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Disability Attributable to Military Service, Burden to Rebut Lies on Employer: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's (AFT) decision to grant a disability pension to Ex-Warrant Officer Om Prakash, who served in the Indian Air Force for over 37 years. The Court emphasized that any disability arising during service, especially when not recorded at the time…
Fraudulent Websites Collecting Money Under 'Burger King' Trademark Blocked: Delhi High Court '
The Delhi High Court, in a trademark infringement case under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, has taken strong action against entities fraudulently using the name and logo of Burger King Corporation, a global fast-food giant. Justice Prathiba M Singh, presiding over the case, issued directions to suspend domain names, block…
Matrimonial Dispute Not a Ground to Deny Family Pension to Wife Upon Husband's Death: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment concerning family pension under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, has ruled that a legally wedded wife cannot be denied pension benefits upon the death of her husband merely because there were ongoing matrimonial disputes between them. The Court emphasized that such…
Appointment of Bhakra Beas Management Board's Secretary Stayed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the appointment process for the post of Secretary of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), citing concerns over arbitrariness and violation of the Punjab Re-organisation Act, 1966. The stay came while hearing a petition filed by officers from Punjab's Water Resource…
Employee Acquiring Disability During Service Eligible for Promotion Under Physically Handicapped Quota: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ruled in favor of an employee who acquired a disability during his service and sought promotion under the physically handicapped (PH) quota. The petitioner's claim for promotion as Assistant Engineer (Electrical) under the PH category was denied by the State authority on the…
Supreme Court Administration's Discretion to Set Cut-Off for Court Assistant Typing Test Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a judgment on August 30, 2025, concerning the recruitment process of the Supreme Court for the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA). The court examined whether the imposition of a cut-off on marks obtained in the typing test stage was a valid administrative action or an unfair mid-way…
'American Ganja' Being More Expensive Than 'Indian Ganja' Doesn't Enhance Culpability Under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court
In a key decision interpreting the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the Delhi High Court has clarified that possession of a more expensive variety of ganja — popularly referred to as American Ganja — does not result in higher culpability under the law compared to Indian Ganja. The Court emphasized…
Angamaly Co-op Scam, Bail Granted to 7th Accused VD Tomy: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has granted regular bail to V.D. Tomy, the 7th accused in a sensational case involving the alleged misappropriation of ₹115.8 Crores by granting fake loans through the Angamaly Urban Co-operative Society. The order was passed by Justice A. Badharudeen in Bail Application No. 9405 of 2025. Accused…
Habeas Corpus Plea Not a Substitute for Custody Proceedings Under Guardianship Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently clarified the limited scope of writ jurisdiction in custody disputes involving minors. The Court emphasized that a habeas corpus petition cannot replace detailed custody proceedings under guardianship laws such as the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 and the…
Working "For" an Organisation Cannot Be Equated with Working "In" It for Recruitment Eligibility: Delhi High Court
Legal interpretation of recruitment rules and probation termination has been clarified by the Delhi High Court in a recent judgment under the principles of Service Law, significantly distinguishing between “employment” and “empanelment”. This case revolved around a plea filed by an Assistant Director (Legal) who…
