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Look-Out Circular Is A Coercive Measure, Has Adverse Consequences; Authorities Should Apply Mind Before Issuing: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a key judgment, Justice Subba Reddy Satti of the Andhra Pradesh High Court addressed the controversial practice of issuing Look-Out Circulars (LOC), asserting that such measures can have significant adverse civil consequences. The court emphasized that an LOC is a coercive action, which infringes on an individual’s…
Writ Court Shall Not Reappreciate Evidence In Disciplinary Proceedings Unless Inquiry Officer's Finding Of Guilt Is Perverse: Kerala High Court
A complex legal dispute involving the administration of the famous Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has come under judicial scrutiny. The case centers around an appellant, a former senior clerk of the temple, who raised multiple allegations of mismanagement and improper conduct within the…
Probate Of Wills Executed In Ex-Princely States Not Necessary, Guidelines Issued For Disposal Of Mutation Cases Based On 'Gadajat Wills': Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has reiterated that in districts that were once part of ex-princely states or Gadajat states, such as Rayagada, probate of Wills is not required. This ruling came in the case of Ramesh Chandra Sahu & Anr. VERSUS The State of Odisha (W.P.(C) No. 1848 of 2025). The Court clarified that the revenue…
Legal Heirship Certificate Can Be Issued Based On Affidavit Of Applicant & Persons Known To Family Like Neighbours And Relatives: Madras High Court
In a significant decision, the Madras High Court addressed the issue of the denial of a legal heirship certificate application in the case of Arasu S VERSUS The Thasildar, Mylapore Taluk. The petitioner, Arasu S, had applied for the certificate in relation to the death of C.P. Subramaniyam, who passed away on…
PIL Challenging Imposition Of Double Toll Fees On Non-FASTag Vehicles Dismissed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging circulars issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) mandating vehicles without a FASTag to pay double the toll fees. The court upheld the decision, stating that the introduction of FASTag was a policy move aimed at…
Advocates Can Appear In Confiscation Proceedings Under Forest Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently delivered an important judgment in the case Bhagban Singh Parmar v The State of Madhya Pradesh and Others, ruling that advocates have the right to appear in confiscation proceedings under the Indian Forest Act, 1927. This ruling is significant as it clarifies the role of legal…
Notion That Indian Woman Won't File False Sexual Assault Case Incorrect: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently made a significant observation in the case Ajith v. State of Kerala & Anr. regarding false allegations of sexual assault. In this case, the court dealt with the petition filed by a man seeking to quash the proceedings registered against him under Section 376, Indian Penal Code, which…
Preliminary Probe A Must Before Lodging Cases Against Teachers For Disciplining Students: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently delivered a crucial judgment in the case of Sibin SV v. State of Kerala regarding the registration of criminal cases against teachers. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan emphasized the necessity of conducting a preliminary inquiry before registering criminal cases against teachers for disciplinary…
Panchayat Directed To Register Child's Birth Despite Lack Of Medical Records: Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the registration of a birth under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. The petition was filed by Ummu Kulsoom, a 2-year-old child, through her natural guardian and father Shamnas Shamsudeen, and her mother Shamsiya N. The…
Courts Can't Interfere In Assessment By Reporting Officer In Absence Of Bias Or Prejudice Against Employee: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dealt with a petition challenging the grading system used in the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of a government employee. The case, Aabi Binju versus Union of India, involved the Petitioner’s claim that his grades had been unfairly downgraded in his ACRs, affecting his…
