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Wife Holding Temporary Job Not Ground To Deny Maintenance, Entitled To Same Standard Of Living As During Marriage: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Kerala has upheld the wife’s right to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC) from her husband. The case in question involved a wife seeking financial support from her husband, who had failed to maintain her or their child, citing financial…
Contempt Notice Issued To Don Bosco School Officials For Demolishing Potential Heritage Building: Meghalaya High Court
The High Court of Meghalaya, in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case filed by Raphael Warjri, expressed serious concern regarding the demolition of a building at St. Anthony’s Lower Primary School in Shillong. The PIL highlighted that the building had significant architectural and historical value, making it a…
Legitimacy Dispute Involving DNA Test, Maintenance, And Divorce Settled: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed an intricate case involving the legitimacy of a child and the jurisdictional aspects of the Family Courts Act. The judgment revolves around the dispute between Mr. Ivan Rathinam (Appellant) and Milan Joseph (Respondent). The case primarily delved into issues…
Anticipatory Bail Denied To Narcotics Inspector Accused Of Taking Bribe For Opium License: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Justice Subodh Abhyankar dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Abhishek, a Narcotics Inspector in the Central Bureau of Narcotics, Mandsaur. The applicant was apprehending his arrest in connection with a bribery case involving a bribe of Rs.…
Courts Must Ensure SC/ST Act Is Not Misused And False Complaints Are Prevented: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case involved allegations of caste-based harassment against Dr. A.K. Singh, a prominent orthopedic surgeon, filed by his colleague Dr. Yadu Lal. The court concluded…
Compassionate Appointment For Posts In Urban Local Bodies Not Permissible Without Specific Policy: Calcutta High Court
The High Court of Calcutta recently dismissed a writ petition filed by Chaitali Roy (Mandal) seeking a compassionate appointment after the death of her father, an employee of Arambagh Municipality. The petitioner challenged the order passed by the Director of Local Bodies, which rejected her request for compassionate…
Ex-Gratia Relief Cannot Substitute Court-Mandated Compensation, ₹20 Lakh Awarded To Electrocution Victim Upheld: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the compensation granted to Abrar Ahmad Tantray, a victim of electrocution, by the learned Writ Court in July 2024. The appeal was filed against the judgment directing the state authorities to pay Rs. 20 lacs to Tantray for the injuries…
'While Public Criticizes Court Delays On Social Media…': Litigant Rebuked For Objecting To Expedited Proceedings: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking the transfer of a case under the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Rules, 1953. The petition was filed by Smt. Manorama Tiwari against the State of Uttar Pradesh and three others. The petitioner requested the transfer of her case, Case No. 185,…
Plea For Organ Transplantation Cannot Be Denied Based On Perceived Existence Of Large-Scale Commercial Transactions: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development regarding organ transplantation, the Kerala High Court addressed the issues surrounding the Authorisation Committee’s decisions under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. The case involved an appeal filed against the decision of the Authorisation Committee,…
PIL Seeking Time-Bound Scrutiny And Rectification Of Defects In Fresh Cases For Listing Closed: Delhi High Court
In a significant development in the judicial process, a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by Mr. Sanjeev Gupta in the Delhi High Court. The PIL aimed at addressing the inefficiencies and challenges involved in the filing, defect identification, and listing of matters before the court. The petitioner raised…
