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Termination Order Of Panchayat Worker Set Aside For Lack Of Proper Hearing: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed the termination of a Panchayatkarmi , ruling that the dismissal was in clear violation of the principles of natural justice and the M.P. Panchayat (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1999. The Court held that the petitioner was not given an opportunity to submit a written statement…
LLM Graduate Challenges 'Fail' Result In AIBE Through Writ Petition: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the Bar Council of India (BCI) after a law graduate holding a First Class LL.M in Criminal Law was declared 'Fail' in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The exam is mandatory under the Advocates Act, 1961 for law graduates seeking to practice law in India. The petitioner…
Teaching Experience Before Medical College's Recognition Not Valid For Eligibility Consideration: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling, has held that teaching experience acquired before a medical college is formally recognized under Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 cannot be counted towards eligibility for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor. A division bench…
PIL Seeking Ban On Online Betting Dismissed As Statutory Remedy Exists Under Haryana Gambling Law: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of a batch of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) seeking a ban on online betting and opinion trading platforms, holding that statutory mechanisms already exist to address the grievances raised. The bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel ruled…
Wife Entitled To Apply For Passport Without Needing Spouse’s Consent: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that a wife does not require her husband's permission or signature while applying for a passport. In a significant judgment supporting women’s independence and constitutional equality, Justice Anand Venkatesh observed that insisting on such permission reflected a regressive and…
ED Complaint Against Greenpeace Over Alleged FEMA Breach Quashed: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the show cause notice and complaint issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Greenpeace Environment Trust and Greenpeace India Society in a case involving alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). Justice Suraj Govindaraj allowed the…
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[POCSO Act] Allegation Of 'Bad Touch' During Medical Exam Insufficient To Presume Doctor’s Sexual Intent: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court was hearing a petition filed by an octogenarian paediatrician who sought to quash criminal proceedings against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Indian Penal Code (IPC). The doctor was accused of committing aggravated sexual assault on a 10th standard girl…
State Merely ‘Considering’ Appeal Against Bail Of One Accused Can’t Be Basis To Reject Bail Of Co-Accused: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently addressed the issue of bail on grounds of parity in the case of an individual accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The court held that a person seeking bail on the basis of parity cannot be denied relief…
Application Under Section 9 For Restitution Of Conjugal Rights Dismissed Amid Longstanding Marital Conflict: Madhya Pradesh High Court
This case concerns an application filed under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for restitution of conjugal rights. The respondent wife filed this application seeking to live again with the petitioner husband. The petitioner challenged this application, claiming that the respondent had no genuine intention to…
Frequent Court Boycotts By Lawyers Over Trivial Grounds Undermine Judicial Process And Are A Cause For Concern: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently expressed strong disapproval of frequent court boycotts by lawyer bodies based on “flimsy” reasons or individual grievances. The Court emphasized that such actions obstruct the administration of justice and should not be encouraged. Instead, lawyers are urged to approach the Bar Council…
