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APAR Can't Be Interfered With If It Adheres To Guidelines And Lacks Malice: Delhi High Court
In a notable decision, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition filed by Ajit Kumar, an officer with the Border Security Force (BSF), challenging the adverse remarks and the grading of ‘Good’ in his Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) for the year 2021-22. The petition sought to set aside the negative…
Main Case Being Set Aside Is Merely A Relevant Factor In Quashing Plea Under Section 174A IPC: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the matter involving the interpretation of Section 174-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in connection with a case under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case revolves around the quashing of an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings…
Right To Speedy Trial Not A 'Free Pass' For Bail, Says Court While Denying Bail To Neeraj Bawana In Murder Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has rejected the bail application of a notorious criminal, Neeraj Bawania, who is facing serious charges, including double murder and being part of an organized criminal gang. The court emphasized the dangerous nature of the offenses committed by Bawania, alongside his…
Long Delay In Test Identification Parade Coupled With Infirmities Makes The Case Doubtful,court Sets Aside 2014 Rape Conviction: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently passed a judgment in two criminal appeals filed by the appellants Sanju Sonkar alias Sanju Khatik and Nati alias Amar Yadav. Both appellants were convicted by the Fifteenth Additional Sessions Judge, Jabalpur, in 2014, for offenses under Section 376(2)(g) (rape) and Section…
Fees Collected By Electricity Commissions Exempt From GST: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court ruled that the fees collected by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) for electricity distribution licenses, tariff determination, and other regulatory activities are exempt from Goods and Services…
Punjab Election Commission Allowing Nominated Functionaries To Manage Municipal Bodies Without Elections Shocks: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent case, CWP-PIL-275-2024 (O&M), the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the concerning delay in holding Municipal Council and Committee elections in several districts of Punjab. The petition was filed by Mr. Bhisham Kinger, Advocate, who appeared in person, and challenged the delay in elections to the…
Public Trust In Judiciary At Stake: Court Declines Reference As 'Coram Non Judice,' Rules Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment concerning the execution of public works, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed significant concerns regarding the responsibility of both executing agencies and supervising officers when there are issues in the completion of public projects. The case, CWP No. 21527 of 2024, highlights the…
Serious Sexual Assault Cases Cannot Be Nullified Even On Victim's Request: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on January 6, 2025, the Kerala High Court upheld that criminal proceedings in cases involving serious allegations of sexual assault cannot be quashed, even at the request of the victim. The ruling came after a petition was filed by the victim, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings against…
Tenant Obligated To Vacate Property For Landlord's Genuine Personal Use, Respects Landlord's Rights: Allahabad High Court
A significant ruling by the Allahabad High Court has shed light on the process of tenant eviction under the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Rules, 1972. The case revolves around a petition filed by tenants against a landlord seeking the release of two shops for personal use,…
Bail Granted To Rape Accused On Condition Of Marrying Inter-Faith Live-In Partner And Ensuring Child's Financial Support: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, has granted bail to Atul Gautam, the applicant accused of serious charges under Section 376 (Rape), Section 323 (Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), Section 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), and…
