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Arbitrary Distinction Based On Initial Work Nature For Denying Regularization From Correct Date Violates Articles 14, 16: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Rajasthan directed the government to regularize the service of Abdul Hamid, a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED), from the date of the original notification, December 18, 1989, rather than the date when he was actually regularized…
Character Assassination By Husband A Valid Ground For Wife To Live Separately And Seek Maintenance As Chastity Is Priceless Possession: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack has dismissed the revision petition filed by a husband, challenging the Family Court's decision to grant his wife monthly maintenance of Rs. 3,000/-. The decision was made by the Family Court in Cr.P. Case No. 154 of 2021, in which the wife, Mamuni Mohanta,…
PIL Challenging Bridge Construction At Panjrapole Crossing Over Green Cover Concerns Dismissed: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Gujarat High Court, the issue of the construction of a flyover at the Panjrapol junction in Ahmedabad was reviewed. The judgment mainly dealt with the adherence to guidelines set by the Indian Road Congress (IRC), the challenges faced by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)…
Directions Issued To Ensure Child Abuse Victims Are Presented Before Child Welfare Committee Under Section 19(6) Of POCSO Act: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has issued an important notification dated 7th January 2025, in compliance with the directions laid out by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Suo Moto Writ Petition (C) No. 3/2023. This notification focuses on enhancing the implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences…
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[Self-Incrimination] Company Cannot Seek Protection Under Article 20(3) Of Constitution Without Satisfying Its Ingredients: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant case before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Court dismissed a petition filed by LSE Securities Ltd challenging two orders from the trial court related to the summons of company records. The petitioner sought to quash orders that had allowed the summons of sensitive company records in connection…
Murder Convict Acquitted After Spending 25 Years In Jail and Being Granted Remission in 2021: Allahabad High Court
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Allahabad acquitted Jaymangal Yadav, who was previously convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the murder of a person. The appeal against the conviction raised serious concerns about the credibility of the evidence presented in the trial court,…
LIC Suffered No Loss, Gained More Business,Court Quashes Recovery Order Against Officer For Not Reporting Agent In Government Service: Rajasthan High Court
In an important judgment delivered by the High Court of Rajasthan at Jodhpur, the case of Padam Chand Prajapat versus Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was heard concerning the recovery of Rs. 2,84,757/- that was directed by LIC. This recovery stemmed from allegations of dereliction of duty against the…
Merely Submitting Adoption Plea Wouldn't Confer Any Rights To Unilaterally Take Child's Custody Without Following Procedure: Madras High Court
A recent case before the Madras High Court involved a petition seeking the custody of an abandoned child. The petitioner, a woman from Erode, filed a Habeas Corpus Petition to reclaim custody of a 1½-year-old child named R. Joshna. The case highlights various legal aspects surrounding adoption procedures and child…
Plea Against OBC Reservation For Almora Mayor Post Rejected, Citing Election Process Bar: Uttarakhand High Court
On January 16, 2025, the High Court of Uttarakhand, under the bench of Justice Alok Kumar Verma, delivered a significant ruling in the Special Appeal No. 7 of 2025. The appellant, Smt. Shobha Joshi, had filed the appeal against the decision of the learned Single Judge in Writ Petition (M/S) No. 3627 of 2024, which had…
Refusal To Marry After Relationship's End Not Grounds For Abetment Of Suicide Charges: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment regarding Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, the court has ruled on the issue of abetment to suicide in a case involving a broken romantic relationship. The case, which involved the applicant and the deceased victim, emphasized the importance of proving instigation in cases of suicide, as…
