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Proceedings Against Delinquent Employee Abate Upon Death As No One Else Can Defend Allegations: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court ruled that departmental proceedings against a delinquent employee cannot continue if the employee passes away during the pendency of the proceedings. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand delivered this decision in the case Girdhari Karmachandani v Punjab National…
₹5,000 Cost Imposed On 5 States, 1 UT For Failing To Submit POSH Act Compliance Report: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently imposed costs of ₹5,000 on the States of Manipur, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Pondicherry for failing to comply with the Court's directives regarding the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)…
Compensation Granted To Man Disabled By Police Tear Gas Upheld, Criminal Justice Appears 'Hollow' Without It: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
This case involves an appeal against the ex parte judgment and decree passed by the 2nd Additional District Judge, Srinagar, in a Civil Suit for Declaration and Mandatory Injunction. The appellants (State of J&K and another) filed the appeal, challenging the compensation awarded and the procedure followed in the case,…
Misuse Of Section 498A IPC To Harass Husband And His Family Is Alarming: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court expressed serious concerns regarding the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which is intended to protect married women from cruelty and dowry harassment. The court pointed out that while Section 498A was introduced to safeguard women from ill-treatment, it…
Consumer Protection Act 2019 | State Commission Cannot Dismiss Complaint For Non-Prosecution, Must Decide On Merits: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court ruled that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) is not authorized to dismiss complaints for default or non-prosecution. The Court emphasized that the Commission must adjudicate all cases on their merits, regardless of whether the complainant appears…
Registry Must Not Accept Petitions That Refer To A Woman As 'Divorcee': Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has recently raised concerns over the use of the term "divorcee" in legal petitions, particularly when it refers to a woman. The court emphasized that such terminology reflects an outdated and derogatory mindset. Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul strongly criticized the use of the…
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[POCSO Act] Defense Counsel Cannot Be Barred From Cross-Examining Child Witness Unless It Causes Discomfort Or Misuses Liberty: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the issue of screening a child witness from the defense counsel in criminal trials, particularly under the POCSO Act. The Court declared that there is no provision in the POCSO Act or in the newly introduced Guidelines for Recording of Evidence of Vulnerable…
Hindu Child’s Adoption Within A Hindu Family Does Not Require A Registered Deed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday observed that adoption of a Hindu child in a Hindu family under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 can be legally valid even without a registered adoption deed. This decision came while addressing a case involving a compassionate…
Action Ordered Against 4,000 Illegal Constructions In DLF City, Gurugram: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Haryana authorities to take decisive action against approximately 4,000 unauthorized constructions in DLF City, Gurugram, within the next two months. The Division Bench, consisting of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri, found these constructions to be in…
Customs Directed To Release Traveller’s ₹20 Lakh Gold, iPhone, PlayStation & More Due To Failure To Issue SCN: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the Customs Act, 1962 in the case of Amit Kumar vs. The Commissioner of Customs, which addressed the legality of the detention of goods without the issuance of a Show Cause Notice (SCN) and the principles of natural justice. This judgment…
