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Teachers in Himachal Cannot Claim Pay Parity with Punjab Teachers Merely Because HP Follows Punjab Pay Commission: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Teachers Welfare Association and other petitioners, who had sought a direction to the State Government for granting them pay scale parity with their counterparts in the State of Punjab. The High Court held that Himachal…
Law Does Not Prevent an Adult Woman from Living with a Married Man: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while deciding a habeas corpus petition, has ruled that there is no law prohibiting an adult woman from living with a married man, reiterating that personal liberty and autonomy are protected under the Constitution. The decision was passed by a division bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan…
Furlough Not a Matter of Right, Can Be Rejected in Rarest of Rare Cases: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while deciding a writ petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, has held that furlough is not a matter of right, especially in cases involving hardcore prisoners. The judgment came in a case filed by Sonu alias Amar, who sought four weeks furlough under the Haryana…
For EC Exemption, NHAI Contractor Must Prove Work Is Exclusively for Linear Project Under Pre-2024 Contract: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court Rules Contractors Cannot Claim Blanket Exemption From Environmental Clearance for National Highway Projects Under EIA Notification Exemption From Environmental Clearance Only If Project-Specific and Time-Bound The Kerala High Court has held that contractors engaged in National Highway Authority of…
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[S.125 CrPC] Maintenance Meant Not Just for Subsistence but to Ensure Lifestyle Continuity: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a significant judgment delivered on 18.07.2025, revised the quantum of maintenance in a long-standing matrimonial dispute between estranged spouses Tumpa Basak and Tufan Basak. The Hon’ble Justice Bibhas Ranjan De, while hearing CRR 770 of 2024 and CRR 472 of 2024, set aside the earlier…
Formal Witness Deposition Centres Virtually Launched in All Districts by Chief Justice: Gujarat High Court
In a progressive move to modernise the judicial process and improve witness convenience, the Gujarat High Court, led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, has inaugurated Formal Witness Deposition Centres (FWDCs) across all District Headquarters in the State. The inauguration took place virtually on August 21, 2025,…
'Routinely Ordering Police Protection Without Apprehension of Serious Issues Diverts Police Force's Time': Guidelines Issued by Kerala High Court'
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that police protection cannot be routinely granted in civil disputes unless there is a clear threat to law and order. The Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji emphasized that police resources are limited and must be used efficiently for genuine law and…
S.12(1)(b) HMA | Mental Illness of Spouse Must Be Proved by Doctor, Mere Prescriptions Not Enough for Annulment: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a notable judgment dated 14.08.2025, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur dismissed an appeal filed under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, wherein the appellant-husband had sought annulment of marriage under Section 12 and, in the alternative, divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) and (ib) on grounds of fraud,…
List of NDPS Accused in Haryana Not Arrested for Over 6 Months Sought: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a crucial direction aimed at enforcing accountability in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) cases, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana, to file a comprehensive list of all accused persons who have not been arrested for more than…
'Questionable Whether SC/ST Act Applies to Accused Belonging to Scheduled Caste': Bail Granted: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a notable decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted regular bail to a man belonging to a Deprived Scheduled Caste, observing that the applicability of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 was questionable in light of the petitioner’s own caste status. The bail was…
