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Accused Cannot Be Dismissed from Service on Presumption of Conviction; Dismissal Order of Police Officer Accused of Murder Quashed: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to quash the dismissal of a Delhi Police constable, Neeraj Kumar, despite his involvement in a criminal case. The High Court emphasized that a public servant cannot be dismissed from service merely on the…
Rejects Temporary Bail of Convict in 2002 Sabarmati Express Burning Case for Father's Treatment: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday, November 7, 2024, rejected the temporary bail plea of Faruk Mohammad Bhana, who is convicted in the 2002 Sabarmati Express train burning case. Bhana, who has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the tragic incident, sought temporary bail to tend to the medical…
Improper to Claim Selection Process Was Compromised When Exam Paper Was Not Leaked and Academic Standards Were Maintained: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Punjab & Haryana High Court recently upheld the recruitment process for 1,091 assistant professors and 67 librarians in various government colleges of Punjab. This decision comes after the Punjab & Haryana High Court rejected the claims made by certain candidates who challenged the process. The candidates alleged that…
Husband’s Suicide Due to Wife’s Illicit Relationship Not Sufficient to Convict for Abetment of Suicide: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the conviction of a woman and her alleged lover, who were accused of abetting the suicide of the woman's husband. In a landmark ruling, the Court emphasized that mere involvement in an illicit relationship, or quarrels between a husband and wife, do not amount to abetment to…
Some Students Lack Habit of Respecting Teachers: Case Against Teacher for Disciplinary Action Quashed : Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling by the Kerala High Court, a criminal case filed against a teacher under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) has been quashed. The case arose from an incident where a teacher allegedly beat a student after the student used abusive language in…
Termination Without Due Process: Teacher on Unauthorised Leave (1995-1999) Entitled to Post-Retiral Benefits, Directs Rajasthan High Court
A recent ruling from the Rajasthan High Court has shed light on the Rajasthan Civil Services (RSR), particularly Rule 86 that deals with the consequences of willful absence from duty. The court evaluated whether the termination of a government employee's services for prolonged absence violated legal norms, and whether…
Case Against BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya Over Allegedly Misleading Post on 'X' Quashed: Calcutta High Court
In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court has quashed the case against BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya. The case, which was filed under Sections 504, 505(1)(b), and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, was based on allegations that Vijayvargiya had posted misleading content on his X (Twitter)…
Officer Warned of ₹50,000 Fine for Non-Compliance with Punjab Municipal Polls Directive within 10 Days: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a stern warning to the Punjab Government and the Punjab State Election Commission, threatening to impose a litigation cost of Rs. 50,000 if they fail to comply with the court's order to initiate the process of holding elections in all Municipalities and Municipal…
Pakistani Man’s Plea for Custody of Minor Son Brought to India by Mother Rejected: Gujarat High Court
In a significant legal development, the Gujarat High Court recently dismissed a Pakistani national’s plea seeking the custody of his minor son, Azlaan, aged 4, from his mother. The case revolved around allegations that the child was illegally detained by his mother, who allegedly brought him to India on a tourist…
Advocate Fined ₹10K for 'Outrageous Aspersions' Against Judge, Alleging 'Scam in Government Service': Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has reprimanded a practising advocate and imposed a cost of Rs. 10,000 in a recruitment matter. The advocate had cast aspersions on a judge who dismissed his earlier plea and additionally alleged a concerted effort to cover up a "scam" in government service.…
