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Dispute Regarding Marital Status Is Within Exclusive Jurisdiction Of Family Court: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court recently dealt with a significant issue regarding the jurisdiction of Family Courts under the Family Courts Act, 1984. The case of Kshirbati @ Kharabati Naik VERSUS Premsila Naik & Anr. involved a dispute over the marital status of the deceased Srimukha Naik, leaving the question of whether the…
Arbitration Clause In Invoices Can Be Binding On Parties When They Acted Upon The Invoices And No Objections Were Raised: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently addressed an important matter regarding the existence of an arbitration agreement in the case of Sanjiv Mohan Gupta VERSUS Sai Estate Consultants Chembur Pvt. Ltd.. The case revolved around the question of whether the parties had agreed to arbitration based on the invoices raised by the…
Directions To Enforce Ban On Certain Single-Use Plastics Issued, Strict Compliance Ordered: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court directed the state government to ensure strict enforcement of the ban on certain single-use plastics (SUP). The court issued a series of guidelines aimed at ensuring manufacturers, importers, and entities involved in the recycling and processing of plastic waste are registered…
Adolescent Inter-Faith Relationship: POCSO Case Against Muslim Man Quashed After He Marries Victim, Says Romantic Relationship Not Coercion: Orissa High Court
In a notable judgment, the Orissa High Court recently quashed charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) against a Muslim man, Fayazuddin Khan, who was accused of kidnapping and having repeated sexual intercourse with a minor Hindu girl. The case took a significant turn when the man…
Court Directs Indore Municipal Corporation To Release Musical Instruments Seized From Singer Honey Singh's Concert Over Organiser's Tax Liability: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Indore Municipal Corporation to release the musical instruments seized from the event organized for Singer Honey Singh’s Concert in Indore. The seizure took place due to non-payment of entertainment tax. The Court's order comes after hearing the…
State Minority Commission Cannot Call For Records From Minority Institutions To Verify Adoption Of Reservation Policy: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court held that the State Minority Commission does not have the locus standi to call for records from a minority educational institution to verify its adherence to the reservation rule. This ruling comes in the context of four petitions filed by minority institutions…
Court Cannot Act As Disciplinary Authority To Decide Correctness Of Allegations Against Delinquent Employee: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently clarified the legal stance on the quashing of charge-sheets issued in disciplinary proceedings. The Court ruled that a writ petition does not generally lie against a charge-sheet unless it is shown that the charge-sheet was issued by an authority that lacked the competence to initiate…
Mere Registration Under Shops & Establishments Act Won't Entitle An Entity To ESI Registration: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently issued an important ruling regarding the coverage under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act). The case PN Uma Shanker, Secretary, Kerala Electrical Wiremen and Supervisors Association vs The Deputy Director (In Charge) ESI Corporation revolved around the revocation of the…
Notion That Indian Women Won't Make False Sexual Assault Allegations Outdated; In Recent Years, False Rape Cases Being Filed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently made an important observation regarding the growing trend of false sexual assault allegations. The case, titled Ajith v. State of Kerala (CRL.MC No. 1124 of 2020), involved a petitioner who was accused of rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The allegation was made by…
Candidate With 90% Hearing Impairment Erroneously Excluded from PwD Category; Appointment Directed on Humanitarian Grounds: Rajasthan High Court
In an important judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the State to appoint a petitioner, who has 90% hearing impairment, to the post of Safai Karamchari. The petitioner had applied for the position in 2018 under both the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories. However, due to a…
