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Maternity Leave Sanctioned During Contractual Service Cannot Be Curtailed Due to Submission of Fitness Certificate During Regularisation: Himachal Pradesh High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court has made a significant ruling in the matter of maternity leave granted to a contractual employee, clarifying that submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of regularization cannot be grounds to curtail maternity leave already sanctioned. This decision was delivered in CWP No.…
Consideration Paid to Foreign Company for Use of Computer Software Not ‘Royalty’, No TDS Liability: Delhi High Court
The case pertains to the Assessment Year 2010-11 and was heard by the High Court of Delhi. The appellant in the case is The Commissioner of Income Tax – International Taxation – 3, and the respondent is XIOCOM (NZ) Ltd, a New Zealand-based company engaged in designing and supplying wireless broadband solutions. During…
Registrar Can't Alter Father's Name in Child's Birth Certificate Without Hearing Him, Must Consider Conclusive Proof Under Section 118 Evidence Act: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on 17th July 2025, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam in WP(C) No. 26123 of 2024, presided by Honourable Mr. Justice C.S. Dias, quashed a birth certificate illegally altered without the consent of the child’s biological father. The petitioner, AAA, was married to the 7th respondent on…
State Must Institutionalize Dispute Resolution Scheme to Make Society ‘Litigation Free’: Madhya Pradesh High Court
On 13th August 2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Gwalior Bench, delivered its judgment in WP No. 10997 of 2025, filed by Deepak Kumar and others. The petition raised serious concerns about protection of Government land from illegal land grabbers. The petitioners sought intervention to ensure that government land is…
Proceedings for Maintenance Pendente Lite Maintainable Even at Revisional/Appellate Stage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in a significant ruling concerning the rights of spouses during matrimonial disputes, has held that proceedings under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for maintenance pendente lite and litigation expenses are maintainable even during the pendency of appeals, revisions, or…
‘Entitlement Culture’ Led to Appointment of Influential Lawyers in Govt Corporations, First-Gen Lawyers Neglected: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has strongly criticized the ongoing “entitlement culture” prevalent in state corporations, noting that legal appointments are often made based on influence and inheritance, rather than merit and transparency. Justice Ajay Bhanot, while dealing with a matter involving U.P. State Road Transport…
Pleas Challenging Proposal for Temporary Toll Plaza in Kasargod on NH-66 Stretch Dismissed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on August 13, 2025, dismissed three writ petitions challenging the establishment of a temporary toll plaza at Arikady in Kasaragod district along the Thalappady-Cherkkala stretch of NH-66. The petitioners argued that the toll plaza was violative of Rule 8(2) of the National Highways Fee…
Clamping Persons Expressing Dissent with Criminal Cases an Affront to Democratic Values of Constitution: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against two individuals who had allegedly posted critical comments in a WhatsApp group regarding the collection and use of funds for the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) following the Wayanad landslide. The Court held that the…
Fresh Counselling Ordered for Over 800 Govt Officials in Two Districts Allegedly Transferred on MPs/MLAs’ Recommendation: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed fresh counselling for over 800 Village Agricultural Assistants in Kurnool and Krishna districts, observing that their mass transfers appeared to be influenced by public representatives in violation of the government’s official transfer policy. The judgment was delivered by…
Labour Hired Through Contractor for Factory Maintenance and Repairs Qualify as ‘Employees’ Under ESI Act: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that labourers engaged through contractors for construction, maintenance, or repair activities within a factory premises fall within the definition of 'employee' under Section 2(9) of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, making the principal employer liable to pay the statutory…
