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Survey Commissioner Cannot Be Appointed For Evidence Collection: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi examined a petition concerning the appointment of a Survey Pleader Commissioner in a civil dispute. The petitioner, Krishna Mistry @ Krishna Vishwakarma, challenged the order dated 09.02.2023 passed by the Civil Judge (Sr. Division)-III, Deoghar, in MCA No.…
Rejection Of Disability Pension Must Be Supported By Reasoned Order: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the Union of India and its authorities to grant Disability Pension to a former Indian Coast Guard personnel, Ex U/NVK (ME) Pravindera Sharma, after rejecting the government's denial of his claim. This decision highlights the critical importance of…
Walayar Rape-Death, Court Rejects Victims' Mother's Plea Against Integrity Certificate Granted To SP: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court dismissed a petition challenging the issuance of an Integrity Certificate to Superintendent of Police (SP) MJ Sojan, who was involved in the investigation of the Walayar case, where two young girls were allegedly raped and murdered in 2017. The petition, filed by the…
High Court Can't Condone Delay In Filing Appeal Beyond 90 Days Under National Investigation Agency Act, S.21(5) Is Mandatory: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court dealt with the question of whether it could condone delays in filing an appeal beyond the prescribed time limit under the National Investigation Agency Act. The case revolved around Section 21(5) of the Act, which governs the timeline for filing appeals in cases…
Court Issues Notice To Uber India In Plea Alleging Discrimination By Driver Against Visually Impaired Person: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling by the Delhi High Court, Rahul Bajaj, a visually impaired advocate, filed a petition against Uber India Technology Private Limited (Uber) and its auto drivers for discriminatory behavior during his ride booking experience. The petition raises concerns over the failure of Uber to ensure adequate…
Muslim Daughter's Inheritance Rights Secured After 43 Years in Line with Quranic Injunctions: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently ruled in favor of a Muslim woman's inheritance rights, emphasizing the importance of Quranic injunctions regarding property distribution. This landmark decision upheld the legal entitlement of a daughter to inherit her father’s estate, following a prolonged…
Temple Activist Granted Interim Bail with Condition to Avoid Objectionable Remarks Against Women: Madras High Court
In an important order issued on December 24, 2024, the Madras High Court granted interim bail to Rangarajan Narasimhan, the sole accused in Crime No. 538 of 2024, pending investigation by the D-1 Triplicane Police Station in Chennai. The case pertains to allegations of harassment and offensive comments made by the…
Non-Advocates Prohibited from Representing in Consumer Courts: Delhi High Court
In a significant order dated December 23, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed the increasing issue of non-Advocates and agents representing parties in Consumer Courts without proper authorization or compliance with legal regulations. The Court, through Justice Sanjeev Narula, emphasized the importance of maintaining…
Public Servants' Assets and Liabilities Not Exempt from Public Scrutiny Under Section 8 of RTI Act: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court has quashed an order passed by the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) denying the disclosure of personal details of a public servant. The case, which involved the petitioners seeking information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act), centered around a dispute…
Election Petition Challenging Caste Certificate of Elected Representative Maintainable Before High Court: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark decision, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Reservation of Appointments, etc.) Act, 1990 does not remove the jurisdiction of the High Court to decide on election disputes concerning the caste of a candidate. The court…
