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[Panchayati Raj Act] Govt Projects Don't Require Mandatory Prior Consultation With Panchayats: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment concerning the interpretation of the Jammu & Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that prior consultation with the Halqa Panchayat is not a legal requirement for the issuance of government tenders for development works carried out on state-owned…
DM Empowered To Re-Execute Possession Orders Under SARFAESI If Borrower Illegally Re-Enters Property: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, comprising Justice Anand Pathak and Justice Hirdesh, directed the State authorities to assist Capri Global Housing Finance Ltd., a secured creditor, in dispossessing a borrower who had illegally reentered a mortgaged property, despite a prior possession…
'Concerning Deviation from Procedure': Abrupt Arrests Under CGST Act and Department's Delay in Trial Highlighted: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while hearing bail applications in a major Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion case, strongly criticized the authorities for carrying out abrupt arrests without adhering to the procedures mandated under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The Court emphasized that arrests…
Relief Denied to Cops Accused of Outraging Woman's Modesty; State Can’t Shield Them from Probe by Filing Revision Plea: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling, stated that the State Government cannot challenge an investigation order merely on the ground that the accused persons are government employees. The Court made it clear that the law does not grant immunity to government servants if serious allegations have been…
Mediation Drive Fails as Assam Power Corporation and Employee Reject Settlement in Service Dispute: Gauhati High Court
On 31 July 2025, the Gauhati High Court, presided over by Honourable Mr. Justice Kaushik Goswami, heard the writ petition filed by Aswini Kumar Medhi against The Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited and others. The petition challenges a service-related issue involving the power generation corporation. The court…
Lenient Sentence Denied to Three Police Personnel Accused of Harassing Colleague's Wife and Minor Niece: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a strong verdict against three Delhi Police personnel, all belonging to the same family, who were convicted of sexual offences against a colleague’s wife and her 6-year-old niece. The Court showed no leniency despite the accused being police officers, highlighting the…
S.223 BNSS | Notice to Accused Can't Be Issued Without First Recording Statements of Complainant and Witness: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently addressed a significant procedural issue regarding the issuance of notices under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The Court was hearing a case where the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate-II, Lucknow, issued a notice to the accused, applicant Rakesh…
Adjourning Case Over Bar's Strike Proposal Could Invite Disciplinary Action: Show Cause Notice Issued to SDM: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently took strict notice of a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Aligarh for adjourning a case after the local Bar Association passed a resolution calling upon advocates to abstain from judicial work. The case involved a restoration application filed by Satyapal Singh under Section 38(2) of…
Threatening a Person from Approaching Court Is 'Most Serious of Criminal Contempts': Allahabad High Court
In a strong stand against obstruction of justice, the Allahabad High Court has taken serious note of threats made to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petitioner and has observed that such conduct amounts to the most serious form of criminal contempt under Section 2(c) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. The Court…
State BJP's Defamation Case Against CM Revanth Reddy Quashed; State Unit Has No Independent Legal Existence: Telangana High Court
In a key judgment, the Telangana High Court has quashed a criminal case filed against A. Revanth Reddy, a prominent political leader, in connection with a speech given during the 2024 National Elections. The complaint, initiated by Karam Venkateshwarlu, General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (Telangana),…
