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Prevention Of Animal Cruelty Act Needs To Be Scrupulously Implemented: Tripura High Court
The High Court of Tripura has addressed a significant issue concerning the illegal transportation of cattle in inhumane conditions, as well as the improper release of seized cattle by the authorities, in violation of animal welfare laws. The petitioner, Ms. Paramita Sen, an animal rights activist and legal…
Court Orders Fresh Investigation into Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Outraging a Woman's Modesty in: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has intervened in two contentious criminal cases that were under investigation by the local police. The court ordered the quashing of the police reports and directed a fresh, independent investigation, assigning the responsibility to the Central Bureau of…
Father's Right To Visit Child Cannot Be At Cost Of Child’s Health And Well-Being: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has made significant observations regarding visitation rights and the welfare of a minor child during divorce proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This decision arises from an appeal filed by SUGIRTHA, the appellant, who challenged an order by the Madras High Court concerning…
Install CCTV Cameras In All Police Stations By March 31, Strictly Follow SOP On Dealing With Members Of Armed Forces: Orissa High Court
In a significant development, the Orissa High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a case related to the alleged illegal detention and custodial torture of an Army officer and his female lawyer friend by police personnel at Bharatpur Police Station in Bhubaneswar. In response to this incident, the Court has directed…
Petitioner's Role As 'Dominus Litis' In Minor Child Recovery Case Has Restrictions On Withdrawing Case: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent development in the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the petitioners, Jehangir Hassan Bhat and another, filed a Criminal Miscellaneous Petition challenging the order passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate 1st Class (District Mobile Magistrate) Sopore, on 1st February 2023. The petition was in…
Employer Can't Recover Excess Amount Paid For Over 5 Years: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of recovery of excess payment made to a government employee, specifically in the case where the husband of the petitioner received an excess salary due to the stepping up of his pay. The Court examined the legality of such a recovery and concluded that it is…
Litigant Can't Abandon Responsibility To Track Case After Entrusting It To Lawyer: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Delhi has dismissed a writ petition filed by Mr. Rahul Mavai, who challenged an order passed by the authorities six years ago. The petition was filed under W.P.(C) 17440/2024, but the delay of over six years in filing the writ petition led the Court to reject it on the grounds…
Family Pension Denied Over Non-Provincialisation Of Service Before Death; Fresh Plea To Governor Suggested: Gauhati High Court
In a recent judgment from the Gauhati High Court, the court deliberated on the issue of granting family pension to the widow of a deceased teacher under the Assam Elementary Education (Provincialisation) Act, 1974. The petition was filed by Smt. Sandhyarani Das, the widow of Late Sachindra Kr. Das, who served as the…
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[POSH ACT] Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Vice Chancellor of University, Court Ruling on Complaint Timeliness: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court dismissed a sexual harassment complaint filed by Dr. Vaneeta Patnaik against Dr. Nirmal Kanti Chakraborti under the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act. The case raised important questions about the interpretation of sexual harassment under Section 2(n) of…
Judicial Interference In Arbitral Awards Should Be Limited, S.34 Plea Challenging ₹77.96 Crore Telecom Award Dismissed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling, has re-emphasized the limited grounds available to challenge an arbitral award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This decision highlights the principle that courts, when considering objections under Section 34 of the A&C Act, do not sit in appeal over…
