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Court Seeks Details On Declaration Of High Court Building As UNESCO World Heritage Site: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a series of interconnected cases, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued important orders on various ongoing matters affecting the region, involving the Union of India, U.T. Administration, and other parties. These cases address issues ranging from environmental concerns, parking space management, and…
Woman Can Terminate Pregnancy Without Husband's Consent if Living Separately Without Divorce: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a landmark decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman living separately from her husband, without obtaining a formal divorce, has the right to terminate her pregnancy without her husband's consent under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. The Court held that a woman's marital status can…
Relief Seeker Must File a Petition, Cannot Claim It as an Intervenor: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a recent hearing held on 9th January 2025, the Supreme Court dealt with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in CWP-PIL-164-2024, filed by Sharmila Sharma. The petitioner, Sharmila Sharma, appeared in person as her own advocate. The case involves a request for intervention through an application, CM-182-CWPIL-2024,…
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Alleging RBI Exchanged ₹30 Crore Defaced by Separatist Group
The Supreme Court of India recently dealt with a writ petition filed by Satish Bhardwaj under Writ Petition(s)(Criminal) No(s). 249/2019, which was presented before the bench consisting of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh. The petitioner sought permission to appear and…
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act Comments on Inquiry Process and Violation of Natural Justice: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court dealt with a case concerning the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, focusing on the inquiry process conducted under the Act and the principles of natural justice. The petitioner, Abraham Mathai, challenged the inquiry conducted by the Internal Complaints…
Respondent in Election Petition Cannot Be Made Petitioner Over Alleged Collusion Between Election Petitioner and Winning Candidate: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court recently delivered a significant ruling on the issue of transposition in election petitions, clarifying that a respondent in such petitions cannot seek to be transposed as a petitioner. The judgment, passed by Justice Suraj Govindaraj, addressed the petition filed by Kudleepa Chittaragi, who had…
₹98 Lakh Seized in Bribery Case Against General VK Singh Ordered to Be Returned: Delhi High Court
On January 10, 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant ruling involving Gautam Thadani, who had challenged the seizure of ₹98 lakh by the Income Tax (IT) department, which had been confiscated in 2012 by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) during an alleged bribery investigation. The court directed…
Court Seeks Updated Statistics on HIV/AIDS Patients in the State: Tripura High Court
In a significant step toward combating HIV/AIDS in the state, the High Court of Tripura, led by Chief Justice Mr. Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice Biswajit Palit, held a hearing in the case of WP(C)(PIL) No. 03/2024. The matter was brought before the Court to assess the steps taken by the National AIDS Control…
Bail Denied in Rape and Suicide Case, Court Warns Against Granting Bail in Heinous Offenses Immediately After Charges Are Framed: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, the bail application filed by Sunil Kumar Sharma was dismissed. The case arises from a tragic incident involving the death of a college student, who allegedly committed suicide due to harassment and threats by the petitioner.…
Application for Extension of Time Cannot Be Dismissed for Citing Section 151 of CPC Instead of Section 29A of Arbitration Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In an important development concerning land acquisition proceedings, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted an extension of six months for completing the arbitration proceedings in the case between Mangal Chand and others (petitioners) and the Land Acquisition Collector (LAC), National Highways Authority of India…
