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Employees Cannot Be Denied Pensionary Benefits Due To Administrative Delays, Not Attributable To Them: Madras High Court
In a significant legal battle concerning pension entitlements, the Madras High Court heard Writ Petition No.1006 of 2019, which addressed the plight of S. Achuthan versus the Government of Tamil Nadu and others. The case revolved around the application of pension rules and the date of service for an employee appointed…
Court Upholds Order For Specific Performance Of Sale Agreement, Says If Owner Intended To Avail Loan It Would Execute Mortgage Deed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has upheld the principle of specific performance in a land sale dispute under the Specific Relief Act. The case pertains to a dispute between Mr. Rajesh Gupta, the plaintiff, and Mr. Anil Verma, the defendant, over the sale of a prime commercial property located in Bangalore.…
Wills on agricultural holdings in Uttar Pradesh not required to be registered: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has made a significant ruling regarding the compulsory registration of Wills in Uttar Pradesh. The case, filed under Matters under Article 227 No. 8279 of 2022, was brought forth by Pramila Tiwari as the petitioner against Anil Kumar Mishra and 4 Others as the…
'No Work, No Pay' Can't Be Universally Applied, Especially Where Fault Lies With Employer: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court, presided over by Justice Sashikanta Mishra, has issued directives to the State of Orissa regarding the regularization of service and release of back wages to a petitioner, Madhusmita Dutta, a former Lecturer in History at Joda Women’s College, Joda. Case Details: 1.…
Aadhar Act, Court Allows Police's Plea To Verify 'Forged Aadhar Card' Details Of Accused With Aadhar Data Bank: Delhi High Court
In a recent development at the Delhi High Court, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has issued an order under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) read with Section 33(1) of the Aadhar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, directing the Unique…
Supreme Court Grants Bail To 2 Kerala Advocates Accused Of Raping Client
In a recent development at the Supreme Court of India, a crucial decision was made regarding a case of alleged misconduct involving lawyers. The matter, arising from a judgment dated 18-10-2023 by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, saw Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 15122/2023 being…
S.391 CrPC, Additional Evidence Of Witness Can Be Recorded At Stage Of Death Reference If Needed For Arriving At Just Conclusion: Orissa High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Odisha at Cuttack has issued an order allowing the recording of additional evidence in a criminal appeal under section 391 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The order pertains to a specific case involving the State of Odisha and Dengun Sabar & others, focusing on the…
Section 144B(6) Income Tax Act, If Assessee “Requests” Then Opportunity Of Personal Hearing Is Mandatory, Not Optional: Allahabad High Court
Lucknow, April 26, 2024: In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court, comprising Hon'ble Justices Saumitra Dayal Singh and Donadi Ramesh, passed a crucial order in Writ Tax No. 627 of 2024. The case challenged an ex parte assessment order dated March 23, 2024, under Section 143(3) read with Section 144B of…
Dowry Death, 'No Direct Involvement': Allahabad High Court Acquits Mother-In-Law After 5 Yrs In Jail, Upholds Husband's Conviction
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction of accused appellant Rajendra under Section 304-B IPC in connection with a dowry death case. The case dates back to the tragic incident of 19th September 2015 in Village Varkhimaee, Police Station Paraur, District Shahjahanpur, where the deceased,…
Trial Court Discharges Two Men Accused Of Storing Child Pornographic Material, Writ Petition Challenges POCSO Act Interpretation in Delhi High Court
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the interpretation of Section 15(2) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 was filed in the High Court of Delhi. The petition, titled Tulir Charitable Trust vs. Union of India & Ors., seeks clarification and guidelines on cases involving…
