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Seniority of Casual Labourers Should Be Calculated from the Date of Regular Appointment, Not from Screening or Temporary Status: Gauhati High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Gauhati High Court on September 11, 2024, the court addressed the complex issue of seniority among railway workers under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The case, brought forth by the Union of India, through the General Manager, N.F. Railway, highlighted disputes…
Children Born Out of Void Marriages Also Entitled to Parental Property Rights: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling pertaining to Section 16, Hindu Marriage Act, the High Court addressed the intricate issues of legitimacy and compassionate appointments in the case of W.P.(C) No.38719 of 2016. The case revolves around the rights of children born from marriages that may be considered void, emphasizing the…
Court Refers to Larger Bench on Whether ST Women Without Dissolution Decree Can Be Considered Under ST (Divorcee) Category for Public Employmen: Rajasthan High Court
In a notable decision, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan addressed conflicting interpretations regarding the eligibility of female candidates from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category applying under the Divorcee Category for teacher appointments. This ruling emerges from two writ petitions, specifically S.B.…
Summoning a Serious Matter, Especially After Rejecting Closure Report, Court Quashes Murder Case Against Doctor Couple: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court quashed the criminal proceedings against a doctor couple, owners of Singh Life Care Hospital Ltd in Rajepur, Ghazipur, in connection with an incident leading to a tragic death. The case involved the death of a young man who had allegedly been removed from the hospital and…
Plea Alleging 'Double Taxation' on Sale of Basmati Rice Dismissed, Agricultural Market Committee Fees Not Considered Tax: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Hon'ble High Court dismissed a series of writ petitions challenging the levy of cess on Basmati rice imported from other states into Andhra Pradesh. The ruling focused on the legality of the 4th Respondent's decision to reject the petitioners' representation against the cess. Background…
Court Issues Directions for Compensation Disbursal to Child Victims Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court, significant steps have been taken to improve the compensation process for child survivors of sexual abuse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The court emphasized the urgent need for awareness and accessibility to…
Court Grants Divorce in Case Involving Mental Cruelty and Dowry Harassment: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has granted a divorce to the appellant from the respondent under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court determined that the appellant had been subjected to severe mental cruelty, largely stemming from false allegations of dowry harassment made by the…
Govt Maintained Silence On Hema Committee Report For 5 Yrs, Allegations Came To Light Only After Court's Intervention: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment by the Kerala High Court, the intricacies of Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) were meticulously analyzed in a case involving serious allegations of sexual assault. The court ruled on a bail application from Sohan Singh, who was accused of committing sexual offenses against a survivor in…
Wife Forced to Leave Matrimonial Home Due to Husband's Extramarital Affair Constitutes Domestic Violence: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Delhi, a case concerning maintenance and domestic violence has highlighted the responsibilities of a husband towards his wife and children. The judgment, delivered on September 10, 2024, emphasized the legal protections available to women under various statutes,…
Court Stresses Need to Sensitize Lawyers Against Filing Frivolous Cases of Sexual Harassment and Outraging Modesty of Women: Delhi High Court
In a notable decision, the Delhi High Court has quashed two FIRs filed under serious charges, including Sections 354 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), emphasizing the importance of not allowing the judicial process to be misused in landlord-tenant disputes. Case Overview The court heard two petitions, CRL.M.C.…
