportunity to Lead Pre-Summoning Evidence Must Be Given Even in Criminal Cases Appearing ‘Civil’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that even if a Magistrate refuses to direct registration of an FIR under Section 156(3) Of The Code Of Criminal Procedure, the complainant should normally be given an opportunity to lead pre-summoning evidence before the complaint is dismissed on the ground that the dispute is purely civil…
Suo Motu Action Taken in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Inside Birsa Munda Central Jail Under Constitutional and Custodial Protection Laws: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court took serious note of shocking allegations relating to the alleged sexual assault of a female inmate lodged in Birsa Munda Central Jail, Hotwar, Ranchi. The Court started a suo motu Public Interest Litigation after media reports and a letter sent by the Leader of Opposition raised serious…
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Permitted to Participate in Asian Games Selection Trials, WFI’s Policy Called ‘Exclusionary’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court granted major relief to wrestler Vinesh Phogat by permitting her to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026 scheduled on May 30 and 31. The Court held that the selection policy framed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) appeared discriminatory because it failed to…
Probation Refused to Man Convicted Under POCSO Act, ₹10.5 Lakh Compensation Awarded: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court refused to grant probation to Deepak, who was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, holding that offences punishable with life imprisonment are not eligible for the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958. The Court sentenced the convict to 10 years…
₹14 Lakh Recovery Suit Restored, Part of Cause of Action Arose in Delhi: Delhi High Court
In an appeal before the Delhi High Court, the Court dealt with a dispute arising from a recovery suit filed by GAC Logistics Pvt. Ltd. against Acer Logistics Pvt. Ltd. seeking recovery of more than ₹14 lakh along with interest. The dispute related to freight forwarding and logistics services where consignments were…
ICC Alone Has Authority to Conduct POSH Inquiry, Dismissal Revoked: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a writ petition before the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Court examined the termination of a university professor, Dr Sajan Kurien Mathew, arising from allegations of sexual harassment made by students in March 2025. Following the complaints, the university initiated multiple proceedings including a Students’…
