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Courts Can Permit Advocates To Conduct Cross-Examination Of Witnesses Present In Court Via Video Conferencing: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that advocates can be allowed to conduct cross-examination of witnesses via video conferencing, even if the Electronic Video Linkage Rules for Courts (Kerala), 2021 do not expressly permit it. The Court emphasized that while such a request should not be granted as a right, it can be…
2-year immunity from no-confidence motion begins from the election of the first Sarpanch, not from when a vacancy is filled by a new Sarpanch: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1958, specifically addressing the immunity period for Sarpanch (village head) against a No Confidence Motion. The Court clarified that the immunity of two years provided to a Sarpanch under the 4th proviso…
S.21 POCSO Act | Doctor Not Responsible To Verify Age Of Victim Or Ascertain If Offence Has Been Committed: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has observed that a doctor does not have a legal responsibility to 'verify' or 'ascertain' the age of a victim brought in for an abortion for the purposes of reporting a crime under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. This decision clarifies the…
Land Recorded As “For Mining Purposes” Cannot Be Used For Agricultural Activities Under Rajasthan Tenancy Act: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling on January 3, 2025, the Rajasthan High Court dismissed four revision petitions filed against an order passed by the Civil Judge in Rajsamand regarding the jurisdiction of civil courts in mining land disputes. The case revolves around a legal battle between the petitioner, M/s S.A.S. R.K. Marble…
Service In NTPC School Approved By West Bengal Board Must Be Counted For Pension: Calcutta High Court
In a recent decision, the Calcutta High Court has ruled in favor of Milan Mukhopadhyay (also known as Milan Mukherjee), directing the State of West Bengal and concerned authorities to recognize his service at NTPC High School for pensionary benefits, despite objections raised during the processing of his pension. The…
Illegal Termination During Probation, Court Declines To Review Judgment: Chhattisgarh High Court
A review petition filed by the State of Chhattisgarh has been dismissed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh in a matter concerning the wrongful termination of a probationary employee. The case revolves around Ku. Kirti Kumari Kanwar, a female Multipurpose Health Worker (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife or ANM) who was appointed…
Court Sets Aside Termination Of Govt Employee For Appearing As Dummy Candidate In Exam, Says Charge Wasn't Included In Charge-Sheet: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Rajasthan has quashed a dismissal order against a government employee, Dinesh Kumar, in a case where the disciplinary authority's decision was found to be based on assumptions not supported by the facts. The order was passed on January 3, 2025, by Justice Dinesh…
Allegations Offend Victim's Dignity, Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Forcing Wife Into Prostitution: Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal development, the Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail application of Salman, who is accused of serious charges related to sexual exploitation and physical abuse of his wife. The case involves multiple grave offenses, including Section 498-A (cruelty to a married woman), Section 376-D (gang…
Reassessment U/S 150 Of Income Tax Act Can't Be Initiated On Mere 'Incidental' Findings Of Appellate Authority: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Delhi High Court addressed an important issue concerning the invocation of Section 150 for reopening assessments related to undisclosed income. The case centered around the provisions of Section 150 of the Act, which allows the Assessing Officer (AO) to issue…
Case Transferred To POCSO Court After 8 Years Of Trial, Court Criticizes Police, Prosecution & Trial Court For Failing In Duty: Gujarat High Court
In a recent ruling, the Gujarat High Court expressed its dismay at the prolonged and negligent handling of a criminal case involving an assault and sexual harassment of a minor. The case had been delayed for eight years before it was eventually transferred to a POCSO Court (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences…
