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Plight Of Meritorious Visually Impaired Man Denied State Cadre For 26 Years Due To Rigid Eligibility Norms Lamented: Rajasthan High Court
In a remarkable decision, the Rajasthan High Court has delivered a landmark judgment upholding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the Constitutional mandate under Article 14, by setting aside the rejection of a candidate from the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) cadre solely due to his low…
74-Year-Old Father-In-Law Granted Bail in Rape Case Filed by Daughter-In-Law: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Mohammed Zubair, a meritorious candidate ranked 21st in the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination, 1999, was denied appointment to the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) due to a low vision condition. Despite his exceptional academic and service record, the medical board…
Case Against Jitendra Narayan Tyagi Over Remarks Against Islam Stayed: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has stayed the ongoing criminal trial against Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, formerly known as Syed Waseem Rizvi, over allegations of making derogatory remarks against Islam and Prophet Mohammed. The stay was ordered by Justice Rahul Bharti on April 11, 2025, while considering…
Process to Establish Fast Track POCSO Court Must Be Expedited Within Two Months: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant step towards ensuring speedy justice in cases of child sexual abuse, the Punjab and Haryana High Court heard Civil Writ Petition No. 27489 of 2023, filed by Anshul and others. The petition demanded the establishment of additional courts for handling offences under the Protection of Children from…
Maintaining Faith in Judiciary Is Crucial, Judicial Officer's Compulsory Retirement Over Adverse Service Record Upheld: Allahabad High Court
A judicial officer, Ajay Pratap Singh, serving in the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service, challenged his compulsory retirement ordered by the State Government. The decision to retire him prematurely was taken based on recommendations made by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The petitioner approached the…
LIC Challenged ₹74K Lok Adalat Award Despite Higher Litigation Cost, Criticised For Wasting Judicial Time: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Allahabad High Court (Court No. 33), challenging an order dated 30.01.2025 passed by the Permanent Lok Adalat, Aligarh. The Lok Adalat had directed LIC to pay Rs.…
Resolution Plan Under IBC Can't Extinguish Provident Fund Dues Owed To Employees: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has emphasized that employee provident fund (EPF) dues cannot be extinguished during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The judgment was delivered in the case of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. VERSUS Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Court…
Abetment To Suicide Charge Set Aside Due To Lack Of Direct, Demonstrable Link Between Accused’s Actions And Victim’s Decision: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur set aside the framing of charges against Kapil Ram Singhani in a case relating to abetment of suicide and defamation. The Court, presided over by Hon’ble Justice Manoj Kumar Garg, found the evidence insufficient to proceed with charges under Sections 306,…
Police Officer Denied Relief for Laughing at Judge During Virtual Hearing While Recording Evidence: Bombay High Court
In an important judgment promoting judicial decorum in virtual court proceedings, the Bombay High Court refused to quash a letter issued by a Sessions Court in Beed District to the Director General of Police (DGP), Maharashtra, recommending the formulation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for police officers…
Plea Seeking Licensing Procedure For Manufacturing And Selling Sharp-Edged Weapons Dismissed: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Indore Bench, in Writ Petition No. 12562 of 2025, Hon’ble Justice Subodh Abhyankar dismissed a public interest plea filed by Subhash Singh Tomar seeking government policy formation on the manufacturing and sale of sharp-edged weapons, as well as the adoption of…
