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'Motherhood Is A Fundamental Aspect Of Life': Women Eligible To Opt For Surrogacy Till 51 Years Of Age, Says: Kerala High Court
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court overturned a previous ruling regarding the eligibility of women for surrogacy. The case, Rajitha P V v Union of India (2025), centered on whether the eligibility of a woman for surrogacy extends until the day she turns 51 years old. The decision, which clarified important…
Contractual Employee Granted Relief Over Only 2 Months Maternity Leave in 2008: Rajasthan High Court
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, is a key piece of legislation that ensures maternity leave for women workers. This social welfare legislation provides for maternity leave, pay, and other benefits to safeguard maternal and child health. However, the issue of whether contractual employees are entitled to the same…
Higher Officials Never Face Pay, Promotion Issues; Why Are Class III & IV Employees Victimized? Cabinet Intervention Sought: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over the ongoing victimization of Class III and IV employees in the state due to the actions of higher officials. The Court has directed the State Cabinet to investigate why lower-ranking employees are facing unjust decisions like withdrawal of…
Corporal Punishment: Criminal Case Against School Teacher Quashed, But ₹1 Lakh Compensation to Parents Ordered: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has clarified that corporal punishment by a teacher aimed at disciplining a student does not constitute an offence under Section 82 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015 ("the Act"). However, the court also acknowledged the grief of the parents following the loss of their child…
Can't Protect Illegal Appointment: Plea by Assistant Professor Candidate Whose Appointment Was Cancelled Over Wrong PhD Completion Date Dismissed: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed the petition filed by a candidate whose appointment as an Assistant Professor at Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) was cancelled. The cancellation followed the discovery that the petitioner had made a false declaration regarding his Ph.D. qualification on the last…
Court Grants Relief to India Today Group Against Dissemination of Its E-Magazines by Illegal Telegram Channels: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favor of the India Today Group, protecting it from copyright and trademark infringement by several Telegram channels/accounts that were found to be uploading its e-magazines without authorization. The court's decision acknowledges the India Today Group's rights…
Able-Bodied Husband in Government Service Must Maintain Wife & Children as Per Law: Orissa High Court
In a recent decision by the Orissa High Court, the court addressed the issue of maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The case involved a petition filed by Tarun Kumar Gadabad (petitioner) against the order of the Family Court, Khurda, which directed him to pay maintenance to his wife,…
Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of Prof. Mazhar Asif as Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a petition challenging the appointment of Prof. Mazhar Asif as the Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia University. This plea has raised significant concerns regarding the legality of his appointment, which has been claimed to be in violation of the statutory provisions…
Carbonated Fruit Drinks Qualify as Fruit Beverages, Taxable at 12% GST: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has recently ruled that carbonated fruit drinks qualify as fruit beverages and are subject to 12% GST. The court's ruling clarified the classification of carbonated fruit drinks under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Court's Observation on Classification of Carbonated Fruit Drinks A…
Manav Sharma Suicide | 'FIR Prima Facie Reveals Commission Of Cognizable Offence' Court Denies Relief To In-Laws: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court recently refused to quash the FIR filed against the in-laws of Manav Sharma, a TCS Manager, who died by suicide under alleged marital harassment. The court found that the FIR prima facie revealed the commission of a cognizable offence and dismissed the writ…
