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Baseless Allegations of Communal Bias by Govt Employee to Stall Transfer Can Seriously Hamper Administrative Orders: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition challenging a transfer order on the grounds of religious discrimination. The petitioner, who was serving as the Incharge Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology in Ratlam, had claimed that his transfer to Chhindwara was…
Court Awards ₹12 Lakh Compensation To Survivor Who Was Raped As A Minor, Had To Terminate Pregnancy: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has enhanced the compensation amount to over Rs. 12 Lakh for a minor rape survivor, acknowledging the severe physical, emotional, and mental trauma the survivor faced. The case involved a minor who was repeatedly raped in 2018, which led to a medical termination of…
Can Tenants Be Evicted for Altering 'Exclusive Use' of Property Mentioned in Rent Note?: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, in a recent judgment, upheld the trial court’s order for eviction of tenants for breaching tenancy terms under the Rent Act, where the rented property was initially leased for a cycle repair business, but the tenants converted it for other business purposes without permission from the landlord.…
No Fundamental Right to Cremation or Burial at a Specific Site, Authorities Have the Final Say: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has decided that citizens do not have a fundamental right to choose the specific place for their cremation or burial. This judgment was delivered on March 26, 2024, by a division bench consisting of Justices Ajay Gadkari and Kamal Khata. The case involved a dispute…
24x7 Convenience Store Concept Popular Globally, Pune Retail Store Allowed to Operate Round the Clock: Bombay High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has granted permission to Accelerate Productx Ventures Pvt. Ltd., the owner of the retail store brand 'The New Shop', to operate its convenience store 24x7 in Pune. The court's ruling aligns with the growing global trend of round-the-clock retail operations, aiming to…
Punjab Police Rules | Candidates Failing To Disclose Pending FIRs Will Be Disqualified From Applying For Service: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the Punjab Police Rules (PPR) by stating that candidates applying for the Punjab Police Constable post must disclose any pending FIR (First Information Report) against them. The court emphasized that failure to disclose such information in the…
'Intent To Mislead Consumers': Rogue Website Permanently Restrained From Infringing L'Oreal's Trademark, ₹1 Lakh Cost Imposed: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction in favor of L'Oreal SA, a French cosmetics brand, to protect its trademark from infringement by a rogue website operated by unknown defendants. The defendants were found to have been using the L'Oreal trademark and misrepresenting themselves as…
Courts Cannot Indirectly Sanction Minor’s Live-In Relationship: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently dismissed a petition seeking protection for a live-in couple, emphasizing that the girl involved was a minor, aged just 17 years and seven months. Justice Sumeet Goel, who presided over the case, stated that courts cannot indirectly approve of live-in relationships involving…
With Rise In Property Prices, Values Are Declining,High Court Laments Increase In Property Disputes After Family Member's Death: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has highlighted the rise in property disputes among families and the resulting decline in family values. The court observed that property-related litigations have become increasingly common, particularly in the wake of the escalating prices of land and property. Justice Vikram Aggarwal,…
Virginity Test On Woman Violates Right To Dignity, Unconstitutional, Rejects Husband's Plea To Ascertain Wife's Virginity: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has declared that conducting a virginity test on a woman is a violation of her fundamental right to life and dignity guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. This decision came in the case of SS v. AS, where the husband requested a court order to subject his…
