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First Proviso To Section 479 BNSS Not Applicable Retrospectively To Convicted Prisoners: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam, dealt with a plea for suspension of sentence filed by Arunkumar, the appellant in Crl. Appeal No. 1042 of 2023, who was convicted in Sessions Case No. 3 of 2021 by the First Additional Sessions Court, Thrissur. Arunkumar sought suspension of his sentence under…
₹50k Cost Imposed On Haryana Pollution Control Board For Failing To Restore Electricity To Factory With Valid Operating Authority: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant development on 27th January 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed a case of inaction by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) regarding the restoration of electricity supply to the factory of Singla Ice Factory. The Court imposed a fine on the Pollution Control Board for its…
Can Married Persons In Live-In Relationship Seek Protection Orders? Rajasthan High Court Refers Matter To Larger Bench: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, the issue of granting protection orders to couples living in live-in relationships was critically examined. The case highlights the complex intersection of law and societal norms, with a focus on whether married individuals living with unmarried partners are entitled…
Court Sets Aside HAL Circular That Reversed Employee Pay Hike, Disrupting Financial Planning: Karnataka High Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the High Court of Karnataka addressed the issue of revising the pay scale of employees in a government company, leading to a significant ruling on the protection of employees' legitimate expectations regarding their pay and benefits. The case involved a dispute over the downward revision…
Minor Girl Has Autonomy To Decide On Continuing Pregnancy, Court Permits Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy: Madras High Court
In a significant case involving the termination of pregnancy for a minor, the Madras High Court has passed an order to allow the medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) for a 16-year-old girl, referred to as “S”, in accordance with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The writ petition was filed by the…
Court Urges Chief Secretary To Consider Extending Indramma Atmiga Scheme Benefits To Municipal Towns On Par With Rural Areas: Telangana High Court
In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Gavinolla Srinivas, an agricultural laborer from Bapanpally, District Narayanpet, the Telangana High Court addressed the issue of extending benefits from the Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme to landless agricultural laborers residing in Municipal Towns across the state.…
Only 66% Of Budget Utilized For Medical Infrastructure By State Government, Court Informed In Suo Moto PIL On Deaths In Government Hospitals: Bombay High Court
In an ongoing case, the Bombay High Court is addressing concerns over the infrastructure and functioning of government-run medical institutions in Maharashtra. This Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL), initiated by the Court on its own motion, follows a media report highlighting the unfortunate deaths of…
Conviction For Moral Turpitude Offense Over Five Years Ago No Bar To Passport Issuance: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court, the petitioner, Abdul Azeez K.P., a senior citizen aged 70 years, challenged the refusal to process his passport application. The case revolves around the interpretation of provisions in the Passports Act, 1967, particularly Section 6(2)(e), which governs…
Exception Made For Widow Disqualified For Job Due To Having More Than 2 Children, Considering Socio-Economic Condition: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark decision, the Rajasthan High Court addressed the issue of the eligibility of a widow, Sunita Dhawan, for the post of School Lecturer. The petitioner, who is a widow and belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, challenged the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)'s decision to declare her…
Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Umrangso Coal Mine Deaths, Seeks Report From Assam Govt On Illegal Mining Activities: Gauhati High Court
In response to the tragic coal mine incident in Umrangso, Dima Hasao District, Assam, the Gauhati High Court has taken Suo Moto cognizance of the matter and registered it as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The court has highlighted the issue of rat-hole mining prevalent in Umrangso and Karbi Anglong District of…
